Exploring the role of adipsin in statin-induced glucose intolerance: a prospective open label study.

Background Evidence from the literature, highlights the increased risk of developing glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with statin therapy. In addition, few animal studies demonstrate that adipsin secreted from adipocytes plays a crucial role in insulin secretion and the development of T2DM. Methods To further explore the role of serum adipsin, in this prospective open label study, 55 newly diagnosed dyslipidemic patients were enrolled.

Vaping Smoking: A Quest for Efficacy and Safety of E-cigarette.

Background: Electronic Cigarettes (ECIGs) are devices with a heating element which produces aerosol for inhalation. They have been propagated as a healthier alternative to tobacco smoking and a potential device for smoking cessation, despite non-documentation of their long-term adverse health effects.

Objectives: With the glorification of ECIG, its use has increased even among non-tobacco users.