A study to identify and better understand risk factors for rheumatic fever – one of New Zealand’s most mysterious and serious illnesses – starts recruiting participants in Auckland this week.
A trans-Tasman collaboration has led to the development of a new rotavirus vaccine with the potential to save over half a million lives worldwide each year.
Findings emerging from the TEAM (Treatment Evaluation of Alcohol and Mood) study in Christchurch are set to challenge current practice when treating depression in alcohol-dependent people.