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Are oral contraceptives associated with increased renin–angiotensin activity and risk of nephropathy in diabetic women?

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boxed-textAhmed SB et al. (2005) Oral contraceptives, angiotensin-dependent renal vasoconstriction, and risk of diabetic nephropathy. Diabetes Care 28: 1988–1994

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