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metformin and Tendinopathy

metformin has been researched along with Tendinopathy 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.

Tendinopathy: Clinical syndrome describing overuse tendon injuries characterized by a combination of PAIN, diffuse or localized swelling, and impaired performance.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Tendinopathy is a debilitating tendon disorder that affects millions of Americans and costs billions of health care dollars every year."5.56Effect of Metformin on Development of Tendinopathy Due to Mechanical Overloading in an Animal Model. ( Hogan, MV; Li, F; Nie, D; Onishi, K; Wang, JH; Zhang, J, 2020)
"Tendinopathy is a debilitating tendon disorder that affects millions of Americans and costs billions of health care dollars every year."1.56Effect of Metformin on Development of Tendinopathy Due to Mechanical Overloading in an Animal Model. ( Hogan, MV; Li, F; Nie, D; Onishi, K; Wang, JH; Zhang, J, 2020)

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's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zhang, J1
Li, F1
Nie, D1
Onishi, K1
Hogan, MV1
Wang, JH1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Tendinopathy

ArticleYear
Effect of Metformin on Development of Tendinopathy Due to Mechanical Overloading in an Animal Model.
    Foot & ankle international, 2020, Volume: 41, Issue:12

    Topics: Achilles Tendon; Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Female; HMGB1 Protein; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metfor

2020