Research

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen reports on the impressive credentials of comfrey for pain relief

Some recent studies have shown similar peak viral loads in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated people who contract COVID. This has raised concerns for the efficacy of vaccines for preventing transmission

The month of July swiftly went from ordinary to extraordinary for Auckland School of Pharmacy research fellow Rachael Sumner, after she was offered not one but two fellowships worth a combined $416,356 within the space of 24 hours

An Auckland researcher’s delayed foray into the world of science is paying off now she has gained a scholarship for looking into improving mental health medications, writes Anna Lee

Research led by Dr Jessica Young from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has examined critical challenges that will emerge as the End of Life Choice Act comes into effect on 7 November

Registered pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen explores the wide range of medicinal uses for all parts of the mānuka tree

No sooner than you thought all the talk of new COVID variants was over, there’s news of yet another one: AY.4.2. But what is it, where did it come from, and should we be concerned?

A simple ‘nudge’ letter to GPs pointing out their antibiotic prescribing was “out of whack” with their local peers led to a sizable drop in overprescribing, a study published today finds 

A Fulbright award takes clinical pharmacist Jo Hikaka to a prestigious university in the US next year, topping off a full 12 months of awards, fellowships and hefty research grants. She finds time to talk to Anna Lee

Sobering data looking at medicine access and adherence for type 2 diabetes has highlighted the low pick-up rate of vital diabetes drugs by patients of all ethnicities