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metformin and Pharyngeal Neoplasms

metformin has been researched along with Pharyngeal Neoplasms 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.

Pharyngeal Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the PHARYNX.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Qualitative synthesis also suggests an apparently dose-response relationship and increased benefit when administered alone."2.58Protective effects of metformin, statins and anti-inflammatory drugs on head and neck cancer: A systematic review. ( Estrugo Devesa, A; Jané-Salas, E; López-López, J; Saka Herrán, C, 2018)

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
Saka Herrán, C1
Jané-Salas, E1
Estrugo Devesa, A1
López-López, J1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Pharyngeal Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Protective effects of metformin, statins and anti-inflammatory drugs on head and neck cancer: A systematic review.
    Oral oncology, 2018, Volume: 85

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anticarcinogenic Agents; Case-Control Studies; Cohort Studi

2018