Background: Limb muscle dysfunction is prevalent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and it has important clinical implications, such as reduced exercise tolerance …

Skeletal muscle fibers are classified into fiber types, in particular, slow twitch versus fast
twitch. Muscle fiber types are generally defined by the particular myosin heavy chain …

Muscle wasting occurs in a variety of conditions, including both genetic diseases, such as
muscular dystrophies, and acquired disorders, ranging from muscle disuse to cancer …

Inflammation is an important contributor to the pathology of diseases implicated in skeletal
muscle dysfunction. A number of diseases and disorders including inflammatory myopathies …

Weight loss is diagnostic of cachexia, a debilitating syndrome contributing mightily to
morbidity and mortality in cancer. Most research has probed mechanisms leading to muscle …

Respiratory and/or limb muscle dysfunction, which are frequently observed in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, contribute to their disease prognosis …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory airway disease
associated with various systemic comorbidities including osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and its …

In the next decade, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) will be a major leading
cause of death worldwide. Impaired muscle function and mass are common systemic …

Background We sought to determine whether COPD conferred a higher risk for healthcare
utilization in terms of hospitalization and clinical outcomes due to COVID-19. Methods A …

Background Various criteria have been used so far for the diagnosis of malnutrition or
sarcopenia in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …