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Combined assessment of the GAP index and body mass index at antifibrotic therapy initiation for prog...

Combined assessment of the GAP index and body mass index at antifibrotic therapy initiation for prog...

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Combined assessment of the GAP index and body mass index at antifibrotic therapy initiation for prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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Combined assessment of the GAP index and body mass index at antifibrotic therapy initiation for prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Scientific reports, 2021-09, Vol.11 (1), p.18579-18579, Article 18579

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Antifibrotic therapy (AFT) slows disease progression in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The Gender-Age-Physiology (GAP) index, was developed based on data at IPF diagnosis before the introduction of AFT and has not been evaluated in the AFT context. Further, recent advances have revealed the importance of body-composition factors...

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Combined assessment of the GAP index and body mass index at antifibrotic therapy initiation for prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e4053b1dc1be411488281f1878f5b551

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e4053b1dc1be411488281f1878f5b551

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2045-2322

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2045-2322

DOI

10.1038/s41598-021-98161-y

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