Association of CRP Haplotypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis and their Correlation with Severity of the Disease.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a heterogenous autoimmune disorder of unknown cause with variable clinical expression. Genetic factors play an important role and likely account for about 60% of disease susceptibility and expression. The aim of this study to find out the association of CRP haplotypes in rheumatoid arthritis and their correlation with severity of the disease.

Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Insulin Resistance: A Study from a Tertiary Care Center in India.

Introduction: The thyroid hormones perpetuate a fine equilibrium of glucose metabolism. Abnormalities of thyroid function can disrupt this balance leading to glucose metabolism abnormalities and insulin resistance.

Objectives: We studied the correlation between insulin resistance and thyroid status in hyperthyroid, euthyroid, and hypothyroid individuals.