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metformin and Hemochromatosis

metformin has been researched along with Hemochromatosis 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.

Hemochromatosis: A disorder of iron metabolism characterized by a triad of HEMOSIDEROSIS; LIVER CIRRHOSIS; and DIABETES MELLITUS. It is caused by massive iron deposits in parenchymal cells that may develop after a prolonged increase of iron absorption. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Syndromes & Eponymic Diseases, 2d ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lanktree, MB1
Sadikovic, B1
Crowther, MA1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Hemochromatosis

ArticleYear
A 42-year-old man with elevated ferritin.
    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2015, Aug-11, Volume: 187, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Arthralgia; Blood Chemical Analysis; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Fatigue; Ferritins; Follow-Up

2015