A bill that will significantly reform the regulation of medicines and medical devices in New Zealand has been passed by parliament and will soon become law, but the pharmaceutical and medtech industries have reservations about some of its provisions.
New Zealand’s existing drug and medical device regulations will be replaced in coming years by the Therapeutic Products Bill, which passed its third reading on 19 July following a public consultation on the draft legislation.
The third reading is the final voting step in New Zealand’s legislative process before a bill becomes law. While the...
Children with biliary atresia (BA) exhibited neurodevelopmental deficits and increased autism traits, with earlier surgery linked to better general neurodevelopment.
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Children with biliary atresia (BA) exhibited neurodevelopmental deficits and increased autism traits, with earlier surgery linked to better general neurodevelopment.
