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
‘How do we not know about this?’: In search of informed and equitable healthcare for LGBTQIA+ patients
‘How do we not know about this?’: In search of informed and equitable healthcare for LGBTQIA+ patients

Maia Hall talks with practitioners leading the way towards providing high-quality healthcare for gender-diverse people. She then profiles three practitioners well-known in the community - read the profiles here
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