Superoxide Dismutase Levels in Leukemias
Abstract: Superoxide dismutase is antioxidant enzyme responsible for the quenching of superoxide radicals which are released during the chemical reactions of the various metabolic pathways. It is a non-heme protein. Different iso-enzymes of superoxide dismutase are described. The mitochondrial enzyme is manganese dependent, cytoplasmic enzyme is copper-zinc dependent. These enzymes are evenly and ubiquitously distributed […]
Lipids & Lipoprotein (a) [lp(a)] in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the lipid profile & Lp(a) in pregnancy induced hypertension(PIH) compared with healthy normal pregnant as control. 60 cases were studied of which 30 were normal healthy pregnant control & 30 were PIH cases of the same trimester. The plasma lipid parameters such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides […]
Lipoprotein (a) and Dyslipidemia in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
ABSTRACT: Background: Dyslipidemia in chronic renal insufficiency is one of the factors contributing to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular abnormalities. Changes in lipid status and their relation to severity of the disease is an active area of research, both in predialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Aim and objectives: we […]
Synovial Fluid Biomarkers in Differentiating Between Inflammatory and Noninflammatory Arthritis
ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Arthritis is the initial manifestation of many joint disorder. The most common causes of arthritis are crystal,trauma and infection.Synovial fluid[S.F] analysis provides an easy, noninvasive option in differentiating inflammatory from noninflammatory arthritis. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to determine whether S.F Adenosine deaminase (ADA) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) can […]
A Cross-sectional Study on Vitamin D3 Level in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients From Chennai, India
Abstract: The present study highlights the importance of Vitamin D3 and its significance in Diabetes. We have recruited 34 type2 diabetes patients cross sectionally who were on regular treatment between 0-5 years from a Community HealthCare Center in Chennai, after obtaining the informed consent in vernacular language. Blood Investigations on Fasting, Post Prandial & Glycosylated […]
Optimal Use of Multiple Teaching Aids in Biochemistry Lectures: A Student Feedback Study
ABSTRACT: Context: Medical biochemistry explains the molecular mechanisms of diseases. It has many ‘subject components’ like ‘definitions, classifications, structures, pathways, mechanisms and diseases’. To assist the biochemistry teaching learning process, teaching aids are used by teachers. Many studies have been conducted regarding the optimal use of teaching aids and have focussed importance of using teaching […]
Serum Adenosine Deaminase Activity in Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Other Common Respiratory Diseases
ABSTRACT: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health problem across the world and commonly involves the lungs. Analysis of adenosine deaminase activity is a very useful diagnostic approach to achieve a more rapid and precise diagnosis in serosal fluids and serum of pulmonary tuberculosis. Objectives: To estimate the serum adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels in pulmonary […]
Thyroid Dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is becoming the leading cause of death in developing countries. Asymptomatic thyroid dysfunction is more common in diabetic population, particularly in type 1diabetes. High frequency of Hashimotos thyroiditis in type 1 diabetes cases has also been reported. The present study evaluates the levels of TSH, TmAb and lipid parameters in 36 type1 diabetes cases. […]