32 - The Case of the Vanishing Eosinophils

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32 - The Case of the Vanishing Eosinophils

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On this episode the Curious Clinicians investigate why corticosteroids often cause blood eosinophil counts to drop so quickly and dramatically. Check out the show notes on our website. Don't forget to pick up your CME/MOC credits, courtesy of VCU Health! Sound editing by Nodderly.

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Aug 18, 2021

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32 - The Case of the Vanishing Eosinophils

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