Elekta Radiation Therapy Method Shortens Treatment Times for Prostate Cancer
Nine months after opening, St. George’s Cancer Care Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand has reduced radiation therapy delivery time for prostate cancer patients by half.
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Suspension of Avandia (rosiglitazone) from New Zealand market
The medicine for diabetes called rosiglitazone is to be withdrawn from the NZ market from April 2011 following saftey review that has found increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
Healex – New Natural Health Practice In Hamilton
15 February marks the opening of “healex”, the newest natural health practice in Hillcrest, Hamilton, offering naturopathic consultations, herbal medicine, Bach Flower consultations and natural healing. Naturopathic treatment is intended to assist and stimulate the body’s own ability to heal itself. Naturopathy is both a system of natural medicine, and a way of life. Educating the client is a big part of the healing process.
Unregistered chiropractor conviction welcomed
The Ministry of Health welcomes the decision of the Nelson District Court in convicting James Michael Dawson on charges of advertising and offering chiropractic services he was not authorised to administer.
HIIRC website moving ahead strongly
The new website for the Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (HIIRC) is considered to be moving ahead strongly by initial results where almost 12,500 people have visited the website in the second half of 2010.
Legionellosis in travellers returning from Bali
The New Zealand Ministry of Health warns New Zealand travellers that there has been an out break of legionellosis in Australian travellers returning from Bali.
Italian Mental Health Reformist Visits NZ
Professor Roberto Mezzina leads the radical mental health services in Trieste, Italy. THis service has just been designated a centre for training and research in mental health by the World Health Organisation.
Services in Trieste rely far less on expensive acute beds, rarely treat people forcibly, do not use ECT, or restraint practices such as seclusion. The service is available to the population of Trieste 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. A report commissioned by the NZ based ARC Group suggests that as well as improving services, adopting some of the practices used in Trieste over the last 30 years, could carve off $100 million from the national mental health bill.
No Conclusive Evidence Linking Paracetamol to Asthma
The latest study discusses a possible relationship between paracetamol use and the later development of asthma and allergy. However, there still appears to be no conclusive evidence of a link between paracetamol and asthma.
Ministry of Health Commends 25 Whānau Ora Collectives
Andrew Bridgman (Acting Director General of Health), congratulates members of the 25 provider collectives who have been selected to move to the next stage of making the Government’s Whānau Ora programme a reality.
Fully Funded Herceptin Treatment
Health Minister Tony Ryall says more than 400 women with breast cancer have started the 12 month course of herceptin treatment, since this Government began fully funding the treatment, at the end of 2008.
Stop Bleeding Fast – with Celox!
Get bleeding under control with new Celox™ – the must-have for every First Aid kit!
Fundraising Dinners for Young Maddie's Dialysis Treatment
A West Melton six-year-old and her family are preparing to uproot their lives and move to Auckland or commute between Auckland and Christchurch so she can receive the ongoing dialysis treatment she needs to survive. To help the Collins family, fundraising dinners will take place at ja-basco Bar and Café over the next four weeks.
McDonalds Weight Watchers Meals a Success
Figures released by McDonalds show the Weight Watchers Approved Meals have been a success, with over 100,000 being sold nationwide within three months.
Lung Cancer Statistics
In 2007, statistics show that lung cancer accounted for the majority of cancer deaths, followed by breast cancer and bowel cancer.
Newly funded iodine only tablet to meet unmet need
PHARMAC’s medical directory Dr Peter Moodie announces a new iodine-only table, that enables pregnant and breastfeeding woman to meet daily iodine requirements, is now available in New Zealand.
Prison Smoking Ban
A smoking ban in New Zealand prisons is expected to take effect from 1 July 2011, preceded by a 12 month campaign to help prisoners quit smoking. The ban is expected to reduce health and safety risks to prisoners and staff.
Support Service for PCP Exposed Sawmill Workers
A support service for former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) is to be established by the Ministry of Health. PCP is a timber preservative used in the 1950s to 1980s.
New Neonatal Unit (NICU) for Dunedin Hospital
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed that Dunedin Hospital will receive a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
The Journal – Depression Website
The Journal website is an online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression.
PET Scan Funding
Funding for PET scans will increase, allowing double the number of cancer patients to be offered PET scans.