What's new on HealthInfo?

9 January

Safe medication use for older people – This page has been reviewed and updated.

20 December

Broken elbow in children – A new page about broken elbows in children including the common types of broken elbows and how they are treated.

Physical health with a mental illness or addiction – A new section about taking care of your physical health when you have a mental illness or addiction problem.

Pigeon toes (intoeing) – A new page about pigeon toes (intoeing), where some young children walk with their feet turned inwards.

14 December

Limping in children – This new page explains what might cause limping in a child, and when you should take your child to see a doctor.

12 December

The Eating disorders section has been restructured and updated with current information.

7 December

Arthritis & related disorders – This section has been reviewed and updated with current information.

Pterygium & pinguecula – A new page about these common growths on the front of the eye.

5 December

Broken bones – A new page with general information about different types of broken bones.

Cystoscopy – A new page about the cystoscopy test that allows doctors to look into your bladder.

30 November

Kidney cancer – A new page about kidney cancer including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

29 November

Nuclear medicine – The section has been updated with more information about nuclear medicine including nuclear medicine imaging and nuclear medicine therapy.

9 November

Mobility action programmes for osteoarthritis – A new page about mobility action programmes that are available in Canterbury. Mobility action programmes aim to help people with mild, moderate or severe arthritis keep active and be involved in life.

Neck pain – A new page about what you can do to help yourself recover from neck pain.

2 November

Rib injuries – A new page about rib injuries and how they're treated.

31 October

Inherited cancer & BRCA genes – This new page explains how a genetic mutation makes some people more likely to get breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or prostate cancer, and who should be tested.

21 October

Videos about kidney disease – A new page with videos to help people understand what kidney disease is and how it's treated.

19 October

Iron & your child has been updated with current information and to make it easier to read. A new page with Iron-rich meal ideas for children has been added.

Steroid injections has been updated with more information about how steroid injections work and possible side effects.

6 October

Brain injury & concussion has been updated and now includes a page on Head injuries in children and another on Preventing head injuries.

5 October

Multiple sclerosis – The section has been expanded and updated with more information about what causes MS and how it is diagnosed and treated.

4 October

Just in time for summer, we've updated the section on Summer safety, with up-to-date information about sun-smart behaviour and keeping well outdoors.

28 September

Foot ulcers – A new page about foot ulcers, including why they occur, what you can do to heal them, and what treatment is available.

14 September

Lymphoedema – The page has been updated with the latest information and recommendations for managing lymphoedema.

7 September

The travel page has been updated with information about getting advice before travelling, getting vaccinated, and taking precautions against insect bites.

6 September

As part of a revamp of the sections on How to gain weight and How to lose weight there are two new pages: Healthy eating to lose weight and Being active to lose weight

5 September

Shower stools – This page explains what to look for if you're considering buying a shower stool, and how to adjust and use it.

4 September

Carbohydrates, fats, & protein – Information about these three major food groups, why we need them, how much we need, and what foods they are in.

30 August

Immunosuppression – These pages explain the care you need to take with your health if you are taking medicines that weaken your immune system.

Video swallow studies – Pages about video swallow studies for adults and children.

29 August

Leptospirosis – This page explains how people get this disease, and what the symptoms are. It also links to more information about how to avoid it.

22 August

Mental illness during & after pregnancy – This new section has information about mental illnesses during and after pregnancy, including what you can do to help yourself and what treatments are available.

21 August

There are three new pages in the section on Choosing & using disability aids. They are Bath boards, Chair & bed raisers and Perching stools.

Social workers – A new page about social workers, including what they do and how to find them.

16 August

Pressure injuries – This page has been updated and expanded with information about preventing and treating pressure injuries.

25 July

Equally Well appointments – A new page about funded appointments with GPs to improve the physical health of people with mental health and addiction problems.

24 July

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis – A new page explaining this condition, which affects children, and how it is treated.

20 July

Scoliosis in children – This new section explains the different types of scoliosis, when it needs treatment, and what that treatment is.

Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B have been updated with more up-to-date treatment about these diseases, who is at risk, how to prevent them, and how they are treated.

Broken lower leg (fractured tibia or fibula) – Two new pages explaining what happens if you break one of the bones in your lower leg, and how it is treated.

