High plasma resistin level is associated with enhanced highly sensitive C-reactive protein and leukocytes.

Objectives: Resistin is a newly described hormone with a suggested role in insulin resistance. In humans, inflammatory cells seem to be the major source of resistin. The aim of this study was to find out whether plasma resistin concentration associates with carotid artery atherosclerosis and the risk factors of atherosclerosis.

Paranasal sinus bony structures and sinus functioning during viral colds in subjects with and without a history of recurrent sinusitis.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objective was to assess the impact of ostial obstruction and anatomical variations on paranasal sinus functioning during viral colds with computed tomography (CT) in subjects with and without a history of sinusitis.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: Twenty-three volunteers with a history of recurrent sinusitis and 25 subjects without such history who had an early (symptoms for 2-4 d) natural cold were examined by taking viral specimens and CT scans and recording symptoms.