Top health official to step down
Chai Chuah
Health
'Get back to basics and do the medicine'
The planning and implementation of the urology super-clinic at Dunedin Hospital should be a lesson to those at the top, writes Calvin Oaten.
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand chairman Stephen Mark (right), of Christchurch, along with urologists, nurses and support staff who worked at a special super-clinic at Dunedin Hospital last weekend. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
Baby dies after C-section bumped
Waikato Hospital. Photo: NZME
Medical schools jolted into action
The bid by Waikato District Health Board and Waikato University for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland universities, writes Eileen Goodwin.
Authority chokes on restricting food ads
Britain is adopting a ``ban'' on junk food advertising to children, just as a New Zealand authority has choked on a similar rule proposed here.
Tackling malnutrition among Aust elderly
Australians are being urged to enjoy a meal with their older relatives, friends and neighbours this festive season to help them fend off malnutrition. Photo: ODT files
'Tis the season to be jolly and tackle the hidden health issue of malnutrition among older Australians, says the peak body for dietitians.
Go nuts, stay healthy
Photo: ODT files.
Eating a handful of nuts every day will help prevent premature death as well as stave off a wide variety of diseases, a new study has found.
Free eye exam saves 11-year-old girl's life
A young girl has retail chain Specsavers to thank after one of its optometrists discovered a life-threatening cyst near her brain during a free eye exam.
Health boss Rousseau resigns
Govt answers health funds plea