Late Breaking Abstract: SUN11031 (synthetic human ghrelin) improves lean body mass (LBM) and function in advanced COPD cachexia

J. M. Gertner, B. Levinson (Rochelle Park, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pulmonary rehabilitation and chronic care: new developments in interventions, assessment and care
Disease area: Airway diseases

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