Medical colleges need to up their cultural safety training to focus more on the injus¬tices arising from colonisation and less on “lovey dovey” cultural competence, according to new research
A recent Tools for Practice1 advises that the evidence for adding lidocaine and/or antispasmodics to antacids is insufficient for regular use in patients with acute dyspepsia (studied in emergency rooms)
Last year, cilazapril with hydrochlorothiazide was discontinued, and now cilazapril alone is no longer funded for new patients. Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses what to do when patients with hypertension run out of their supply of these medications
Maree is struggling to manage her diabetes. Recent hypoglycaemic episodes prompt a review of her insulin regimen, with a switch to intermediate-acting insulin and addition of empagliflozin proving beneficial
Amy van der Loo rounds up the clinical education content in the latest issue of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa. Use the embedded links to go through to the relevant page
Although generally thought to be a self-limiting condition, active treatment of frozen shoulder is recommended to minimise any long-standing symptoms. Here, sports physician Steve Targett outlines the most effective treatment strategies
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