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
Falls, falls falls! The programmes are there, it is just about using them
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Falls, falls falls! The programmes are there, it is just about using them
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 08:52 AM

T’ai chi definitely helps reduce falls risk
ELDER HEALTH
Falls – again! This might seem sarcastic but, actually, it is very apt. Falls occur again and again for older people, and anything we can do to prevent their onset and recurrence is a good thing
Older people do not want to be portrayed as disabled, weak and needy, so messages need to be about strength, endurance, independence and maintainin
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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