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Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:07
Resolving Chronic Pain
The body’s own mechanism for dispersing the inflammatory reaction might lead to new treatments for chronic pain. Inflammation is correctly blamed as one of the root causes of both acute and chronic pain—and more. Not only does chronic inflammation underlie disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other autoimmune diseases, it has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer, chronic heart failure, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.…
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Wednesday, 28 December 2011 08:26
Injury costs fall by $6m
THE cost of injuries in Tairawhiti has fallen by more than $6 million in the past couple of years but the financial and personal cost is still too high.Injury Prevention Network Aotearoa NZ director Joyce-Anne Raihania said injuries were a significant issue for the Tairawhiti region.The cost of ACC claims for the 2010/11 financial year was $27.9 million, compared to $34.1m in 2008/09 and $29m in 2009/10.
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Friday, 07 October 2011 15:30
Farmers resist quad-bike helmets plea
Northland farmers are resisting calls to wear helmets when riding quadbikes on farms.The Brain Injury Association Northland and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) are pushing for helmets to be worn to minimise the risk of head injuries.Every year, 850 people are injured while riding quad bikes on farms around the country and five die, according to the Department of Labour.
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 06:53
Mother recognised for maternity battle
She describes herself as "just a mum of a disabled kid" but Jenn Hooper is much more than that and now her brave battle to overhaul the maternity sector has been recognised.Mrs Hooper is one of two Hamilton finalists in Next magazine's 2011 Woman of the Year awards, the winners of which will be announced in Auckland tonight.The 40-year-old took a stand against the country's maternity system, where midwives are lead maternity carers for most…
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