Warning issued to women over vital ovarian cancer screenings
A warning has been issued for thousands of women in Ireland who are missing out on ovarian cancer screenings. Similar to a breast cancer screening, where those diagnosed are eligible for genetic tests along with their families, patients who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are also given this option. The tests are designed to identify […]
3 years ago
What the heel prick test is and what conditions it tests your newborn for
If you’re a first-time parent you may not be familiar with the heel prick test and what it tests for. Also known as the newborn bloodspot screening it is typically performed when your baby is less than a week old by your midwife/public health nurse. The screening checks for 8 rare but serious conditions in […]
8 years ago
WIN… a family pass to a special screening of ‘SNOOPY’
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and we’ve got the most wonderful competition for you and your family. Thanks to our friends at FOX, we have 20 family passes (4 tickets each) to give away for a special screening of SNOOPY (certificate G) at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin on Sunday December 6th. As […]
11 years ago