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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare
2019-12-01
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Series: | Drugs - Real World Outcomes |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40801-019-00171-w |