Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have designed a new 3D printed bandage, known as a scaffold, which presents an innovative method of treatment to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
Today Dr Shane Reti's private member's bill to increase the breast screening age to 74 has been drawn from the ballot box, taking us one step closer to our older women being able to access free mammograms
Te Pātaka Whaioranga – Pharmac has confirmed today that molnupiravir will remain available as a treatment to protect against infection from COVID-19 for people who need it
Te Whatu Ora has taken a significant step to connect the health system’s multiple data environments into one common national platform for data management, and sharing for reporting and analytics
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has been calling for a ban on vapes being sold within one kilometre of schools and marae for years, and a complete stop to any more Specialist Vape Retailers (SVRs) from setting up
Te Aka Whai Ora has appointed Wikitōria Werohia to the role of Maiaka Aroturuki, Deputy Chief Executive Monitoring, which includes evaluating the performance of hauora Māori services and reporting on the results
In two reports released today, Health and Disability Commissioner, Morag McDowell, found a radiologist breached the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer’s Rights (the Code)
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