The Study of the Association of Serum Parathyroid Hormone Level with Obesity in Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Center in Basrah

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mohammed Khazaal Jumaahm ◽  
Ali Hussain Ali Alhamza ◽  
Abbas Ali Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Serum Pth ◽  
Pth Level

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been reported to have a positive correlation with insulin resistance and the development of the metabolic syndrome. This study aims to evaluate if there is an association between obesity and serum PTH levels. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This case-control study was conducted at the Faiha Specialized Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolism Center in Basrah (Southern Iraq) from September 2018 to July 2019. A total of 230 patients were recruited for this study (103 male and 127 female), divided into 2 groups according to the BMI: &#x3c;30 kg/m<sup>2</sup> were considered as the control group (83 persons) and ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup> were considered as obese persons (147 persons). The study groups were also subdivided into 3 groups according to the serum level of PTH: &#x3c;40 pg/mL, 40–65 pg/mL, and &#x3e;65 pg/mL. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The mean age of the obese and control groups was 44.39 ± 10.64 and 30.12 ± 8.95 years, respectively. About 46.25% of obese were men and 53.75% were women, while 42% of the control group were men and 58% were women. Serum PTH level was significantly higher (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) among obese persons with a mean level of 53.21 ± 19.58 pg/mL for obese and 37.63 ± 21.8 pg/mL for control. Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 84.4% of the obese group while in 71.1% of the control group (<i>p</i> value 0.04). Females turned to have higher PTH levels than males in both the obese and the control group (<i>p</i> value &#x3c;0.001). However, age and the presence of diabetes mellitus were not associated with higher PTH levels (<i>p</i> value 0.155 and 0.6, respectively). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Obesity was associated with a higher serum PTH level related to the severity of vitamin D deficiency.

scholarly journals 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and matrix metalloproteinases-2, -9 level in patients with primary open angle glaucoma and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma/syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Inessa S Beletskaya ◽  
Tatiana L Karonova ◽  
Sergey Yu Astakhov
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Open Angle ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Clinically Significant

Aim. To determine serum 25(OH)D and plasma MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEG), and pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PES) - to assess potential associations between vitamin D status and these diseases. Methods. We included 238 patients (105 males and 133 females) aged from 55 to 75 years. One hundred twenty two patients had PEG, 46 patients had POAG, 32 had PES. 38 subjects were healthy, and were considered as the control group. Cases with clinically significant systemic diseases and concomiatant eye diseases were excluded, if there was a confirmed pathogenic impact of vitamin D and MMP. The serum 25(OH)D level was investigated by immunochemiluminescence method, plasma MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels - by ELISA. Results. Serum 25(OH)D level was between 4.6 and 82.25 nM/l (mean 41.7 nM/l), so most participants showed vitamin D deficiency. It was shown that mean serum 25(OH)D level in patients with PEG, POAG and PES was similar (39.3 ± 1.2, 38.8 ± 2.1 and 40.51 ± 2.4 nM/l, p > 0.05), but it was lower than that in the control group (52.7 ± 2.1 nM/l, p < 0.01). Plasma MMP-2 concentration was the same in all study groups. Plasma MMP-9 level was higher in POAG and PES patients (48.23 ± 3.26 and 54.01 ± 3.57 ng/ml) than in the control group (32.60 ± 2.34 ng/ml, p < 0.001) and PEG patients (40.86 ± 3.60 ng/ml, p < 0.05). We found positive correlations between MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels in patients with PEG (r = 0.48, p = 0.001) and patients with POAG (r = 0.43, p = 0.003). The correlation analysis showed also a negative relation between 25(OH)D and MMP-9 (r = -0.32, p = 0.02), MMP-2 (r = -0.33, p = 0.02) in patients with POAG. Summary. Study results confirmed a potential role of vitamin D in apoptosis regulation and tissue remodeling in patients with POAG and PES. Hence, vitamin D deficiency can be considered as a risk factor for glaucoma development.

scholarly journals Symptomatic Hypocalcemiain Neonates Due to Maternal Hypovitaminosis D in Rural Tertiary Care Center: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Nitin S. Lingayat ◽  
Saloni Manwani ◽  
Bratati S. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Suspected Sepsis

Vitamin D deficiency in neonates is not uncommon and is characterized by severe hypocalcemic symptoms. In babies with poor vitamin D resources, calcium, phosphorus, and homeostasis are affected, leading to neonatal hypocalcaemia clinical manifestations. Newborn babies with vitamin D deficiency are at risk of deficiency and hypocalcaemia. Therefore, vitamin D supplementation in pregnant and lactating mothers should be routinely considered. Of newborns with symptomatic hypocalcaemia admitted in Level III NICU in the rural part of western Maharashtra from October 2019 to September 2020 were reviewed. These babies were admitted to NICU due to several illnesses, including suspected sepsis, tachypnea, jaundice, etc. They were investigated for sepsis screen including Complete Blood count, CRP, Blood culture, CSF analysis. Cranial USG through anterior fontanelle and Neuro imaging and Electroencephalogram were done wherever necessary. This study intends to highlight the manifestation of maternal hypovitaminosis D on the mother and its effects on the neonate. Maternal hypovitaminosis leads to neonatal hypovitaminosis D and can present as hypocalcaemia.

