Body composition and mortality in COPD

A. M. W. J. Schols, E. F. M. Wouters (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Muscle biology and rehabilitation
Session: Muscle biology and rehabilitation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1683
Disease area: Airway diseases

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