University of Otago
New approaches to combating rheumatic fever in children
Leading international researchers and doctors are meeting at the University of Otago, Wellington this week to identify new approaches to reducing the very high levels of rheumatic fever in New Zealand and Australia.
Inflammatory disorders
Feb 05, 2013 |
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New drill-less technique may reduce kids' fear of the dentist
(Medical Xpress)—Children have been shown to significantly prefer a new way of treating tooth decay that doesn't involve needles or drills.
Dentistry
Jan 29, 2013 |
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New study suggests many apples a day keep the blues at bay
Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 23, 2013 |
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Study finds smokefree playground policies can make a difference
British and New Zealand playgrounds have a significantly smaller proportion of people smoking than other types of public outdoor areas, according to latest research from the University of Otago, Wellington.
Health
Jan 23, 2013 |
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First time parenting a positive experience for mental health, researchers find
(Medical Xpress)—Becoming a parent for the first time may improve mental health and reduce levels of psychological distress, according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington (UOW).
Health
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Shocking disparities in child obesity now exist in New Zealand
(Medical Xpress)—Public health researcher Professor Tony Blakely from the University of Otago, Wellington says the time for prevaricating about obesity is over with the release of latest child obesity figures by the Ministry ...
Overweight and Obesity
Dec 13, 2012 |
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Study finds the cheapest emergency food to stockpile
(Medical Xpress)—Storage foods for an emergency such as an earthquake that meet all daily energy requirements can cost as little as $2.22 per day according to a new study by the University of Otago, Wellington. The identified ...
Health
Dec 13, 2012 |
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New study highlights how little is known about baby weaning method
(Medical Xpress)—Starting babies on solids by letting them feed themselves pieces of food is a growing trend – yet there is scarce scientific research about the practice, putting healthcare professionals in a difficult ...
Health
Nov 27, 2012 |
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Home visiting programme can dramatically reduce child abuse in the longer term, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Latest research from the University of Otago, Christchurch (UOC) shows the Early Start home visiting programme halved rates of physical abuse against children and lowered non-accidental hospital visits ...
Pediatrics
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Kiwis missing out on free prescription medicines entitlement
Many New Zealanders are not getting free prescriptions when they should and these people are likely to include our most vulnerable, new findings from an ongoing University of Otago and Victoria University ...
Medications
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Social exclusion and binge drinking in young people attracted to more than one gender
A report by the University of Otago, Wellington shows that many young people attracted to more than one gender tend to binge drink because they feel stigmatised and socially excluded.
Health
Nov 12, 2012 |
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Silicone dressings reduce painful skin reactions following radiation for breast cancer, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Skin reactions following radiation therapy for breast cancer have been the focus of a recent clinical trial conducted by Dr Patries Herst from the Department of Radiation Therapy, University ...
Cancer
Nov 01, 2012 |
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Study targets sexual health and Rugby World Cup 2011
(Medical Xpress)—A new in-depth analysis of sexual health clinic attendance and diagnoses during last year's Rugby World Cup (RWC) reveals increased risk and harm for attendees who had sex related to this sporting event.
Health
Oct 16, 2012 |
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Serious assaults in New Zealand disturbingly high, research finds
University of Otago researchers have found that serious assaults in New Zealand have been steadily rising and are now at disturbingly high levels, especially among young males, Maori and Pacific people, and those from deprived ...
Health
Oct 12, 2012 |
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Research undermines tobacco industry's claims that 'plain packaging' is unfair
(Medical Xpress)—Two research studies led by University of Otago researchers have challenged tobacco companies' claims about plain packaging.
Health
Oct 10, 2012 |
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