Publications by authors named "Stefanie Elizabeth Mason"
Article Synopsis
- Muscle wasting is a serious complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) linked to higher mortality risks, and the study focuses on how acute respiratory exacerbations impact long-term muscle loss.
- The research involved 1,332 participants from the ECLIPSE study and 4,384 from COPDGene, assessing changes in pectoralis muscle area (PMA) using CT scans and tracking self-reported exacerbations.
- Findings indicate that increased exacerbation rates correlate with significant muscle area loss over time, with no decline observed in individuals who underwent pulmonary rehabilitation.
