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
Managing the risks of androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer
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Managing the risks of androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer
Wednesday 12 February 2020, 01:00 AM

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Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews the assessment and management of cardiovascular disease risk in a patient with metastatic prostate cancer but no cardiovascular symptoms
Key points, The most common cause of death for men with prostate cancer is now cardiovascular disease.
Androgen deprivation therapy is used to reduce serum test
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