This article by Alex Bartle examines the underlying pathology of restless legs syndrome, while acknowledging many facets remain unknown. Up to one in 10 people are affected by RLS to some degree, but it is often undiagnosed. GPs are in an ideal position to identify and treat this condition, which may be idiopathic or due to secondary conditions that may be correctable
Bearing up: From quicksand to slightly more solid ground: Alert Level 2 in Waimate
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Bearing up: From quicksand to slightly more solid ground: Alert Level 2 in Waimate
Friday 22 May 2020, 03:52 PM

Sarah Creegan and her staff at Waimate Medical Centre are exhausted from the last six weeks, but are enjoying seeing their patients in person again
Back in late March we talked to GPs around the country about life heading into lockdown. New Zealand Doctor checked in this week to see how they are bearing up nearly two months later
“We’re all fatigued, I guess because our usual avenues for relaxation have been constrained, and we’re dealing with patients who feel the same way or