Use of thiazolidinediones and the risk of bladder cancer among people with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis

2012153 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Isabelle N Colmers-Gray · University of Alberta

Abstract

The limited evidence available supports the hypothesis that thiazolidinediones, particularly pioglitazone, are associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer among adults with type 2 diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Diabetes Treatment and Management Diet, Metabolism, and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Volume 184, Issue 12, pp. E675-E683

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.112102

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