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Dec 11, 2024 · In these complex times of resource constraints, high workloads and burnout, having joy in your work can build hope, empathy, resilience and optimism.
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6 days ago · Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s decision to appoint Simeon Brown as minister of health fails to address the failing primary care funding model driving general practices to the wall, according to GenPro chair Angus Chambers
Osteoporosis - New Zealand Doctor
Mar 27, 2024 · Primary care has a central role in identifying, evaluating and managing patients with osteoporosis and high risk of fracture. This article, written by David Kim, reviews the condition, patient risk assessment and the use of established and new treatments
Prostate cancer | New Zealand Doctor
Sep 11, 2024 · Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
Approval of Trulicity (dulaglutide) marks a new era in diabetes ...
Sep 1, 2021 · Eli Lilly is pleased to announce that Trulicity, a glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) is now approved and available in New Zealand for adults with type 2diabetes (T2D).
Aortic stenosis - New Zealand Doctor
Nov 24, 2021 · Aortic stenosis is a common degenerative valve lesion with population estimates indicating prevalence increasing to 10 per cent by the age of 80. 1 Calcification and restriction of the aortic valve (Figure 1) is a chronic, progressive condition, for which no medical treatment has ever been shown to modify the natural history of the disease. In addition to age-related AS, other causes include a ...
Older Kiwis urged to get COVID-19 boosters | New Zealand Doctor
Dec 13, 2023 · As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more likely to experience severe COVID-19, such as Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over, as well as everyone aged 65 and older, get a …
Epilepsy - New Zealand Doctor
Jul 29, 2020 · Epilepsy is a common neurological condition encountered in general practice. This article, by Suzanne Davis and Elizabeth Walker, discusses recommendations regarding diagnosis and indications for starting anti-seizure medication. It also reviews self-management and lifestyle issues for people with epilepsy