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Carbohydrate metabolism studies in cirrhosis of the liver

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  1. From the Department of Patologia Medica, University Hospital of Santa Maria, Lisbon Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal

    M. Carneiro de Moura M.D. & A. Ginestal Cruz M.D.

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We wish to thank Professor F. Madeira for advice during the course of this study and for a critical review of the manuscript. The technical assistance of Dr. Fernando Barros, Chief, Biochemistry Laboratory, Santa Maria Hospital, is gratefully acknowledged, as well as the invaluable cooperation of Sisters Maria Luisa and Lidia.

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Moura, M.C.d., Cruz, A.G. Carbohydrate metabolism studies in cirrhosis of the liver. Digest Dis Sci 13, 891–906 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02237575

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