Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Patient with chronic periodontitis (CP), especially those with its advanced forms, have higher cardiovascular risk compared to those with healthy periodontium. They are also characterized by higher hs-CRP levels, greater left ventricular mass, greater intima-media thickness. Adiponectin, a hormone excreted by fat tissue, is involved in insulin sensitivity regulation and in atherosclerotic processes. The aim of the study was to assess a relationship between chroni...

Background: Adiponectin is a protein hormone secreted by adipocytes. Its expression is higher in lean than in obese individuals and in women than in men. It inhibits expression of gluconeogenic enzymes and the rate of glucose production. It also stimulates glucose utilization and fatty acids oxidation. Adiponectin is encoded by a highly polymorphic ADIPOQ gene. The −11377C>G, −11391G>A, and −11426A>G ADIPOQ polymorphisms modulate cir...

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a lifelong chronic disease with higher risk of mortality and morbidityObjective: To study the risk factors of death in hospitalized diabetic patientsMethods: Data obtained from the database of the National Health Fund (NHF), a public organization financing medical procedures in Poland regarded 958305 hospitalizations of adult (≥18 years old) patients with diabetes in 2014 year. Logistic regres...