Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
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Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Second person dead in Melbourne mystery Legionnaires' outbreak
As of Sunday, there are 77 confirmed patients.
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The expert shares handy items to have on-hand.
Google co-founder backs biotech studying psychedelic African shrub
Financial Times: Sergey Brin’s non-profit funds research into using hallucinogen.
Hospital told nurse who supported Lucy Letby 'she shouldn't give evidence'
Medics say they were advised that getting involved in the case could harm their careers.
Why some people still have long Covid – and others never did at all
Telegraph: Although the pandemic is long over, for many people their illness continues.
Pharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directive
Pharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.
Minister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi consideration
Patient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.
Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they replace daily pills?
If approved, these can be game-changers in treating high blood pressure.
World-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patients
Could tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?
One GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needs
Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.
Should I see a GP or a gynaecologist?
Sexual health can be a tricky topic to bring up - which is why we called in the experts.
ADHD: Rising wait times of up to a year for adult assessments
A Herald survey found wait times of 6-12 months, and many doctors with closed books.
Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.
Kiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck driving
The stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.
Can you take too many medications?
OPINION: Taking too many pills can be bad for you - how to manage your medications safely.
How are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?
How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.
NZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapy
A Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.
Multivitamins: When you should - and shouldn’t - take them
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Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies
Financial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?
Older adults at greater risk from concussion due to brain atrophy
Experts explain how you can recover from concussion and what to expect.
What happens when I stop taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic?
Are these medications simply another form of yo-yo dieting? The experts weigh in.
Government cancer drugs promise could cost New Zealand
The Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.
Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise
Specific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.
Woman died after doctor agreed she could increase daily oxycodone dosage
The GP did not provide the 'appropriate standard of care', a report finds.
Focus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatments
Ministers announced the Government’s $604 million health budget to honour a National pre-election promise. Video / Mark Mitchell
Pharmac poised for big funding boost, more potential life-changing drugs
Nicola Willis spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.
Could this lawsuit threaten the future of Ozempic?
The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.
Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether
One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.
What is pseudoephedrine and is it okay to take it a lot?
Do you know what's in the cold & flu medicines now available again without a prescription?
Michael Mosley death: A guide to medical 'self-experiments'
Michael Mosley was one of many self-experimenting medical pioneers.
Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St
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