Comorbidities impact a large proportion of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), with over 80% of patients with COPD estimated to have at least one …

Background Osteoporosis is prevalent in individuals with COPD. Updated evidence is
required to complement the previous systematic review on this topic to provide best practice …

Nutrition and metabolism have been the topic of extensive scientific research in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but clinical awareness of the impact dietary habits …

COPD and osteoporosis are strongly associated because of common risk factors such as
age, smoking, and inactivity. In addition, COPD-related systemic inflammation, vitamin D …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that is spreading worldwide
and is responsible for a huge number of deaths annually. It is characterized by progressive …

This narrative review provides mechanistic insight into the biological link between smoking
and/or chronic excess alcohol consumption, and increased risk of developing sarcopenia …

Deficiency of vitamin D is associated with accelerated decline in lung function. Vitamin D is a
ligand for nuclear hormone vitamin D receptor (VDR), and upon binding it modulates various …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by airway
obstruction and inflammation but also accompanied by several extrapulmonary …

Background Vitamin D deficiency is frequently found in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Vitamin D has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and …

Chronic airway inflammatory and infectious respiratory diseases are the most common
medical respiratory conditions, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Vitamin D …