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Three-Quarters of People Surveyed Want Access to Medicinal Cannabis

Three-Quarters of People Surveyed Want Access to Medicinal Cannabis

Three-Quarters of People Surveyed Want Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Get Gout Arthritis Under Control – Teariki Tuiono

Get Gout Arthritis Under Control – Teariki Tuiono

Gout is a serious condition and everyone should take immediate steps to avoid any long-term injury to their joints.
Ola malolo osteoarthritis – You can live well with osteoarthritis

Ola malolo osteoarthritis – You can live well with osteoarthritis

Talofa! O a'u o Zechariah Reuelu Ou te sau mai Porirua. O lo’u tamā o Tulano. O lo’u tinā o Lola.
Joseph’s Tips For Using Gout Arthritis Medicine

Joseph’s Tips For Using Gout Arthritis Medicine

The strength and resilience of his 'aiga' have helped him manage his gout by taking his allopurinol medicines regularly, as prescribed by his doctor.

10 July 2021 – Taupuni Hao Huatau Kaikōiwi Osteoarthritis Basecamp

This one-day osteoarthritis symposium will bring together clinicians from all disciplines, health delivery organisations, consumers and researchers with a particular interest in managing osteoarthritis in Aotearoa.
Increasing Evidence Of The Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Cannabis

Increasing Evidence Of The Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Cannabis

Dr Richard Griffiths provides an update on the research around evidence for the therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis.
What Is Autoimmune Arthritis?

What Is Autoimmune Arthritis?

Autoimmune arthritis is the name given to arthritis conditions where a person’s immune system attacks itself.
Tips For Gaining And Maintaining A Healthy Weight

Tips For Gaining And Maintaining A Healthy Weight

Being a healthy weight can lower your risk and or help manage many long-term health conditions including arthritis. Your general wellbeing including your mental health will also benefit from being a healthy weight.
Understand the NZ Health System in a Nutshell

Understand the NZ Health System in a Nutshell

Understanding our health system can be confusing and frustrating.Ā In New Zealand there are over 700,000 people ...
Osteoarthritis – Live Well and Plan for the Future

Osteoarthritis – Live Well and Plan for the Future

Osteoarthritis - Live Well and Plan for the Future. Things to explore that can help you live well with your arthritis.
Advice from a Physio About Hip and Knee Arthritis

Advice from a Physio About Hip and Knee Arthritis

Arthritis Educator Cathie Dowell spoke with Physiotherapist Sarah Tulloch about all things hip and knee arthritis.
Why is it Important to be a Healthy Weight Before Joint Replacement Surgery?

Why is it Important to be a Healthy Weight Before Joint Replacement Surgery?

Why is it Important to be a Healthy Weight Before Joint Replacement Surgery?

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