Mesh
Hundreds of mesh injury claims may be reassessed: ACC
Hundreds of previously declined ACC claims over surgical mesh injuries could be reassessed under new guidelines just issued.The changes follow a restorative justice process commissioned by the Health… Audio
ACC to reassess surgical mesh injury claims
ACC has agreed to reassess claims for surgical mesh injuries that it had previously declined.
Almost 400 people could have their cases reassessed under new clinical guidelines, which have been… Audio
NZ sheep-derived wound care product eyes up local market
A New Zealand-made bio-medical product that's been used nearly 5 million times in the United States will soon be available for use here at home. Aroa Biosurgery makes tissue-repair products from… Audio
Govt to mesh victims: "tell us your stories"
The Health Ministry has launched a survey asking people harmed by mesh how they would like to share their experiences. Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter says mesh has caused considerable… Audio
Taking It Easy
Taking his lead from the Jackson Browne song "Take It Easy", William Dart explores a couple of discs sounding nothing like Jackson Browne, but having a somewhat relaxed vibe. Ambient you might say. Audio
The cost of botched surgical mesh implants
New figures from ACC show that it has paid out 10 million dollars in treatment injury claims from botched surgical mesh implants. But what do we know about the true risks? Patricia Sullivan is a… Audio
Govt rules out investigation into weak steel
The Government is ruling out an investigation into the importation and use of tonnes of weak Chinese steel for new highway bridges. Audio