Bone health of patients with COPD in relation to their exercise capacity and gait speed

Conclusion: High proportion of COPD patients have reduced BMD and low vitamin D levels. Poor bone health is associated with impaired physical performance.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Matkovic, Z., Cvetko, D., Rahelic, D., Esquinas, C., Zarak, M., Tudoric, N., Miravitlles, M. Tags: Monitoring airway disease Source Type: research