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
A year of illusions: five things we learnt about democracy in Africa in 2017
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A year of illusions: five things we learnt about democracy in Africa in 2017
Thursday 4 January 2018, 12:00 AM

A strong judiciary isn’t enough to keep democracy in place. Kenya’s Supreme Court decision nullifying the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta is a case in point. Reuters/Baz Ratner
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The last twelve months have been a confusing time for African democracy. We have seen coups that didn’
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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