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Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates circadian rhythm and sleep. Given its important biological functions,... View Article
The natural curiosity of young children about their surroundings can sometimes lead to unintentional exposures to hazardous substances... View Article
Coeliac disease affects approximately 1 in 100 adults. However, it is often unrecognised as symptoms can be vague and non-specific... View Article
Acute otitis media is the most common reason why children in primary care are prescribed antibiotics, despite guidance recommending... View Article
With the increasing popularity of plant-based diets, there is much discussion about whether these are healthy and nutritious for... View Article
Primary lactase deficiency, the main cause of lactose intolerance, is estimated to affect 8% of people in New Zealand, with substantially... View Article
Emollients form the basis of treatment for all patients with eczema. Emollients and topical corticosteroids are effective at preventing... View Article
Topical corticosteroids are one of the key medicines used in the management of childhood eczema. However, adherence is typically... View Article
Impetigo is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin, most commonly seen in children. It is typically diagnosed clinically,... View Article
Wheeze in children aged under five years is common and often triggered by viral illness, even in children who do not go on to... View Article
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease characterised by bronchial dilation, chronic inflammation and infection, which can lead to permanent... View Article
Dietary avoidance of cows’ milk is the only management strategy for infants with cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA). If continued... View Article
Paracetamol dosing errors can lead to acute liver failure in children. Calculation of a paracetamol dose in children should be... View Article
There are a multitude of causes of acute pain, however, the approach to management will often be similar; assessment guides prescribing... View Article
From 1 May, 2017, 4% dimethicone lotion can be prescribed fully subsidised for the treatment of head lice, which adds another... View Article
Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection, most often caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). In severe illness... View Article
This report provides an overview of dispensings of medicines indicated for the treatment of depression and anxiety in patients... View Article
Psychological and behavioural approaches are the cornerstone of treatment for young people with depression or anxiety. When pharmacological... View Article
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Young people experience a variety of mental health conditions. For patients with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, a stepped... View Article
This is the first of a series of articles which will examine the diverse theme of mental health in young people. Adolescence is... View Article
Māori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand are disproportionately affected by asthma, but the level of care they receive does not... View Article
Modified-release melatonin is an unsubsidised medicine that is approved for, and moderately effective at, improving sleep quality... View Article
IPIF is a quality improvement programme designed to enhance the quality, accessibility, and integration of the New Zealand healthcare... View Article
Emollients, topical corticosteroids and avoidance of triggers remain the mainstays of treatment in children with eczema. Under-use... View Article
This article has been archived. If you would like access to the original article please contact: editor@bpac.org.nz View Article
The current measles outbreak in New Zealand highlights the importance of maintaining high measles mumps and rubella (MMR) immunisation... View Article
Many health professionals will encounter children who are reluctant or unable to swallow tablets and capsules. This can present... View Article
Evidence that alternate dosing of paracetamol and ibuprofen in children with fever may reduce temperature: other benefits un... View Article
This report discusses the use of analgesics for the treatment of pain in children between January – December 2013. View Article
Children are great explorers, and preschool children spend much of their time exploring at home. This can lead to children unintentionally... View Article
“Pain is what the patient says it is”. This definition of pain can be applied to any patient, regardless of their age. Good pain... View Article
Omeprazole is not approved for use in infants (children aged under one year). Although omeprazole is effective at reducing gastric... View Article
Wheeze in children aged less than five years has many potential causes. Often it is regarded as the first sign of asthma, however,... View Article
The incidence of SUDI has declined significantly since public prevention campaigns began in New Zealand in the early 1990s. This... View Article
On average, New Zealanders who smoke try their first cigarette between the ages of 11 and 12 years. There are large ethnic disparities... View Article
Infants who have not yet completed the National Immunisation Schedule and children who are not immunised, or only partially immunised,... View Article
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Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants, and between 2006 and 2010 accounted for almost... View Article
This article is out of date. Please see: Pertussis: halting the epidemic by protecting infants for updated information New... View Article
Pneumonia is a significant cause of hospitalisation and mortality among both children and adults in New Zealand. Māori and... View Article
Although relatively uncommon in children, urinary tract infection (UTI) should be considered when assessing a young child with... View Article
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the world. It is the leading cause of sleep disturbance, missed... View Article
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the developed world. It is the leading cause of sleep disturbance,... View Article
In this conclusion to the series on abused and neglected children we revisit key messages and highlight actions that can be taken... View Article
In the fourth article in our series on vulnerable children and young people in New Zealand, we discuss the complex mental health... View Article
In New Zealand, empiric treatment with omeprazole for infant irritability and reflux is increasing, despite the fact that it is... View Article
