All metformin articles
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NewsAn antidiabetic helps the immune system recognize reservoirs of HIV
Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help deplete the viral reservoir and eliminate it entirely in people living with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy, a new study reveals.
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NewsMetformin and AGIs show potential for improved outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes
A new study has found a significant association between metformin and AGI use and reduced all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes. Conversely, insulin use was linked to an increased risk of death.
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NewsStudy finds diabetes drug reduces COVID-19 viral load and viral rebound
Researchers have found that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, can decrease the amount of COVID-19 virus in the body and lower the chances of the virus coming back strongly after initial treatment.
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 can infect dopamine neurons, causing senescence
A new study has reported that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, can infect dopamine neurons in the brain and trigger senescence - when a cell loses the ability to grow and divide.
