Assessment of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and mean platelet volume values in patients with diabetes mellitus diagnosis: A case-control study.

Diabetes mellitus, fundamentally characterized by hyperglycemia, leads to significant metabolic disturbances. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, inflammatory, preventable metabolic disease that is a significant health issue globally. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an essential marker of systemic inflammation.

Mental distress and nutrition of family physicians, a European based cross-sectional study.

Family physicians are a pillar of the primary healthcare system, and their own mental well-being is integral to their performance. However, many studies have suggested a high prevalence of mental distress. The contributing factors include the emotional demands of the profession, work overload, budgetary constraints, loss of autonomy, and erosion of professional values.

Evaluation of menstrual irregularities following COVID-19 infection or vaccination: The impact of COVID anxiety and associated risk factors.

There has been significant interest in the changes in menstrual cycles following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection or vaccination. This study aimed to investigate the evidence for such changes and their potential risk factors. We used a descriptive study design and gathered data by sharing an online survey questionnaire on social media platforms.

What is the relationship between serum uric acid level and insulin resistance?: A case-control study.

Diabetes, arises from either an absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin or insulin resistance of peripheral tissues. For assessing long-term blood glucose concentration and insulin resistance, the utilization of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) is widespread. Insulin resistance can lead to hyperuricemia by reducing the kidney ability to excrete urate, thus increasing sodium reabsorption.

The impact of COVID-19 anxiety on eating disorders in medical and Master's students.

Objective: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) first appeared in China with rapidly progressing pneumonia of unknown cause. Our goal was to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and eating disorders among front-line physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Subjects And Methods: This study is observational, prospective and analytical.