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
Numerous knowledge gaps put travellers at risk of rabies
Numerous knowledge gaps put travellers at risk of rabies

Members of the New Zealand Society of Travel Medicine Nicky Burwood and Joan Ingram examine travellers’ knowledge and risk perception of rabies, as well as different schedules of pre-exposure prophylaxis. The importance of pre-travel rabies education is highlighted
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