Neuroscience
Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy
Severe brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the University of Auckland finds.
Sep 29, 2022
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University of Auckland
Gastroenterology
Surface mapping a reliable diagnostic tool for gut health
Non-invasive sensors laid on the skin's surface to measure bioelectrical activity could offer a better alternative for patients suffering with poor gut health.
Sep 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is narcissism on the rise? Do millennials really feel more entitled?
Are New Zealanders more narcissistic than they used to be? Do millennials really have a stronger sense of entitlement than previous generations?
Nov 3, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Fertility study shows cheaper treatment is effective
New University of Auckland research has found couples may not need to undergo invasive and expensive IVF to get pregnant, with other less-invasive procedures proving more effective.
Nov 28, 2017
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Genetics
Findings may offer new clues to development of heart disease
Aucklander Cathy McGregor grew up knowing she was "some kind of a miracle baby". When her mother, Robyn, was pregnant with her, her specialist had told her not to expect a live baby. Robyn had been diagnosed with rhesus disease, ...
Oct 14, 2016
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Health
Nutrition and health claims could mislead consumers
Consumers need to be better protected from misleading nutrition and health claims on food packaging, according to new research.
Aug 11, 2016
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Cardiology
Genetic testing key to understanding sudden cardiac arrest
A Waikato Hospital cardiologist has taken the lead in publishing an international and world-first best practice blueprint for investigating Sudden Unexplained Death (SUD) and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). It has been published ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Health
Government's childhood obesity plan flawed
The Government's childhood obesity plan is based on outdated evidence, shows the Government values corporate profit over public good and is unlikely to solve the New Zealand obesity crisis, according to a new critique.
Aug 19, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity debate threatens sugary drinks industry
Soft drink companies see the obesity debate as the biggest threat to their products, according to leading nutrition commentator Professor Marion Nestle.
Jan 20, 2016
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Health informatics
Study explores smartwatch potential in health care
Smartwatches could soon benefit overstretched health practitioners and their patients, says Business School researcher Ruhi Bajaj, lead author of a preliminary study exploring the potential role of such devices in health ...
May 29, 2023
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