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The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors already warns researchers about the dangers of predatory journals, but with the numbers growing, it felt that stronger…
Stroke risk higher in Black women with history of gestational diabetes
The risk of stroke in Black women with gestational diabetes appeared to be driven by type 2 diabetes cases, as those with both diagnoses had…
Stroke risk higher in Black women with history of gestational diabetes
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I.M. Matters from ACP
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MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for thrombocytopenia
A 35-year-old patient presents for follow-up evaluation for thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear shows normochromic, normocytic erythrocytes and normal leukocytes; occasional large platelets are noted. Following…