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
Rural disparities set for unmasking
Wednesday 31 August 2022, 04:00 AM

Nearly a fifth of New Zealand’s population live in rural communities and towns a new rural definition has found [Image: NZD]
Fiona Cassie finds out how a long saga of rural health unknowns has finally been resolved by clear definitions to inform research
We’re now obliged to go and re-evaluate the health status of rural New Zealander
Old rural definitions may be masking the rural–urban health gap,
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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