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
Comprehensive NICE update for low back pain and sciatica: A summary
Comprehensive NICE update for low back pain and sciatica: A summary

A 2016 guideline update by NICE offers GPs direction on managing patients with acute and chronic low back pain and sciatica while stressing it is just a framework to work from for arriving at individual treatment plans
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