Pain Management
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Back pain: the spiralling effects of a problem no one can see HealthTimes - 06-10-2017
Rob Froud, University
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New study shows misuse of painkillers costing millions AAP - 19-09-2017
A new study looking at the health impacts of over-the-counter painkillers has revealed the high cost of Australia's growing dependency on codeine.
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Chronic pain is costing many Australians more than their wellbeing AAP - 26-07-2017
A new survey reveals Australians living with chronic pain are also carrying a heavy financial burden, with the cost of treatment per month doubling since 2009.
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Acupuncture can help combat period pain in sufferers AAP - 18-07-2017
Researchers in Australia and New Zealand have found that acupuncture can significantly reduce the severity and duration of period pain.
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Who has access of medical cannabis in Australia? AAP - 22-06-2017
There's a body of evidence around the world that suggests medicinal
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Acupuncture was found to be equally effective at treating acute back or ankle pain AAP - 19-06-2017
Acupuncture has been found to be equally effective as analgesic drugs at treating acute back or ankle pain and pain associated with migraine, researchers say.
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A marijuana-based medicine is a treatment for epilepsy AAP - 25-05-2017
Researchers in the United States say they have found a medicine made from marijuana that won't give users a 'high' but will cut seizures in children with
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New Pain Management education resource for health professionals launched HealthTimes - 12-05-2017
Helping health professionals to better treat chronic pain, the third most expensive health condition, is the focus of a new educational resource launched in Brisbane today
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Common anti-inflammatory painkillers could raise heart attack risk AAP - 10-05-2017
Taking any dose of ibuprofen, for as little as one week has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack. Routinely taking common anti-inflammatory
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Aussies turning their back on pain HealthTimes - 20-04-2017
Pain relief consumption in Australia has soared, with prescriptions of paracetamol rising from 4.8 million to 7.3 million in just five years.
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No drugs proven to work for people with sciatica AAP - 23-03-2017
A commonly prescribed painkiller for sciatica nerve pain has been found no better at providing relief than a placebo in a study by Australian researchers.
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Ibuprofen linked to a significant increased risk of cardiac arrest AAP - 16-03-2017
There are calls for tighter restrictions on the sale of painkiller ibuprofen after a study found its use is associated with a greater risk of cardiac arrest.
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Study shows cannabis used by many with epilepsy AAP - 10-03-2017
A nationwide online survey has found nearly 15 per cent of epilepsy patients reported medicinal cannabis use to manage seizures. Many epilepsy
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Taking drugs to treat back pain isn't worth it AAP - 03-02-2017
Taking drugs to treat back pain isn't worth it, according to a new Australian study that's found the side-effects far outweigh the benefits.
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Myth: weather can make your aches and pains worse AAP - 11-01-2017
Australian researchers have dismissed centuries of anecdotal reports of how the weather can make your aches and pains worse. Blaming the weather
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A drug trial to treat patients with severe epilepsy is under way AAP - 15-12-2016
A pioneering drug trial to treat patients with severe epilepsy is under way at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne and holds hope for other brain diseases.
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Medicinal cannabis now legal in Australia AAP - 07-11-2016
Businesses can now apply to grow medicinal cannabis or manufacture medicinal cannabis products in Australia after new laws came into effect.
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Using human suffering to push for cannabis is irresponsible HealthTimes - 21-09-2016
The political push for cannabis to be legalised for pain relief because “people are suffering now” is morally and socially irresponsible because it ignores
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Illegal cannabis-based extracts to treat children with severe epilepsy AAP - 11-11-2016
A groundbreaking study will investigate community use of cannabis-based extracts to treat children with severe epilepsy. Australian researchers

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