Sep 5, 2018 - Abstract. Background Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition .... Pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of insulin resistance.
Paediatrica Indonesiana September
VOLUME 50
NUMBER 5
Original Article
Acanthosis nigricans and insulin resistance in obese children Kristellina Sangirta Tirtamulia, Adrian Umboh, Sarah Maria Warouw, Vivekenanda Pateda, Frecillia Regina
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