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Investigating preeclampsia risk factors and angiogenic profiles in low-screening area

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acph-2025-0040 | Journal eISSN: 1846-9558 | Journal ISSN: 1330-0075
Language: English
Page range: 687 - 697
Accepted on: Dec 9, 2025
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Published on: Jan 13, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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