Health NZ admits failings after toddler’s obstructed bowel missed at Whangārei Hospital
Brar said his condition steadily deteriorated over the next day. He became increasingly lethargic, was unable to keep…
Mass disenrollment from Hastings GP: Patient says many will rely on ED
Meanwhile, an organisation that represents and trains GPs in New Zealand says while there is a shortage of…
Letters: Private v public healthcare, Hanson and Peters, e-disaster waiting to happen
The corporatisation of healthcare seems to lead to longer times to see a doctor and an increase in…
Whangārei Hospital ED staff fear someone could die waiting for care
The numbers peaked on Monday when the ED treated 189 patients, she said. It normally had space to…
Hospital food divide: Some patients eat salmon, others rely on family for food
Most large public hospitals in New Zealand, such as North Shore Hospital and Auckland City Hospital, hold contracts…
Billy Te Kahika jnr in hospital after heart attack
In an update on fellow conspiracy theorist and former bandmate Vinny Eastwood’s online talk show, Te Kahika said…
A breakthrough in coronary bypass surgery: AMT Medical’s SAFE-CAB results published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
AMT Medical B.V., a clinical-stage Dutch medical technology company, today announced that the one-year results of the SAFE-CAB…
Researchers identify new genetic pathway driving epilepsy and seizures
Researchers have uncovered a novel biological pathway that can lead to seizures when disrupted. The findings also provide…
Queenstown school mourns death of ‘much-loved’ 7-year-old student
“We are collectively grieving the passing of an immensely kind, helpful, and much-loved child whose warmth touched the…
AI-based nursing interventions can improve care of people living with chronic illnesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping nurses better predict health problems before they become emergencies, according to a new…
Post-Brexit drop in EU nurses linked to increased patient deaths
The sharp fall in EU nurses joining the NHS after the Brexit referendum may have contributed to more…
’90 Day Fiancé’ star Armando turned away at US border trying to visit daughter Hannah in Arizona ICU with brain bleed
“90 Day Fiancé” star Armando Rubio’s 13-year-old daughter, Hannah, has been hospitalized after a serious medical emergency, and…