Welcome to the Migraine Association's Audio Podcasts Section.
To listen to an audio stream of the Podcast click the "Listen Now" link. To download the audio file to your computer, right click on the "Download" link and save to your computer. All files are 64kbp/s MP3 files.
SELF-HELP SERIES: Sponsored by Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland
To mark Migraine Action Week 2009, the MAI has recorded a number podcasts to form a self-help series. From personal stories to relaxation exercises to tips from our Migraine Specialist Nurse, these podcasts are designed to help you better manage your migraine.
Migraine Association of Ireland
Find out more about the MAI in this short audio piece.
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Migraine Medications
Dr Paddy Daly speaks to journalist Fergal Reid about the latest migraine medications on the market.
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Migraine in Children
Often overlooked as a cause of tummy upset in children, abdominal migraine can be a difficult condition to diagnose and treat. Listen to our Migraine Specialist Nurse discuss the issue here.
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Migraine and Me
Severe migraineur Sorcha de Brun talks about how her migraine and how she has learned to cope over the years.
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Personal Experience
Migraineur Marie O'Riordan speaks about her struggle with migraine and her hope to one day be migraine-free.
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Breathing Exercise [coming soon]
Mindfulness practitioner Fidelma Farley talks us through a breathing technique that can help us to relax when migraine-free and cope during a migraine.
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OTHER PODCASTS:
Podcast 1
Debated Migraine Research
Dr Eddie O'Sullivan, Director of the Cork Headache/Migraine Clinic, discusses the most controversial issues in migraine management. From contraception to breast cancer to neck manipulation, Dr O'Sullivan gives his views on the latest research and most debated issues around migraine today. ©
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Podcast 2
Northern Ireland Helpline Launch
Journalist Christina McSorley reports on the recently-launched Northern Ireland Helpline. This report includes excerpts from interviews with the Lord Mayor of Belfast, the MAI President and the Director of Migraine Trust UK. ©
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Podcast 3
What is the Migraine Association of Ireland?
Only got a few minutes to look through the website. Well, here you can find out in a few minutes what the Association does and can do for you. ©
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Podcast 4
Migraine Information Seminar. Naas, Co. Kildare - 16/11/2008
Missed the final seminar of 2008? Why not listen here to some snippets of the presentations given on the day? ©
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Podcast 5
Launch of the European Migraine Day of Action. Trinity College Dublin, 12/09/2008.
This podcast runs for over 1 hour 40 minutes. If you would like to listen to a particular speaker please fast-forward to the times indicated. ©
Main speakers:
Welcome
Patrick Little - CEO of the Migraine Association
0.00 - 04.43
Introduction to European Migraine Day of Action
Audrey Craven - President of the Migraine Association
04.54 - 23.56
European Perspective
Prof Jes Olesen - President of the European Brain Council
24.06 - 46.09
Medication Overuse (Introduction)
Prof Rigmor Jensen - European Headache Federation
46.53 - 1.03.57
Medication Overuse Project
Dr Cristina Tassorelli - Vice-Chair of the European Headache Alliance
1.04.33 - 1.18.01
Irish Perspective
Dr Ronan Walsh - Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital
1.18.37 - 1.41.30
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Minister Mary Harney's Address:
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