The Global Burden of Disease Study is an international collaboration of researchers from 127 countries, with the aim of gathering and interpreting data on disease across the world. It is based at the University of [...]

2016 saw the publication of the latest large randomised trial investigating the role of cholesterol lowering drugs known as Statins in preventing adverse cardiovascular events. The HOPE trial(1) investigated the effect of a low dose statin [...]

The ASSERT centre at UCC is a state-of-the art medical simulation facility  designed to allow healthcare professionals from a wide range of specialties train and practice to predefined proficiency standards. The aim is to [...]