Goodfellow Clinics Goodfellow Unit

Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery phase is detailed, encompassing rest, reintroduction, and clearance, featuring a graduated return protocol. 

Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.

Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is sufficient for optimal mental health, what micronutrients are, and when we should consider them for our patients.

Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervous system functioning where there is no identifiable organic disease.

Nicola Keay provides an overview of secondary amenorrhea, highlighting the importance of addressing the concern: Why have my patient's periods stopped? Then asking - Do I need to worry? When is the absence of menstruation considered abnormal? What should I do about it?

Liz Stallworthy provides an update on acute kidney injury (AKI) and acutely rising creatinine.