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
Excitement and caution over proposed Waikato medical school
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Excitement and caution over proposed Waikato medical school
Friday 1 March 2024, 10:46 AM

The proposed University of Waikato medical school would see third year students in community-based clinical placements [Image: Supplied]
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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