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The New Zealand Laboratory Schedule provides clinicians with consistent guidance when considering requesting laboratory tests.... View Article
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Counties Manukau DHB Māori Gout Action Group have identified five publicly held myths about gout and presented a plan with five... View Article
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A short article on gout with specific reference to Pacific peoples. View Article
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Most people with rheumatoid arthritis require early treatment with disease modifying-anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy to control... View Article
Gout is a significant health issue for Māori. This article explores Māori perception of gout and updates evidence from... View Article
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