More doses of measles vaccine secured
An additional 100,000 doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are set to arrive in New Zealand to help manage the current outbreak. Read more
Scabies linked to rheumatic fever
Researchers from the University of Auckland found children diagnosed with scabies were more likely to develop rheumatic fever. Read more
Air pollution inside placenta
New research has found black carbon particles on the foetal side of the placenta in women exposed to air pollution during pregnancy. Read more
Groundbreaking research into asbestos
New research focussing on protecting humans and animals from the dangers of asbestos has been announced as the inaugural project for Unitec’s new Environmental Solutions Research Centre. Read more
Radiographers set to strike
DHB-employed medical imaging technologists are set to strike at the end of September after months of failed employment agreement negotiations. Read more
Exercise may help delay Alzheimer’s
Regular exercise may slow down the effects of Alzheimer’s in people likely to develop the disease, new research has found. Read more