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The Family Heart Study: rationale, design and methodology. 家庭心脏研究：基本原理、设计和方法。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-31 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7409

Hul Juan Lau, Anna P Pilbrow, Judith Thomson, Arielle Sulit, John Pearson, Chris Ma Frampton, Lynley Lewis, Andree Pearson, Allamanda Fa'atoese, Suzanne Pitama, Richard Troughton, Vicky A Cameron

{"title":"The Family Heart Study: rationale, design and methodology.","authors":"Hul Juan Lau, Anna P Pilbrow, Judith Thomson, Arielle Sulit, John Pearson, Chris Ma Frampton, Lynley Lewis, Andree Pearson, Allamanda Fa'atoese, Suzanne Pitama, Richard Troughton, Vicky A Cameron","doi":"10.26635/6965.7409","DOIUrl":"10.26635/6965.7409","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The Family Heart Study (FHS) aims to identify genetic risk factors associated with strong personal and familial premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Māori and non-Māori families in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to compare this high-risk cohort with heart-healthy controls.Methods: Participants were recruited from Christchurch Hospital cardiology wards and Christchurch Heart Institute research cohorts. Clinical data included blood pressure, anthropometry and questionnaires on medical history and lifestyle. Blood samples were collected for genetic and biomarker analyses. Genotyping and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation profiling were performed using commercial cardiovascular arrays.Results: To date, 472 individuals have been screened, with 28 meeting strict inclusion criteria for documented personal and family history of early-onset CVD. The cohort includes 25 NZ European and three Māori participants, with a mean CVD onset age of 46.6 years. Most participants (75%) had a history of myocardial infarction, and the median number of affected first-degree relatives was two. After quality control, 185,514 single-nucleotide polymorphisms and 454,608 DNA methylation sites were retained for downstream analyses.Conclusion: The FHS represents a rare cohort with strong inherited susceptibility to premature CVD. Ongoing recruitment will support investigation of genetic and epigenetic contributors to early-onset CVD in New Zealand.","PeriodicalId":48086,"journal":{"name":"NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL","volume":"139 1639","pages":"35-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148632373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Early recurrent radiotherapy-induced angiosarcoma post-R0 breast surgery. 乳腺癌术后早期复发性放疗引起的血管肉瘤。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-31 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7413

Jennifer Zhou, Alice Febery

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Equity requires visibility: intellectual disability and Aotearoa New Zealand's mental health roadmap. 公平需要可见性：智力残疾和新西兰精神卫生路线图。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-31 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7629

Diana R Andrea Barron, Mhairi Duff, Alexa Mj Kidd, Suresh Kumar, Richard J Porter, Toni Pumipi

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Health risks of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, and the World Health Organization's programme. 射频电磁场的健康风险，以及世界卫生组织的方案。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7477

Mark Elwood, Ken Karipidis

{"title":"Health risks of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, and the World Health Organization's programme.","authors":"Mark Elwood, Ken Karipidis","doi":"10.26635/6965.7477","DOIUrl":"10.26635/6965.7477","url":null,"abstract":"Radiofrequencies (electromagnetic fields from 100kHz to 300GHz) are used for communications, such as mobile phones, radio and television broadcasting, and some other applications such as diathermy. Possible health effects have been studied extensively, especially whether the use of mobile phones increases the risk of brain cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) has sponsored 13 extensive reviews of the scientific studies on health effects. For human epidemiological and some experimental studies on volunteers, the studies found no increased risk for most effects, with up to moderate confidence (the highest category for observational studies). Some results showed effects on cognitive performance and reduced sperm vitality, but with very low confidence. For animal studies, increases in glioma and heart schwannoma in male rats were reported with high confidence. Increases in some other cancers, and reductions in foetal weight, pregnancy rate and sperm count, were found with moderate or low confidence. The relevance of the animal studies to humans is a key issue. These reviews will be used by the WHO in risk assessment and setting guidelines for exposure and good practice.","PeriodicalId":48086,"journal":{"name":"NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL","volume":"139 1638","pages":"91-99"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Non-traumatic dental presentations to the emergency department in Gisborne Hospital during 2024. 2024年期间在吉斯本医院急诊科的非创伤性牙科报告。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7493

Di Ying Joanna Ngo, Ella Arthur, Leigh Potter, Yang Liu, Beth Yeung, William Schierding

