26 Mar 2025
Searching for the missing link to heart disease in NZ’s Fijian population
Researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, are looking to genetics to understand...
19 Mar 2025
DSM supervisor’s top-notch skills recognised
A Dunedin School of Medicine researcher has been recognised internationally for his sterling supervision of postgraduate...
19 Mar 2025
Patients sought for oral ketamine trial for severe depression
Researchers are seeking more people living with treatment-resistant depression to join a novel trial combining oral keta...
17 Mar 2025
Bringing care to the furthest corners of the world
Drs Dave Jenkins and Nick Laing have worked throughout their careers to provide healthcare in some of the world’s most r...
14 Mar 2025
Concerning rates of injecting-related injuries for drug users – study
New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch – Ōtakau Whakaihu Waka, Ōtautahi, has exposed the large number o...
13 Mar 2025
Otago success in QS World Rankings
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is home to New Zealand’s highest ranked subject area in the latest QS Wor...
10 Mar 2025
Digital health education – focusing on the future
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances, there’s never been a better time to focu...
06 Mar 2025
HPV vaccine can and will prevent cancer – study finds
A University of Otago, Christchurch-led study is heralding the success of the HPV vaccination programme, saying the cost...
05 Mar 2025
Professional staff the backbone of Medical School
They’re knowledgeable, experienced and unflappable. And what they don’t know about the Otago Medical School (OMS) probab...
03 Mar 2025
Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modelling estimates
Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gain...
28 Feb 2025
Med student on the fast track
Third-year Otago medical student Annise Boothroyd loves a challenge.
27 Feb 2025
Researchers call for end to futile CPR
To reduce unnecessary harm, staff in aged residential care facilities should not be forced to provide chest compressions...