Three deaths following epilepsy drug brand switch
Pharmac forced patients using the medicine lamotrigine to switch brands.
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NZ discovery could point to better Alzheimer's treatment
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Doctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.
Measles outbreak has peaked, cases now declining
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Mother fights to cut son's medication
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Say goodbye to doctors, the robots are already here
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The H-bug: Lessons from the 1950s as NZ faces looming superbug threat
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GP struck off for indecent assaults
Rakesh Kumar Chawdhry is now out on parole after being jailed for the offending.
'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinate
Prominent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.
Pharmac announces new cancer drugs on the way
Three new cancer drugs could be on the shelves by November if consultation goes well.
Hospitals overflowing: Patients kept for hours in ambulances
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Receptionist sacked for blabbing at party about patients' sexual health
She swore guests to secrecy - then told them the pair had had a sexual health checkup.
Researchers reveal troubling gap facing NZ cancer survivors
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Nurse in hot water over strong sedatives to kids
Nurse facing disciplinary action after giving strong drugs like Ketamine to children.
High-tech air ambulances rolled out
$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.
Doctor slammed: Woman given wrong combo of drugs dies
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A $12k shoulder: The science behind fixing an All Black
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Diabetes: 'the middle of the epidemic'
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Focus: Dr Lance O'Sullivan's plan for 200 drive through medical clinics
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How modern medicine created zombies
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Fake NZ doctor prescribed to over 160 UK patients
Fake doctor Zholia Alemi claimed she had a degree from the University of Auckland.
Sir Colin Meads said chlorine water 'not doing me any good'
Lady Verna believes the drink's creator was "a bit naive".
Doctor struck off for chlorine cancer 'cure' used by 'Cocksy', Colin Meads
PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.
Medical cannabis 'a remarkably useful drug'
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Misdiagnosis of baby's symptoms end in 'crooked smile'
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Gang members could turn over a new leaf with medicinal cannabis proposals
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