Neuroimaging, cognitive and metabolic profiles in children with hypoglycaemia
Background: Glucose is a major fuel for brain function, and persistent and recurrent hypoglycaemia of any aetiology can cause brain injury. Children with hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (HH) are at a high risk of brain injury, as the inappropriate secretion of insulin during hypoglycaemia inhibits l...
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University College London (University of London)
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.626346 |