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Investigating the link between second generation anti-psychotic drugs (SGAs) and Type-2 diabetes

Research topic

Investigating the link between second generation anti-psychotic drugs (SGAs) and Type-2 diabetes

The study aims to fully characterize the effects of SGAs on body weight and glucose metabolism of rats during three different dietary regimes.

Researcher(s)

Dr Peter Shepherd, Mr Greg Smith and Dr Claire Chaussade

Institution

Year

2008

Areas of study

Diabetes Psychotic Disorders Biological Physical and Psychological Disorders

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