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6:49 pm
September 1, 2010
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zimbabwe
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Metformin is currently being studied as a way to help smokers from getting lung cancer. Metformin is a common diabetes drug.
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7:52 am
September 2, 2010
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ethan66
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Hi to all,
This is Ethan from California.I am working as a medical coder in Isource.We offer Medical transcription billing and medical coding services.I saw your links and information about health.Its really nice and seems to be very good.
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4:12 pm
September 2, 2010
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toniteh
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I have actually read this study made by the National Cancer Institute, they found that metformin actually inhibited the growth of lung tumor in mice, even when these mice have been exposed to tobacco smoke.
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4:13 pm
September 2, 2010
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toniteh
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ethan66 said:
Hi to all,
This is Ethan from California.I am working as a medical coder in Isource.We offer Medical transcription billing and medical coding services.I saw your links and information about health.Its really nice and seems to be very good.
hi Ethan from California:
Great to have you here.
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5:37 pm
September 2, 2010
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humboldt
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Good news for smokers then, but I hope that this doesn't give them the excuse to keep on smoking!
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7:19 pm
September 2, 2010
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kreeazionizm
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Yes, metformin has been seen to block mTor, which is responsible for the growth of lung tumors.
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4:52 pm
September 3, 2010
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CarinaP.
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But if you already have the tumor, metformin won't do anything for you right?
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5:53 pm
September 3, 2010
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NobodysWife
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Right, so far, the studies have only showed that it can prevent tumors from growing in your lungs.
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