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Dec 2022
19m 50s

62 - Connected Bilirubin

THE CURIOUS CLINICIANS
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In this episode, The Curious Clinicians examine why patients with liver injury or dysfunction have conjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Why is this particular function (conjugation) seemingly spared in liver disease? "Hop" in for the ride!

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Audio edited by Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com.

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