Nordisk medicin
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Knowledge of the pathophysiology and aetiology of asthma has expanded greatly during recent years, and hopes are strong that within the foreseeable future it will be possible to alleviate asthmatic symptoms even more effectively. This review covers some of this new knowledge, and presents viewpoints on the practical clinical management of asthma patients.
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The specialized care provided at the trauma centre in Baltimore, Maryland, in the USA is described. By means of a sophisticated communications system, prehospital and hospital care are coordinated with a view to providing optimal care to people with various types of injuries. It is suggested how the American experience might be applied to conditions in the Nordic countries in order to improve the quality of trauma care.