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Corrigendum: Common pitfalls in the interpretation of endocrine tests
Jose C Alvarez-Payares1,2, Jesus David Bello-Simanca3, Edwin De Jesus De La Peña-Arrieta3
1Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.
Frontiers in Endocrinology
|November 28, 2022
Summary
This study corrects a previous article DOI. The updated information ensures accurate referencing for future research in endocrinology.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Medical Research
Context:
- Correction of a previously published article DOI.
- Ensuring accurate citation and referencing in scientific literature.
Purpose:
- To provide the correct Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for the article.
- To rectify errors in the article's metadata.
Summary:
- The article DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.727628 has been corrected.
- This ensures proper attribution and access to the research.
Impact:
- Improved discoverability of the corrected article.
- Enhanced data integrity within the field of endocrinology.
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