Comparative Causal Analysis of the Effects of Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist Versus No Long-Acting Bronchodilator Use on Readmission or Mortality After Hospitalization for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract Background Retrospective observational studies may provide real-world evidence about long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (LAMA) effectiveness in reducing mortality or COPD-related readmission risk after a COPD hospitalization. Causal inference and competing risk statistical procedure...

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Main Authors: Melissa H. Roberts, Douglas W. Mapel, Hans Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-12-01
Series:Drugs - Real World Outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40801-019-00171-w