MS Sakat

An Investigation of Serum Magnesium and Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Values in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.153

Pages:

58-62

Synopsis:

The study investigated the serum levels of magnesium and red blood cell distribution width (RDW) values and their relationship with polysomnographic parameters in patients with Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). Serum RDW values were significantly elevated and magnesium levels were significantly decreased in OSAS. Also, RDW was positively and magnesium was negatively correlated with polysomnographic parameters. To our knowledge, this was the first study investigating the association between RDW and Mg levels in the same patient population.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) leads to complications in several systems. The purpose of this study was to examine serum magnesium and red cell distribution width (RDW) values in OSAS, a chronic inflammation, and thus to reveal the relations between these two parameters and with other sleep parameters.

Received:

25 Jul, 2017

Accepted:

20 Dec, 2017

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Inflammation

magnesium

obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

red blood cell distribution width.

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e-Published: 22 Dec, 2017

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Hearing Evaluation in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.150

Synopsis:

The study investigated the hearing functions of children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Tympanogram, pure tone audiogram, and transient evoked otoacoustic emission tests were performed to all subjects. According to the PTA results, mean hearing threshold values were found significantly higher in children with Type 1 diabetes compared to the control group. We recommend that Type 1 diabetic children should be kept under monitoring in terms of hearing functions.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Diabetes is a metabolic syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia deriving from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin effect, or both. Varying levels of hearing loss may occur in patients with Type 1 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hearing functions of children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. At the same time, we also intended to examine the relationship between hearing loss and age at onset of diabetes, duration of diabetes and HbA1c levels.

Received:

21 Jul, 2017

Accepted:

12 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 14 Dec, 2017

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Traumatic Displacement of Maxillary Teeth into the Nasal Cavity: A Diagnosis Delayed for 15 Years

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 3: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.253

Pages:

171-3

ABSTRACT

Received:

20 May, 2015

Accepted:

01 Jun, 2015

Published:

31 Jul, 2021

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e-Published: 24 May, 2017

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A Case of Pulsatile Tinnitus Associated with Internal Jugular Vein Stenosis Diagnosed by Multidetector-computerized Tomography Angiography

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.552

Pages:

109-11

ABSTRACT

Received:

08 Nov, 2016

Accepted:

30 Mar, 2017

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss1-2024_109_111.pdf

Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Jugular vein stenosis

multidetector-computed tomography-angiography

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e-Published: 08 May, 2017

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An Unusual Case of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in an Elderly Patient Mimicking Laryngopyocele

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 3: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.286

Pages:

593-94

The Editor,

Sir,

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

07 Sep, 2015

PDF Attachment:

wimj_iss3_2016_593_594.pdf

Journal Sections:

Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

Laryngopyocele

Intralaryngeal extension

Sistrunk procedure

thyroglossal duct cyst

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 05 Jul, 2016

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An Atypical Presentation of Tuberculosis Lymphadenitis

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 6: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.478

Pages:

433-4

ABSTRACT

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2021

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss6-2021_433_434.pdf

Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

Multiple cervical lymphadenopathies

tuberculosis

tuberculosis lymphadenitis.

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 15 Mar, 2016

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Laryngocele Causing Airway Obstruction: A Unique Case Report

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.340

ABSTRACT

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

25 Aug, 2015

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

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e-Published: 22 Feb, 2016

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Oxidative Stress is a Predictor Factor for Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.383

Synopsis:

We aimed to determine oxidative imbalance and vascular endothelial dysfunction as suspects for complications of OSAS. We found both oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction lead to early development of atherosclerosis which may cause the life-threatening complications of OSAS.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep which leads to cardiovascular, neurovascular and metabolic diseases. The mechanisms of complications in these patients are unclear. In this report, we aimed to determine the cause of oxidative imbalance in patients with OSAS and to evaluate the vascular endothelial dysfunction as a suspect for complications of the disease.

Received:

13 Jul, 2015

Accepted:

10 Sep, 2015

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

oxidative stress

antioxidants

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

vascular endothelial dysfunction

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 15 Feb, 2016

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.