Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Beaumont Hospital have made a breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms behind the most severe form of hereditary emphysema and how protein treatments
Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Beaumont Hospital have made a breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms behind the most severe form of hereditary emphysema and how protein treatments
The annual scientific meeting of the Irish Thoracic Society for 2010 will take place this weekend (5th and 6th of November) in Cork. The Alpha One Foundation will have a stand at the
As we head towards winter it's time again for Alpha-1 patients to contact their GPs to get the annual flu vaccine. Vaccines are the best line of defence we have against a flu virus as
We are happy to announce the details of our Annual Patient Conference for 2010 which is taking place on Friday, October 8th, at 10.00am in Marino Institute of Education, on Griffith Avenue on
A Charity Fashion sale will take place in aid of the Alpha One Foundation in the Glenroyal Hotel, on Friday 19th February 2010, 7.00pm - till late. Music with DJ, spot prizes and
Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Health Swine Flu Update 30th October 2009: From Monday 2nd November the HSE will have 45 specialised clinics around the country to provide vaccinations for at
The HSE and Department of Health have announced details of the Swine Flu Vaccination Programme, which will commence on 2nd November. As very few people in Ireland have any immunity to Swine Flu,
The Alpha One Foundation would like to cordially invite you and your friends to our 2nd Annual Chopin Recital in The Mansion House on October 8th at 7pm. We offer you an evening
Madam, – The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association, The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association and the Alpha One Foundation wish to respond to Orla Tinsley’s article (Opinion, April 24th). Our group has admired
Josephine McGuirk suffers from Alpha-1, a genetic condition which most GPs have not heard of. This is her story as told to FIONA TYRELL of the Irish Times.