Medsafe warns of dangers of purchasing medicines online
Friday 30 September 2011, 12:16PMMedsafe reiterated its warning about the dangers of purchasing medicines online, citing that some websites sell medicines that may not be safe to use and could put people’s health at risk
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Pharmac board strengthens relationship with DHBs
Friday 30 September 2011, 12:11PMFor the first time the PHARMAC Board’s monthly meeting was held outside Wellington
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Underfunding by CDHB could lead to service cuts for elderly
Friday 30 September 2011, 9:31AMC&CDHB management decisions will have a negative impact on high-need elderly people in our region, says Healthcare of New Zealand Chairman, and former Deputy Chair of the District Health Board, Ken Douglas
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Third meningococcal death for Northland
Monday 26 September 2011, 4:45PMAn eighty-two year old woman was admitted to Whangarei Hospital with meningococcal disease on September 22, and died later that evening
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Community pharmacy ready to take part in public health campaigns
Thursday 22 September 2011, 2:03PMCommunity pharmacy would have been perfectly placed to support a rheumatic fever campaign in south Auckland that is reportedly under-funded and under-resourced, says Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand Chief Executive, Annabel Young
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The triumphs and the adversity will be revealed
Thursday 22 September 2011, 11:03AM
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More measles cases a reminder to get immunised
Thursday 22 September 2011, 10:42AMWith an upswing of measles cases in Auckland, it’s important that people make sure they’re immunised against this serious disease
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World Economic Forum’s $US47 trillion health warning
Tuesday 20 September 2011, 4:55PMGrowing health costs mean health systems and their effectiveness are fast becoming economic policy issues, Health Funds Association chief executive Roger Styles said today
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Health organisation takes dose of own medicine
Monday 19 September 2011, 11:02AMChristchurch's largest general practice and support organisation is shaking off snow, quakes, and any loss-of-world-cup-games blues with a morale boosting initiative that’s just plain fun
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Decision Reached on Clinical Trial Research Agreement
Friday 16 September 2011, 11:38AM
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Providing the best care for people with long-term health conditions
Thursday 15 September 2011, 2:31PMThe three Auckland-based district health boards (DHBs) are testing new ways of managing the care of people with long-term health conditions
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Huge Programme of Research on Medical Uses of NZ honey launched
Thursday 15 September 2011, 2:29PMMedical researcher Professor Shaun Holt has announced what is believed to be the world's largest programme of research on the medical uses of honey
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Health Quality & Safety Commission to host forums on quality improvement
Thursday 15 September 2011, 8:57AMThe Health Quality & Safety Commission is inviting clinicians, health leaders and consumer groups to the first of its quality forums in Auckland and Christchurch next month
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Manuka honey pioneers welcome ratification of honey testing method
Tuesday 13 September 2011, 2:56PMGlobal leaders in the production of therapeutic grade manuka honey, Manuka Health, have welcomed the announcement that the leading testing laboratories in Singapore, New Zealand government-owned AsureQuality, will now be testing for methylglyoxal as their measurement of activity in manuka honey
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Community pharmacists ready for injury time at RWC
Monday 12 September 2011, 5:39PMPharmacies are standing ready to assist Rugby World Cup visitors who may need health or medical advice during their stay in New Zealand, says the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand
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NSAIDs and the risk of miscarriage
Monday 12 September 2011, 5:29PMThe New Zealand Self Medication Industry (SMI) today commented on a nested case-control study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal[1]
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Health advice for RWC visitors just a phone call away
Monday 12 September 2011, 5:20PMWhile an overdose of rugby is likely to be the only thing Rugby World Cup visitors will suffer from during their stay in New Zealand, they’re being reassured they can call Healthline if anything more serious crops up
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Brush teeth twice a day to keep disease at bay
Monday 12 September 2011, 3:00PM“Brushing your teeth twice a day could help you keep your healthy smile for life,” Chief Dental Officer Dr Robyn Haisman-Welsh advised on World Oral Health Day
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Evaluation shows callers find Mental Health Line a valuable service
Monday 12 September 2011, 9:51AMPeople using the Mental Health Line service say it helps them to get better control of the situation they’re in before it gets any worse
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NSAIDs and the risk of miscarriage
Thursday 08 September 2011, 4:11PMThe New Zealand Self Medication Industry (SMI) today commented on a nested case-control study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal[1]. The study included 4705 women who had experienced a spontaneous abortion and 47,050 matched controls
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Comparing weight loss programmes-results
Thursday 08 September 2011, 11:13AMAn international study of overweight and obese adults comparing commercial weight loss programs with weight loss plans managed by local doctors or nurses found both groups lost weight, but participants in the commercial program lost significantly more weight
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Government response to clinical trials welcomed
Wednesday 07 September 2011, 2:26PM
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Taranaki DHB trials electronic tool to reduce medication errors
Wednesday 07 September 2011, 10:08AM
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Drug company wins top business award
Tuesday 06 September 2011, 3:41PMA Takapuna-based drug company claimed top honours at the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards at the competition’s annual Gala Dinner held [on Friday 2 September]
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Release of draft Health Information Exchange Architecture Building Blocks
Monday 05 September 2011, 4:51PMThe draft Heath Information Exchange Architecture Building Blocks Specifications are now open for public comment and we invite you or your organisation to participate in the public comment phase of the project
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Dunne announces NZ Medicines Formulary
Monday 05 September 2011, 4:36PMHealth professionals will soon have access to an up-to-date, comprehensive and New Zealand-specific medicines information resource, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today
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Decision-makers back concept of tobacco-free NZ by 2025
Monday 05 September 2011, 8:54AMResearch led by the University of Otago, Wellington shows that senior officials, health practitioners, decision-makers and opinion-leaders support bold new ways of thinking being explored to achieve a tobacco-free New Zealand
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Problems from prescribing opioid drugs ‘sure to rise’
Friday 02 September 2011, 3:24PMProblems associated with the prescription drug Oxycodone will increase in New Zealand if we keep following overseas trends, a conference in Auckland was warned today
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GuildLink® system allows pharmacists to focus more on patients
Friday 02 September 2011, 9:43AMCommunity pharmacists now have an easier and more streamlined way to manage and improve their quality practice
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Flu vaccine a good match this year
Thursday 01 September 2011, 4:25PMVirus specialist Dr Lance Jennings says that all three types of influenza virus currently in circulation (pandemic H1N1 09 (swine flu), H3N2 and B virus) are covered by the 2011 seasonal influenza vaccine
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Swisspers supports breast cancer awareness
Thursday 01 September 2011, 1:51PM
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Kiwis reluctant to undergo flu vaccination
Thursday 01 September 2011, 10:45AMSouthern Cross Health Society has released survey results that show around one third of those who didn’t get the flu vaccination this year chose not to because they don’t believe the vaccination will work, exposing them to one of winter’s nastiest ills
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