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Back pain treated without drugs - Avoid perscription pain medication with hands-on treatments (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:18:01 PDT

Hands-on therapy shows higher percentage of pain reductions in those with back painA new report released last month, shows that chronic lower back pain is successfully treated using hands-on therapies, thus reducing the necessity for prescription pain medicationThe study was conducted at The Osteopathic Research Center at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and published in the Annals of Family Medicine455 adults participated in the project which compared two groups, both suffering with back pain One group received ultrasound therapy while the other group was treated with osteopathic manipulative techniques READ MORE

Irish twin recuperating in Dublin after life saving treatment in Boston – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:33:48 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A Dublin toddler who spent ten months in the U.S. undergoing revolutionary treatment, has finally made it home to Ireland.

Leading Irish priest resigns post over treatment of liberal priest (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:21:31 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

A leading Dublin priest has resigned a senior position in the Catholic Church over the treatment of liberal priest Tony Flannery by the Vatican.

Leading Catholic writer slams different Papal treatment of American and Irish cardinals (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:52:39 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A leading Catholic lawyer and commentator has slammed the Pope for publicly shaming Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony over clerical child abuse whilst treating Irish Cardinal Sean Brady in an entirely different matter.

Cliffside Malibu: Sharing the Secrets to Real Addiction Treatment (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:31:21 PST

Richard Taite didn’t know if he would ever experience a normal life Ten years ago, it was unclear whether or not he’d even survive his addiction Addicted to cocaine, briefly homeless, living on an occasional Big Mac and not sleeping, he was constantly at war with his inner demons Like many addicts, Taite tried everything he knew to overcome his addiction but every effort failed READ MORE

Brave little Irish girl seeks American medical treatment to be able to walk (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:14:03 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Three year old Katie Lonergan from Co Kilkenny suffers from cerebral palsy spastic quadriplegia - a condition that prevents her from being able to walk - but is determined to make her way to the US to acquire medical treatment.

Megan Malone loses battle with cancer after treatment in New York (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 05:50:14 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A brave Irish girl has died in New York after undergoing revolutionary treatment in a bid to beat cancer.

Irish cancer patients asked to pay $98 upfront per chemotherapy treatment (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:54:14 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish cancer patients are being asked to hand over $98 before each chemotherapy treatment they receive, which has prompted fears that hard pressed patients could stop attending for treatment because of the new 'cash on delivery' demand.

Paris Hilton's younger brother Conrad Hilton has reportedly been receiving treatment in rehab (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:31:46 PST

Conrad HiltonThe 18-year-old heir secretly entered an unnamed facility in Utah in August shortly after he violated his probation order after testing positive for cannabis on July 30, 2012According to RadarOnlinecom, he checked out of the treatment facility in November two months ahead of scheduleA source close to the family said: "Conrad was scheduled to be in rehab until January, but he was released early on November 11, 2012, and returned home to spend time with his family for Thanksgiving READ MORE

Groundbreaking treatment begun in Cork for lung and stomach cancers (IrishCentral)

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:17:57 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

MitaMed, an emerging Irish medical device company and ‘spin-out’ of University College Cork (UCC), has developed a groundbreaking treatment for gastrointestinal and lung cancers.

Alternative treatments for arthritis - from herbal therapies to meditation (IrishCentral)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:01:08 PST

Arthritic handsMore patients are seeking alternative methods to help with arthritisA new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that 25% of patients with various forms of arthritis are using complementary and alternative therapies Most felt that the alternative treatments were beneficial saying that they helped with pain intensity, sleeping patterns and activity levelsComplementary and alternative therapies can include exercise, herbal therapies, massage, acupuncture, dietary supplements, yoga and meditation READ MORE

Boston Friends of Cuan Mhuire - Ireland's largest network of addiction treatment facilities (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:01:13 PDT

The delegation from Cuan Mhuire meet with Boston community Sr Consilio Fitzgerald SM, founder and Guardian of Cuan Mhuire, has heralded her recent trip to Boston as a tremendous success READ MORE

Tom Cruise getting special treatment from Scientology leaders after divorce (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:32:53 PDT

Tom & Suri CruiseThe 50-year-old actor has allegedly been granted exclusive visitation privileges to see his daughter Suri since his divorce from Katie Holmes thanks to his A-list status, despite Scientology normally banning members from contacting those who have left the churchNancy Many, ex-president of the religion's Celebrity Centre, told RadarOnline: "They have already bent the rules for Tom If Tom was any other Scientologist, including lesser celebrities, he would not be allowed to continue seeing and maintaining communication with Katie or Suri, because they are no longer in Scientology"So far, because of who he is, Cruise has spent time with Suri, which has already upset the parents and children of existing Scientologists who can't talk to their loved ones READ MORE

Belfast scientists make major cancer treatment breakthrough (IrishCentral)

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:29:35 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Scientists in Northern Ireland believe they have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of throat and cervical cancers.

Cork toddler can hear at last thanks to bionic ear and treatment in California (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:46:25 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A three-year-old Cork boy can finally hear – thanks to a bionic ear installed in Manchester and pioneering treatment in America.

Vindication for Irish family as NYU Hospital admits errors in treatment of Rory Staunton (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:51:25 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

In an unprecedented statement, New York University Hospital has announced that it will dramatically change its emergency room procedures after admitting that 12-year-old Rory Staunton, son of Irish immigrants Ciaran and Orlaith Staunton, who died in their care, was a victim of poor treatment.

Irish family desperately hopes US treatment can save two-year-old’s life (IrishCentral)

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:58:07 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The family of a terminally-ill little girl is hoping a pioneering cancer treatment in the United States can save the child's life.

Women emotionally scarred by brutal treatment at hands of Catholic educators in Rhode Island (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:16:29 PDT

By: LAURA BRYN SISSON

In a letter to the Vatican, seventy-seven women called for the abolishment of a Legion of Christ-run high school that they said psychologically abused them into depression, anorexia and thoughts of suicide, the AP reported.

Irish Government apologizes for treatment of soldiers who returned from Second World War (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:22:23 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

It's taken almost seventy years but the Irish government has finally apologized for its treatment of Irish soldiers who deserted to fight for the Allied Forces against Hitler's Nazi Germany.

Irish twin making steady progress during life saving treatment in Boston (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:29:46 PDT

By: MOLLY MULDOON

The family of an Irish twin, currently undergoing a life-saving procedure at Boston Children’s Hospital, uses their traditional Irish music skills to aid his recovery.