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Exploring the Association Between Emphysema Phenotypes and Low Bone Mineral Density in Smokers with and without COPD.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2020
Gonzalez Jessica, Rivera-Ortega Pilar, Rodríguez-Fraile Macarena, Restituto Patricia, Colina Inmaculada, Calleja Maria de Los Desamparados, Alcaide Ana B, Campo Aránzazu, Bertó Juan, Seijo Luis, Pérez-Warnisher Maria Teresa, Zulueta Javier J, Varo Nerea, de-Torres Juan P
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Rationale: Emphysema and osteoporosis are tobacco-related diseases. Many studies have shown that emphysema is a strong and independent predictor of low bone mineral density (BMD) in smokers; however, none of them explored its association with different emphysema subtypes. Objective: To explore the association between the different emphysema subtypes and the presence of low bone mineral density in a population of...
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