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Weight a minute: Exploring the effect on weight and body composition after the initiation of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in adults with CF.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Sept 2023
Proud David, Duckers Jamie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Life expectancy for people with CF (PwCF) continues to increase. However, a trend of overweight and obesity is emerging along with concern of developing comorbitities. Body composition (BC) is associated with several health indices. However, body mass index (BMI) does not provide information on BC. METHODS: BMI, fat mass (FM), fat free mass (FFM), using bioelectrical impedance, lung function and sweat...
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