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Haemonetics Corporation has announced that the company has closed the acquisition of local company Vivasure Medical®, a firm pioneering novel fully absorbable technology for percutaneous vessel closure, in a transaction valued up to €185M on completion of certain milestones.

For years, Elizabeth McGrath felt frustrated by her inability to maintain a healthy weight. She often felt uncomfortable, lacking in energy and not at her best. Living with ongoing lower back problems — which eventually resulted in spinal fusion surgery after years of pain and medication — became a powerful wake-up call. Elizabeth knew she needed to improve her health, yet feared that doing so would mean giving up the foods she loved and feeling constantly hungry.

On Monday, hospital management issued a statement confirming that more than 400 people attended the Emergency Department last weekend, with large numbers requiring overnight admissions.

A new year brings an opportunity to reassess priorities and adopt habits that support long term wellbeing. While many people focus on fitness, nutrition, or stress reduction in January, one crucial aspect of healthy ageing is frequently overlooked: hearing health.

Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity, in collaboration with University Hospital Galway, is inviting everyone to a free public event dedicated to managing high blood pressure (hypertension). Taking place on Wednesday, January 14, at 5.30pm, at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway, this special evening is open to anyone living with or supporting someone with high blood pressure.

As millions participate in dry January, beauty experts note that the biggest changes often become visible on the skin, sometimes within just two weeks. Alcohol can quietly disrupt hydration levels, inflammation, hormones and gut health, all of which directly impact the skin.

University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

Since its launch in April 2024, the COPD Virtual Care Pathway has significantly improved patient outcomes while reducing pressure on hospital services. The innovative programme, developed by Galway University Hospitals (GUH) in partnership with the Galway City Integrated Care Hub and the HIVE Laboratory, University of Galway, is transforming how care is delivered to people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Scientists in Galway have taken a significant step forward in the development of lab-grown “mini brains”, a breakthrough that could accelerate research into conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.