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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2006; 12(48): 7826-7831
Published online Dec 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i48.7826
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Figure 1 Literature search and selection.
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Figure 2 1In this study, metformin was compared with vitamin E. We have included only the metformin-treated group, with biopsies at baseline and at the end of the study. RCT: Randomized controlled trial; NR: Not reported, NS: Not significant; NA: Not applied; QUICKI: Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index; HOMA: Homeostatic model assessment; KITT: K index of insulin tolerance test.
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Figure 3 1Only seven patients in the treatment group. Information about the control group is not available; 2This study reported anemia as an adverse effect, but numerical data are not available. NR: not reported; NA: not applied; HOMA: homeostatic model assessment.