International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Vijayalakshmi
Department of Physiology, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPublications
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Research
Study of Correlation between hs-CRP and Lipid Profile in Vitamin D Supplemented Hypothyroid Patients
Author(s): N Ratna Kumari*, Vijayalakshmi and G.S. Prema
Background: Hypothyroidism is a common ailment affecting people globally due to deficiency of thyroid hormones along with their slow metabolism. It is associated with dyslipidemia and inflammation. The hs-CRP (high sensitivity- C-Reactive Protein) is a significant inflammatory marker. A vitamin D deficiency is witnessed in autoimmune diseases and metabolic syndromes. Low vitamin D levels, inflammation, and dyslipidemia were proved to have a connection with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Objectives: Our study aims to estimate the relationship between hs-CRP and lipid profile in vitamin D supplemented hypothyroid patients in comparison to controls and also to compare the abovementioned parameters in without vitamin D supplemented hypothyroid cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 6 months period was conducted among 90 subjects attending the General Medicine department of Shadan Instit.. Read More»
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