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
Dietitian Sarah Munn discusses the risks and symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, and gives dietary and lifestyle recommendations to support wellbeing during this phase of life
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
Shelley Kininmonth, Bridget Farrant and Phoebe Bint emphasise why conversations with young people about vaccines must be a priority in the pharmacy setting
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
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes