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
Genomics and GPs – mapping the wild frontier
Wednesday 18 July 2018, 07:00 AM

According to Auckland GP William Ferguson, genomics is going to change the way we think about health and disease, and will ultimately be relevant to everyone
For believers, genomic medicine is a Holy Grail that will allow treatment to be tailored to every individual according to their gene make-up. Commercial players have seized the initiative, offering easily accessible genetic testing. Where do doctors fit in the Wild West gene rush?
The genie’s out of the bottle. There’s no point in wringing our hands over it. People can access these things directly
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