Can Metformin Lower Need for Joint Replacement in Diabetes?
Patients with type 2 diabetes who were treated with metformin had a 30% reduction in risk for total knee and total hip replacement, compared with patients who did not receive the drug.
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Patients with type 2 diabetes who were treated with metformin had a 30% reduction in risk for total knee and total hip replacement, compared with patients who did not receive the drug.
Patients with a high BMI are at a greater risk for complications during and after surgery, but some experts argue that strict BMI cutoffs are arbitrary and can worsen disparities in care.
Dallah Hospital Al Nakheel awarded six global certificates in surgery by SRC
Despite the similarities Andrew Thomas noted and a colleague verified with anti-plagiarism software, the paper was not retracted, but was flagged with an expression of concern so readers can "draw their own conclusions."
The technology could boost the performance of engines and be used to make better artificial joints and wind turbine components, according to scientist.