Decreased risk of colorectal cancer among patients with type 2 diabetes receiving Chinese herbal medicine: a population-based cohort study

ObjectivesPatients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), but whether Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) can reduce this risk is unknown. This study investigated the effect that CHMs have on CRC risk in patients with type 2 diabetes.Research design and methodsThis cohort st...

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Main Authors: Jing-Siang Jhang, Hanoch Livneh, Shu-Yi Yang, Hui-Ju Huang, Michael W Y Chan, Chia-Chou Yeh, Tzung-Yi Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-04-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000732.full