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New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management
New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Health
  • Yahoo

New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management

Groundbreaking research by Professor Richard Costello leads to innovative digital health platform DUBLIN, August 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phyxiom, a pioneering digital healthcare company, today announced its official launch, bringing transformative technology developed through extensive clinical research led by globally recognised respiratory specialist, Professor Richard Costello (RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Beaumont Hospital). Built upon groundbreaking studies published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine and validated by health economists, Phyxiom's platform provides clinicians with precise, real-time data to significantly enhance asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management. Co-founded by experienced tech executive Grace O'Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and healthcare professional Elaine Mac Hale as Clinical Operations Director, along with Prof Costello, Phyxiom is a spin-out company from RCSI. Based on a strong foundational IP portfolio developed under an Enterprise Ireland (EI) Commercialisation Fund award the company has recently achieved EI High Potential Start- Up (HPSU) status. O'Donnell and Mac Hale lead Phyxiom's day-to-day operations, driving forward its mission to revolutionise respiratory healthcare through advanced digital solutions. Professor Richard Costello, Chief Medical Officer at Phyxiom and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at RCSI, explained the science behind the innovation: "Our research, spanning over a decade, has conclusively demonstrated that digitally-informed treatment significantly reduces medication use, prevents unnecessary hospitalisations, and ultimately lowers healthcare costs. By providing clinicians with objective, real-time insights into lung function and medication adherence, Phyxiom fundamentally improves diagnosis accuracy and treatment outcomes." Phyxiom's technology is already operational across 13 Health Service Executive (HSE) asthma clinics in Ireland, processing nearly 350 patients to date, with plans to expand further and engage Irish private health insurers in 2025. Grace O'Donnell, CEO, said: "Elaine and I are incredibly proud to lead this exciting RCSI spin-out company into the commercial market. We are passionate about using Richard's groundbreaking research as the foundation to deliver transformative, patient-centric healthcare solutions, significantly improving quality of life for patients suffering from uncontrolled asthma and COPD." Elaine Mac Hale, Clinical Operations Director, added: "Phyxiom seamlessly integrates into existing healthcare systems, ensuring minimal disruption to clinicians' workflows. Our evidence-based approach empowers healthcare providers with the insights needed to deliver personalised, effective, and efficient patient care." Following its successful Irish rollout, Phyxiom is expanding into the UK market in H1 2026 and plans a US launch in 2027, supported by established partnerships and integration with leading electronic health record systems. Phyxiom's launch marks a significant milestone in Ireland's healthtech landscape, highlighting Irish innovation on the global healthcare stage. Those interested in learning more about Phyxiom, can visit the website here: About RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is ranked first in the world for its contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025. Founded in 1784 as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with responsibility for training surgeons in Ireland, today RCSI is an innovative, not-for-profit, international university exclusively focused on driving improvements in human health worldwide through education, research and engagement. RCSI is among the top 300 universities worldwide in the World University Rankings (2025) and has been awarded Athena Swan Bronze accreditation for positive gender practice in higher education. In 2026, RCSI will open a new public engagement space, dedicated to health and well-being, at 118 St Stephen's Green in Dublin city centre. The space is designed to engage the public in dialogue about living longer, healthier and happier lives through dynamic events and exhibitions. Our aim is to bridge the gap between health sciences research, professional expertise, and public understanding, empowering people to make informed decisions about their health. Visit the RCSI MyHealth Expert Directory to find the details of our experts across a range of healthcare issues and concerns. Recognising their responsibility to share their knowledge and discoveries to empower people with information that leads them to better health, these clinicians and researchers are willing to engage with the media in their area of expertise. View source version on Contacts phyxiom@ or call Lewis Oakley or Kirsty Leighton on +44 20 3637 7310 Sign in to access your portfolio

New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management
New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management

