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Association of metformin use and survival in patients with cutaneous melanoma and diabetes.

Isabelle KrakowskiHenrike HäbelKari NielsenChristian IngvarTherese M L AnderssonAda GirnitaKarin E SmedbyHanna Eriksson
Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2023)
Metformin use was associated with improved OS in patients with CM and diabetes regardless of timing (pre-, post- or peridiagnostic use) and followed a dose-response pattern. However, further research regarding the underlying mechanisms is warranted.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • glycemic control
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skin cancer