Low muscle mass is a strong predictor for osteoporosis in smokers with or without COPD

M. Hornikx, H. Van Remoortel, H. Demeyer, K. De Bent, M. Decramer, T. Troosters, W. Janssens (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The latest insights in exercise testing and physical inactivity
Session: The latest insights in exercise testing and physical inactivity
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3707
Disease area: Airway diseases

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