Sinuses are air-filled spaces within the facial bones, connected to the nose by narrow passages, like a series of caves underneath the surface of the face. Their main function is to produce mucus, which keeps the nasal passages healthy, but they also serve to reduce the weight of the skull. Sometimes the sinuses can fill […]

Inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis are common in New Zealand, and are often difficult to manage because most available treatments involve the regular use of creams and ointments.  These suppress acute flare-ups but don’t treat the underlying problem. These life-long conditions have no cure and can cause discomfort and embarrassment.  There is […]

What are statins? Statins are a group of medicines used for the treatment of high cholesterol, which is a major cause of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases like heart attacks (myocardial infarction), angina and stroke. Cholesterol is a waxy type of fat which is produced in the liver. It is an essential component of […]

We are proud to announce that we have now entered into an international alliance with Physicians Research Group (PRG). PRG is an international, multi-specialty research management organisation that connects physician investigators with sponsors, patients, coordination, and support needed to conduct clinical trials within their own practices.  Conducting trials with PRG provides the most immediate and effective […]