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Aug 2026
A multidimensional muscle-fat-metabolism model for severity stratification in COPD: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a systemic disorder characterized by significant body composition alterations, including muscle loss (sarcopenia) and abnormal fat distribution. These changes contribute to a high metabolic burden, with increased resting energy expenditure and systemic inflamma...
Qian-Lian Xu, An-Jie Yao, Heng-Xing Sun et al.
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