Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8723599 | Nutrition | 2018 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with cystic fibrosis may be at an increased risk of sarcopenia and osteopenia. The measurement of body composition could improve the assessment of nutritional status and reduce the risk for respiratory and metabolic complications in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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Authors
Patrizia Ph.D., Giuliana M.D., Ph.D., Malcolm M.D., Ph.D., Lorenzo Maria M.D., Ph.D., Mario M.D., Ph.D.,