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Overhaul of health support for under-fives – Expert Reaction

Overhaul of health support for under-fives – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 202114 July 2021

The government has signalled a major makeover to a screening and support programme for the earliest years of a child’s life. The Well […]

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Can we eradicate cervical cancer in New Zealand? – Peter Sykes

Can we eradicate cervical cancer in New Zealand? – Peter Sykes

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 27 April 201813 February 2019

Last month, Australian media ran articles predicting Australia would be the first country in the world to eradicate cervical cancer. […]

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BUDGET 2016: Bowel cancer screening

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 May 2016

The national budget announced today reveals an investement in a national bowel screening programme: Budget 2016 invests $39.3 million over […]

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Breast cancer: the harms and benefits of screening – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 June 201418 June 2014

Is breast cancer screening actually saving lives? A Norwegian study, published in BMJ, has looked at the effectiveness of modern […]

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