There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There is one new case to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities since the Ministry’s last update yesterday
The increase of vaccine hesitancy caused by misinformation about the safety of the COVID vaccine is frustrating, and needs to stop, says Dr Bryan Betty, medical director at The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
Medsafe is investigating a potential risk of myocarditis following vaccination with Comirnaty. The aim of this communication is to encourage further reports to obtain more information on this potential safety concern
New doctoral research has shown mindfulness could be a cost-effective tool in improving the health outcomes of Māori women who suffer from chronic stress
There are big changes on the way in healthcare, and for Damon Campbell that means it is a more interesting and exciting time to make his move to the sector
The medical students of today are the medical workforce of tomorrow – and it’s essential the future workforce reflects and serves our diverse community
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Media release from the New Zealand Medical Association
ProCare, the University of Auckland and the University of Otago are joining forces to undertake a large-scale population health study in the Auckland region to determine the impact of multi-morbidity (having two or more long term conditions) on the risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease or stroke
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