• Profile
Close

Effect of metformin use on the risk and prognosis of endometrial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Cancer Apr 25, 2018

Chu D, et al. - Given prior studies that have suggested metformin may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of endometrial cancer (EC), researchers studied the link between metformin use and risk and prognosis in patients with EC. Via a systematic review and meta-analysis using data from observational studies, metformin’s impact on treating and preventing EC was evaluated. Analyzing risks was done via the odds ratio (OR), and the hazard ratio (HR) was used to analyze survival outcomes. Data analysis was carried out using a random-effects model. No proof was found that metformin was beneficial for preventing EC. However, a prolonged overall survival and attenuated risk of cancer relapse could be possible with metformin use in patients with EC.

Full text available Go to Original
Only Doctors with an M3 India account can read this article. Sign up for free or login with your existing account.
4 reasons why Doctors love M3 India
  • Exclusive Write-ups & Webinars by KOLs

  • Nonloggedininfinity icon
    Daily Quiz by specialty
  • Nonloggedinlock icon
    Paid Market Research Surveys
  • Case discussions, News & Journals' summaries
Sign-up / Log In
x
M3 app logo
Choose easy access to M3 India from your mobile!


M3 instruc arrow
Add M3 India to your Home screen
Tap  Chrome menu  and select "Add to Home screen" to pin the M3 India App to your Home screen
Okay