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Kumar, Kavitha Ashok
- Relation of Serum Adenosine Deaminase to Some Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors
1 Diacon Hospital Bangalore, 19th main road, 1st block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560010, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Biochemistry, International Medical School, Management and Science University University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Sekysen 13, Shah Alam - 40100, Selangor, Darul Ehsan, MY
3 Department of Biochemistry, A J Institute of Medical Sciences, Kuntinana, Mangalore - 575004, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Otolaryngology, International Medical School, Management and Science University University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Sekysen 13, Shah Alam - 40100, Selangor, Darul Ehsan, MY
Source
Journal of Health Science Research, Vol 1, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 13-17Abstract
Aim: Study was conducted to compare and correlate the levels of serum adenosine deaminase and serum uric acid with Fasting Plasmaglucose (FPG), Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) and glycated hemoglobin in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and Method: Study group consisted of 60 diabetics and 50 age and sex matched healthy individuals. Blood sample was collected in fasting state and two hours after the food for estimation of serum Adenosine Deaminase (ADA), uric acid, parameters of lipid profile, fasting and postprandial glucose. Result: An increased level of serum ADA, FPG, PPBS, parameters of lipid profile and glycated haemoglobin in type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to controls. A statistically significant correlation was seen between serum ADA as well as serum uric acid with, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Post Prandial Blood Glucose (PPBS), glycated haemoglobin. Serum ADA had shown significant correlation with the Triglyceride (TG), Total Cholesterol (TC), Low Density Cholesterol (LDL cholesterol). A negative correlation was seen between serum ADA acid and High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). Conclusion: Adenosine deaminase and serum uric acid levels increased and positively correlated with parameters of lipid profile and glycemic control. This indicates that ADA and serum uric acid can serve as predictor of glycaemic index and help to monitor the long term effects of diabetes mellitus.Keywords
Adenosine Deaminase, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Glycated Haemoglobin.- Prescription Pattern of Antibiotics for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Authors
1 Otorhinolaryngology, International Medical School, Management and Science University Shah Alam, ID
2 International Medical School, Management and Science University Shah Alam, ID
3 Biochemistry, International Medical School, Management and Science University Shah Alam, MY
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 1759-1763Abstract
Background: Upper respiratory infection (URTI) is a contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract which includes the nose, pharynx and larynx. Most of these infections are viral in origin yet treated often with antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics is a worldwide problem. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prescribing pattern of antibiotics in management of URTI among doctors in Shah Alamand to determine the antibiotics most often prescribed for URTI.
Material & Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at two private hospitals and seven clinics in Shah Alam. A total number of 128 doctors participated in this study.The data was collected through well– structured questionnaires. Analysis of data was done by using descriptive statistics.
Result: This study showed few prescriptions for antibiotics in treatment of URTI as most of doctors (89%) didnot recommended it. Although the number of cases of URTI diagnosed weekly was high, yet most of them were non-bacterial and did not require any drugs. However,most of the doctors interviewed had not attended clinical antibiotic training though they were well aware of the latest Malaysian Antibiotics Guidelines. Amoxycillinwas the most prescribed antibiotic in certain cases of URTI which needed antibiotic prescription.
Conclusion: Most of URTI cases do not require antibioticsfor treatment. The prescription pattern of antibiotics in Upper Respiratory Tract Infection showed no difference between the doctors involved in hospitals and clinics.