Insights into the role of chiropractic care in relieving pain indicate that it may be a safer alternative for many sufferers than commonly used medications, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association
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Media release from the NZ Chiropractors Association
“Over 700,000 Kiwis have a respiratory condition, it’s the third leading cause of death and costs the country $6 billion each year,” says Letitia O’Dwyer, Chief Executive from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ.
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Media release from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
Tuesday 1st August is World Lung Cancer Day - the purpose being to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact, to inform and educate an understanding of lung cancer risks and the importance of early treatment.
Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman says the expansion of the electronic health records system HealthOne means that most South Island patient records are now shared on one system
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Media release from health minister Jonathan Coleman
Billboards highlighting the fact that most New Zealanders want an inquiry into the public mental health system have sprung up overnight in the Health Minister’s Northcote electorate
Today, the RCPA provides a new position statement to offer guidance on thyroid function testing in the Australian and New Zealand context in the adult population
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Media release from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
The chairman and board of Pacific Radiology Group are pleased to announce that, on 21 July 2017, Linda Robertson was appointed as an independent non-executive director and chair of the Financial Risk & Audit Committee
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