Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Blasting out Earth’s location in space
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Blasting out Earth’s location in space
Thursday 9 June 2022, 10:16 AM

A message is being sent towards a group of millions of stars near the centre of the Milky Way galaxy [Image: Denis Degioanni on Unsplash]
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