title: Metformin improves survival in intensive care unit patients, but why?
authors: Niels P
authors: NP
authors: Riksen
authors: Gerard A
authors: GA
authors: Rongen
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Pickkers
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000639:trends*; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011159:Population Surveillance
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin