Medicines can affect oral health in a variety of ways. It pays to consider these effects when making prescribing decisions, particularly for older people
Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser summarises the causes, consequences and treatment of nausea and vomiting, including details of different antiemetic medications
Specialist GP Graham Gulbransen would like to see standard prescription medicines substituted with medicinal cannabis, with growing evidence showing benefits for a range of health conditions
The RNZCGP has questioned the quantity of COVID-19 community antivirals on order by Pharmac, drugs which now seem unlikely to arrive until well into an Omicron wave
Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is common and has a negative impact on quality of life, but what can be done about it? This article considers the problem and possible solutions
We welcome back infectious disease and sexual health specialist Massimo Giola as a regular contributor in 2022. Starting with chlamydia, each article in this series will cover one topic of interest, present a clinical case and explain the rationale for some of the recommendations in the new Aotearoa New Zealand STI Management Guidelines for use in primary care
Pharmac has signed deals to supply 120,000 courses of antivirals to community patients, but with Omicron cases likely to surge ahead of Delta, the RNZCGP questions whether that is enough
The absorption of medicines for iron deficiency anaemia and hypothyroidism is affected by long-term proton-pump inhibitor use. This case study describes these interactions and the effect the prescribing cascade can have on thyroid function
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