scholarly journals Relationship between Parathyroid Hormone Level and Early Remodeling Heart Failure after Acute Myocardial Infarction

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Firouzi ◽  
Saeideh Mahdizadeh Sajjadieh ◽  
Saeideh Mahdizadeh Sajjadieh ◽  
Maryam Mousavi ◽  
Zahra Erfanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Serum Pth ◽  
Pth Level

Background: Previous studies have indicated that parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been linked to post-myocardial infarction (MI) development. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between PTH level and heart failure due to post infarction remodeling during the first 72 hours of hospitalization. Methods: Seventy patients with a diagnosis of acute MI (age ≥18 years, 22 females and 48 males) were enrolled. Patients were admitted to the Imam Raza Educational, Research and Treatment Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran between July 2014 to September 2015. We measured PTH and vitamin D level. Blood samples were taken after 24 hours and 72 hours. Results: During the first 72 hours, the PTH level significantly increased in patients with Post-MI heart failure. 68% of the subjects had an inappropriate vitamin D level at the time of admission. Mean levels of vitamin D and PTH increased compared with the baselines (95% CI, 0.15 to 10.03, P: 0.044), (95% CI, 6.5 to 24.8, P:0.001) respectively. Conclusion: Acute elevations of serum PTH levels increased early remodeling heart failure after MI. Serum vitamin D status was independent of high serum PTH level. Based on the current evidence, PTH excess may be a risk factor for heart failure, so early treatment and omitting risk factors are the most effective strategies for the patients with acute myocardial infarction. J Pharm Care 2020; 8(1): 11-15.

Vitamin D Levels and Early Onset Sepsis in Newborns

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Balveer Jeengar ◽  
Sunil Gothwal ◽  
Kailash Kumar Meena ◽  
Vijendra Kumar Garg ◽  
Vivek Athwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Vitamin ◽  
Early Onset Sepsis ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Aim: To find out association between vitamin D level and early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). Methods: This case control study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Northern India during June 2018 to May 2019. Neonates with culture-proven EONS were included as case and neonates without EONS were enrolled as control. 25OH-D levels were evaluated with other routine blood samples. Statistical analysis was done by using unpaired t test and chi-square test. Results: Sixty-two infants were enrolled in each group; baseline characteristics were comparable in both groups. Risk of EONS increased 8 times in neonates with 25OH-D level <30 ng/mL (odds ratio = 8.2; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.08-21.82; P = .000). The 25OH-D level was significantly lower in EONS group than control group. Optimal cut-off for 25OH-D was 25 ng/mL to predict EONS with a sensitivity and specificity of 88.7% and 79%, respectively (area under the curve: 0.84; 95% CI: 0.76-0.92; P = .000). Conclusions: Vitamin D insufficiency is significantly associated with EONS. Vitamin D deficiency significantly increases risk of EONS. Maternal vitamin D supplementation may improve neonatal vitamin D levels and may decreases risk of EONS. Further studies including maternal vitamin D level are required for implementation.

scholarly journals Vitamin D Deficiency among Children with Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Shyam Prasad Kafle ◽  
Eqtedar Ahmad ◽  
Lalan Prasad Rauniyar ◽  
Namu Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Severe Sepsis ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Severity Of Illness ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Sepsis Severity ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D

INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is exceedingly predominant in children leading to dysregulation of the immune system and inflammation. Data on the prevalence of VDD in children with sepsis and its association with sepsis severity are limited from our part of the world. The primary aim of this study was to identify the burden of VDD in children with sepsis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred and five children (< 15 years) with sepsis were enrolled from April 15, 2017 to April 14, 2018 from a tertiary care center in Eastern Nepal. Demographic data including BMI, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) scores were recorded at the time of admission. Plasma 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels were measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay technique (CLIA) (MAGLUMI 25-OH Vitamin D; CLIA) within 24 hours of admission. Vitamin D concentrations of <20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L) were considered as deficient. RESULTS: Of the 105 children enrolled, the majority 74 (70.55%) had vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D was deficient in 77, 65, and 66% of children in 1-5, 5-10, and 10-15 years of age group respectively. Vitamin D deficiency was maximum (80%) in underweight children. In the VDD group, 60% had severe sepsis, whereas only 32% had severe sepsis in vitamin D sufficient group with significant statistical association with sepsis severity and vitamin D deficiency. CONCLUSION: A high burden of VDD is present in children with sepsis which was found to be associated with greater severity of illness.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency among Patients of Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Center of Eastern Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (235) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richa Nepal ◽  
Prahlad Karki ◽  
Surendra Uraw ◽  
Madhab Lamsal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Coronary Syndrome

