Medicines and Therapies

Clinical writer Noni Richards summarises the assessment, treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope reviews the prevention and management of migraines

Gastroenterologist Cameron Schauer describes the symptoms, consequences and multimodal treatment of reflux – from lifestyle interventions to medications and surgery

Recently returned from three weeks riding on South Island bike trails on her three-wheel bike, pioneering pharmacist Natalie Gauld is asking pharmacists to share a survey she’s leading on the impacts of motor neurone disease for those with it, their family members and those recently bereaved by MND. 

Medsafe approval for the weight-loss medication Wegovy adds an effective tool to the obesity treatment toolbox, says Auckland endocrinologist and Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa chair John Baker

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar

The Government is making changes to prescriber regulations, giving New Zealanders better access to medicines, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister David Seymour say

Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions

Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope reviews basic wound care, including assessment, appropriate cleansing, when to use antiseptics and different types of dressings