Not just sport and car crashes: debunking 5 myths about traumatic brain injury in NZKelly Jones, Auckland University of Technology
Did NZ’s sweeping health reforms deliver on their promise? 3 years on, the verdict is mixedArshad Ali, University of Otago and Ehtasham Ghauri
Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list – no list at all might be betterPaula Lorgelly, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Braden Te Ao, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, and Richard Edlin, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new studyAndrew Waa, University of Otago; Becky Freeman, University of Sydney; Judith McCool, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Lucy Hardie, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, and Sam Egger, University of Sydney
NZ’s health data hack needs a proper diagnosis – and a transparent treatment planDylan A Mordaunt, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Flinders University; The University of Melbourne
A new index challenges common beliefs about drug use and harm in NZChris Wilkins, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Jose S. Romeo, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Marta Rychert, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University, and Robin van der Sanden, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
New research challenges the idea of a ‘vicious cycle’ between psychological distress and conspiracy beliefsNick Fox, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Matt Williams, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University, and Stephen Hill, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
More veg, less meat: the latest global update on a diet that’s good for people and the planetSheila Skeaff, University of Otago
Why investment in clean indoor air is vital preparation for the pandemics and climate emergencies to comeAmanda Kvalsvig, University of Otago and Anna-Maria Arabia
As people live longer and healthier, nurse training needs to respond to avoid ageist attitudesSamantha Heath, University of Waikato
Most donor-conceived children are told about their origins, but many parents wish they had more supportKaryn Anderson, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and Cynthia Farquhar, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact – here are 5 ways to improve themJanet Hoek, University of Otago; Andrew Waa, University of Otago; Lani Teddy, University of Otago, and Philip Gendall, University of Otago
NZ’s shift to more private health care will likely raise costs and reduce quality: what the evidence tells usKaaren Mathias, University of Canterbury
Around 900,000 Kiwis experience food insecurity: it’s a quiet crisis that needs urgent attentionDennis Wesselbaum, University of Otago
New research finds many infant food products make claims that don’t match the main ingredientsSally Mackay, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and Jane Martin, The University of Melbourne
NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak – what happened in 2019 should be a warningAnna Howe, University of Canterbury; Emma Best, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, and Rachel Webb, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
