Metformin Improves Overall Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients with Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis

Introduction. Diabetic population has a higher risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality than nondiabetics. The role of metformin in CRC prognosis is still controversial. The meta-analysis aims to investigate whether metformin improves the survival of diabetic CRC patients. Methods. Pu...

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Main Authors: Fanqiang Meng, Li Song, Wenyue Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5063239
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