The New Zealand medical journal
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Comparative Study
Specific oral contraceptive use and venous thromboembolism resulting in hospital admission.
To determine whether there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) with anti-androgen oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate and ethinyloestradiol. ⋯ The risk of VTE resulting in hospital admission associated with anti-androgen oral contraceptive use is at least as high as with third generation use.
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To investigate the availability and pattern of obstetric regional analgesia services in New Zealand. ⋯ Availability of obstetric regional analgesia services in New Zealand is very geographically focused, and appears to match closely with the distribution of obstetric deliveries in New Zealand.
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In December 2001, nursing industrial action occurred at Christchurch Hospital. This study assesses the effect industrial action had on relatives of those Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients involved. ⋯ The study shows that industrial action caused measurable distress and anxiety to the relatives involved some 16 months after the strike, especially in patients who were transferred. A persistent negative perception of the healthcare system in New Zealand could be demonstrated in this group.