metformin has been researched along with Dwarfism 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.
Dwarfism: A genetic or pathological condition that is characterized by short stature and undersize. Abnormal skeletal growth usually results in an adult who is significantly below the average height.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Testing for hyperinsulinemia is essential, also if a gene mutation is confirmed." | 2.46 | FGFR3 mutations and the skin: report of a patient with a FGFR3 gene mutation, acanthosis nigricans, hypochondroplasia and hyperinsulinemia and review of the literature. ( Benfeldt, E; Blomberg, M; Jeppesen, EM; Skovby, F, 2010) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Blomberg, M | 1 |
| Jeppesen, EM | 1 |
| Skovby, F | 1 |
| Benfeldt, E | 1 |
1 review available for metformin and Dwarfism
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
FGFR3 mutations and the skin: report of a patient with a FGFR3 gene mutation, acanthosis nigricans, hypochondroplasia and hyperinsulinemia and review of the literature.
Topics: Acanthosis Nigricans; Adolescent; Blood Glucose; C-Peptide; Dwarfism; Female; Gonadotropin-Releasing | 2010 |