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  • Likely rise in invasive strep infections in NZ requires a strategy

    … of iGAS cases and their household contacts. Author details Dr Julie Bennett , Assoc Prof Amanda Kvalsvig and Prof … Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland. Dr Johanna Birrell is with the Department of Medicine, … Christchurch Hospital, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury. Dr Rachel Webb is with Kidz First, Te Whatu Ora – Counties …
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  • Rising congenital syphilis in Aotearoa New Zealand needs a strong response

    … population also needs to be addressed. Author details Dr  Emma Best  - Paediatric Infectious Diseases specialist, … Child and Youth Health The University of Auckland  Dr Danny de Lore - Paediatrician Rata Hauora Tamariki,  Mātai Arotamariki, Te Whatu Ora Lakes Dr Julia Scott - Public Health and Sexual Health Physician, …
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  • Increasing whooping cough cases put pēpi at risk. What can be done about it?

    … and Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) Dr Emily Dwight , Public Health Registrar, IMAC Prof Peter … of Women's and Children's Health, University of Otago Dr Amber Young , School of Pharmacy, University of Otago  … Claire MacDonald , New Zealand College of Midwives Dr Mamaeroa David , Senior Māori Advisor, IMAC Dr Edwin …
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  • Obesity at last on Government agenda, but will Healthy Families NZ be good enough ?

    … Minister for Health, Hon David Davis, Prof Boyd Swinburn, Dr Alan Shiell, CEO of the Centre for Excellence in … Davis, and a highly dynamic and driven bureaucracy, led by Dr Shelley Bowen. I am naming them specifically because …
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  • Advance Care Planning – good for patient care and better use of health dollars?

    … Dr Ben Gray Advance Care Planning (or ACP) is the process of … had the potential to make such a difference? Author: Dr Ben Gray,   General Practitioner, Primary Health Care & …
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  • Stubbing out democracy: no Government mandate for smokefree repeal

    … the Third Reading debate National’s health spokesperson, Dr Shane Reti, not only explained why he saw denicotinisation … attention to stakeholder views The Minister of Health, Dr Reti, has stated that a major reason for not proceeding … of Otago Wellington. The authors acknowledge and thank Dr Lindsey Te Ata o Tū MacDonald, Department of Political …
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  • Vaping prevalence and trends: Important findings from 2023-24 NZ Health Survey

    … to these products for people who smoke.   Authors details Dr Janine Nip , Prof Richard Edwards , Prof Janet Hoek , Assoc Prof Andrew Waa , Dr Jude Ball , Dr Michaela Pettie All authors are members of ASPIRE Aotearoa …
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  • Oral nicotine products: Expanding the nicotine marketplace

    … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Janine Nip , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Lucy Hardie, ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Faculty …
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  • Can oral tobacco and nicotine products help people to stop smoking?

    … products as smoking cessation aids.  Authors details  Dr Janine Nip , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Michaela Pettie , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and …
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  • NZ falling behind on international rules to protect kids from food marketing

    … drink marketing to children of all ages. Authors details  Dr Victoria Egli , Dr Fiona Sing ,  Dr Sally Mackay   & Associate Professor Lisa Te Morenga This …
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