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Very few studies have been done to find out vitamin D deficiency status among cardiovascular patients in Nepalese setup. This research aims to find out the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among patients of acute coronary syndrome admitted in a tertiary care center of eastern Nepal. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among patients of acute coronary syndrome admitted in a tertiary care hospital from 1st February 2018 to 31st July 2018. Ethical clearence was taken from Institutional Review Committee of B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (Reference number: 259/074/075-IRC). Convenience sampling method was used. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: A total of 33 (64.7%) at 95% Confidence Interval (51.58-77.82) patients of acute coronary syndrome had vitamin D deficiency in our study with 19 (37.3%) having mild deficiency and 14 (27.4%) having moderate deficiency. None of the patients had severe vitamin D deficiency in our study. The mean vitamin D levels were lower in diabetics (23.57±9.28ng/ml) as compared to non-diabetics (31.91±12.50ng/ml), in hypertensive patients (24.36±7.67ng/ml) as compared to non-hypertensive patients (30.97±13.72ng/ml), and in patients with dyslipidemia (22.86±6.44ng/ml) as compared to those without dyslipidemia (37.68±13.15ng/ml). Conclusions: Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among patients of acute coronary syndrome in our study was comparable to various other homologous international studies.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pajanan Sinar Ultraviolet B Bersumber dari Sinar Matahari terhadap Konsentrasi Vitamin D (25(OH)D) dan Hormon Paratiroit pada Perempuan Usia Lanjut Indonesia

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Setiati
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Sunlight Exposure ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Random Allocation ◽  
And Control

Berbagai penelitian menunjukkan bahwa defisiensi vitamin D dan hiperpara-tiroidisme sekunder menimbulkan dampak serius pada kesehatan, antara lain meliputi osteoporosis, osteomalasia, kelemahan otot, jatuh dan fraktur osteoporotik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) mengetahui pengaruh pajanan UVB sinar matahari pada konsentrasi 25(OH)D dan hormon paratiroid (PTH) perempuan usia lanjut Indonesia. (2) mendapatkan saat dan lama pemajanan yang optimal. Penelitian uji klinik acak terbuka ini melibatkan 74 perempuan berusia 60 - 90 tahun yang tinggal di 4 panti werda di Jakarta dan Bekasi. Randomisasi dilakukan untuk memisahkan kelompok studi dan kontrol. Kelompok kontrol hanya mendapat kalsium 1000 mg/hari, sedang kelompok intervensi dipajankan dengan matahari selama 6 minggu. Hasil yang diukur sebelum dan sesudah 6 minggu pemajanan adalah konsentrasi 25(OH)D, PTH, dan ion kalsium. Ditemukan bahwa, waktu pemajanan yang optimal adalah 1 jam sebelum dan sesudah tengah hari. Prevalensi defisiensi vitamin D pada wanita usia lanjut adalah 35,1%. Pada kelompok terpajan, konsentrasi 25(OH)D meningkat lebih tinggi daripada yang tidak dipajan (51,8% vs 12,5%). Hasil tambahan adalahrerata asupan kalsium 248 mg/hari, dan rerata asupan vitamin D 28 IU/hari.Kata kunci: Defisiensi vitamin D, perempuan usia lanjut, hormon paratiroidAbstractMany studies showed that vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyper-parathyroidism cause serious impact on health including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, paralysis, fall, and osteoporotic fracture. This study was conducted to compare the effect of UVB from sunlight exposure in combination with calcium supplementation, and control (calcium only) on the vitamin D status and parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentration in Indonesian elderly women. This study was a randomized clinical trial in institutionalized care unit. Subjects included 74 elderly women with a mean age 71 years. Intervention was random allocation of UVB from sunlight exposure at 0.6 MED/hour noted in the UV meter on the face and both arms and calcium 1000 mg, three times per week for 6 weeks, and without treatment (calcium 1000 mg only). Main outcome measured were fasting serum levels of 25(OH) D, PTH, and calcium ion at 0 and 6 weeks in both treatment and control groups. The incidence of vitamin D deficiency in this population study was 35.1 %. In the treatment group, 25(OH) D increased from 59.1 nmol/L to 84.3 nmol/L (mean value after 6 weeks of sunlight exposure) with only a slight increase of 25(OH) D in the control group (51.8% vs 12.5%). 25(OH)D deficient levels in 15 out 16 subjects became normal after 6 weeks of sun exposure. There was no change of PTH levels in both groups. Additional results of this study are mean calcium intake of 248 mg/day and vitamin D intake of 28 IU/day.Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency, elderly women, parathyroid hormone

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