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Apr 2019
17m 17s

Abnormal Liver Function Tests

PRIMARY CARE KNOWLEDGE BOOST
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Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Bliss about abnormal liver function tests.  Here is a link to the NAFLD score calculator Have feedback or suggestions? You can get in touch by either emailing us directly at primarycarepodcasts@gmail.com or on Twitter @PCKBpodcast You can help us know how we are doing with our 5 minute survey: https://ww ... Show More
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