Accuracy of DEXA and X-spine for the diagnosis of ostoporosis in COPD

L. Graat-Verboom, B. E. E. M. van den Borne, M. A. Spruit, E. J. Martens, F. W. J. M. Smeenk, E. F. M. Wouters (Eindhoven, Horn, Tilburg, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Functionality and metabolism in rehabilitation candidates
Session: Functionality and metabolism in rehabilitation candidates
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3375
Disease area: Airway diseases

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