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*New article* Diverticulitis: pockets of knowledge bpac.org.nz/2023/diverticuli… #guthealth

On average, one person per day in NZ is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It's no longer considered a silent disease as most people are symptomatic. However, it can be easily missed as symptoms are often non-specific. bpac.org.nz/2023/ovarian-can… #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancer

*New article* Hypertension in Adults: the silent killer bpac.org.nz/2023/hypertensio… #hypertension #Cardiology

Our offices are closed from 12pm, Friday, December 23rd and re-open Monday, January 9th. We wish you all a very merry Christmas, Meri Kirihimete, and restful holiday for those able to take a break. Thanks for being part of our story this year.

Check out our brand new article on childhood poisonings: hazardous substances around the home: bpac.org.nz/2022/hazardous.a… #poison #hazards #chlorine

*New article* Chronic Kidney Disease: the canary in the coalmine: bpac.org.nz/2022/ckd.aspx #ChronicKidneyDisease #CKD

In the first article of our gynaecological cancer series, supported by Te Aho o Te Kahu, we discuss the latest on prevention, early detection and referral of patients for investigation for cervical cancer: bpac.org.nz/2022/cervical-ca… #CervicalCancer

Coeliac disease: investigation and management bpac.org.nz/2022/coeliac.asp… Coeliac disease affects approx 1 in 100 people, but is often unrecognised. Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only treatment. Includes a personal account from a recently diagnosed GP. #coeliac

New article - H. pylori: who to test and how to treat bpac.org.nz/2022/h-pylori.as… H. pylori is less prevalent in New Zealand compared to many other parts of the world, but is still a potential factor in people presenting with dyspepsia-like symptoms. #dyspepsia #Gastroenterology

NEW ARTICLE: Recognising and managing OCD in primary care: bpac.org.nz/2022/ocd.aspx We interview psychiatrist Dr Caleb Armstrong about the understanding and management of obsessive compulsive disorder in primary care. #OCD #Mentalhealth

Low back pain is a leading contributor to disability in New Zealand; it is only rarely, a life-threatening condition, but it represents a significant health burden both to patients and the healthcare system. Read here: bpac.org.nz/2022/low-back-pa… #lowbackpain #musculoskeletal

Something to make your skin crawl...bpac.org.nz/2022/scabies.asp… Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation that can often rapidly spread through households before it is detected. Prompt treatment prevents ongoing transmission, and reduces morbidity and complications #scabies

*New* resources on managing concussion in primary care, supported by the ACC Injury Prevention and Health Partnership teams. Including full guidance, case study, management algorithm and slidecast with special guest Dr Stephen Kara. bpac.org.nz/2022/concussion.… #concussion

Acute otitis media is the most common reason for antibiotics in children in primary care, despite not being required in most cases. We discuss this, along with OME and CSOM in our latest article: bpac.org.nz/2022/otitis-medi… #otitismedia

New article for primary healthcare professionals discussing the evidence behind various methods of weight loss, to support patients: bpac.org.nz/2022/weight-loss… #weightloss

New resources for understanding the prescribing of medicinal cannabis in NZ now available: bpac.org.nz/2022/medicinal-c… Created by bpacnz, supported by the Ministry of Health. N.B. A follow-up resource for community pharmacists will be released soon #medicinalcannabis @minhealthnz

We have prepared an information sheet to give to your patients managing with COVID-19 at home (in NZ). The sheet can be printed or emailed, or send the link in a text message. bpac.org.nz/2022/managing-co… #Covid_19

**NEW ARTICLE** on rosuvastatin: who is it for and how do you prescribe it. Read here: bpac.org.nz/2022/rosuvastati… #statins #CVD

Part 2 of our series on melanoma: follow-up and surveillance after curative intent treatment, is available here: bpac.org.nz/2021/melanoma-fo… #melanoma #skincancer #Cancer @cancer_agency