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Intensive Insulin Therapy May Protect Renal Function in Critically Ill Patients
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Title Intensive Insulin Therapy May Protect Renal Function in Critically Ill Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569718?src=rss
Description Based on 2 large, randomized controlled trials, intensive insulin therapy with tight blood glucose control was protective of renal function in patients who were critically ill. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Feb 6, 2008
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