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The Health Improvement and Innovation Resource Centre (HIIRC) is your source of knowledge to improve New Zealand’s health care system. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health, HIIRC has been developed to support performance and quality improvement efforts.
Important note: This site is no longer being actively maintained and is presented here as an online archive. While it still contains a wealth of useful information, visitors who want to receive the latest health information should register to receive the fortnightly email Digest. This will link you directly to articles of interest in the key areas covered by this site. You can register for the Digest here.
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NZ Literature Abstract
Cardiovascular complications of calcium supplements
posted by WM Admin on 2015-02-25 13:33:50.116
"There is longstanding concern that calcium supplements might increase cardiovascular risk in patients with renal impairment". The authors discuss recent…
Research Review
Geriatrics and Bone Health Research Review 4
posted by WM Admin on 2015-05-28 10:25:58.182
In the latest issue (attached below): 1-year risks after HF, acute MI, or pneumonia Hospitalisations during extreme heat events The…
Research Review
Geriatrics and Bone Health Research Review 3
posted by WM Admin on 2014-11-13 09:28:21.489
Studies in this issue (attached below): Statins and physical activity Atypical antipsychotics and acute kidney injury Ambulance service use by…
Research Review
Geriatrics and Bone Health Research Review 2
posted by WM Admin on 2014-09-09 09:49:42.646
Studies in this issue (attached below): Caring for confused older patients in hospital Timely care in the ED Use of…
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- The anthropometry of children and adolescents may be influenced by the prenatal smoking habits of their grandmothers (UK)
- (Sub)clinical cardiovascular disease is associated with increased bone loss and fracture risk
- The unrecognized burden of osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures in patients with heart failure (Canada)
