A new strategy to recognise rare disorders
Last year the Minister of Health announced a rare disorder strategy would be developed, described as a watershed moment for the community.
Endometriosis: the stress and struggles
Endometriosis diagnosis can be a stressful and upsetting experience for many Kiwi women.
'TikTok Tics': a social media sickness?
A rapid increase in tic disorders has left doctors wondering whether TikTok is to blame.
What can the Covid vaccine rollout teach us?
Te Whatu Ora is currently considering the future of New Zealand immunisation, so what worked from New Zealand's biggest vaccination rollout?
Youth mental health is declining - what can we do?
A local youth doctor hopes Ĺtautahi's new youth hub will help counter the declining quality of mental health and rise in suspected suicides.
Surgeon accuses Te Whatu Ora of muzzling staff
Chris Wakeman has ignored whistleblowing reminders, because he believes as a doctor he has a responsibility to advocate for his patients.
Crohn's and Colitis cases on the rise
There is no end in sight as the number of IBD cases in New Zealand continue to grow.
Westen Dunn: How Covid Gave Me Tics
Dunn contracted covid twice in early 2022. Now, a year later she is living with Tourette Syndrome.
Why Tik Tok is not your therapist
The past few years has seen a rise in self-diagnosis through Tik Tok...a phenomenon that has the potential to either help...or harm.
Equalising access to healthcare
Access to a GP should be equal, but in the effort to improve the system, certain minority groups are falling behind.