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Day: December 12, 2023
ADA releases new 2024 Standards of Care in DiabetesADA releases new 2024 Standards of Care in Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently released new guidelines that include updates to recommendations around new class of obesity drugs, diabetes technology, the use of teplizumab, and new screening practices
Ampulla of VaterAmpulla of Vater
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SmallpoxSmallpox
Smallpox (also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera) is a contagious disease unique to humans. Smallpox is caused by either of two virus variants named Variola major