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 past, present and future role of fine-needle aspiration cytology
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The past, present and future role of fine-needle aspiration cytology
Wednesday 15 November 2017, 09:31 AM
Fine-needle aspiration might see a renewed impetus in community practice
FNAC is a tried-and-tested technique, with many advantages, but its diagnostic performance has been found to be very operator-dependent; this article considers “where next?” for FNAC
Rapid, reliable FNAC diagnosis in community practice most often meant reassurance for an anxious patient
Fine-needle aspiration cytology was int
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