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What is Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD)?
COPD refers to a cluster of chronic lung disorders associated with irreversible restricted airflow. In a New Zealand survey, 1 in 15 adults over the age of 45 reported a diagnosis of COPD. After...
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The Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC) is holding quality forums and workshops in Auckland and Christchurch in October.
The two quality forums are open to people working in health, as well as health consumers and groups representing...
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Introduction
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of male cancer deaths in New Zealand (or the third highest age-standardised rate of death). The large majority of deaths occur in men older than 70 years.
Figures described here...
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The New Zealand Guidelines Group has welcomed the report of the Health Select Committee from its inquiry into early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. NZGG provided evidence to the inquiry.
The report is a significant step forward...
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in New Zealand and the second most common cause of death from cancer. A new evidence-based guideline Management of Early Colorectal Cancer, along with a pocket summary have been developed by the...
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Type 2 diabetes, which is related to obesity, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in New Zealand. More than 200,000 adults have diagnosed diabetes, predominantly type 2. About 100,000 [2010 data from Ministry health tracker estimates...
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