Hypertension is the most prevalent condition in clinical practice. Hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia are major contributing factors to cardiovascular diseases. They commonly coexist in a single patient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRhabdomyolysis is a syndrome caused by skeletal muscle disruption that results in the release of muscle proteins into circulation, which can lead to life-threatening systemic complications. These complications include acute kidney injury (AKI), renal failure, compartment syndrome, and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. Patients commonly present with muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, and dark-colored urine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith the clinical increase in Type 2 Diabetes worldwide, several interventions to decrease its incidence have been investigated. One such intervention is Vitamin D supplementation, as it affects Insulin secretion from the pancreas and Insulin receptors in the cells of the body. This systematic review addresses whether or not Vitamin D supplementation has a role in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
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