In my last column (20 May), I wrote about Jack, whose daughter was a barrister and felt that Jack’s nursing home had continued to give him psychotropics despite the geriatrician ceasing them one month earlier
The endocannabinoid system is present in all animal species, and it is ancient – the system has played an important biological role for hundreds of millions of years
Exercise-associated muscle cramps are involuntary, painful, spasmodic contractions of skeletal muscle during or immediately after exercise, and they are common
A comprehensive review of the pathogenesis, diagnostic characteristics and available treatments for psoriasis was outlined in a previous How to Treat (New Zealand Doctor, 13 February 2019). This article expands on changes in therapies since then
Patients might be concerned about what they read and hear in the news regarding the use of renin–angiotensin system blockers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews recent research and current recommendations
Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse discusses ways you can help your older patients make it through the pandemic with their mental health intact
Although children under age two have traditionally been the primary focus of childhood immunisation coverage and targets, focus on older children is increasing, and general practice has important roles to play
Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse prefers the term shutdown to lockdown for describing restrictions on human contact, travel and business. Here, she discusses the care of older patients during this challenging time
Occupational health expert David McBride discusses the hazards of COVID-19 for healthcare workers and the roles of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene in managing this risk
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