{"title":"Non-traumatic dental presentations to the emergency department in Gisborne Hospital during 2024.","authors":"Di Ying Joanna Ngo, Ella Arthur, Leigh Potter, Yang Liu, Beth Yeung, William Schierding","doi":"10.26635/6965.7493","DOIUrl":"10.26635/6965.7493","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Our aim was to describe non‑traumatic dental presentations (NTDPs) to the Gisborne Hospital emergency department (ED) during 2024.Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed all NTDPs to the Gisborne Hospital ED in 2024. Data extracted from hospital electronic medical records included: 1) patient demographic characteristics; 2) New Zealand Index of Deprivation (NZDep); 3) duration in ED; 4) diagnoses and 5) management. Demographic characteristics, duration in ED, diagnoses and management were compared between NZ European and Māori patients. Logistic regression was performed to identify variables associated with the need for inpatient admission.Results: Three hundred and thirty-four NTDPs were identified (age range 1-82 years old). Most presentations involved the younger working-age group (19-44 years old; 67.1%), residents of urban Gisborne (76.2%) and people living in areas of high socio-economic deprivation (NZDep levels 7-10; 90%). Māori comprised the majority of presentations (63.5%), consistent with the demographic profile of Tairāwhiti. A higher proportion of Māori patients than NZ European patients lived in areas of higher socio-economic deprivation and received an analgesia prescription, consistent with broader inequities in access to dental care. Inpatient admission was more common from those who had repeat visits or dental-related infections.Conclusion: Oral health services in Tairāwhiti need to be responsive to a young, predominantly Māori population and to communities facing high socio-economic deprivation. There are inequities between New Zealand hospital dental services received by NTDPs. There needs to be national-level policy to look at establishing a regional hospital dental department to provide equitable dental care. Enhancing community-level targeted pathways to navigate barriers to access dental care is also essential.","PeriodicalId":48086,"journal":{"name":"NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL","volume":"139 1638","pages":"68-80"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Knowledge and perceptions of gynaecological cancers of Pacific women in Aotearoa New Zealand. 新西兰奥特罗阿太平洋地区妇女对妇科癌症的认识和看法。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7292

Alexandria B Tino, Allamanda Faatoese, Peter H Sykes, Kenny Chitcholtan, Gabi U Dachs

{"title":"Knowledge and perceptions of gynaecological cancers of Pacific women in Aotearoa New Zealand.","authors":"Alexandria B Tino, Allamanda Faatoese, Peter H Sykes, Kenny Chitcholtan, Gabi U Dachs","doi":"10.26635/6965.7292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.7292","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To respond to health inequities, our study surveyed Pacific women living in Aotearoa New Zealand to gauge their understanding and research preferences of gynaecological cancers.Methods: Participants were recruited via a nationwide non-governmental organisation (PACIFICA Inc.). Consenting adult Pacific women completed a questionnaire, providing socio-demographic data, health provider preferences, cancer research interests and gynaecological cancer knowledge, with a special focus on ovarian cancer. This cross-sectional study used the principles of Pacific co-design, with quantitative and thematic analytics.Results: All participants (n=94) identified with at least one Pacific group and reflected the Pacific population of Aotearoa's demographics. Top research priorities were cancer prevention and early detection. Knowledge of gynaecological cancers was poor. Few participants could identify symptoms or treatments of ovarian cancer. Maintaining quality of life was of highest importance. Although most participants consulted mainstream healthcare providers, many considered consultation with Taulasea (traditional healers) or alternative healthcare practitioners. Thematic analysis of free-text answers identified three main themes: lack of health literacy, cultural responsiveness and holistic therapies.Conclusions: This is the largest survey to date for Pacific women's understanding of and priorities for gynaecological cancer, identifying significant gaps in cancer knowledge and guiding future cancer research in Aotearoa.","PeriodicalId":48086,"journal":{"name":"NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL","volume":"139 1638","pages":"52-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Social media ban for under-16s in Aotearoa: is this the right way to support youth mental health? 澳大利亚禁止16岁以下青少年使用社交媒体：这是支持青少年心理健康的正确方式吗？

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7594

Sarah Hetrick, Terryann Clark

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Educator perspectives on the physical activity promotion training provided for future mental health care professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand. 教育工作者对为新西兰奥特罗阿未来精神卫生保健专业人员提供体育活动促进培训的看法。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7274

Oliver Wa Wilson, Chloe M Parton, Justin Richards

{"title":"Educator perspectives on the physical activity promotion training provided for future mental health care professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.","authors":"Oliver Wa Wilson, Chloe M Parton, Justin Richards","doi":"10.26635/6965.7274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.7274","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The relationship between physical activity and mental health is well established but is not widely leveraged in healthcare settings. We aimed to examine educator perspectives on the training provided in physical activity promotion for future mental health care professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.Methods: Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via an online survey from educators delivering tertiary education courses for counsellors, doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and/or social workers.Results: Data were collected from 90 educators; half delivered psychology or nursing courses (n=45). Less than a third indicated that their courses taught physical activity promotion (n=22) and/or supported it being a core competency for professional registration (n=27). The main reasons training in physical activity promotion was not offered included: not a priority; outside the scope of practice; and insufficient space within the curriculum. Educators indicated training in physical activity promotion should: be evidence based; include directly promoting physical activity to the students; and incorporate Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.Conclusions: Evidence-based education in physical activity promotion that integrates Te Ao Māori can empower future professionals to address both mental and physical health disparities, but this requires collaboration among educators and professional bodies to prioritise physical activity within the scope of mental health practice.","PeriodicalId":48086,"journal":{"name":"NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL","volume":"139 1638","pages":"43-51"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The future of the New Zealand Medical Journal. 新西兰医学杂志的未来。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.1638e

Frank Frizelle

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Antibiotics and dental pain: addressing the gap between symptom management and definitive care. 抗生素和牙痛：解决症状管理和最终护理之间的差距。

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NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.26635/6965.7573

Jacqui Frizelle, Yolin Govender

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