During in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a number of different embryos are produced from eggs and sperm. Then, embryologists choose which one of the embryos is most likely to lead to a successful pregnancy and transfer it to the patient
Analysis of complaints about residential disability support services over the past five years offers critical recommendations for enhancing the quality of support for disabled people, writes Rose Wall
Understanding the factors that contribute to wellbeing in later life is the aim of a Health, Work and Retirement longitudinal study led by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Health and Ageing Research Team (HART)
Newly published research from AUT has the potential to revolutionise the understanding of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), including the impact of brain inflammation and ways to predict improved chances of recovery
A study has shown vaccination, particularly for measles, has provided huge public health benefits over the last 50 years. However, a second study highlights a recent increase in measles cases globally
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners supports research and education that benefits general practice, rural general practice and rural hospital medicine through three funding rounds each year
Loneliness isn’t just awful for individuals – it has society-wide impacts too. It significantly contributes to mental health issues, sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, and early death. Researchers have even compared its impact on health to that of smoking
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