The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 6-7 , July 2006

Understanding protein-sensitive hypoglycemia

  • Joseph I. Wolfsdorf, MB, BCh

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Joseph I. Wolfsdorf, MB, BCh, Division of Endocrinology, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00384-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.04.062

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 6-7 , July 2006

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