The third article in our series on vulnerable children and young people in New Zealand. This article aims to provide primary care... View Article
This second article in our series on children and young people in New Zealand who have been abused or neglected, aims to provide... View Article
Nearly one quarter of New Zealand children and young people come to the attention of Child, Youth and Family before they reach... View Article
Links to video files of the TV show broadcast on Sky channel 950, Thursday May 5th View Article
Extensively hydrolysed formula for infants aged under six months and soy formula for infants aged over six months are the first-line... View Article
Young people are having sex. Advice about sexual health and contraception should be considered for all adolescents, including... View Article
Pacific peoples have poorer health status than other New Zealanders, including higher rates of infectious diseases. View Article
Childhood immunisation plays an important role in the health of children, their families and the wider population. View Article
New Zealand continues to have high rates of rheumatic fever, particularly among Pacific peoples. View Article
In most developed countries the incidence of bronchiectasis has declined over the years. View Article
A “traffic light” approach to assessing the risk of a serious illness in a child with fever. View Article
An important focus of the PHO Performance Programme is to ensure that all children in New Zealand are receiving their necessary... View Article
Children who cough are frequently seen in general practice. The challenge is to determine what is “normal” cough from... View Article
The short answer is no. There is little evidence that cough and cold preparations have any clinically significant effect on reducing... View Article
Medication errors may never be completely eliminated, but strategies can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of error occurring.... View Article
How to recognise and manage common oral health issues in younger children including: what to expect inside the mouth, teething... View Article
Appendices for Depression in Young People View Article
Evidence indicates that early interventions in a number of mental health conditions for children and young people can result in... View Article
A stepped care approach is used with the intensity of treatment adjusted according to the response to treatment. A combination... View Article
In this section the clinical features of the common mental disorders are outlined along with a discussion of suicidal behaviours.... View Article
References for Depression in Young People BPJ special edition View Article
Te huango o te tamaitiA short overview of childhood asthma, best practice special edition and decision support module. View Article
References and bibliography View Article
This desktop prompt has been used extensively by GPs, practice nurses and asthma educators in Wellington and surrounding areas.... View Article
Asthma education of the child and the family should lead to an understanding of good control of asthma and the role of medications... View Article
To compliment the childhood asthma decision support tool. This guide is based on the New Zealand childhood asthma guidelines and... View Article
Māori and Pacific children with asthma suffer more severe symptoms than other children, are hospitalised more frequently... View Article
Intermittent or persistent asthma? Which inhaled corticosteroid? The role of long acting beta-2 agonists (LABA). Role of nebulisers... View Article
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection seen in infants aged less than one year. The bronchiolitis... View Article
Impetigo is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin, most commonly seen in children. It is typically diagnosed clinically... View Article
Vegetarian diets are becoming increasingly popular, but is this type of diet healthy for a child? The answer is that a well-planned... View Article
Although breastfeeding is the best option for an infant, cows’ milk based formula is recommended if breast feeding does... View Article
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common condition which children usually grow out of. Advice to parents on simple behavioural... View Article
Reducing inequalities in asthma care for children. View Article
Head lice are non-discriminatory in who they affect, however outbreaks among school children are most common. We discuss treatments... View Article
Māori children with asthma have greater hospital admission rates, present with more severe symptoms and require more days... View Article
Depressive disorder is a major health issue for young people, affecting not only function but overall development. Recent debate... View Article
Most cases of constipation in adults are mild and intermittent and respond to lifestyle changes such as increasing fibre in the... View Article
Coeliac disease is a common but often unrecognised disorder, affecting about 1 in 100 people. Symptoms of coeliac disease are... View Article
In her UPFRONT article on infectious disease patterns (BPJ Issue 5 p4), Professor Diana Lennon noted the fact that Post-streptococcal... View Article
The information in this article is now out of date. An updated article can be found here: http://www.bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2010/July/coldmeds.aspx A... View Article
The evidence-base for the information contained in this article is no longer current: please refer to the New Zealand Formulary... View Article
An Interview with Professor Diana Lennon on infectious disease patterns. View Article
Bronchiolitis | Cough in children | Fever in children | Acute gastroenteritis in children | Acute asthma in children aged 1-15... View Article
The role of primary care clinicians in improving outcomes for people with ADHD. View Article
Studies suggest that the majority of children with asthma do not have good control. This appears to be associated with low asthma... View Article
Identifies people under the age of 18 years on paroxetine to enable checks for suicidal and aggressive behaviour View Article
A brief overview of the recently released Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ guidelines on the management of asthma in children;... View Article
On occasion, an adolescent may present at their general practice with instructions to undergo a drug test – usually due to concerns... View Article
The risk of injury or death during adolescence is two to three times higher than it is during childhood. The main reason for this... View Article