Paracetamol
NZ midwives dismiss Trump’s pregnancy paracetamol warning
The chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald Trump's assertions that taking paracetamol while pregnant can lead to autism in the baby. Alison… Audio
What you eat could be stopping your medicines working
US researchers have suggested that some artificial sweeteners could affect the way the body metabolises particular drugs, including antibiotics, antidepressants and antivirals. Dr Ali Hill from the… Audio
Osteoarthritis a growing concern for New Zealanders
Osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand due to many factors - including our escalating rates of obesity. Audio
Should access to paracetamol be restricted?
The Panel speaks to Medical director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Dr Bryan Betty. Audio
Paracetamol: calls to spring-clean stockpiles at home
Calls for a spring-clean of medicine cabinets following new studies revealing both stockpiling of paracetamol in our homes, and the nature of calls to the National Poisons Centre. The majority of… Audio
Restrictions placed on paracetamol as stocks run low
Pharmacists have been told to restrict the number of paracetamol tablets they dish out to people because of a nationwide shortage of the country's most dispensed medicine. Audio
Pregnant women who take paracetamol could risk reducing their daughter's future fertility
Researchers say the offspring produced fewer eggs in utero after the mothers had taken painkillers but Dr Andrew Murray from Fertility Associates Wellington says there's no reason to be alarmed… Audio
Nights' Science - Toxicology
Our poison professor - toxicologist Dr. Leo Schep tests for substances taken internally or applied externally that are injurious to health or dangerous to life... Audio
Paracetamol not the answer for the flu - study
Reaching for the paracetamol when you have the flu might not give you the relief you are hoping for. Audio
Paracetamol may help very ill people recover
A new study suggests paracetamol is safe for intensive care patients and may even help them recover and leave hospital more quickly.
Paracetamol improves recovery in critically ill patients
A New Zealand-led study published today has found paracetamol is safe for treating patients in intensive care, and may even help them recover and leave hospital more quickly. Audio
Too much paracetamol prescribed for frail older woman: HDC
The Health and Disability Commissioner has found that a frail, elderly patient was prescribed a too much paracetamol before her death while under the care of the Waikato District Health Board. Audio
Too much paracetamol prescribed for frail older woman: HDC
A frail elderly woman who was severely underweight has died after being given too much paracetamol in hospital. Audio
Paracetamol
New Zealand's most widely consumed drug, paracetamol. With John Ashton of the Otago School of Medical Sciences. Audio
