Bowel cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death...
February 2020
Constipation is common in older people due to factors such as...
February 2019
Over one-third of people aged 65 years and older in New Zealand...
January 2019
Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer makes up around 1% of stomach...
September 2018
In 2014 we published over 60 medical education articles in Best...
February 2015
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most widely used...
June 2014
Heartburn, the cardinal symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux...
June 2014
Gallstones are common among the general population, but because...
June 2014
In the final instalment of the rural series we present a round-up...
May 2014
There is ongoing debate in the literature about which is the...
May 2014
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal...
February 2014
Campylobacter, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and Giardia cause...
February 2014
Omeprazole is not approved for use in infants (children aged...
December 2013
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are successfully...
October 2013
Anal fissures are small tears in the epithelium of the anus...
April 2013
IN DECEMBER, 2012 MEDSAFE published a warning on the risk of...
April 2013
This report discussus how testing behaviour in New Zealand has...
October 2012
What is a faecal occult blood test?
When should a faecal occult...
June 2012
The incidence of colorectal cancer in New Zealand is high by...
May 2012
In New Zealand, empiric treatment with omeprazole for infant...
November 2011
Nausea and vomiting are very common symptoms of early pregnancy...
November 2011
People with a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease must adhere...
May 2011
Links to video files of the TV show broadcast on Sky channel...
May 2011
Dyspepsia is not a diagnosis but rather a description of symptoms...
February 2011
Progress to date on a national screening programme for bowel...
July 2010
This web version is a sample only, all data below the national...
March 2010
There are a number of causes of low vitamin B12 levels with...
March 2010
Tissue transglutaminase antibodies are the most useful preliminary...
March 2010
The choice of test for initial testing for H. pylori, is determined...
March 2010
Clinical assessment of intestinal inflammation can be problematic....
March 2010
The role of laboratory tests in diagnosing lactose intolerance...
March 2010
In the past, the faecal fat test was sometimes used to aid the...
March 2010
Every year around 200,000 New Zealanders acquire a food associated...
December 2009
Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are used in the treatment...
November 2009
All about PPIs, Fire hazard with paraffin
September 2009
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory...
September 2008
When people are newly diagnosed with coeliac disease, their...
August 2008
Many older people suffer from the “anorexia of ageing”....
August 2008
Although breastfeeding is the best option for an infant, cows’...
August 2008
Dr Richard Steele provides some clarification on the issue of...
April 2008
Irritable bowel syndrome affects approximately 1 in 10 people,...
October 2007
Coeliac disease is a common but often unrecognised disorder,...
October 2007
Most cases of constipation in adults are mild and intermittent...
October 2007
Lactose intolerance affects many adults and children. It is...
October 2007
Assessing the risk and benefit of alternative therapy for GI...
October 2007
Can Proton Pump Inhibitors cause vitamin B12 deficiency?
May 2007
Bronchiolitis | Cough in children | Fever in children | Acute...
May 2007
This audit is designed to identify people in your practice on...
April 2007
Heartburn, undifferentiated dyspepsia and functional dyspepsia...
April 2007
Anti-endomysial (EMA) antibody or anti-tissue transglutaminase...
March 2007