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'Fit notes' for back pain concern - BBC Health News 2nd November 2009
"Government plans to introduce GP "fit notes" instead of sick notes may be unrealistic, at least in the case of back pain, say researchers.
A survey of 440 GPs in Nottinghamshire found few currently took any responsibility for managing the work issues of patients with back problems. "
Photos of loved ones help ease pain and discomfort - Daily Mail 26th October 2009
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Looking at a picture of a loved one can be a powerful form of pain relief.
Tests showed that snapshots of partners, parents or children triggered positive feelings strong enough to override much of the patient's discomfort. "
Eating chocolate 'can help relieve pain', study claims - Daily Telegraph 14th October 2009
"Eating chocolate and drinking a glass of water can help relieve pain, a study has found. "
Eating a bar of chocolate or drinking water for pleasure eases aches and pains - Daily Mail 13th October 2009
"Nibbling on chocolate or even sipping a glass of water can relieve aches and pains, a study has shown.\n\nA team of researchers says the distraction of eating or drinking for pleasure acts as a natural painkiller. "
Health news: Treat cystitis with a cuddle hormone, eat avocado to beat arthritis and a new eye test that can warn of a stroke - Daily Mail 12th October 2009
"Health stories from around the world this week include a nasal spray to cure cystitis, how compounds in avocados can help beat the pain of arthritis and the one-minute test that could help A&E doctors identify stroke victims
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Children can 'imagine away' pain - BBC Health News 9th October 2009
"Children can be taught to use their imagination to tackle frequent bouts of stomach pain, research shows.
A relaxation-type CD, asking children to imagine themselves in scenarios like floating on a cloud led to dramatic improvements in abdominal pain. "
Scientists find cure for period pain with new wonder pill - Daily Mail 8th October 2009
"For millions of women it's a misery they cannot avoid.
But now they might no longer have to soldier on stoically in the face of agonising period pains. "
Muscle and joint pain account for half of absences from work in Europe - Daily Mail 29th September 2009
"Muscle and joint pain account for half of absences from work and almost two-thirds of permanent incapacity in the European Union, according to a new study today.
The Work Foundation said 100 million Europeans suffer from chronic musculo-skeletal pain - more than 40 million of whom were workers - with up to 40 per cent having to give up work due to their condition."
How eating fresh basil can help banish those arthritic aches and pains - Daily Mail 28th September 2009
If you need a strong anti-inflammatory to ease your aching joints, then try eating basil.
Several varieties of basil - with their fresh-tasting, aromatic leaves - have been shown to be as strong as anti-inflammatory medication when it comes to easing the swelling and pain of arthritis.
Fatal overdose GP is struck off - BBC Health News 15th September 2009
A doctor who injected two patients with six times the proper dose of a painkiller, killing one of them, has been struck off the medical register.
Dr Michael Stevenson, 57, of Cumbria, was spared jail in 2007 after admitting the manslaughter of a grandmother, 58.
Liverpool nurse gave morphine dose ‘four times’ normal - Liverpool Daily Post 14th September 2009
A LIVERPOOL nurse was cautioned after giving a patient four times the amount of morphine prescribed.
Mary Burrows, 56, was working at the Royal Liverpool Hospital when she gave an elderly man, suffering from advanced lung cancer, 20mgs of the pain killer instead of 2.5 – 5mgs.
Cumbrian GP is struck off - Carlisle News & Star 14th September 2009
A Cumbrian GP who injected two patients with six times the correct dose of painkiller – killing one of them – was struck off the medical register today.
Dr Michael Stevenson, 57, was spared jail when he admitted the manslaughter of Workington grandmother Marjorie Wright at her home in January 2005.
Doctor who killed patient struck off - The Independent 14th September 2009
A doctor who injected two patients with six times the correct dose of painkiller - killing one of them - was struck off the medical register today.\n\nDr Michael Stevenson, 57, was spared jail when he admitted the manslaughter of grandmother Marjorie Wright at her home in Workington, Cumbria, in January 2005.
Doctor gave 'lethal' overdoses to two patients in one hour - The Guardian 11th September 2009
Cumbrian GP operated 'far below' expected medical standards, General Medical Council rules
Fatal overdose GP 'irresponsible' - BBC Health News 11th September 2009
A Cumbrian GP was "irresponsible" in his care of two patients who he injected with six times the correct dose of painkiller - killing one.
The General Medical Council (GMC) said Dr Michael Stevenson's actions fell "far below" expected standards.
Painkiller warnings 'may not prevent addiction' - Daily Telegraph 5th September 2009
New hard-hitting warnings on common painkillers may not be strong enough to prevent people inadvertently becoming addicted, experts have warned.
Do you know someone addicted to codeine? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Officials estimates that more than 30,000 Britons are addicted to codeine, although experts warn this is the "tip of the iiceberg"
Mel Smith's 'dark secret' of his Nurofen Plus addiction - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Mel Smith, the comedian, became addicted to Nurofen Plus while he was battling gout.
Q&A: what is codeine addiction? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Are all painkillers the same?
The new warnings only affect painkillers which contain codeine, a type of opiate which is related to heroin. It can be a powerful drug to numb pain, but regulators warn that it should be used only for acute pain.
Over-the-counter painkillers 'can cause addiction within three days' - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions can cause addiction in just three days, the Government’s drug watchdog has said.
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