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1 day ago · Essentials . Delays in diagnosing a man’s cancer diagnosis led to finger amputation, lymph node removal and radiation therapy. The HDC criticised the GP and Te Whatu Ora for the delays, which included software issues, COVID restrictions and gaps in follow-up care.

1 day ago · Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

1 day ago · Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from 1 April 2025. A range of oral contraceptive pills are currently available in New Zealand and funding desogestrel would provide another option for people to help prevent pregnancy.

3 days ago · Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

4 days ago · 1. Davis M. Optimising outcomes in heart failure in 2023 and beyond.Research Review, 2023. 2. Srivastava PK, Claggett BL, Solomon SD, et al. Estimated 5-year number needed to treat to prevent cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization with angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibition vs standard therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: An analysis of ...

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1 day ago · Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality

May 8, 2024 · Doctors are warning kiwis that flu season has arrived early this year, and now is the time to get vaccinated, to be aware of symptoms, and to stay home if influenza is suspected.

Dec 6, 2024 · More publicly funded medicines are on the way for people with types of breast and lung cancer, and two significant respiratory conditions. Following public consultation, from 1 January 2025 Pharmac will fund: