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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), Insulin Pumps And Insulin Pump Consumables

Published: Thu 28 Mar 2024 03:15 PM
The New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) is delighted with the Pharmac announcement today that continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps would be fully funded for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from July this year. Dr Rosemary ... Read more...

2024 Ryman Prize Awarded To Globally Renowned Brain Health Expert Professor Vladimir Hachinski

Published: Thu 28 Mar 2024 02:12 PM
Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances ... Read more...

Here (should Not) Be Dragons

Published: Thu 28 Mar 2024 01:33 PM
A rogue Australian water dragon has been removed from Papaitonga Scenic Reserve near Levin, prompting the Department of Conservation to remind people not to dump unwanted pets on conservation land. Water dragons are a native Australian semi-aquatic ... Read more...

Pharmac Asking For Feedback On A Funding Proposal To Change The Lives Of 18,000 New Zealanders With Type 1 Diabetes

Published: Thu 28 Mar 2024 01:30 PM
Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga wants to hear what people think of a funding proposal for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables. “We’ve reached provisional agreements with suppliers to provide funded CGMs, ... Read more...

Period Equity In Aotearoa: Commendations On A Drop In The Ocean

Published: Wed 27 Mar 2024 02:38 PM
We commend the Coalition Government for its commitment to funding the continuation of the period products in schools programme - Ikura | Manaakitia te whare tangata - for another year. We urge all stakeholders to join us in congratulating the Coalition ... Read more...

$100k Fundraising Campaign Launched To Fit Out New Christchurch Birthing Unit

Published: Tue 26 Mar 2024 05:27 PM
A Canterbury health charity is aiming to raise $100,000 to put world-class finishing touches on Christchurch’s new central city birthing unit. The unit, called Kurawaka Waipapa, is being hailed as a gamechanger for the city, which is desperately short ... Read more...

Self-compassion Could Help Endometriosis Sufferers

Published: Tue 26 Mar 2024 11:02 AM
New research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practise self-compassion. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) doctoral candidate Chelsea Skinner surveyed ... Read more...

Bangers To Bluff 2024: A Journey Of Endurance And Support For MS New Zealand

Published: Tue 26 Mar 2024 05:57 AM
The event aims to raise both awareness and vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand and other charities the Rotary Club supports. Read more...

Lack Of Informed Consent For Circumcision Procedure

Published: Mon 25 Mar 2024 02:05 PM
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found that a GP breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for his care of a teenager who underwent a circumcision procedure for cultural reasons. ... Read more...

Significant Milestone Reached In First NZ CAR T-cell Trial As Preparations Made For Larger Phase 2 Registration Trial

Published: Mon 25 Mar 2024 10:30 AM
The goal of CAR T-cell cancer therapy becoming a standard of care in New Zealand is another step closer with patient enrolment completed and a total of 30 patients treated within the Malaghan Institute’s ENABLE phase 1 safety trial, says Malaghan ... Read more...
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