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2023 27 Jun
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for treating type 2 diabetes, remains an enigma even after decades of use. A recent review published in Trends in Pharmacological Sciences sheds light on how metformin interacts with the liver and gut to decrease circulating glucose levels. The study, led by Professor Manuel Vázquez-Carrera, Faculty of Pharmacy...Read more
2019 25 Apr
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is found in nearly one-third of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). LVH is an independent predictor of mortality and is a powerful prognostic factor in CAD. Regression of LVH can reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events. Insulin resistance (IR) may play a role in the development of LVH....Read more