Research

A survey of early intervention services for people suffering from psychosis has found medical care is not being provided early enough, with many patients not seen until after they have been hospitalised. Researchers say these shortfalls are linked to a lack of resources

Imagine a world where bacteria, typically feared for causing disease, are turned into powerful weapons against cancer

The recent Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption has declined to the lowest level since data was first collected and supports a seismic cultural shift towards “mindful drinking”

A University of Otago, Christchurch-led research team has found getting the HPV vaccine is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer for New Zealanders

University of Auckland researchers have found it is safe to repackage dabigatran capsules in medicine sachets or pill boxes to improve medicines adherence in New Zealand.

A University of Auckland-led research project looking at ways to mitigate the effects of flu and other respiratory illnesses will not be affected by US Government funding chaos

University of Auckland researchers have found it is safe to repackage dabigatran capsules in medicine sachets or pill boxes to improve medicines adherence in New Zealand

Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse discusses the latest report from Alzheimer’s Disease International, which focuses on global attitudes towards dementia

The Government’s plan to reinstate the $5 prescription fee for most New Zealanders will lead to an increase in hospitalisations costing the country tens of millions of dollars a year, Te Herenga Waka University of Victoria researchers have found