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Original Article

Insulin infusion for hyperglycaemia in very preterm infants appears safe with no effect on morbidity, mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome

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Pages 2415-2418 | Received 12 Jan 2012, Accepted 29 May 2012, Published online: 29 Jun 2012

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