19 July

Trigger thumb – A new section explaining this relatively common condition that affects babies and young children.

Broken forearm (adults) – New pages explaining what happens when you break your radius or ulna, and how this is treated.

Broken elbow – Information about what happens if you break your elbow, and how it is treated.

7 July

Three new pages give advice on how to use common disability aids. They are: Bed levers, Raised toilet seats, and Toilet frames & surrounds.

5 July

An update to the Immunisation section has made it easier to find what immunisations you need at different stages of your life. There are pages specifically for Immunisations before your baby, Childhood vaccinations, Immunisation for older children, and Adult immunisations.

Steps to reduce your cancer risk – this new page lists 11 things you can do to lower your risk of getting cancer.

4 July

Acute plans – This new page has information about acute plans including who might benefit from one and how to get one.

3 July

Common shoulder problems – This new section includes pages on several common shoulder problems, including Painful shoulders, Stiff shoulders, Unstable shoulders & dislocations, and Weak shoulders. It also includes a page of Exercises for your shoulders.

27 June

Hepatitis C – This page has been updated with information about the new treatments that have recently become available.

14 June

An update to the Persistent pain section includes a new page on Persistent pain in children & teens and some information about medical cannabis and persistent pain.

24 May

The Child health section has been reviewed. There is a new page about Cerebral palsy. Updated pages and sections include Asthma in children, Child development and growth, Constipation in children, Croup, Diarrhoea & vomiting in children, Headaches and migraines in children, Molluscum contagiosum, Puberty information for parents & caregivers, Safe sleeping for babies and Unsettled & crying babies.

23 May

Asthma in youth & teens has been updated with information about keeping your asthma under control.

17 May

As part of a wider review of the Lungs section, the Spirometry and Legionnaires disease pages have been updated. There are also new pages about Lung fibrosis, Persistent cough and Sarcoidosis.

The Asthma in adults section has been updated and there is a new page about Asthma in pregnancy.

The COPD section has been updated.

12 May

A new page explains what Peptic ulcers are and how they happen. There is also a new page on H. pylori, which is one cause of peptic ulcers.

Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy now have more information explaining these procedures.

Fatty liver also now has more information explaining this condition.

9 May

Ulnar nerve compression – This new section explains what ulnar nerve compression is, how to minimise the discomfort it causes and, if you need surgery, what it involves.

8 May

Broken radial head – A new section updates the information, with more details about what this injury means and how it is treated.

Pain relief – This new section has pages about Pain relief for adults and Pain relief for children & teenagers

4 May

Pneumonia – This section has been updated with current information.

Intravenous (IV) iron – A new page with information about how to prepare for an iron infusion, and what to expect

3 May

End of life & palliative care – This section has been thoroughly updated, and now has information about Controlling symptoms in palliative care as well as Decisions about your life & treatment.

Asbestos – A new page about asbestos and its potential harmful effects.

Collapsed lung – A new page about collapsed lung and how it is treated.

Tuberculosis – This page has been updated with current information.

1 May

Broken collar bone in children – A new page explaining what happens when a child breaks their collar bone, and how it is treated.

Growth plate injuries – This new section explains what growth plates are, how children can injure their growth plates, and how different types of growth plate injuries are treated.

28 April

CPAP therapy – Information about CPAP trials and Long-term CPAP therapy has been updated to reflect changes to the way the service is provided.

24 April

Mallet toe – A new page explaining this condition, and the difference between mallet toe and hammertoe.

18 April

Sever's disease – How to manage this common cause of heel pain in children.

21 March

The How to become smokefree section has been updated with information about Te Hā – Waitaha, the new quit smoking service in Canterbury. The Smoking in pregnancy and Smoking information for youth & teens pages have also been updated.

17 March

The sections on Dupuytren contracture and Carpal tunnel syndrome have been updated, and both now include pages about recovery after surgery.

15 March

Lung cancer – A new page with information about lung cancer, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Osteopaths – A new page about osteopaths, including what they do and how to find one.

14 March

Recovery after a ruptured Achilles tendon – This page outlines your expected progress as you recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

13 March

Childhood vision problems – This new section includes information about lazy eyes and childhood squints.