On March 29, 2004 the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to implement a national workplace smoking ban. This legislation was comprehensive, banning smoking in workplaces including restaurants, bars
New research suggests e-cigarettes generate toxic chemicals similar to those found in tobacco and may harm the lungs and immune system. In this new study, mice exposed to e-cigarette fumes suffered mild damage
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar visited the Alpha One Foundation in Beaumont Hospital on Monday December 1st, to learn about Alpha-1, a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver problems. Minister Varadkar met
The Science Squad featured a special report on Alpha-1 and COPD on RTE1 on December 1st, 2014. The show visited the Alpha One Foundation in RCSI Beaumont Hospital to highlight the high prevalence
The Science Squad on RTE1 on Monday evening, December 1st ran an excellent piece on Alpha-1. It featured an interview with Professor McElvaney and 2 inspirational Alpha-1 patient stories from Stephen Smith and
The Save Your Breath COPD awareness campaign kicks off this week. The campaign, taking place from November 17 to 23, coincides with World COPD Day on Wednesday November 19, and will see a
The annual Alpha-1 conference took place again this year in the Marino Institute of Education on Friday, 24th of October. Over 50 Alphas and members of their families attended making it one of
The Alpha One Foundation Christmas Cards for 2014 are now available. They are great value at €5 per pack of 10 cards and include an explanation of alpha-1 as well as our contact
The Alpha One Foundation is delighted to announce the Annual Alpha-1 Conference will take place on: Friday 24th October 2014, commencing at 9.30 am in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9.
Researchers from the Alpha One Foundation, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Harvard University have made a major breakthrough in identifying people who have an increased risk of developing COPD (chronic
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