Suissa, S Inhaled steroids and mortality in COPD: bias from unaccounted immortal time. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal Mar 2004 - 391-5 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 0903-1936 Standard No.: 10.1183/09031936.04.00062504 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Administration, InhalationAerosolsAgedBiasBronchodilator Agents--administration & dosageCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualFemaleGlucocorticoids--administration & dosageHumansMaleObservationProportional Hazards ModelsPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--drug therapyResearch DesignTime Factors