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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Emerging virologist identifies new flu weapon

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    University of Otago virologist Dr Matloob Husain has identified a potential new weapon in the battle against the flu.

  • How healthy kai influences Māori communities

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    Watch Māori Television reporter Mere McLean interview HRC Ngā Kanohi Kitea recipient Mate Heitia about her project 'Exploring aspects of Food Security and Sovereignty with R.E.K.A Tru

  • Results of second-hand smoke intervention trial

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    A randomised controlled trial of a family-based, second-hand smoke intervention has failed to reduce the occurrence of acute respiratory illness in indigenous infants in Australia and New Zealand, despite previous research suggesting that such an intervention could be effective.
  • Under 6s benefit from after-hours initiative

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    Reducing the cost of subsidised co-payments appears to have led to an increase in the number of children under 6 using after-hours accident and medical clinics.
  • Otago cancer researcher awarded top medal

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    University of Otago Professor Parry Guilford, whose groundbreaking research into stomach cancer has saved many lives worldwide, has received the HRC's Beaven Medal.
  • Unravelling the mysteries of allergic response

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    Researchers at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in Wellington are a step closer to unravelling some of the mysteries surrounding what triggers an allergic response.

  • Kiwi device revolutionises heart exercise tests

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    A unique “cycle ergometer" designed to allow patients to perform exercise tests during an MRI examination is providing new, previously unobtainable information on heart abnormalities under exercise-induced stress.
  • Hand sanitisers don't reduce school absences

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    University of Otago researchers have found that installing alcohol-based hand sanitisers in classrooms doesn't reduce school absences in children.