Vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes population.

This study aims to assess vitamin D deficiency-induced dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. This study was carried out among 455 T2DM patients involving poor glycemic control ( = 247) and good glycemic control ( = 208). Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and HbAc were measured to assess glycemic control.

Classical Dermatomyositis: A Case Report.

Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic myopathy involving progressive muscle weakness with skin manifestation. Diagnosis is based upon the progressive muscle weakness, skin rashes, elevated serum muscle enzymes, muscle biopsy, and abnormal electromyogram. The incidence of dermatomyositis is rare.