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Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope explains that probiotics aren’t for everyone, but by selecting a probiotic with evidence of benefit and checking for vulnerability to side effects, certain probiotics could be beneficial for some people

With oestrogen gel now funded without restrictions, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains who would benefit from using it for feminisation and how switching from tablets or patches might occur. This follows his December article on the use of testosterone gel for masculinisation

Clinical microbiologist Max Bloomfield reviews the treatment of cellulitis in the community and emphasises the benefits of using high-dose oral antibiotic therapy

GP Jonathan Bentley discusses a young patient whose symptoms changed considerably upon initiation of a common treatment for urinary tract infection

Gout highlights significant health inequalities in New Zealand. Māori and Pacific peoples face higher genetic risk, earlier onset and greater severity, with more frequent pain and complications. Clinical writer Noni Richards explains how early detection and preventive treatment are essential to reduce this burden. 

Dietitian Sarah MacAvoy discusses the symptoms of Parkinson disease that affect a person’s ability to maintain good nutrition and those that can be improved with dietary strategies. She also looks at how food and medications interact

Healthcare Handbook editor and clinical pharmacist Carmen Pope looks at the harmful effects of the sun and how to prevent them, noting that sunscreens are not without risks to human and environmental health

Clinical writer Noni Richards provides an overview on recognising different types of bites and stings, understanding the potential complications, effective management strategies, and methods to reduce the risk of further bites and stings

Following on from his last article on mānuka honey and its potential for infection control and antimicrobial properties, pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at the latest research on mānuka honey in the prevention or treatment of cancer

With testosterone gel now available and funded in New Zealand, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains why it is the preferred therapy for masculinisation and how people might go about switching to it