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'This is bad,' says sleep-deprived respiratory specialist

17th January 2022
A senior respiratory specialist has warned the thousands of COVID-19 cases being admitted every day are taking an …
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

ICS plus LABA 'improves lung function in preterm-born kids'

14th January 2022
Combining inhaled corticosteroids with long-acting beta agonists improves spirometry results in school-age children who were…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Over-70s 'carry greatest burden' of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

14th January 2022
Over-70s account for more than 80% of all idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis prevalent cases and deaths despite comprising just 9…
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Clinical Focus Case Report

Dyspnoea follows a nocturnal coughing fit

13th January 2022
John, a 32-year-old software engineer, presents with a five-day history of worsening shortness of breath. John reports that…
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Uncontrolled asthma: how to improve adherence in lockdown and beyond

25th January 2022

Take a few minutes to brush up on the latest clinical advice 
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Australian Doctor News

GP unveils first 'no-touch' COVID-19 clinic

12th January 2022
A GP has launched a ‘no-touch’ respiratory clinic that relies on software and sensors rather than having reception staff on…
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Dr Todd Cameron
Australian Doctor News

Comorbid insomnia and apnoea 'ups mortality risk'

14th December 2021
Older adults who have both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea have much higher rates of all-cause death and heart disease…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Finally, doctors can breathe easy over Champix's CV risk

13th December 2021
Not that you can get hold of it right now, but when the shortage of varenicline resolves — slated to be in January — some…
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