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Cluster-based epidemiological assessment in patients admitted to internal medicine with at least one of the following diagnoses: heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or renal failure. The InCLuDimi study
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Published: 16 July 2026
Advances in medical care have increased both the age and clinical complexity of patients admitted to internal medicine wards, with multiple chronic conditions significantly impacting outcomes and treatment...
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