Predictive and modifying factors of bone mineral density decline in patients with COPD
Various determinants of osteoporosis have been previously identified. However, only a few longitudinal studies have examined related factors. We aimed to investigate factors predicting and modifying rapid decline of bone mineral density in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Source: Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Naofumi Kameyama, Shotaro Chubachi, Mamoru Sasaki, Akihiro Tsutsumi, Hidehiro Irie, Kaori Sakurai, Koichi Sayama, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Koichiro Asano, Tomoko Betsuyaku, Koichi Fukunaga Source Type: research
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