Differential impacts between fat mass index and fat-free mass index on patients with COPD

Differences in the clinical impacts of fat mass index (FMI) and fat-free mass index (FFMI) remain unclear in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We hypothesized that FMI and FFMI have different impacts on 1) emphysema and 2) pulmonary function and health-related quality of life of COPD patients.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - June 28, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takashi Shimada, Shotaro Chubachi, Shiro Otake, Kaori Sakurai, Mamoru Sasaki, Hiroaki Iijima, Naoya Tanabe, Kazuya Tanimura, Kaoruko Shimizu, Toru Shirahata, Masaru Suzuki, Susumu Sato, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Koichiro Asano, Koichi Fukunaga Tags: Original Research Source Type: research