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
The rise and rise of Pacific healthcare
Wednesday 15 December 2021, 03:40 AM

With dancing, prizes, flags, costumes and food, getting a vaccination for Pacific communities has become a celebration of helping to protect your community
Pacific providers have been pushing to reach their potential because they know they’re the best hope for New Zealanders of Pacific descent to come through the pandemic. Alan Perrott reports on the laughter and the anguish
Key points, Pacific providers’ COVID-19 vaccination push this year was jet-fuelled by $26.3 million of Pacific-specific funding from the Government.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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