Changes in insulin sensitivity and body weight during and after peginterferon and ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2011, Vol 10, Issue 2
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Mohammed Eslam, Reyes Aparcero, M. Romero-Gomez
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