Background Mortality risk assessment in interstitial lung disease (ILD) is challenging. Our
objective was to determine the prognostic significance of BMI and change in weight in the …

Background To examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality in
patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Methods We studied a cohort of patients …

Background: Literature focusing on nutritional variables and survival in interstitial lung
disease (ILD) is limited by its focus on weight and BMI and has not considered body …

Background Lower body mass index (BMI) and weight loss have been associated with
worse outcomes in some studies in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. We analyzed outcomes …

Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) often experience weight loss during the
follow-up period. However, the prevalence and clinical impact of weight loss in these …

Background The processes that result in progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
remain enigmatic. Moreover, the course of this disease can be highly variable and difficult to …

Background: The significance of the nutritional status in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is
largely unknown. Temporal body weight (BW) change, a dynamic index of nutrition status …

Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is relentless progressive interstitial lung
disease. Evaluating predictor of mortality for IPF patients is crucial. The aim of this study was …

Objectives: Obesity can be an independent predictor of fibrosis in tissues, including the liver,
heart, and skin. We evaluated a rural Appalachian cohort of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis …

The identification of novel prognostic biomarkers might enhance individualized
management strategies in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Although several …