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
First mobile PET-CT scanner in Aotearoa boon for hard-to-reach communities
First mobile PET-CT scanner in Aotearoa boon for hard-to-reach communities

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This article was first published on 21 March.
From Zach Thompson: Not sure how this one was all the way back in March (where exactly did the year go?) but it was a great opportunity to be shown the ins and outs of this 44-tonne bus, designed to improve health equity in hard-to-reach areas around Aotearoa. The bus was made possible by the team at Mobile Imaging – a joint venture between Mercy Radiology and Mobile Health Group – and I’m looking forward to seeing what they do next!
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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