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
Healthline makes changes after man’s death from aortic dissection
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Healthline makes changes after man’s death from aortic dissection
Monday 11 November 2024, 10:08 AM

The tear in the aorta extended from near the left common carotid to just above the fork into the common iliac arteries [Image: iStock]
Martin Johnston takes a closer look at a recent coroner’s decision and its lessons for telehealth providers
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A Healthline nurse focused on a caller’s current symptoms rather than earlier ones that were clinically more worrying.
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