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# pain relief
Changing the drug used during labour could halve the number of women needing an epidural
Pethidine is the most widely used drug but new research suggests remifentanil may work better.
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Aug 14th 2018, 6:01 AM
# versatis
Thousands support campaign to have Versatis patches reinstated for chronic pain sufferers
Only patients suffering from post-shingles pain are automatically covered under drug payment and medical card schemes.
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Feb 21st 2018, 6:10 AM
# blennies
Heroin-like venom from tropical fish could lead to new pain relief
Experiments using lab mice found the rodents showed no sign of pain once injected with the fish venom.
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Apr 8th 2017, 4:00 PM
# Headache
Nurofen feels the pain in Australia after being slapped with massive fine over false advertising
The pain relief brand had advertised five different pain relief pills – all of which contained the same ingredients.
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Dec 16th 2016, 7:26 AM
Voices
Medicinal cannabis: 'It's magic. I now swim three times a week and can take steps in the water'
This evening the Dáil is debating the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
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Dec 1st 2016, 8:45 PM
# help my mam
Son of woman suffering with chronic pain to hold vigil in bid to legalise cannabis
The man has been campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis for the past number of years;.
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Nov 6th 2016, 9:30 PM
# Migraine
The search for a cure for migraine - one of the most disabling illnesses in the world
More than half a million people in Ireland suffer from migraine, and this can have a serious impact on their ability to reach their potential.
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Sep 17th 2016, 6:00 PM
Voices
Opinion: Marijuana is legal in nearly half of US States – Ireland should follow suit
Robbing murderous criminals of revenues for selling a drug that’s no more harmful than tobacco and alcohol is a no-brainer.
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Nov 8th 2014, 8:00 AM
# placebo
Suffer from lower back pain? Paracetamol might not be effective in relieving symptoms
A study has found the drug to be no more effective than a placebo in treating the condition.
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Jul 24th 2014, 6:45 AM
# pain relief
Debilitating impact of migraine on sufferers is 'not recognised' by people
New drug trials announced in America could bring hope to migraine sufferers.
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Apr 24th 2014, 1:46 PM
# Breakthrough
New treatment for most common type of arthritis could be here in 5 years
Around 400,000 people in Ireland suffer from osteoarthritis.
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Mar 26th 2014, 10:41 AM
# Pharmacy
Pharmacists express concern over addiction to pain relief
Regulations around the sale of products containing codeine were introduced in 2010. Pharmacists heard that up to one in three adults may be suffering from chronic pain, which can affect quality of life.
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May 1st 2012, 7:00 AM
# medical marijuana
Government examining whether to approve cannabis-based drug
Minister Róisín Shortall has said the Department of Health is looking at the issues involved in controlling the sale of medical marijuana products.
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Feb 21st 2012, 10:19 AM