Pediatrics
Extra vitamin D benefits infants
Infants whose mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and infancy are less likely to get respiratory infections, according to research from the University of Auckland.
Oct 9, 2014
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Vaccination
Rare clotting events associated with ChAdOx1 vaccine
The ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a small increased risk for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), according to a study published online June 9 in Nature Medicine.
Jun 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study confirms COVID-19 PCR saliva test at least as accurate as nasal swabs
A paper published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal confirms the covidSHIELD PCR saliva test developed by the University of Illinois is a reliable option for detecting COVID-19.
Dec 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A game changer to boost literacy and maths skills
(Medical Xpress)—Finding the best way to teach reading has been an ongoing challenge for decades, especially for those children in underprivileged areas who fail to learn to read. What is the magic ingredient that will ...
Nov 26, 2014
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Health
Stopping smoking main reason for vaping
A recent survey of vapers found the majority started smoking e-cigarettes to help them quit smoking. More than 200 people from across New Zealand took part in the online survey in 2016, led by Dr. Penny Truman from Massey ...
Jan 31, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Screening age needs to be lowered to combat colorectal cancer 'epidemic,' say researchers
New Zealand needs to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer if it wants to reverse the dramatic increase of people aged under 50 being diagnosed and dying from the disease, University of Otago researchers say.
Aug 4, 2023
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Medical research
Coordination between the hands may be key to better stroke outcomes
We use our hands together for most of our daily tasks, but very little is known about how stroke affects the coordination of our hands. Now, new research has found that stroke affects some bimanual tasks more than others.
Aug 30, 2022
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Health
Exposure to second-hand smoke doubles rates of asthma and wheezing in infants
In a New Zealand first, University of Otago, Christchurch, researchers have analysed nicotine levels in infants' hair to get a true measure of the impact of passive smoking on respiratory problems.
May 11, 2018
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Cardiology
Metformin may cut mortality risk in post-pancreatitis diabetes
(HealthDay)—Metformin use may promote a survival benefit in individuals with post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus (PPDM), but not pancreatic cancer-related diabetes (PCRD), according to a study published online June 21 in ...
Jul 2, 2019
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Health
Stop smoking services called upon to support the switch to vaping
Government funded stop smoking services will keep losing customers if they refuse to help people who want to try vaping, new research has found. The services are in a bind however because the legality of selling nicotine ...
Apr 9, 2018
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