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In this study of 200 patients with recurrent AF, patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either regular caffeinated coffee consumption or complete abstinence from coffee and caffeine for 6 months 1 . The consumption group was encouraged to drink at least one cup daily, while the abstinence group avoided all caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee and other caffeine products. Baseline intake was 7 cups per week in both groups. During follow-up, the median intake was 7 (IQR, 6-11) cups...

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Position : Nurse Practitioner Location : Nelson New Zealand About Us Cannabis Clinic have been embarking on a groundbreaking mission to revolutionise healthcare, and we're inviting you to join us on this exhilarating journey of reinventing what it truly means to care for health. From redefining the essence of health to reimagining the significance of care in healthcare, we're committed to reshaping the experience of both our patients and our team members. we're not just changing the game;...

The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand. Importers, manufacturers, and suppliers must apply for assessment and provide evidence to the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to verify that their products meet the minimum quality standard. Bloom Blue Dream has been verified as meeting the minimum quality standard. White Sherb has been...

Alfacalcidol (One-Alpha) oral drops 2 mcg/ml and cap 0.25 mcg  (Pharmacode 315761 & 203084) Due to a shipping delay and increased demand, Link (the supplier) is out of stock of the oral drops and has limited supply of the 0.25 mcg presentations of alfacalcidol. Ferrous fumarate (Ferro-Tab) (Pharmacode 2162156) Due to the discontinuation of another iron supplement product, there is constrained supply of the Ferro-Tab brand. Hydroxocobalamin (B12) inj 1 mg per ml (Pharmacode 2637391) The...

Discontinuation:   We are writing to inform you that NovoNordisk are rationalising their product range and discontinuing four insulins. Please begin transitioning your patients to suitable alternatives.   Key Dates: PenMix30 Penfill 3ml Supply of the PenMix30 ended October 2025. The remaining stock expires in April 2026. This will be delisted (no longer funded) 1 May 2026. Please see advice:  NZSSD Guidance: Discontinuation of Penmix30 and Penmix50 and Mixtard 30 , July 2024. Note this advice...