Increased serum oxidized low-density lipoprotein levels in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus.

Background: Elevated serum levels of oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein (oxLDL) have been found in type 2 and in poorly controlled diabetic patients. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has common features with type 2 diabetes.

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the serum levels of oxLDL in women with GDM compared to normal pregnant women.

Usefulness of combination of grey-scale and color Doppler ultrasound findings in the diagnosis of ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome.

Background: Ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE) has been diagnosed with clinical examination and electrodiagnostic studies. This study was designed to determine the value of a combination of grey-scale and color Doppler ultrasound findings in the diagnosis of patients with UNE.

Materials And Methods: During May to August 2013 41 patients with UNE (proven by electrodiagnostic studies) and 44 healthy volunteers were evaluated by ultrasound study.