Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
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The new rule means every child with cancer receives the same access to vital medicine.
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The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
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Boy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery
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Northland gets a disabled entertainment extravaganza
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Why half of all Kiwis are avoiding the dentist
Nothing will change unless the Government acts, the NZ Dental Association says.
High rates in childhood obesity among Pasifika concerning
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What's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?
Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.
Health services may need to be cut to slow rising costs
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'Significant loss to Hawke’s Bay:' Local nurses looking to Australia
The promise of higher pay and better conditions could be a factor.
Cancer Control Agency admits ongoing delays ‘stressful’ for cancer patient
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New Zealand's immunisation rates are at their lowest in 15 years.
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Dr Amanda Evans says paediatric palliative care must be recognised as essential.
Nurses report mistakes in being paid what they are owed from Te Whatu Ora
Te Whatu Ora says the work in paying back nurses 'is taking longer than anticipated'.
Young woman who took her own life had asked to go to more secure care facility
She was found unresponsive in her bedroom at a mental health respite facility.
Deepfaked and doctored: Michael Baker demands action over bogus ads
A wave of Facebook ads for sham-health products steal the identities of top doctors.
Racial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleague
Three of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.
One size doesn't fit all: Obese people vulnerable with vaccine approach
NZ researchers find some vaccines are less effective when delivered with standard needles.
'Wilful blindness': Nelson doctor fined for affair with patient’s husband
The GP was found guilty of professional misconduct.
Botox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse' suffers pain surges, racing heart
The doctor was away, so told his unqualified practice manager to do the procedure herself.
Union: 'Snowballing' doctor shortage means some patients' conditions are getting worse and they're facing long waits
Patients are going through months of pain due to enormous long hospital waitlists.
Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
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OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.