The 2013/2014 RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) MiniMed Open Lecture Series commences tonight with two lectures on two very different healthcare topics; nose bleeds and stroke. The lectures are free of charge to the public and will be held in the O'Flanagan Lecture Theatre in RCSI from 7-9pm.

The first talk, entitled the ‘Everything you need to know about strokes' will be given by Professor David Williams, Consultant in Stroke Medicine, Beaumont Hospital; and will be followed by a talk by Professor Michael Walsh, Head of Department of Otolaryngology, RCSI called ‘Nose bleeds: a problem for all ages'.

The opening lecture will give attendees an understanding of stroke, why they happen, what to do when they do happen, the management of stroke in the hospital setting and the support structures and rehabilitation services available to patients who have suffered a stroke. The talk will also give an overview of recent developments in the management of acute stroke, in addition to recent developments in stroke care in Ireland.

Speaking on the MiniMed Lecture, Prof Williams said, "Seeking prompt medical attention following a suspected stroke is the key message I would like the public to take from this talk. People can only act quickly if they know to symptoms of stroke. I would also like to outline the recent developments in the acute management of stroke and discuss the importance of rehabilitation in the recovery from stroke."

In his lecture, Prof Walsh will give an overview on the different varieties of nosebleeds, how they affect adults and children and how to manage nosebleeds. Speaking ahead of his talk Prof Walsh said, "Nosebleeds or epistaxis can be classified into primary or secondary epistaxis based on cause. It can also be classified as childhood and adult epistaxis. These classifications are useful clinically, as the management of each group is different. Primary epistaxis should be managed identification of the actual bleeding point and treated with chemical or electrocautery, bipolar diathermy or small packs placed directly over bleeding point. Secondary epistaxis should be managed by identification of the cause, with application of appropriate nasal therapy and, importantly, corrective systemic medical management."   

RCSI MiniMed Open Lecture Series 2013/2014

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

‘Periodontal (gum) disease and general health' (19.00-20.00)
Dr P.J. Byrne, Past Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI

‘The physical effects of mental illness' (20.00-21.00)
Professor Jogin Thakore, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, RCSI

Wednesday, 29 January 2014
‘Evidence-Based Medicine' (19.00-20.00)
Dr Anthony Cummins, Department of General Practice, RCSI
 
‘Wound Management: Honey, Maggots and other Medical Marvels' (20.00-21.00)
Professor Zena Moore, Associate Professor, RCSI School of Nursing, & Julie Jordan O'Brien, Beaumont Hospital

Wednesday, 26 February 2014
‘Health, Evolution and History' (19.00-20.00)
Dr Gianpiero Cavalleri, Senior lecturer in Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics (MCT), RCSI
 
‘Tackling Cancer by Targeting Tumour Blood Vessels' (20.00-21.00)
Dr Annette Byrne Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiology & Medical Physics, RCSI

Wednesday, 26 March 2014
‘The role of the Pharmacist in Family Health and Pharmacy Brown Bag evening'
Professor Paul Gallagher, Head of School of Pharmacy, RCSI; Michelle Flood and Mathew Lynch, School of Pharmacy Lecturers, RCSI