Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in New Zealand Remains High, Findings in the Manawatū Region.

Background: New Zealand (NZ) has one of the world's highest rates of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), however available data are limited to southern, urban regions.

Aims: To determine the incidence and prevalence of IBD in the Manawatū region of NZ.

Methods: Patients in the Manawatū region, with a diagnosis of IBD made between 2011 and 2015 were identified.

Detectable Laboratory Abnormality Is Present up to 12 Months Prior to Diagnosis in Patients with Crohn's Disease.

Background And Aims: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often have subjective symptoms for months or years prior to their diagnosis. Blood tests taken prior to diagnosis may provide objective evidence of duration of pre-diagnosis disease. We aim to describe the pre-diagnosis laboratory pattern of patients with IBD.

The economics of surgical laser technology in veterinary practice.

A decision to invest in and develop laser technology should only be made after a thorough investigation and comparison of the available types, vendors, available features, and purchasing options. A sound marketing program must then be used for introducing laser technology to the staff, clients, and colleagues. Without adhering to such a program, a practice will [figure: see text] not experience the necessary profitability following the purchase of a laser.