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Cocaine And Vaping Rising In Popularity - Survey
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:17:16 +1300 | RNZ
Lead researcher Professor Chris Wilkins says the latest survey has found increased availability of cocaine, particularly in Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty, and increased cocaine use across the whole country.More >>
Puberty Blocker Evidence Brief Affirms Aotearoa’s Approach
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:54:04 +1300 | PATHA
Manatū Hauora’s evidence brief has found limitations in the quality of evidence for the benefits and risks of using puberty blockers, reflecting the methodological and ethical limitations of running randomised-controlled trials for gender affirming ...More >>
State Of The Art Radiology Machine For Auckland
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:32:13 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The MV5 linear accelerator, or LINAC machine, officially opened today targets cancer tumours with pinpoint accuracy. More >>
Puberty Blockers: ACT Welcomes Safety Being Put First
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:59:12 +1300 | ACT New Zealand
New Zealand is moving toward a more precautionary approach that puts the safety of young people first, and Kiwis concerned about the role of puberty blockers in our health system have the chance to be heard in consultation that will inform future ...More >>
Additional Safeguards For Puberty Blockers
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:36:20 +1300 | Ministry of Health
These tighter controls reflect a level of concern both here and overseas about the increasing use of these medicines for the treatment of gender identity issues without sufficient evidence to support their safety and effectiveness both now and in the ...More >>
NZ-led Research Team Honoured For Influencing Global Fertility And Gynaecology Practices
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:01:57 +1300 | Health Research Council Of New Zealand
The team of New Zealand and international researchers were presented with the Beaven Medal for excellence in translational health research at the Royal Society Te Apārangi Research Honours ceremony at Auckland Museum.More >>
New National Antibiotics Guidelines Te Whata Kura Developed To Safeguard Precious Resource
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:42:31 +1300 | Te Niwha
The new guidelines are called Te Whata Kura – a name that encapsulates the concepts of antibiotics being a treasure and guidelines being a storage place of knowledge. More >>
'A Risk Of Over-Diagnosing ADHD', Leading Nz Psychiatrist Warns
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:56:04 +1300 | RNZ
An addiction specialist says the disorder shouldn't be downplayed, but we run the risk of pathologising normal behaviour. More >>
Rural School Drinking Water Threatened By Fast-Track - Greenpeace
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:35:02 +1300 | Greenpeace
The Fast Track Bill will make drinking water quality worse across the country. Contamination of drinking water with toxic heavy metals often occurs as a result of gold mining - and fast-tracked gold mines are planned in both the Waikato and Otago regions.More >>
Busy Month For The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter: 35 Missions Completed In Manawatu And Whanganui Regions
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:15:35 +1300 | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter had a busy month in October, with a total of 35 life-saving missions carried out across the Manawatu and Whanganui regions. The rescue helicopter crew responded to a wide range of emergency situations, including ...More >>
New Partnership Delivers Real-time Results For GPs
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:10:55 +1300 | Medtech Global
Sixty-four sites are now live with the new functionality, electronically receiving their patient’s test results - including blood, urine, histology and cytology - in real time as they are reported by the laboratories.More >>
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Crew Carries Out 47 Missions Across The Lakes And Central Plateau Regions In October
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:54:27 +1300 | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
October was a busy month for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter crew, who carried out 47 life-saving missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau regions. The crew's diverse range of missions included 23 inter-hospital transfers, 6 medical emergencies, ...More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand's Smoking Rates Plateau, Whilst Māori Smoking Rates Continue To Decline
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:50:01 +1300 | ASH Action For Smokefree 2025
With only a year to go until the Smokefree goal of 5% the overall daily smoking rates have not changed since the 2022/23 survey, remaining at 6.9% in 2024 compared to 6.8%m the previous year.More >>
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 64 Life-saving Missions In October
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:46:13 +1300 | Philips Search and Rescue Trust
The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. More >>
Delayed Notification Of Pregnancy Ultrasound Results Breaches The Code 21HDC00168
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:28:24 +1300 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall found Pacific Radiology and a registered midwife failed to deliver an appropriate standard of care. More >>
Beauty Clinic Breaches Code For Poor Care Standards, Deputy Health And Disability Commissioner Finds 21HDC02297
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:26:13 +1300 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Dr Vanessa Caldwell’s investigation identified several systemic issues that contributed to the incident, noting that the clinic provided an inadequate response when the woman first reported extreme pain and the beauty therapist was uncertain about the ...More >>
Family Members Are Being Asked To Help Stop The ‘Creeping Silent Killer’ In Diabetes Care
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:07:39 +1300 | Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira
November is Diabetes Action Month in Aotearoa and the Ora Toa Health Unit in Takapūwāhia, is asking family members to role model best practice rather than enable poor diabetes management.More >>
Give The Gift Of Life This Summer: NZ Blood Service Has More Than 24,000 Appointments To Meet Busy Holiday Demand
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:19:46 +1300 | New Zealand Blood Service
For anyone interested in becoming a donor, download the NZ Blood Service Donor App or visit the NZBS website to check your eligibility, find your nearest location to donate and book an appointment.More >>
World AMR Awareness Week: Preventing Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:24:12 +1300 | NZ Veterinary Association
The NZVA today launches a series of videos that raise AMR awareness by challenging some of the common misconceptions about antibiotics: suggest to work closely with the vet teams and reduce antimicrobial use by keeping vaccinations up-to-date and ...More >>
Teamwork Makes Antimicrobials Work
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:46:55 +1300 | NZ Food Safety
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting World AMR Awareness Week.More >>
