Abbreviations: ADA Americans with Disabilities Act; BMD bone mineral density; BMI body
mass index; CBAVD congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens; CF cystic fibrosis; CFF …

Comorbidities such as cardiac disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, and
psychological disorders are commonly reported in patients with chronic obstructive …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic disease within the Caucasian population
and leads to premature respiratory failure. Approximately 60,000 individuals are currently …

Ageing is associated with a progressive degeneration of the tissues, which has a negative
impact on the structure and function of vital organs and is among the most important known …

PURPOSE: In contrast to renal and hepatic failure, congestive heart failure (CHF) has not
been associated with a defined metabolic bone disorder. However, low bone mass has …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disease, where the initial
symptoms are often cough as a result of excessive mucus production and dyspnea. With …

Osteoporosis, with resulting fractures, is a significant problem in patients with advanced
COPD. The etiology for the bone loss is diverse but includes smoking, vitamin D deficiency …

Background: Osteoporosis occurs in patients with cystic fibrosis as they age, but its clinical
implications are not well defined. Objective: To determine the clinical effect of decreased …

PURPOSE: Because patients with obstructive airways disease may be susceptible to
osteoporosis, we sought to determine the association between airflow obstruction and …

The mechanisms that control fibroproliferation and matrix deposition in lung fibrosis remain
unclear. We speculate that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to pulmonary fibrosis since …