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Silvano, A., Ammar, O., Strambi, N. et al. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) levels in twin pregnancy and association with gestational diabetes. Acta Diabetol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-024-02240-1
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