An association between anti-platelet drug use and reduced cancer prevalence in diabetic patients: results from the Vermont Diabetes Information System Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of several malignancies. Both diabetic patients and patients with cancer have an increase in platelet reactivity and platelet activation has recently emerged as a potential mediator of ca...

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Main Authors: Ramos-Nino Maria E, Holmes Chris E, Littenberg Benjamin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/289