Medical researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, are calling for Aotearoa New Zealand to update its face mask policies, after an international review found masks are effective in reducing the transmission of respiratory infections
Older Māori have lower rates of ACC cover than other older New Zealanders and the average cost per claim is higher, suggesting the injuries are more serious, according to new research
The Government’s disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora was a “brazen expression of colonial power” says a viewpoint published in the latest New Zealand Medical Journal
Almost one in five emergency department presentations are by mental health clients, and more needs to be done to improve services, a University of Otago, Wellington, study has found
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
A new way of delivering treatment to prevent rheumatic heart disease progression is significantly less painful than an almost 70-year-old existing treatment, a University of Otago-led study has found.
Public health experts are issuing a call to action for New Zealand to strengthen its pandemic preparedness efforts in response to the evolving threat posed by the Influenza A(H5N1) virus
You may not think artificial intelligence could have a role in surgery, but new research shows AI can help solve problems for patients, doctors and the health system
The number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand last year was higher than in previous years, but researchers say an overall downward trend in cases is encouraging
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