Rationale: Circulating levels of testosterone and gonadotrophins of patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have never been compared with those of elderly …

Background Resident loved ones of patients with COPD can play an important role in
helping these patients engage in physical activity. We aimed to compare activity levels and …

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Study objective: Low-grade systemic inflammation may cause a chronic catabolic state that
may affect trainability in patients with COPD as has been seen previously in healthy elderly …

Background and objective Loved ones (proxies) of patients with COPD are confronted with
the patients' limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs). However, it remains unknown …

Objectives Hospital admissions for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
are the main cost drivers of the disease. An alternative is to treat suitable patients at home …

Objectives To determine the effectiveness of early assisted discharge for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, with home care provided by generic community …

Background Informal caregivers play an important role in hospital-at-home schemes.
However they may increase their burden, especially chronic diseases, like COPD. In the …

Abstract Background Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are
the main cause for hospitalisation. These hospitalisations result in a high pressure on …

Background and objective Life expectancy data of COPD patients in comparison to the
general population are primarily based upon long-term population cohort studies. These …