Many of those with hearing problems have consigned themselves to wearing a hearing aid – which can often be cumbersome and expensive. Now a UK-based project is harnessing the power of smartphones to provide an easier and cheaper way to amplify the sounds around them.
A number of social factors make the emergence of viruses such as the new coronavirus more likely to recur a Massey specialist in the spread of infectious diseases says.
Presbyterian Support is pleased to note that in announcing an additional $70m allocated to aged care and dementia services in its Budget, the Government acknowledges the coming tidal wave of senior citizens. In the next 15 years the number of New Zealanders aged 65 or older will double.
A mother dealing with the fallout of having a son addicted to so-called legal highs says many young people are under the false belief that because the items were able to be sold legally, they must be safe.
At least one-third of New Zealander’s health is impacted by allergies and one in ten babies born in New Zealand today will develop a significant allergy related health issue.
A New Zealand nurse has been awarded the highest international honour for nurses, the Florence Nightingale Medal. Gisborne nurse Janet Askew has been awarded the medal by the International Committee of the Red Cross for her work on aid missions in Sudan, Indonesia and Iraq.
A new virus of the same type that caused the 2003 SARS outbreak is causing concerns, after causing 18 deaths in several countries.
A charge nurse who was trespassed from a Nelson rest home following allegations of abusive and intimidating behaviour has been awarded more than $9000 in compensation for unjustified dismissal.
Acknowledging, celebrating and encouraging excellence in primary health care practice was commended last week with 19 Northland primary health care practitioners and one organisation honoured at the Inaugural ACE Awards, hosted by Te Tai Tokerau and Manaia PHOs with Northland District Health Board. Six of the awards were given for Outstanding Achievements in primary health care.
This World Hypertension Day, NPS MedicineWise is urging people with diabetes to manage their blood pressure and cholesterol in concert with managing their blood glucose (sugar) levels.
The $12 million redevelopment of Critical Care at Waikato DHB is now officially complete with the ribbon to Waikato Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) cut on Friday (10 May).
Researchers from Christchurch have played a crucial role in an international study aimed at saving the lives of very premature babies.
In July 2012 the New Zealand magazine North and South ran a feature on alternative medicine which contained an article on homeopathy titled “ Homeopathy – Trick or Treatment”.
New Zealand has one of the highest asthma prevalence rates among developed countries. About 130 New Zealanders die each year because of asthma attacks.
Hospice Awareness Week is a great time to think about what matters to you and discuss it with those closest to you, your family and friends. Take some time to think and talk about what you value, what you appreciate and what makes you happy – people, experiences or possessions.
A free iPhone game is available for those who are trying to quit smoking, hot on the heels of a successful iPad release.
Abdominal tuberculosis (ATB) continues to pose a significant diagnostic, management and resource challenge, delegates to the 82nd Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons have been told.
GPLink, an online channel featuring innovative medical information, presented by local clinical experts, launched earlier this month for GPs in New Zealand.
'Food literacy’ has become the new buzzword in health policy circles, says leading Australian academic and social nutritionist Associate Professor Danielle Gallegos.
Government policy on eating habits is changing, with money being diverted to maternal and newborn nutrition from other food programmes. Health reporter Martin Johnston looks at the evidence and the controversy.
