Frequency of Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia in Full-Term Neonates Within the First Hour of Life

Asad Khan; Huma Gul; Nasar Rashid; Zainab Yousufi; Qazi Yousaf Ali; Ammad Fazal

doi:10.7759/cureus.79053

journal article Feb 15, 2025

Frequency of Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia in Full-Term Neonates Within the First Hour of Life

Asad Khan

Huma Gul Nasar Rashid Zainab Yousufi Qazi Yousaf Ali Ammad Fazal

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Asad Khan, Huma Gul, Nasar Rashid, et al. (2025). Frequency of Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia in Full-Term Neonates Within the First Hour of Life. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.79053

Frequency of Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia in Full-Term Neonates Within the First Hour of Life

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