metformin has been researched along with Dupuytren Contracture in 2 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.
Dupuytren Contracture: A fibromatosis of the palmar fascia characterized by thickening and contracture of the fibrous bands on the palmar surfaces of the hand and fingers. It arises most commonly in men between the ages of 30 and 50.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Cases were patients with a diagnosis of Dupuytren's disease and, for each, two controls were individually matched by age, sex, and general practice." | 1.32 | Dupuytren's disease risk factors. ( Clark, DI; Forbes, J; Geoghegan, JM; Hubbard, R; Smith, C, 2004) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Baeri, A | 1 |
| Levraut, M | 1 |
| Diazzi, S | 1 |
| Camuzard, O | 1 |
| Cegarra-Escolano, M | 1 |
| Ploumellec, MA | 1 |
| Balaguer, T | 1 |
| Fassy, J | 1 |
| Rezzonico, R | 1 |
| Bellusci, S | 1 |
| Mari, B | 1 |
| Vassaux, G | 1 |
| Geoghegan, JM | 1 |
| Forbes, J | 1 |
| Clark, DI | 1 |
| Smith, C | 1 |
| Hubbard, R | 1 |
2 other studies available for metformin and Dupuytren Contracture
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A role for metformin in the treatment of Dupuytren disease?
Topics: Cells, Cultured; Dupuytren Contracture; Fibroblasts; Fibrosis; Humans; Metformin; Neoplasm Recurrenc | 2022 |
Dupuytren's disease risk factors.
Topics: Adult; Age Distribution; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Case-Control Studies; Databases as Topic; Diabetes | 2004 |