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A world-first NZ study is exploring party drug ketamine as a quick-acting anti-depressant.
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Woman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrest
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Struck off doc who touched teens claims no sexual motivation
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‘We need more people to donate’: NZ Blood Service plea as demand outstrips supply
Less than 4 per cent donates, meaning NZ may be forced to compete on global market.
Discrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fight
Woman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
'Disgraceful': Doctor gave drugs to man with history of drug abuse
Christopher Bevan Paltridge imported steroids in dead patient’s name.
Pacific Edge shares slump; CEO responds after 'disappointing' news
Pacific Edge faces a big drop in revenue.
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
Venus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.
Nurse rushes to aid of dying man and makes heartbreaking discovery
As the woman approached the dying pensioner she was devastated by what she found.
Australians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZ
NZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
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Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges
The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.
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Medsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licences
Medsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".
'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long
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Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short
Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
Woman seen by five different district nurses in month before she died of sepsis
Coroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.
'Trust your gut': Kiwi mum's instinct saves baby’s life
When their baby became ill, the helpless parents watched as experts flew into action.
AI could revolutionise healthcare – but we must confront the risk of algorithmic bias
AI algorithms may have inherent biases that could lead to discrimination.