What are the best pasture improvement options for different South Island hill and high-country environments?

What Are the Best Strategies for Faculty Development in Medical Schools?

Background: The aim of current study was to identify the most suitable strategies for faculty development and improving educational potential of faculty members in medical sciences. Methods: The study was cross-sectional. First, using the literature and with the help of experts, a list of all suitable strategies for faculty development was extracted. Then the questionnaire was created based on ...

Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates?

Pregnancy in opioid-dependent women is a major public health issue. Women who are afflicted by opioid addiction are a highly vulnerable group of patients frequently becoming pregnant unplanned and at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and peri-natal complications. Opioid agonist maintenance treatment is the best option for the majority of women. Ideally, early and closely monitored treatment in...

clinical scoring systems in cystic fibrosis – what are the options for developing countries?

The role of fertiliser in the invasion of South Island high country by hawkweeds

An hypothesis, that the invasion of hawkweeds (Hierucium species) into South Island high country was triggered by fertiliser application from about 1950, is examined. Reference is made to the historical occurrence of hawkweeds in New Zealand, volumes and patterns of fertiliser application to high country, and experimental and observational information about the response of hawkweeds to soil fer...

[Early onset scoliosis. What are the options?].

The prognosis of children with progressive early onset scoliosis has improved considerably due to recent advances in surgical and non-surgical techniques and the understanding of the importance of preserving the thoracic space. Improvements in existing techniques and development of new methods have considerably improved the management of this condition. Derotational casting can be considered in...