Healthcare disruption as general practices assn opposes super-PHO
Comment: The largely general practice-based primary health system has received a surprise jolt by the announcement that the…
Man says smart watch saved his life – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A North Texas man says a simple notification on his smart watch may have saved his life. What…
For pharmacists, industry changes are a hard pill to swallow
New 12-month prescription rules came into force this weekend, saving time and cutting GP visits for patients –…
Upgrade to Simeon’s dream private health service – at a cost
Comment: Simone cautiously approached the door of the MegaHealth Clinic. The MegaRobo security guard checked her identity on…
How NZ fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
Analysis: Standardised testing and regular progress assessment became key features of the education system this year, so why…
Exercise Benefits Executive Function During Class
Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This…
Labour embraces GP-owned practices – up to a point
Opinion: In recent weeks the Labour Party has made three significant policy announcements on primary healthcare with specific…
Health minister walks alone down boulevard of broken dreams
Opinion: Local GPs will be required to see more than 80 percent of patients within a week, to…
Prisons operator Serco eyes NZ’s public health infrastructure needs
In March, at the Government’s infrastructure investment summit in Auckland, Health Minister Simeon Brown laid out the challenges…
Speed over safety – how MethaneSAT was lost in space
At $30 million, MethaneSAT was easily New Zealand’s largest ever investment in “space”. It is also by far…
Someone’s going to have to pony up for aged care – could this help?
The aged care sector has been crying out for help for decades. In the face of a rapidly…
Injectable drug helps asthma patients clear mucus-clogged airways
An anti-inflammation injectable drug can reduce mucus buildup and improve breathing among asthma patients, a new clinical trial…