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
Vision correction with refractive lens exchange or implantable contact lenses
Vision correction with refractive lens exchange or implantable contact lenses

Following on from the review of laser eye surgery in the 25 May issue, this article focuses on the non-laser-based vision correction procedures offered in New Zealand
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