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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32843-7 |