Correlation Between Serum Ferritin and Hepcidin Levels in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients.

Background In addition to the known role of serum ferritin as an inflammatory mediator, its role in the induction of serum hepcidin is yet to be elucidated. This study aimed to identify a correlation between serum ferritin and hepcidin levels in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients and healthy individuals. Methodology A total of 44 male subjects, selected by convenient sampling technique, were included in this study.

Insulin Resistance and Chronic Hepatitis C: Relationship With Serum Iron and Hepcidin.

Backgrounds and aim Besides the clinical evidence supporting insulin resistance in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients, the exact mechanism elucidating insulin resistance is still under discussion. The present study aimed to observe any relationship between serum hepcidin, serum iron, and insulin resistance in CHC patients. Methodology A total of 54 individuals were recruited in this study, assorted into group A (CHC population with diabetes) and control group B (CHC population without diabetes).

Comparison of Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Diabetic Patients With and Without Retinopathy.

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease of carbohydrate, protein, and fats metabolism that results in hyperglycemia. It may also result from defects in the secretion of insulin from beta cells or in its action on target cells or both. Objective To determine the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and glycated hemoglobulin (HbA1c) with the progression of retinopathy.