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Diabetes May Increase Risk for Pneumonia-Related Hospitalization
Link ID 7362
Title Diabetes May Increase Risk for Pneumonia-Related Hospitalization
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578440?src=rss
Description In a population-based, case-control study, type 1 and type 2 diabetes were linked with an increased risk for pneumonia-related hospitalization, and poor glycemic control increased this risk. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date Aug 5, 2008
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