Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease versus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative and Additive Risk Assessment of Bone Health in a Nationwide Propensity Score-Matched Cohort.
BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are both associated with bone fragility through distinct mechanisms. COPD is characterized by accelerated bone resorption, whereas T2DM is associated with impaired bone quality despite preserved bone mineral density. RESEARCH...