The risks and benefits of treatment with inhaled corticosteroids...
March 2016
Over the last few editions of Best Tests we have outlined the...
July 2015
Many patients report allergies to antibiotics but often this...
June 2015
Contributed by: Dr Lissa Judd, Occupational Dermatologist,...
April 2014
Growing use of azithromycin in New Zealand means that we are...
April 2014
Patients with severe immune-mediated inflammatory diseases,...
December 2013
Wheeze in children aged less than five years has many potential...
November 2013
Most cases of “red eye” seen in general practice are likely...
August 2013
Urticaria is a common condition, which is usually non-allergenic,...
April 2012
Most patients with suspected allergy can be adequately managed...
December 2011
People with a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease must adhere...
May 2011
Extensively hydrolysed formula for infants aged under six months...
May 2011
When used and monitored correctly methotrexate can be an effective...
February 2011
Tissue transglutaminase antibodies are the most useful preliminary...
March 2010
Clinical assessment of intestinal inflammation can be problematic....
March 2010
The role of laboratory tests in diagnosing lactose intolerance...
March 2010
Rates of HIV infection are increasing in New Zealand, especially...
December 2009
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever,...
November 2009
Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are used in the treatment...
November 2009
Eczema can have a significant impact on the lives of patients...
September 2009
Psoriasis is an emotionally and physically debilitating disease...
September 2009
Scabies manifests as an itchy skin rash, as a result of an allergic...
February 2009
Anaphylaxis is a potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction,...
December 2008
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory...
September 2008
When people are newly diagnosed with coeliac disease, their...
August 2008
Dr Richard Steele provides some clarification on the issue of...
April 2008
Coeliac disease is a common but often unrecognised disorder,...
October 2007
Lactose intolerance affects many adults and children. It is...
October 2007
Anti-endomysial (EMA) antibody or anti-tissue transglutaminase...
March 2007
Diabetes tests plus:
• ANA testing.
June 2006