Interpretation of treatment changes in 6-minute walk distance in patients with COPD

Puhan M. A., Mador M. J., Held U., Goldstein R., Guyatt G. H., Schunemann H. J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 637-643
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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