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Tight glycemic control in acutely ill patients: low evidence of benefit, high evidence of harm!

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Marik, P.E. Tight glycemic control in acutely ill patients: low evidence of benefit, high evidence of harm!. Intensive Care Med 42, 1475–1477 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-016-4299-2

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