Multiple biomarkers predict disease severity, progression and mortality in COPD

Multiple biomarkers predict disease severity, progression and mortality in COPD

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by multiple subtypes and variable disease progression. Blood biomarkers have been variably associated with subtype, severity, and disease progression. Just as combined clinical variables are mor...

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Main Authors: Rachel L. Zemans, Sean Jacobson, Jason Keene, Katerina Kechris, Bruce E. Miller, Ruth Tal-Singer, Russell P. Bowler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
COPD
Biomarker
Cohort study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0597-7

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