Metformin Use Was Associated With Reduced Risk of Incidental Sjögren's Syndrome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Previous studies have shown that metformin exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect and may decrease the risk of incidental diabetes. But the effect of metformin on incidental Sjögren's syndrome is unknown. The aim of the study was to examine the association between metformin exposure and Sjögren's syndrome in diabetic patients.

Seasonality, clinical types and prognostic factors of Vibrio vulnificus infection.

Introduction: Vibrio vulnificus infection, an uncommon but life-threatening illness, manifests as two main types, primary septicemia and primary wound infections.  Little information regarding the seasonality of V. vulnificus infections in tropical areas and prognostic factors of primary V.