Background: Quadriceps weakness and loss of muscle mass predict mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It was hypothesised that a reduced quadriceps cross-sectional area could be ...
This study was limited by the cross-sectional design, which did not allow for an evaluation of causal relationships. Disclosure: One study author declared affiliations with biotech, pharmaceutical, ...
A study of more than 2,400 people with atrial fibrillation, who had an average age of 73, found that drinking more than five cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with better performance on ...