The physical demands of hospital life soon make this young student realise her shortness of breath may be down to more than unfitness. Auckland cardiologist Chris Ellis explains how your patient’s initial suspicion of asthma was wrong
Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser provides a pragmatic approach to managing the patient with chronic diarrhoea – a presentation that can frustrate and elude diagnosis for some time and may require expectations of the speed of recovery to be managed
“Immunisation for all: gains, gaps and goals” was the theme of the Australian Immunisation Conference, indicating the essential role vaccination plays in persons of all ages and from all backgrounds
Convincing colleagues of the work-related nature of musculoskeletal disorders is a struggle, says occupational health expert David McBride, citing carpal tunnel syndrome as a prime example of where the evidence should be acknowledged
Contributor Gayle Robins 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
Cannabis-based medicine is a rapidly emerging field, so it is important that practical, evidence-based guidance and clinical efficacy evaluation tools are made available to support health professionals’ decision-making
Acting clinical editor Gayle Robins 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
Bowel preparation for a colonoscopy to investigate severe constipation in a hyponatraemic patient initiates delirium and is followed by unexplainable glucose intolerance
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