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Elderly man dies after communication breakdown

Falls major cause of hospital injuries

Hospital falls caused more than a quarter of the major "adverse events" listed by DHBs in their latest report on potentially preventable healthcare harm.

HIV pandemic officially in decline, say health agencies

Charity battles Pharmac

Fat-to-muscle surgery arrives

Aboriginal kidney sufferers opt to die at home

From virtual heart to virtual human

Health cuts costly in long term, warns union

<i>TV Review</i>: Medical drama went right to heart of the matter

Second time round for controversial hospital book

Renowned professor killed in fire

The house fire in which renowned medical professor Sir Don Beaven has died was not suspicious, say police.

Roll up, roll up - US newspaper seeks marijuana critic

A US newspaper wants a marijuana critic to review Colorado's hundreds of legalised cannabis dispensaries and their products.

Aids vaccine progress

Swine flu fatal in pregnancy

Rural health hero put patients first

Knee model earns award

ING Medical investors demand answers

Investors in a $286.2 million listed medical property business demanded information yesterday about a takeover by ANZ.

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