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Under 6s benefit from after-hours initiative
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.NewsEmerging virologist identifies new flu weapon
University of Otago virologist Dr Matloob Husain has identified a potential new weapon in the battle against the flu.NewsBonus funding for breast cancer research
The HRC is pleased to announce the funding of two additional research projects that will aim to contribute to the goal of improving and ultimately ensuring breast cancer survival in New Zealand.NewsQuitting smoking: Effectiveness of e-cigarettes explored
Associate Professor Chris Bullen talks to Radio New Zealand reporter Ruth Beran about his views on e-cigarettes, and the results of the HRC-funded ASCEND study.NewsRelease of RFP for breast cancer register research
Proposals are now sought for research that will use data from the New Zealand breast cancer registers to deliver positive health outcomes for women with breast cancer in New Zealand.NewsHand sanitisers don't reduce school absences
University of Otago researchers have found that installing alcohol-based hand sanitisers in classrooms doesn't reduce school absences in children.NewsKiwi device revolutionises heart exercise tests
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.NewsRheumatic fever study gets underway in Auckland
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.NewsStudy suggests rethink of 'alcoholic depression'
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.NewsHow healthy kai influences Māori communities
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 Trust in Whakatane':NewsPodiatrist's journey to make a difference
Māori podiatrist Steve York's decision to embark on a research career has resulted in the first detailed account of the state of diabetes-related lower limb amputations in Northland.NewsNew rotavirus vaccine developed
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.NewsSelenium levels linked to depression
A new HRC-funded study by Otago researchers has found that selenium levels that are both too high in the body, and worse, too low, can place young people at greater risk of depression.NewsCoalition to identify potential vaccines for rheumatic fever
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has announced the funding of a trans-Tasman research coalition to accelerate the development of a vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection, which can cause rheumatic fever.NewsSupporting whānau bereaved by suicide
Drs Tepora Emery and Candy Cookson Cox have delved into Te Arawa’s ancestral history to help develop a suicide ‘postvention’ tool that can support whānau who have lost loved ones to suicide.NewsHRC annual funding round completes EOI stage for Projects
With the completion of the Expression of Interest stage of Projects for the current funding round, many applicants in the New Zealand Health Delivery stream took part in a video workshop today.NewsSir Charles Hercus Fellow to study chronic stress
The damaging effects on our bodies and brains from chronic stress is the focus of a Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship, announced today as part of the HRC's career development awards programme.NewsPacific conference tackles growing health inequities
Pacific health researchers and practitioners from New Zealand and around the world will gather in Auckland next week to discuss effective ways to tackle the health challenges facing Pacific peoples.News$2.2m awarded to promising Māori health researchers
The HRC has today announced more than $2.2 million in funding for Māori health researchers as part of its career development awards programme – up from $1.5 million last year.NewsEthics of placebo use in vaccine trials
Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland, explores the ethical issues of placebo use in vaccine trials.NewsNew strategy for tackling antibiotic resistance
University of Otago, Christchurch, Professor Tony Kettle recently talked to Radio NZ 's Sunday Morning programme about his team's latest HRC-funded research to tackle antibiotic resistance.NewsPasifika health research in the 21st century
View a copy of Professor Sir Mason Durie's presentation at the International Pacific Health Conference earlier this month.NewsAUT University Professor named as HRC's new Chief Executive
Experienced public health researcher Professor Kathryn McPherson has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC).NewsLiley Medal awarded for Hepatitis C breakthrough
Auckland City Hospital hepatologist Professor Edward Gane received the HRC's Liley Medal at last night's Research Honours Dinner in Wellington for demonstrating a safer, more effective treatment for people with hepatitis C virus.NewsHRC’s Acting Chief Executive, Lex Davidson, passes
The HRC is extremely sad to announce that our Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Executive Alexander (Lex) Davidson passed away early in the morning of Monday, 1 December 2014.NewsHeart hormone focus of new study
A new Heart Foundation and HRC-funded trial led by University of Otago, Christchurch researcher Professor Mark Richards will monitor 450 Auckland and Canterbury patients suffering from acute heart failure.NewsNZ's 'virus hunters' make new discovery
ESR scientist Dr Richard Hall has confirmed what is believed to be New Zealand’s first reported case of the sometimes nasty virus known as human parechovirus 3 (HPeV3).NewsNatural quit smoking remedy trumps NRT
New Zealand researchers have found that a low-cost, plant-based product called cytisine is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) at helping smokers quit.NewsGrowing international research collaborations
Two of New Zealand’s top health research scientists, Professor Andy Mercer and Professor Michael Baker, have been in London this week to attend the Heads of International Research Organisations (HIROs) meeting on behalf of the Health Research Council ofNewsWhere engineering meets intensive care
A world-first project marrying engineers with intensive care specialists is saving lives and dollars.NewsSlowing the progression of Huntington's disease
Dr Melanie Cheung (Te Arawa) recently spoke on Radio New Zealand's Our Changing World programme about her HRC-funded project:NewsSupreme NZ teaching award for Board member
HRC Board Chair and Māori Health Committee Chair Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama has won the Prime Minister's Supreme Award for tertiary teaching excellence.News