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
Disruption of Babylonian proportions on the way, and under wraps
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Disruption of Babylonian proportions on the way, and under wraps
Wednesday 24 October 2018, 01:30 AM

The NHS-backed online service GP at Hand is one of Babylon’s many offerings
It feels as if the British virtual health company Babylon has been on the point of entering the New Zealand market for quite some time now, although exactly what its plans are remain a mystery. The company itself is saying little. But whatever it is, it is likely to be disruptive, as Simon Maude finds out
New Zealand GPs will have to be “ignited and engaged” to work with UK virtual health giant Babylon Health, if and when it launches here, says John Mac, The cross-sector group was created to ensure a collaborative local response to make Babylon’s presence work for all, Ventures boss John Macaskill-Smit
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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