Clinical impact of weight loss on mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) often experience weight loss during the follow-up period. However, the prevalence and clinical impact of weight loss in these patients still need to be elucidated. This retrospective single-center study reviewed 134 consecutive patients diag...

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Main Authors: Ju Kwang Lee, Chiwook Chung, Jiwon Kim, Hyo Sin Cho, Ho Cheol Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32843-7