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Old 09-02-2010, 10:56 PM
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Default Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers



Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, the medical journal Cancer Prevention Research informs. Metformin, originally sold as Glucophage, is the first-line drug of choice for diabetes type 2 patients, especially those who are obese or ...
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