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2 days ago · Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

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

1 day ago · Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service. “Diana was appointed in November 2022, having acted in the role from July 2022. She played a key role ...

May 8, 2024 · Doctors are warning kiwis that flu season has arrived early this year, and now is the time to get vaccinated, to be aware of symptoms, and to stay home if influenza is suspected.

Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

Feb 23, 2023 · Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

Dec 16, 2024 · The results are in! The big Sizzling Summer Survey, a wrap-it-all-up, year-end evaluation covering 20 questions, was sent to subscribers of our daily newsletter Daily Triage. Running from 13 to 25 November, it drew 127 responses. Deputy editor Patrice Dougan delves into the answers to see what they reveal about general practice in 2024

Nov 7, 2024 · The November issue of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa is out now. It’s a brand new take on a 35-year-old publication – new look, same team, great timing, big picture. In this first monthly issue, we have a wide range of reading to see you through to our December edition. Here’s just some of what is inside