Nutritional support in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: The efficacy of nutritional support in the management of malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is controversial. Previous meta-analyses, based on only cross-sectional analysis at the end of intervention trials, found no evidence of improved outcomes. Objective: Th...

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Main Authors: Collins, Peter F. (Author), Stratton, Rebecca J. (Author), Elia, Marinos (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012.
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