Depression is associated with subsequent risk of pleural empyema

Background: Respiratory system infections are prevalent in patients with depression. However, it remains unclear if patients with depression are at an increased risk of developing pleural empyema. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the National Health Insurance Resear...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chen Shen, Kuang-Ming Liao, Yen-Sung Lin, Yu-Jhen Huang, Cheng-Li Lin, Chia-Wen Tsai, Wen-Shin Chang, Te-Chun Shen, Da-Tian Bau, Te-Chun Hsia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-09-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753466620951048