Business Wire

time6 days ago

  • Health
  • Business Wire

New Irish Healthtech Firm Phyxiom Set to Transform Asthma and COPD Management

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Phyxiom, a pioneering digital healthcare company, today announced its official launch, bringing transformative technology developed through extensive clinical research led by globally recognised respiratory specialist, Professor Richard Costello (RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Beaumont Hospital). Built upon groundbreaking studies published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine and validated by health economists, Phyxiom's platform provides clinicians with precise, real-time data to significantly enhance asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management. Co-founded by experienced tech executive Grace O'Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and healthcare professional Elaine Mac Hale as Clinical Operations Director, along with Prof Costello, Phyxiom is a spin-out company from RCSI. Based on a strong foundational IP portfolio developed under an Enterprise Ireland (EI) Commercialisation Fund award the company has recently achieved EI High Potential Start- Up (HPSU) status. O'Donnell and Mac Hale lead Phyxiom's day-to-day operations, driving forward its mission to revolutionise respiratory healthcare through advanced digital solutions. Professor Richard Costello, Chief Medical Officer at Phyxiom and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at RCSI, explained the science behind the innovation: 'Our research, spanning over a decade, has conclusively demonstrated that digitally-informed treatment significantly reduces medication use, prevents unnecessary hospitalisations, and ultimately lowers healthcare costs. By providing clinicians with objective, real-time insights into lung function and medication adherence, Phyxiom fundamentally improves diagnosis accuracy and treatment outcomes.' Phyxiom's technology is already operational across 13 Health Service Executive (HSE) asthma clinics in Ireland, processing nearly 350 patients to date, with plans to expand further and engage Irish private health insurers in 2025. Grace O'Donnell, CEO, said: 'Elaine and I are incredibly proud to lead this exciting RCSI spin-out company into the commercial market. We are passionate about using Richard's groundbreaking research as the foundation to deliver transformative, patient-centric healthcare solutions, significantly improving quality of life for patients suffering from uncontrolled asthma and COPD.' Elaine Mac Hale, Clinical Operations Director, added: 'Phyxiom seamlessly integrates into existing healthcare systems, ensuring minimal disruption to clinicians' workflows. Our evidence-based approach empowers healthcare providers with the insights needed to deliver personalised, effective, and efficient patient care.' Following its successful Irish rollout, Phyxiom is expanding into the UK market in H1 2026 and plans a US launch in 2027, supported by established partnerships and integration with leading electronic health record systems. Phyxiom's launch marks a significant milestone in Ireland's healthtech landscape, highlighting Irish innovation on the global healthcare stage. Those interested in learning more about Phyxiom, can visit the website here: About RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is ranked first in the world for its contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025. Founded in 1784 as the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with responsibility for training surgeons in Ireland, today RCSI is an innovative, not-for-profit, international university exclusively focused on driving improvements in human health worldwide through education, research and engagement. RCSI is among the top 300 universities worldwide in the World University Rankings (2025) and has been awarded Athena Swan Bronze accreditation for positive gender practice in higher education. In 2026, RCSI will open a new public engagement space, dedicated to health and well-being, at 118 St Stephen's Green in Dublin city centre. The space is designed to engage the public in dialogue about living longer, healthier and happier lives through dynamic events and exhibitions. Our aim is to bridge the gap between health sciences research, professional expertise, and public understanding, empowering people to make informed decisions about their health. Visit the RCSI MyHealth Expert Directory to find the details of our experts across a range of healthcare issues and concerns. Recognising their responsibility to share their knowledge and discoveries to empower people with information that leads them to better health, these clinicians and researchers are willing to engage with the media in their area of expertise.

Why experts believe sleep is as important for survival as food and water
Why experts believe sleep is as important for survival as food and water

Irish Times

time13-05-2025

  • Health
  • Irish Times

Why experts believe sleep is as important for survival as food and water

Sleep is as important for survival as food and water, says Dr Maria Pertl, chartered health psychologist and certified lifestyle medicine practitioner. 'If we haven't had a good night's sleep, we can't pay attention to things properly and we have trouble focusing. We tend to be more irritable as our mood fluctuates,' she explains. Dr Maria Pertl. While Dr Pertl outlines the important physical and mental health benefits of sleep – everything from cell repair to protecting the body from infections, consolidating learning and long term memories – she emphasises how we shouldn't worry if we miss a bit of sleep from time to time. 'Worrying about not getting enough sleep is counterproductive as the body isn't able to relax. Aiming to rest and not necessarily to get to sleep can be helpful.' Dr Richard Costello, consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and professor of respiratory medicine at the Department of Medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) suggests 'sleep restriction' as a counterintuitive tip to getting a good night's sleep. 'It's about not getting into bed and having a fight with yourself about [struggling to get to sleep]. Go to bed when you are really tired and you won't be fretting, tossing and turning in bed.' READ MORE Prof Richard Costello. And while he acknowledges that depression, anxiety, dementia and some medicines (eg corticosteroids) and stimulants (alcohol and caffeine) can disrupt sleep, he advises people to get out of bed if they can't sleep. 'Do something dull and repetitive or read a book and then go back to bed.' Dr Pertl says listening to a classical fiction audiobook has been really effective at helping her get to sleep. 'It stops me thinking of things that keep me awake but the quiet, calm voice is not too engaging so I fall asleep quickly,' she says. Dr Pertl and Dr Costello are two of the three experts contributing to Tuesday's episode of the online RCSI My Health series, Sleep through the Lifecycle – the final episode of the online public health advice series. Sleep physiologist Motty Varghese, the third expert on the panel, describes middle-of-the-night wakefulness as being like 'having a meeting with yourself at 2.30am', going over thoughts about work, family and other things. Mr Motty Varghese. Instead, he suggests sitting down at 6.30pm to 'put your day to bed' so that you don't bring those thoughts with you to bed. 'Do some journaling – gratitude about your day, your to-do list and rationalise your anxieties about the day at this meeting with yourself at 6.30pm instead,' he says. He also recommends relaxation practices before bed and having a consistent time to go to bed and get up at. All three experts agree that stopping any activity on a smartphone an hour before bedtime is conducive to a good night's sleep.

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