A method of building artificial virus-like vectors capable of entering human cells to perform specific tasks, such as gene editing, is reported in Nature Communications this week
A New Zealand study into the therapeutic benefits of cannabis has added to the growing body of evidence that it has positive effects on pain, sleeplessness and anxiety, researchers say
Nurses who are members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO), and who work for Te Whatu Ora, will be stopping work for two hours to attend one of 57 meetings being held across the country from 29 May to 2 June
Increasing opportunities for immunisation is the aim of Aotearoa Immunisation Week, a joint initiative by Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, which starts on Monday 29 May and runs to Sunday 4 June
Te Whatu Ora is calling on people to be alert for meningococcal symptoms. This comes following the recent tragic death of a person with meningococcal disease in the Wellington region
ProCare’s recent workforce survey reflects the sentiment felt across the industry – staff shortages and workforce resourcing issues are putting immense pressure on medical professionals trying to keep the community healthy
Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley is asking people to return unneeded medical equipment – including crutches, walking frames, shower stools, and raised toilet seats – so that they can be available for new patients
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