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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 Cirrhosis

NHS Choices - Introduction

(27/04/2015)

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver due to long-term liver damage. Find out what the signs and symptoms are, when to see your GP and how it can be treated and prevented.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of cirrhosis

(27/04/2015)

There are usually very few symptoms during the early stages of cirrhosis. As the condition progresses symptoms can include tiredness, loss of appetite and very itchy skin.

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NHS Choices - Causes of cirrhosis

(27/04/2015)

Read about the different causes of cirrhosis, including the two most common causes in the UK - excessive alcohol consumption and long-term hepatitis C infections.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing cirrhosis

(27/04/2015)

Find out about the tests used to measure liver function and liver damage and how cirrhosis is diagnosed.

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NHS Choices - Treating cirrhosis

(27/04/2015)

Read more about how the symptoms of cirrhosis can be managed using medication and lifestyle changes. Also, find out how the complications of cirrhosis can be treated.

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NHS Choices - Preventing cirrhosis

(27/04/2015)

Find out how to reduce your chances of developing cirrhosis by limiting your alcohol consumption and protecting yourself from a hepatitis infection.

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NHS Choices - "I haven't touched a drop for three years now"

(27/04/2015)

Six months of heavy drinking during a stressful period at work left Judith Heath with cirrhosis. She tells her story.

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