Lalau, 1,090 patient metformin prophylaxis PSM study: 22% lower mortality [p=0.16], 18% lower combined mortality/intubation [p=0.21], and 7% lower ventilation [p=0.72] https://c19p.org/lalau
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Metformin use is associated with a reduced risk of mortality in patients with diabetes hospitalised for COVID-19
et al., Diabetes & Metabolism, doi:10.1016/j.diabet.2020.101216
Retrospective 2,449 hospitalized COVID-19 diabetes patients in France, 1,496 with existing metformin use, showing lower mortality with treatment. Statistical significance was reached in model 1 but not in models 2-4 which also adjust for HbA1c, eGFR, and diabetes duration, but have a lower number of patients. CORONADO (Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and Diabetes Outcomes).
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risk of death, 22.2% lower, OR 0.78, p = 0.16, treatment 671, control 419, day 28, model 2, propensity score matching, RR approximated with OR.
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risk of death/intubation, 17.8% lower, OR 0.82, p = 0.21, treatment 671, control 419, day 28, model 2, propensity score matching, primary outcome, RR approximated with OR.
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risk of mechanical ventilation, 6.8% lower, OR 0.93, p = 0.72, treatment 671, control 419, day 28, model 2, propensity score matching, RR approximated with OR.
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Lalau et al., 12/10/2020, retrospective, France, Europe, peer-reviewed, 33 authors, study period 10 March, 2020 - 10 April, 2020.
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