Diagnosis
Neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan on the dangers of over-diagnosis
ADHD, Autism and long-Covid are now well-known medical terms, thanks to their rapid rise in cases in the past ten years. Audio
A 'game changer' in Parkinson's research
New Zealand scientists are celebrating a major advancement in Parkinson's research, which is hoped will improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, and even stop full-blown symptoms developing… Audio
The Detail's Long Read: What's Up With ADHD?
What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it? Audio
The Detail's Long Read: What's Up With ADHD?
What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it?
AudioThe ADHD doctor: Hero or villain?
The case of the GP punished for throwing ADHD patients a lifeline has highlighted gaping holes in our system for those who are neurodivergent. Audio
The ADHD doctor: Hero or villain?
The case of the GP punished for throwing ADHD patients a lifeline has highlighted gaping holes in our system for those who are neurodivergent.
AudioRelationships with Hannah Korrel
Today neuro-psychologist Hannah Korrel talks to Jesse about being diagnosed as neuro-divergent as an adult. Audio
An easier way to detect diabetes through technology
A Kiwi company has created a revolutionary technology called THEIA, which uses AI to examine blood vessels in the eye to detect disease. To explain the technology Jesse is joined by THEIA founder and… Audio
Petition pushing to redress ovarian cancer imbalance
Jane Ludemann is spearheading a petition to Parliament asking for the development of ovarian cancer education campaigns for the public and health professionals, and is hopeful that, with enough… Audio
Hundreds of cancer cases undiagnosed during Covid lockdown
Hundreds of cancer cases went undiagnosed during the Covid-19 lockdown and the weeks that followed, as the health system focused on gearing up for a pandemic. A report by Te Aho o Te Kahu, the… Audio
Dr Lisa Sanders - Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis
Dr Lisa Sanders is an internist on the faculty of the Yale School of Medicine where she teaches topics related to clinical reasoning and diagnosis to both medical students and residents. Sanders… Audio
Why are so many of us on edge?
Wall Street Journal health reporter and anxiety sufferer Andrea Petersen weaves her personal story with the latest research in On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety. Audio
Could a blood test reveal you've had a stroke?
Professor Nicholas Dale of the University of Warwick is developing a simple blood test to detect if you've had a stroke. He hopes this will ensure that stroke sufferers can be diagnosed and treated as… Audio
The power of diagnosis
Diagnosis is one of medicine's principle tools. It explains what's going on, gives treatment options, provides a prognosis, and much more. Getting a diagnosis can be life altering, the diagnostic… Audio
Pacific Edge launches second bladder cancer diagnostic tool
Pacific Edge has released another product which winnows out patients who present with blood in their urine, but who probably don't have bladder cancer. Audio
Looking Into the Eyes for Alzheimer's Disease
PhD student Lily Chang is trying to determine if an eye test could be developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease Audio
Looking Into the Eyes for Alzheimer's Disease
PhD student Lily Chang is trying to determine if an eye test could be developed for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
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