Middlemore Clinical Trials is looking for volunteers
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common reasons babies are admitted to hospital. Middlemore Clinical Trials is looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial here at Middlemore Hospital.
You may be able to join the study if you are* or:
If you as a midwife have any potential participants who are:
- a healthy woman aged 18 to 49 years.
- in second or third trimester of pregnancy (between 24 to 36 weeks of gestation)
- intending to deliver your child at a hospital or birthing facility.
Email participants@mmclintrials.nz or call 0800 27 27 84 to speak to someone on the study team.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.4% Yes
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33.2% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
Become an SPCA Foster Hero!
Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.
Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life!
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.