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  Chickenpox                                                                                     Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus. It presents with fever, aches, headache and itchy red spots all over the body. This is an illness of the under 10 age group. The rash usually peaks after 48 hours but new lesions can develop for […]

Lyme disease Killarney National Park, a popular day trip from Ballincollig, is a special interest place going by the above criteria and in particular the deer population.  Though beautiful to look at and a great attraction to the scenic routes in Kerry, deer may also pose a […]

Basic Life Support (BLS) training and updating of certificates for the medical staff of The Grove Medical Centre and Classes Lake Medical Centre, which took place at The Grove on Tuesday April 11th

Dr Joe Hartnett & Dr Suzanne Kelly would like to take this opportunity to welcome Dr Ciara Aherne to The Grove Medical Centre. Dr Aherne graduated from UCC in 2004. She completed her vocational General Practice training scheme in 2011.  She has a special interest in women’s […]

Insomnia: Not worth losing sleep over Insomnia is defined as having difficulty falling asleep, maintaining sleep or not feeling refreshed after sleep. Sleep disturbance can result in poor social and occupational functioning. It can cause significant distress. Insomnia affects 20-30% of the population. Insomnia is associated with […]

Back to Education! As the days shorten the children and young adults have started a new school year. It is time for some to go on to third level here in Cork and further afield. Adults alike turn their thoughts to night courses in a diverse range […]

    Definition  Salt is something on most households table.  Sodium is a soft, silvery white, highly reactive metal.  Chloride is from a toxic, irritating, green poisonous gas.  However, together they form sodium chloride, commonly known as salt. Salt & Humans Salt, this highly soluble compound is […]

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