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Weight loss GLP-1 jabs like Ozempic and unapproved peptides pose 'serious' surgery risk, doctors warn

Patients using weight loss jabs or unapproved peptides face a much higher chance of dangerous regurgitation or aspiration under anaesthetic, doctors say.

By Stephanie Dalzell and Paige Cockburn • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Health Technologies

New eye technology for cataract patients comes to NZ

The new surgical procedure replaces the lens in the eye with an artificial lens and is the first of its kind to be offered in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Risk & Compliance

Kids and quads a lethal combination

A six-year-old survived severe leg injuries after falling from a quad bike on his grandparents’ farm, prompting a WorkSafe warning.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Health Technologies

Shares in F&P Healthcare rise to a record as market darling outperforms

Shares in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record after the maker of breathing masks and humidifiers raised its profit forecast for the sixth t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Global Stories

Surgery stories

Digital twins

SAS wins Fast Company nod for Danish hospital digital twin

The recognition underlines how a virtual model is helping Denmark's capital region avoid sterilised instrument delays that could disrupt 1,000 surgeries a day.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

EduTech

Hologram Sciences teams up with Mayo Clinic for revolutionary health tech

Hologram Sciences plans to combat malnutrition during surgical recovery with a 'Precision Nutrition Platform', using Mayo Clinic's expertise and predictive analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024

Digital Signage

Demand for advanced surgical monitors continues to rise - FMI

Surgical monitors market set to top $842.57m by 2032, driven by increasing geriatric population and prevalence of chronic disorders, according to FMI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023

Robotics

The market for AI in health to be US$189 billion by 2032: FMI

The global artificial intelligence in healthcare market is projected to register a 38.5% CAGR and reach US$181.8 billion by 2032.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023

3D Printing

4D tech to aid surgeons in hand surgery

If you need surgery from stressing your texting thumbs or gamer's wrists too much, you may soon find you're part of a revolutionary surgical procedure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016