Comparative DHB cardiology performance data can now be viewed on a public website after an ombudsman ruled on a journalist’s request for information in 2014
Does the reduction of dietary saturated fat by replacing it with carbohydrate, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat and/or protein reduce the risk of death or cardiovascular disease events?
Amy van der Loo rounds up the clinical education content in the latest issue of New Zealand Doctor. Use the embedded links to go through to the relevant ELearning page
A 64-year old lawyer makes a follow-up appointment with you to discuss his blood pressure medications. He has been having treatment for raised blood pressure over the last eight years and has also been encouraged to maintain the “lifestyle” methods
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
A 64-year old lawyer makes a follow-up appointment with you to discuss his blood pressure medications. He has been having treatment for raised blood pressure over the last eight years and has also been encouraged to maintain the “lifestyle” methods
A 58-year-old teacher comes in for review one week after hospital discharge. He wants to discuss this recent admission as he does not really understand what happened
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