The epidemiology of giardiasis in New Zealand, 1997-2006.

Aims: New Zealand has a higher incidence rate of giardiasis than other developed countries. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of this disease in detail and to identify potential risk factors.

Methods: We analysed anonymous giardiasis notification (1997-2006) and hospitalisation data (1990-2006).

The epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand, 1997-2006.

Aims: New Zealand has a high incidence of cryptosporidiosis compared to other developed countries. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of this disease in detail and to identify potential risk factors.

Methods: We analysed anonymous cryptosporidiosis notification (1997-2006) and hospitalisation data (1996-2006).

In vitro osteogenic potential of bone debris resulting from placement of titanium screw-type implants.

Objectives: Histological sections of preclinical animal studies have shown that new bone formation around dental implants frequently contains debris derived from the original bone. Whether such debris by itself is osteogenic, i.e.