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Vitamin D: a factor determining severity in COVID-19, new TILDA research

There are significant discrepancies in mortality rates related to Vitamin D levels at different latitudes globally; the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Hemisphere countries; and the possible role of Vitamin D in suppressing the severe inflammatory responses seen in very ill COVID-19 patients and in COVID-19 deaths.

23 Apr 2020

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Timely and appropriate COVID-19 care urgent for people with an intellectual disability

It is vital that people with an intellectual disability (ID) get the care that they need during the COVID-19 pandemic says Professor Mary McCarron, Director of TCAID.

21 Apr 2020

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Researchers pinpoint potential new therapeutic target for eye disease

Millions of people worldwide suffer varying degrees of vision-loss due to irreversible retinal degenerative diseases. This research offers hope that improved treatments are on the horizon.

20 Apr 2020

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Trinity celebrates its 2020 Scholars and Fellows

Staff, students, friends and families are unable to celebrate on campus this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and yet all are united in their appreciation for the exceptional achievements of the students and academics who have today been elected Scholars and Fellows.

20 Apr 2020

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New studies show Irish diet is unsustainable – nutritionally, financially and ethically

Multiple sources of animal protein in our diets score poorly from a nutritional-financial cost perspective, while alcohol consumption accounts for less than 7% of calorie intake but 25% of daily cost for Irish adults.

17 Apr 2020

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