Cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity and cause of mortality in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. A better understanding of mechanisms of cardiovascular risk …

Rationale chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and
common in older adults. The BODE Index is the most recognised mortality risk score in …

Chronic airway inflammation and airway remodeling are the major pathophysiological
characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Resveratrol and genistein …

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute exacerbation of COPD requiring
hospital admission is associated with mortality and healthcare costs. The ERICA study …

Objective: To identify phenotypic factors associated with the Short Physical Performance
Battery (SPPB) and its individual sub-tests: standing balance, 4‑meter gait speed (4mGS) …

Objectives Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common comorbidity associated with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it is unknown how to improve prediction of …

The relationship of circulating testosterone levels with health outcomes in people with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unknown. Aim To determine whether …

Cardiovascular and skeletal muscle manifestations constitute important comorbidities in
COPD, with systemic inflammation proposed as a common mechanistic link. Fibrinogen has …

Longitudinal follow-up of quadriceps strength and function in a COPD cohort after 3 years |
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Introduction Quadriceps dysfunction is important in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), with an associated increased proportion of type II fibers. Investigation of protein …