New genetic screening technology improving odds of getting pregnant
New technology now being offered in New Zealand could improve the chance of women in their late 30s getting pregnant using IVF by up to 25 per cent, a new study has shown.
Robots could help detect cancer in less than a second, trials suggest
Artificial intelligence could detect cancer in less than a second, new research suggests.
Clinicians clamour for collaborative ‘clinical cockpit’ app
A New Zealand-developed app is allowing simultaneous sharing of patient notes, tasks and secure instant messaging by care team members. Clinical nurse specialist Danielle Spencer and senior nurse Christine Baxter share why they're fans
Waikato District Health Board to launch a review on SmartHealth app
The new boss at the Waikato District Health Board is to launch a review of the controversial SmartHealth app which cost the health board millions and failed to attract the targeted number of users.
New interRAI standards a step in the right direction
The release of new National Standards for interRAI will help reduce duplication and help assessors to correctly use the assessment note fields.
InterRAI data reveals concerns over dementia care at home
InterRAI home care assessments reveal some insights into the level of support required by people living at home with dementia.
Hope for blood test to detect melanoma
Early stage melanoma could be identified with a cheap blood test, a group of melanoma experts who gathered in Queenstown have been told.
Nurse teaches safe sleep through doll-play video
An innovative video created by a public health nurse introduces the safe sleep message to pre-schoolers through doll-play.
Public health partnership for first housing WOF and app
Wellington's introducing a voluntary rental housing WOF, as well as a free app to let tenants check the quality of their house for themselves, reports New Zealand Herald. Check out the WOF standards below.
Māori men’s health statistics highlighted in new online tool
A new online tool aims to help turnaround the health of Māori men, who have the country's lowest life expectancy, by highlighting to policymakers statistics in key focus areas from smoking to unemployment.
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