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
Primary care gives up data, pearls of wisdom for researchers to mull
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Primary care gives up data, pearls of wisdom for researchers to mull
Wednesday 25 December 2019, 09:00 AM

Researchers are coming face to face with general practice as two large studies gather momentum
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Consistent themes include the limitations of the 15-minute appointment, sustainability of services with current funding, and workforce problems
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