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'What a relief': Tonga regained their spirits after qualifying for the Rugby World Cup

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“Relief” was a word that was heard over and over again in the Tonga camp after they beat Hong Kong 44-22 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana Waters on Saturday. Key points: Tonga scored six tries to three against Hong Kong Captain Sonatane Takulua stars in three trials for Tonga Tonga enjoys great audience support on the Sunshine Coast The win means Tonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The Tongas will join Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and Romania in Pool B next year. “I was very emotional inside. I tried not to show my emotions but it’s a relief to win,” Tonga captain Sonatane Takulua said after the match. When the full-time siren sounded, the red sea erupted and tears flowed easily. Load Even for the Tongan supporters — who have a reputation for being the ‘extras’ — it’s on another level because it’s not about World Cup qualification: it’s about feeling like a winner again. A fan hugs captain Sonatane Takulua (right) after Tonga’s emphatic win

Challenging 50 years of pain relief for heart attack management

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You’re here: 11 July 2022 Researchers from the School’s Center for Cardiac Research and Education in Therapeutics (CCRET) have built a challenging work of more than 50 years of medical practice on the use of opioids to treat people with myocardial ischemic pain – pain caused by blood clots. supply to the heart. Severe blockage can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythms. Opioids are often used by doctors and paramedics to relieve pain pressure with the longstanding belief that it leads to better outcomes. However, recent studies have raised concerns regarding the potential interaction between opioids and an anti-platelet drug called P2Y. oral 12 inhibitors, the cornerstone of therapy in managing heart attacks thanks to its anti-clotting action which reduces the risk of death. It is thought that opioids can act in two ways: first by slowing the n