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Improving hearing health across the Pacific
10 July 2020
The World Health Organisation estimates that 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. With that figure predicted to double by 2050, Professor Peter Thorne has been working towards providing accessible ear health services in the Pacific for a decade.
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Thinking beyond the booth
9 July 2020
Untreated hearing loss – a risk factor for cognitive decline – is a growing epidemic: The number of older New Zealanders suffering from hearing loss is predicted to double in the next 50 years.
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Providing a therapy to live well with dementia
8 July 2020
“The first time I came across Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) in a research report, I just thought ‘wow’,” says BRNZ Principal Investigator Dr Gary Cheung.
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Talking to – not at – older Kiwis
3 July 2020
Opinion: Rendering people over 70 as either passive or wilfully irresponsible is unhelpful and ill-considered. The Te Arai Research Group discuss a better approach.
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The sleeping virus people may not know they have
1 July 2020
Ahead of World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, Professor Tim Dare talks about the gratitude he feels to Professor Ed Gane, and why they’re teaming up.
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The website that’s making people sick
1 July 2020
Opinion: How does a website about knitting and crocheting lead to migraines and seizures? Robert Bartholomew examines a strange illness spreading over the internet.
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Covid exposes need for public health agency
1 July 2020
Opinion: Covid-19 has exposed shortcomings in NZ’s public health services and highlights the need for a population health agency, argues Collin Tukuitonga.
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Medical and health researchers awarded more than $19m
30 June 2020
Health Research Council grants will enable University of Auckland researchers to work on ground-breaking research to support the health and well-being of New Zealanders.
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The health system review ignores what really shapes our well-being
30 June 2020
Opinion: Something very big is missing from the proposed overhaul of our health system, writes Professor Boyd Swinburn.
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Researchers develop way to disinfect PPE for potential reuse
26 June 2020
Researchers have received funding of $1.3m to put in place a mobile solution to disinfect and potentially reuse personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Ashley Bloomfield: questions and answers
25 June 2020
University of Auckland alumnus Dr Ashley Bloomfield has become a household name for his work in helping 'crush the curve'.
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Cathy Stinear's seven tips to keep your mind sharp
25 June 2020
Your brain is the most precious organ in your body. Unlike other vital organs, it can’t be repaired or replaced if it becomes diseased or wears out. But Professor Cathy Stinear says there are ways to keep it sharp.
