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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the metabolic syndrome: Consequences of a dual threat
The metabolic syndrome is found to be more frequent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The presence of inflammatory markers in circulation, sputum, and broncho-alveolar fluid suggest systemic inflammation is one of the potential mechanisms responsible for both COPD and metabolic syndro...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171881/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25285275 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.139212 |