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Prof Derek O'Keeffe

@physicianeer

Physician / Engineer MBA MD PhD Consultant Clinician @HSELive - Professor #MedTech @UniOfGalway - Pilot/ Black Belt/Scuba Diver/Triathlete/DJ- Ancora Imparo

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What are Homo Sapiens? Homo sapiens is the scientific name for the human species. It’s a Latin term that translates to "wise man" or "knowing man." We’re a species of primate within the family Hominidae, which also includes our extinct relatives like Neanderthals (Homo

What are Homo Sapiens?

Homo sapiens is the scientific name for the human species. It’s a Latin term that translates to "wise man" or "knowing man." 

We’re a species of primate within the family Hominidae, which also includes our extinct relatives like Neanderthals (Homo
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What is the NATO alphabet? The NATO phonetic alphabet is a standardized system used to spell out letters clearly over radio or telephone communications, especially in noisy or chaotic environments. It assigns a specific word to each letter of the alphabet to avoid confusion

What is the NATO alphabet?

The NATO phonetic alphabet is a standardized system used to spell out letters clearly over radio or telephone communications, especially in noisy or chaotic environments. 

It assigns a specific word to each letter of the alphabet to avoid confusion
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What is the Pareto Principle? The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, states that roughly 80% of the effects are determined by just 20% of the causes. It’s a concept originally observed by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who noticed that 80% of Italy’s land was

What is the Pareto Principle?

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, states that roughly 80% of the effects are determined by just 20% of the causes. It’s a concept originally observed by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who noticed that 80% of Italy’s land was
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What is a Margin Call? A margin call is a broker's demand for an investor to add funds or securities to their margin account when its value drops below the maintenance margin due to market declines. It ensures the account has enough equity to cover losses and meet minimum

What is a Margin Call?

A margin call is a broker's demand for an investor to add funds or securities to their margin account when its value drops below the maintenance margin due to market declines. 

It ensures the account has enough equity to cover losses and meet minimum
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If you're in Galway & visiting the Galway City Museum tomorrow, be sure to visit the SUPERHUMAN exhibit (2nd floor) to take part in our Empathy Detectives workshop, uncovering the myths surrounding diabetes & the challenges of diabetes self-management Research Ireland Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway

If you're in Galway &amp; visiting the <a href="/GalwayMuseum/">Galway City Museum</a>  tomorrow, be sure to visit the SUPERHUMAN exhibit (2nd floor) to take part in our Empathy Detectives workshop, uncovering the myths surrounding diabetes &amp; the challenges of diabetes self-management <a href="/Researchirel/">Research Ireland</a> <a href="/uniofgalway/">Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway</a>
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What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is blocked (ischemic) or a vessel bursts (hemorrhagic), starving brain cells of oxygen. Symptoms hit suddenly: numbness (often one-sided), confusion, speech issues, vision trouble, dizziness, or

What is a Stroke?

A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is blocked (ischemic) or a vessel bursts (hemorrhagic), starving brain cells of oxygen. 

Symptoms hit suddenly: numbness (often one-sided), confusion, speech issues, vision trouble, dizziness, or
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What are your adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of each kidney. They produce hormones that regulate metabolism, stress response, blood pressure, and immune function. Each gland has two main parts: the adrenal

What are your adrenal glands?

The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of each kidney. 

They produce hormones that regulate metabolism, stress response, blood pressure, and immune function. 

Each gland has two main parts: the adrenal
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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, causing symptoms like cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection leads to fluid or pus buildup in the

What is pneumonia?

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, causing symptoms like cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The infection leads to fluid or pus buildup in the
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Is chocolate good for you? Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate with high cocoa content (70% or more), can be good for you in moderation due to its antioxidants, like flavonoids, which may improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and lower blood pressure. It also contains

Is chocolate good for you?

Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate with high cocoa content (70% or more), can be good for you in moderation due to its antioxidants, like flavonoids, which may improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and lower blood pressure. It also contains
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What is a Holter monitor? A Holter monitor is a portable, battery-operated medical device designed to continuously record the electrical activity of the heart over an extended period, typically 24 to 48 hours, though some may be worn for up to two weeks. It is essentially a

What is a Holter monitor?

A Holter monitor is a portable, battery-operated medical device designed to continuously record the electrical activity of the heart over an extended period, typically 24 to 48 hours, though some may be worn for up to two weeks. 

It is essentially a
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Irish AI’s are Smiling 😊 Great day Dominican College Galway with The HIVE humanoid robot #Deckard Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway who taught the students about #STEM & the importance of #PreventiveHealthcare 📚 💪 Anima Sana in Corpore Sano shorturl.at/y8X0a

Irish AI’s are Smiling 😊  Great day <a href="/dominicangalway/">Dominican College Galway</a> with <a href="/HIVE_LAB/">The HIVE</a> humanoid robot #Deckard <a href="/uniofgalway/">Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway</a> who taught the students about #STEM &amp; the importance of #PreventiveHealthcare 📚 💪  Anima Sana in Corpore Sano shorturl.at/y8X0a
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#ProjectTinman is the world’s first charity walk by a robot, that is raising money for #PreventiveHealthcare in humans! Like the #Tinman in the Wizard of Oz - he searches to understand empathy - one conversation, one photo, one kind word at a time 🤖 🩺 shorturl.at/Zv928

#ProjectTinman is the world’s first charity walk by a robot, that is raising money for #PreventiveHealthcare in humans! Like the #Tinman in the Wizard of Oz - he searches to understand empathy - one conversation, one photo, one kind word at a time 🤖 🩺 shorturl.at/Zv928
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An honour for The HIVE Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway to collaborate with Pieta & participate in #DarknessIntoLight2025 ☀️ #ProjectTinman is the world’s first charity walk by a robot to raise awareness & funds for #PreventiveHealthcare Like the #Tinman in the Wizard of Oz - he seeks empathy

An honour for <a href="/HIVE_LAB/">The HIVE</a> <a href="/uniofgalway/">Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway</a> to collaborate with <a href="/PietaHouse/">Pieta</a> &amp; participate in #DarknessIntoLight2025 ☀️ #ProjectTinman is the world’s first charity walk by a robot to raise awareness &amp; funds for #PreventiveHealthcare Like the #Tinman in the Wizard of Oz - he seeks empathy
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Listen back: Professors Derek O’Keeffe Prof Derek O'Keeffe and Cornelia Connolly introduce Ray D’Arcy to Deckard, the humanoid robot developed by the The HIVE at University of Galway. Deckard’s purpose is to help spark conversations around improving human mental and physical health.

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A great public engagement training session w/ researchers @ SUPERHUMAN exhibit Galway City Museum yesterday. Thanks to all who took part! The museum is now open on Sundays for the summer season! Take a virtual tour of SUPERHUMAN @ tinyurl.com/y2vuay39 Research Ireland Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway

A great public engagement training session w/ researchers @ SUPERHUMAN exhibit <a href="/GalwayMuseum/">Galway City Museum</a>  yesterday. Thanks to all who took part! The museum is now open on Sundays for the summer season! Take a virtual tour of SUPERHUMAN @ tinyurl.com/y2vuay39  <a href="/Researchirel/">Research Ireland</a>  <a href="/uniofgalway/">Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway</a>