Measles patient zero found on Cook Strait ferry sailing
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Coroner finds ‘sub-optimal’ record-keeping before post-op death of Gisborne woman
“Had they known, I am satisfied that a different post-operative care plan would have been arranged.” Private surgery…
Common opioid is not that effective for easing chronic pain, study finds
Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new…
Scottish ambulance technician accused of stealing aftershave from terminally ill man
“You open up your home to crisis workers in a time of need and the last thing you…
Knowing patient’s genetic make-up may change the way medicines are prescribed
SINGAPORE – Not all medicines work the same way on every patient, and part of the answer lies…
Mood of the Boardroom: Mānuka honey sector eyes growth despite US tariffs and trade challenges
“Hives were at half a million in 2014. They’re back at half a million now, having peaked at…
State Highway 1 delays after ambulance and ute crash near Whangārei
“Hato Hone St John responded to the incident with one ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and two operations…
Northland teen with rare brain condition goes from patient to podcaster
Kelly’s GP referred her to an emergency ophthalmologist at Whangārei Hospital, who noticed severe swelling on her optic…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
Why schizophrenia may be ‘the most devastating of mental illnesses’
For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense.It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old…