Effects of metformin administration on endocrine-metabolic parameters, visceral adiposity and cardio...
Effects of metformin administration on endocrine-metabolic parameters, visceral adiposity and cardiovascular risk factors in children with obesity and risk markers for metabolic syndrome: A pilot study
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Metformin treatment (1000-2000 mg/day) over 6 months in pubertal children and/or adolescents with obesity and hyperinsulinism is associated with a reduction in body mass index (BMI) and the insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR). We aimed to ascertain if long-term treatment (24 months) with lower doses of metformin (850 mg/day) normalizes the endocrine...
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Effects of metformin administration on endocrine-metabolic parameters, visceral adiposity and cardiovascular risk factors in children with obesity and risk markers for metabolic syndrome: A pilot study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2323447576
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2323447576
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0226303
