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
The first time you critically appraise fake news, separate the wheat from the Wakefield
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The first time you critically appraise fake news, separate the wheat from the Wakefield
Sunday 3 November 2019, 09:00 AM

A recent article in a credible journal had a sensationalist conclusion that might worry pregnant women
FIRST TIME
GP Jo Scott-Jones is shocked by the claim that children’s intelligence quotients are lowered by maternal fluoride exposure during pregnancy, and he seeks to find the truth
Key points, Prepare to think with an open mind when you critically appraise news or clinical studies.
First, look at who was studied and whether there are
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