Issue 2 2009
The right medicine
Louise Hodgson talks to Innovation Taskforce member Dr. Brian Kelly of Celtic Catalysts about developing his company and how that has influenced his ideas for developing the smart economy.
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Bitter pill
Half of the drugs bought online are counterfeits, and the number of fakes showing up in pharmacies around the world is growing. But for some organisations, the truth about drug counterfeiting in Ireland is a tough pill to swallow, writes Róisín O'Sullivan.
Think small: Ireland's nanofuture
As the recession continues, all eyes are on the life sciences, and more specifically the medical devices sector, as one solution. Is the future of the industry in Ireland microscopic, asks Róisín O’Sullivan?
Always read the label
Informing patients as to the best available drugs on offer
is a growing concern, as the proliferation of drugs on offer via the internet increases. Ronan O'Connor examines the proposed Information
to Patients Directive and the differing reactions to it. Is it a case of
industry vs. government?
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