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Promapp targets federal government with Callida deal
Promapp

Promapp targets federal government with Callida deal

Promapp Solutions has teamed up with Canberra-based Callida Consulting in a move to increase its Federal Government foot hold.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Queensland's Connected Care Program prospers with Simient partnership
Partner Programmes

Queensland's Connected Care Program prospers with Simient partnership

Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics CRM, they have established a single consolidated information system to ensure access to clinical real time information.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017

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Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun
Melanoma

Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun

New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Diabetes app forecasts blood sugar levels
Health Technologies

Diabetes app forecasts blood sugar levels

Meal planning for type 2 diabetes could become easier, as an app now forecasts how specific foods may affect blood sugar levels.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
The power of exercise for mental health
Fitness

The power of exercise for mental health

Exercise can ease stress, lift mood and help with anxiety and depression, while also improving sleep, concentration and memory.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Some emergency kits a recipe for disaster
Civil Defence

Some emergency kits a recipe for disaster

Most pre-made emergency kits sold in New Zealand lack key items or offer poor value, Consumer NZ says after testing seven grab-bags.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Cycling or walking to work linked to health benefits
Cancer

Cycling or walking to work linked to health benefits

Cycling to the office was tied to lower risks of death, cancer and heart disease in a large UK study, with walking also aiding heart health.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017
Put your foot down on diabetes
Edith Cowan University

Put your foot down on diabetes

Walking down stairs may cut diabetes risk more than climbing, with a 12-week study showing better glucose, cholesterol and balance results.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Could smartphones help prevent strokes?
Health Technologies

Could smartphones help prevent strokes?

Apps could help curb rising stroke rates by nudging younger adults to tackle diabetes, obesity and other modifiable risks.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Fatigue management – a worker’s guide
Risk & Compliance

Fatigue management – a worker’s guide

Fatigue can slow reactions, cloud judgement and raise incident risk, especially on long shifts, night work and safety-critical tasks.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Business continuity planning – Bah humbug!
Disaster Recovery

Business continuity planning – Bah humbug!

Once upon a time that kind of thinking was acceptable, but things are changing rapidly and that approach is now reckless at best - here's a solution.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies
Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
New occupational health company New Zealand first
Risk & Compliance

New occupational health company New Zealand first

Kiwi businesses should gain a single nationwide supplier of integrated occupational health services as two providers join forces.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone
Government

Govt's product recall site reaches one-year milestone

Celebrating a year of safer consumer choices, the Govt's product recall site marks a milestone with over 160k visits.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark
Ministry of Health

Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark

More than 21,300 operations have been performed on the bus, which health consultants say prevents up to 300 rural patients a year missing surgery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
AIG Hosts IDCA committee at data center in Fort Worth, Texas
Health Technologies

AIG Hosts IDCA committee at data center in Fort Worth, Texas

IDCA takes an exclusive look inside AIG's data centers. Hear from IDCA and AIG about how one of the top insurance companies operates it's data centers.

By Sam Worthington • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark
Microsoft

Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark

Microsoft is seeing continued strong growth out of the Kiwi market, with Microsoft NZ recording solid revenue and profit increases.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017