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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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Articles in Cartilage damage

NHS Choices - Introduction

(30/04/2015)

Cartilage damage is a relatively common type of injury. The majority of cases involve damage to the articular cartilage in the knee joint.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of cartilage damage

(14/07/2014)

The symptoms of articular cartilage damage include swelling, joint pain, stiffness and a decreased range of movement in the affected joint

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing cartilage damage

(14/07/2014)

Diagnosing articular cartilage damage can be challenging because it cannot be confirmed through a physical examination.

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NHS Choices - Treating cartilage damage

(14/07/2014)

There are a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help relieve symptoms of damaged articular cartilage.

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