Background Lung cancer (LC) screening can be optimized using individuals' estimated risks
of having a detectable lung tumor, as well as of mortality risk by competing causes, to guide …

Background Epidemiological studies have shown that impaired lung function is common
and associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Increased levels of several …

Rationale It has been speculated that shared mechanisms underlie respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases (CVD) including systemic inflammation or mutual risk factors. In this …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. The prevalence is increasing worldwide, as a result of an increase …