articleBMJApr 22, 2005BRONZE OA

Metformin and reduced risk of cancer in diabetic patients

University of Dundee

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Abstract

Voluntary surveillance systems are subject to under-reporting. Figures may underestimate true numbers. Miscategorisation of probable country of infection by presuming the country with the highest prevalence as the likely country of infection will underestimate the number of infections acquired in the United Kingdom, particularly among people originating from countries with high prevalence. New HIV diagnoses do not represent new HIV infections, as diagnosis can occur at any point between infection and death, which in the natural course of infection is typically 10-12 years. Furthermore, surveillance reports do not distinguish between partners infected in high prevalence countries while visiting and partners…

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Keywords
  • Metformin
  • Medicine
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Internal medicine
  • Oncology
  • Endocrinology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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