metformin has been researched along with Cryptococcosis in 1 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Cryptococcosis: Fungal infection caused by genus CRYPTOCOCCUS.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans that typically presents in immunocompromised patients, most commonly in those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection." | 1.40 | Disseminated cryptococcosis in a diabetic patient. ( Khatu, S; Poojary, S, 2014) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Poojary, S | 1 |
| Khatu, S | 1 |
1 other study available for metformin and Cryptococcosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Disseminated cryptococcosis in a diabetic patient.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcus neoformans; Diabetes Mellitus, | 2014 |