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As the FDA approves a drug to detect the dangerous pregnancy-related illness, maternal mortality sees a small win The Food and Drug Administration in the United States have, for the first time, approved a test to detect preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death, according to recent piece by The Guardian. Preeclampsia is a potentially […]

3 years ago

The best school system in the world has gotten rid of grades so should Ireland do the same? Singapore which was ranked first in the international PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests have gotten rid of standardised testing in their schools. Many in Ireland have argued over the years that tests, particularly the Junior and […]

4 years ago

Certain types of products are more harmful than others.

7 years ago

It’s an amazingly exciting time (not to mention a bit scary!). But once you and your partner have gotten to grips with your pregnancy – then you have to decide WHEN to tell your family and friend the good news. Tradition was to wait until the 12-week mark – but these days loads of women […]

7 years ago

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

There are few things worse than finally getting into bed after a long day and then find that you can’t fall asleep. Instead, you end up counting sleep until the morning rolls around again, and you have to get up and face the day. And this isn’t uncommon, unfortunately. In fact, according to the NHS, […]

10 years ago