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Editorial
. 2011 Oct;34(10):2336-7.
doi: 10.2337/dc11-1447.

Metformin and colorectal cancer risk in diabetic patients

George N Ioannou, Edward J Boyko
Editorial

Metformin and colorectal cancer risk in diabetic patients

George N Ioannou et al. Diabetes Care. 2011 Oct.
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