Muscle loss phenotype in COPD is associated with adverse outcomes in the UK Biobank

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with systemic consequences that can cause a muscle loss phenotype (MLP), which is characterized by the loss of muscle mass, muscl...

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amy H. Attaway, Rocio Lopez, Nicole Welch, Annette Bellar, Umur Hatipo ğlu, Joe Zein, Marielle PKJ Engelen and Srinivasan Dasarathy Tags: Research Source Type: research