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
Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au - I am the land, the land is me
Wednesday 11 May 2022, 04:05 AM

Wellington specialist GP Dougal Thorburn wants health officials to provide direction and support for health providers to act on climate change [Image: Supplied]
Climate action calls to mind the above whakataukī describing the deep connection humans have with the Earth, a Wellington GP tells Virginia McMillan
There are no incentives to reduce emissions and waste, and regenerate our Earth
Dougal Thorburn recalls as a child camping for weeks with his fam