Cytokines and weight gain in underweight patients with advanced pulmonary disease

L. Forli, O. J. Mellbye, O. Bjortuft, M. Vatn, J. Kofstad, J. Boe (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Inflammation and tissue repair in pulmonary disease
Session: Inflammation and tissue repair in pulmonary disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 368
Disease area: Airway diseases

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