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Dec 3, 2024 • 14min
Does AI have a role in helping patients get more out of healthcare?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and medicine is no exception. For example, it has been shown to help radiologists more accurately interpret x-rays and scans. And there are potential applications for artificial neural networks in research, information transfer and retrieval, as well as in clinical decision systems. But does it have a role in helping patients get more out of healthcare? To discuss this and more was Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant Committee Irish Medical Organisation, Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine in UCD.
Dec 3, 2024 • 14min
Where to we go from here with Government formation?
All seats have now been filled in the 34th Dáil. So where to we go from here with Government formation? Pat Leahy, Political Editor of The Irish Times joined Pat this morning.
Dec 3, 2024 • 15min
United States stated they will send Ukraine $725 million worth of weapons
Ukraine update. Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin discusses the latest between Ukraine and Russia as secretary of state, Antony Blinken, stated that the United States will send Ukraine $725 million worth of weapons. this comes after German chancellor, Olaf Scholz also promised military aid.
Dec 3, 2024 • 15min
Greg Wallace apologises for his comments about ‘women of a certain age’
Greg Wallace has apologised for his comments about ‘women of a certain age’ but will it make any difference at this stage or is the damage to the hosts career already done? We discuss this with Enda Brady ,International TV news anchor with TRT world.
Dec 3, 2024 • 16min
The Heart Book: Making positive changes for a healthy and happier life
A couple of years ago, professor and cardiologist Robert Kelly added lifestyle medicine to his expertise, and established a coaching programme within his practice, where he guides his patients on how to make positive steps towards a happier, healthier, lifestyle. He provides this advice in his new book ‘The Heart Book.’
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
Navigating Christmas for the newly alone or single
Christmas can be a tough time for singletons and those newly alone. Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Regan gives advice for those who might be feeling lonely this Christmas, and how to navigate the season.
Dec 2, 2024 • 8min
Travel with Pól: Are you craving some sun?
Has the darkness and damp weather got you craving some sunshine? Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, is here to talk winter sun holidays, and where and when you can find the best deals in the months ahead.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Dec 2, 2024 • 6min
Notre Dame is set to reopen!
Notre Dame is set to reopen on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of December. It comes after five and a half years of restoration after it was burned down in April 2019. Speaking to Pat this morning was Eleanor Beardsley Paris Correspondent for National Public Radio.
Dec 2, 2024 • 12min
Ask The Expert: On mortgages
In our 'Ask The Expert' slot this week we are covering all things mortgage switches and equity releases. Joining Pat today was Seán Corbett, Director of SYS Mortgages.
Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Ireland beat Australia, Liverpool beat Manchester City, and the Republic of Ireland women drew with Wales all the weekend sports with Colm Boohig.
