Faculty profile
Denise Mackey
Back to facultySenior InstructorCollege of Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of Manitoba
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Latest papers
Underlying respiratory diseases, specifically COPD, and smoking are associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Respiratory Medicine · 2020 · senior author
1 publications.
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Underlying respiratory diseases, specifically COPD, and smoking are associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Diana C. Sanchez‐Ramirez, Denise Mackey
Respiratory Medicine2020210 citationsSenior authorOpen Access
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My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
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