AGM 2023 to be held online

AGM 2023 to be held online

Arthritis NZ – Mateponapona Aotearoa stakeholders are formally notified that the FY2023 Annual General Meeting will be held as follows:  Date: Wednesday 29 November 2023Time:  3.15pm– 3.45pmVenue: Online via Zoom  Items of Business:  APOLOGIES MINUTES OF THE...
Methotrexate and Folic Acid

Methotrexate and Folic Acid

by Tracey Kellett, with contributions by Dr Andrew Harrison Methotrexate and folic acid are often talked about together because folic acid is prescribed as a supplement to combat the side effects caused by methotrexate interfering with how our body absorbs, or...
Illuminating the dark corners of arthritis challenges

Illuminating the dark corners of arthritis challenges

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in New Zealand. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts, and create joy. This year Arthritis NZ is recognising and appreciating our group of extraordinary individuals who provide...
Interstitial lung disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and vaping

Interstitial lung disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and vaping

by Dr. Valerie Milne Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of disorders that cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. ILDs can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, or by an auto-immune disease such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). ILDs occur in...
Interview with rheumatology nurse Jane Brough

Interview with rheumatology nurse Jane Brough

Jane Brough Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology, Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki Base Hospital Tory Garnham from the Arthritis Assist Team visited Taranaki health professionals during her trip to the region to raise awareness about the Arthritis Assist service. One of the...

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