Last week, the Beacon hospital became the first hospital in Ireland or the UK and only the 5th in Europe, to treat a patient using Varian's new RapidArc Dynamic technology. It is an advancement in radiotherapy technology for cancer care that improves precision, reduces treatment time, and lowers radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.To explain more about the technology Pat spoke to Dr Siobhra O’Sullivan, Consultant radiation oncologist in the Beacon hospital.
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Science behind body-mind connection
Much is discussed about mindfulness and the impact the mind can have on our body. But what about the science behind it all? From coaching elite athletes to business leaders, Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey has focused much of his work on the importance of this body-mind connection. Also all the science that is behind it.
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Could mandatory military service be a possibility for Ireland?
Could mandatory military service be a possibility for Ireland in the future? both France and Germany have announced they will be bringing back some form of military service in response to growing fear of a Russian invasion. German Defense Chief General Carsten Breuer said we can expect a Russian attack as soon as 2029. Could mandatory military service be the new norm for Europe? Speaking to Pat was Senior Security Lecturer at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst Patrick Bury and former Irish Army officer and columnist with the Irish Examiner Colin Sheridan.
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Proposals to rename Herzog Park are withdrawn
We look at the reaction here and abroad as proposals to rename Herzog Park are withdrawn. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maurice Cohen, Chair, Jewish Representative Council in Ireland and also Brian Kingston MLA, DUP, North Belfast.
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A disappointing weekend for Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri
It was a disappointing weekend for Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix. There are now only 12 points between Verstappen and Lando Norris in the battle for the championship. In rugby, Connacht and Leinster both secured wins in the URC while Munster's unbeaten streak came to an end in Thomond Park against the Stormers. And in the NFL, down native Charlie Smyth scored a 56-yard field goal on his first start for the New Orleans Saints.Colm Boohig takes a look back on the weekend of sport.
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