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Diabetes drug increases lifespan of ovarian cancer patients

December 3, 2012
 Metformin, the drug commonly administered in diabetes, has shown a promise in extending the lifespan of patients with ovarian cancers, say findings from a new study conducted by Indian-American medical researchers. New …

Diabetes drug shows growth of new brain cells

July 6, 2012
Researchers have discovered an unexpected yet alluring side effect of popular diabetes drug Metformin - it encourages the growth of new brain cells. The discovery is an important step toward therapies that aim to repair the brain …

Linagliptin, a new drug for type 2 diabetes?

June 29, 2012
Metformin is the most widely used medication for type 2 diabetes patients but there are some patients who don’t respond to that drug. A new study looks at a second-line of treatment that might help treat these patients. The new …

Metformin, a diabetic drug can prevent liver cancer!

April 3, 2012
Metformin, a well-tolerated drug prescribed for diabetics, may also protect against liver cancer, says a new study. The study, led by Geoffrey Girnun, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University …