Nataly Martini provides a brief overview of selected causes of dizziness and vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular migraine. Through case studies, she explains how these conditions may differ from serious clinical syndromes such as cervicogenic dizziness, highlighting the complexities, risk factors and management of these conditions
Mask-wearing policy needs updating in face of more bugs
Monday 1 July 2024, 01:30 AM
Wearing masks, especially in winter, will help reduce the burden of respiratory disease, says Michael Baker [Image: iStock.com – CSA Images]
Experts are calling for an urgent upgrade to New Zealand’s mask policies to protect vulnerable people, Patrice Dougan reports
KEY POINTS, Masks work: if worn correctly and consistently, masks effectively reduce transmission of respiratory diseases.
Mask quality matters: any mask is bet, BACK panel - grey
References
Greenhalgh T, Baker M, Kvalsvig A et al. Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review, Clinical Microbiology Reviews. DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00124-23