2023 lectures
The panel address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance.
Podcast
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Useful resources
- Under the Weather
- Primary Care Antibiotic Guidelines
- ECDC Antibiotic Resistance
- Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach
- The Lancet – Global Burden of Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance in 2019
- OECD – Antimicrobial Resistance
- OECD – Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
- Antibiotic Resistance in Europe
- From Patient to Pathogen ID
The panel addresses some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation and the acute care of stroke patients.
Chair
Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Principal Investigator, Post-stroke Cognition Research Group
Speakers
- Martin Fahy, iPASTAR PPI champion
- Professor Frances Horgan, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Professor David Williams, Professor of Stroke Medicine, Beaumont Hospital and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Podcast
- Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful resources
- Heart and Stroke Conditions Explained – Irish Heart Foundation
- Stroke Connect Service Irish Heart Foundation
- Irish Heart Foundation Life After Stroke Support Group
- Medical Thrombectomy Animation
- Exwell Medical
- Act F.A.S.T. Video
- Tallaght University Hospital CHATs Booklet
- Helping Children to Understand Stroke
- Irish Society for Charter Physiotherapists
- Stroke Alliance for Europe
Researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers.
Chair
Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Speakers
- Dr Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dr Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist and Senior Coach Practitioner, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dr Trudy Meehan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Podcast
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Useful resources
- UnPlug resource for parents/carers to support the digital well-being of their children
- Via character strengths survey
- Irish Heart Foundation active classroom
- RCSI Science of Health and Happiness for Young People
- RCSI Science of Health and Happiness
- The Conversation: even tips to help children cope
- The Strength Switch by Dr Lea Waters
- Mindset changing the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol S. Dweck
- Positive Health: Research-based Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine Tools to Enhance Your Well-being by Jolanta Burke, Pádraic Dunne, Trudy Meehan, Ciaran O’Boyle and Christian van Nieuwerburgh
- RTÉ Brainstorm article
- The Psychology Today
Our expert panel discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health.
Chair
Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI
Speakers
- Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI
- Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
- Dr Dan Wu, Honorary Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
Podcast
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Useful links
In this episode, the panel discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help both teenagers and parents with this sometimes challenging journey.
Chair
Dr Trudy Meehan, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI
Speakers
- Professor Fergal D. Malone – Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI and Consultant Obstetrician, Rotunda Hospital Dublin
- Dr Zara Molphy – Head of Research Programmes, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
- Dr Ronan Daly – Clinical Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
Podcast
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Useful links
In this episode, our panel continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work.
Chair
- Louise Keating, Physiotherapist and Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and Co-chair of RCSI Women’s Network
Speakers
- Dr Sumi Dunne, GP and Lecturer, Department of General Practice, RCSI
- Dr Lisa Mellon, Psychotherapist and Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI
Podcast
Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful links
- Measure your menopause symptoms - Greene climacteric scale
- WHO – Physical activity
- HSE – Physical activity guidelines
- North American Menopause Society
- Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute
- British Menopause Society
- British Menopause Society (patient arm)
- Irish Osteoporosis Society
- Royal Osteoporosis Society
- National Institute on Ageing
- Irish Women’s Support Group
- Beaumont Hospital Mindfulness and Relaxation Centre
- Balance menopause app