Background Escalating awareness of the magnitude of the challenge posed by low levels of
physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) highlights the …

In 2020, COPD was the third leading cause of death worldwide. Lung function is central for
the diagnosis of this disease, and COPD severity is still partially classified based on airflow …

Background Recent advances in multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) facilitate
acquiring important clinical information for managing patients with COPD. MDCT can detect …

Background Classification of COPD is usually based on the severity of airflow, which may
not sensitively differentiate subpopulations. Using a multiscale imaging-based cluster …

Background In addition to their respiratory symptoms, patients with COPD experience
multiple, co-occurring symptoms. Objectives The aims of this study were to identify …

Introduction For patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), due to the heterogeneity of
the population, appropriate risk assessment approaches and strategies for further follow-up …

Inert tracer gas washout (IGW) measurements detect increased ventilation inhomogeneity
(VI) in chronic lung diseases. Their suitability for different diseases, such as cystic fibrosis …

Background Stroke is a major cause of disability in older adults, but the evidence around
post-acute treatment is limited and heterogeneous. We aimed to identify profiles of older …

Introduction Inconclusive results exist around the effectiveness of telemonitoring for patients
with COPD, and studies recommended conducting subgroup analyses to identify patient …

BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous
condition that can differ in its clinical manifestation, structural changes and response to …