In this guide, we have assembled a number of articles about the issues facing older adults. This is the second guide we have compiled with the assistance of Hato Hone St John and Dr Ngaire Kerse. It is intended to serve as a useful resource as you consider how to support the independence that your older patients desire
With testosterone gel now available and funded in New Zealand, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains why it is the preferred therapy for masculinisation and how to go about switching to it
We are in the midst of another winter sports season, so sports physician Steve Targett summarises new concussion guidelines for youth and community sport
Rates of completed immunisations in New Zealand are falling. Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones offers ways primary care can help address this concerning issue
This article summarises three papers about cholera, including the global situation, a new vaccine on its way, and guidelines on who should get vaccinated
When co-prescribing serotonergic medications, it is important to be able to assess the risk of clinically significant interactions – to prevent serotonin toxicity but also to avoid unnecessary restriction of therapeutic options. In this article, Pauline McQuoid looks at the likelihood of serotonin toxicity when the computerised drug interaction alert says ‘no’
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management