Increased chest CT derived bone and muscle measures capture markers of improved morbidity and mortality in COPD

Increased chest CT derived bone and muscle measures capture markers of improved morbidity and mortality in COPD

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of accelerated aging and is associated with comorbid conditions including osteoporosis and sarcopenia. These extrapulmonary conditions are highly prevalent yet frequently underdiagnosed and overlooked by pulmonologists in...

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Main Authors: Ava C. Wilson, Jessica M. Bon, Stephanie Mason, Alejandro A. Diaz, Sharon M. Lutz, Raul San Jose Estepar, Gregory L. Kinney, John E. Hokanson, Stephen I. Rennard, Richard Casaburi, Surya P. Bhatt, Marguerite R. Irvin, Craig P. Hersh, Mark T. Dransfield, George R. Washko, Elizabeth A. Regan, Merry-Lynn McDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
COPD
Sarcopenia
Osteoporosis
Screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-022-02237-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-022-02237-w

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