Acknowledgments in Medical Research

Dissertation Title and Details

• Title: "A STUDY OF CORRELATION BETWEEN TYPE 2 DIABETIC DYSLIPIDEMIA WITH PLATELET INDICES-MPV, P-LCR”
• Candidate: Dr. HARSHITH M.
• Submitted to: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore
• Under the guidance of: Dr. U.R. RAAJU. M.D. (Associate Professor)
• Department: Department of General Medicine
• College: J.J.M Medical College
• Location: Davangere - 577 004
• Year: 2024

Declaration by the Candidate

• The candidate declares the dissertation is original research work

Certificate by the Guide

• The guide confirms the dissertation is original research work by the candidate

Endorsement by the HOD, Principal/Head of the Institution

• The HOD and Principal endorse the dissertation is original research work and complies with all requirements

Copyright

• The candidate agrees to the rights of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka to preserve, use, and disseminate the dissertation in print or electronic format for academic or research purpose

Acknowledgement

• Expresses gratitude to all those who helped during the research
• Specifically thanks their guide, Dr. U.R. RAAJU
• Acknowledges the support of other professors, and the college/hospital staff
• Thanks their parents and family members

List of Abbreviations

• This section includes a list of abbreviations used in the dissertation with their full forms.

Table of Contents

• Provides a detailed overview of the content of the dissertation with page numbers.

List of Tables

• This section lists the tables with relevant page numbers

List of Figures

• This section lists the figures with relevant page numbers

Graphs

• This section lists the graphs with relevant page numbers

Abstract

• The study investigated the association between platelet indices (MPV and P-LCR) and diabetic dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Participants with dyslipidemia had significantly higher levels of MPV and P-LCR compared to those without dyslipidemia.
• They also had poorer glycemic control (higher HbA1c levels), worse lipid profiles (higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol; lower HDL cholesterol) and higher prevalence of comorbidities such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Introduction

• Diabetes mellitus (DM), particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia.
• Dyslipidemia (abnormalities in blood lipid levels) is a common comorbidity in T2DM and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular complications.
• Platelets play a crucial role in hemostasis and thrombosis, and their function is altered in various pathological conditions, including diabetes.

Aims and Objectives

• To check platelet indices (MPV, P-LCR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia.
• To correlate platelet indices (MPV, P-LCR) level in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia.

Review of Literature

• Provides information about type 2 diabetes, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management and complications like cardiovascular disease.
• Discusses the pathophysiology of diabetes, including insulin resistance and the role of genetic factors.
• Examines the links between diabetic dyslipidemia, platelet indices, and various other clinical and laboratory parameters in the context of type 2 diabetes.
• Provides information (symptoms, causes, treatments, and risks) on other relevant conditions associated with the main subject.

Materials and Methods

• Describes the study design, including the cross-sectional nature of the study, recruitment criteria, and the duration of the study. (August 2022 to January 2024)
• Details the clinical and laboratory parameters and methods of evaluation. This will include, but isn't limited to, Blood tests, urine tests, physical examination, etc.
• Explains the ethical considerations for the study

Results

• The results were presented numerically in tables and graphs, using various parameters to show the differences and relationships between the experimental group (with dyslipidemia) and the control group (without dyslipidemia).
• The section included demographics (age, gender, duration of diabetes), glycemic control (fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c), lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, VLDL), platelet indices (MPV, P-LCR), renal function, liver function, thyroid function, and comorbidities as well as medication usage.

Discussion

• Discusses the findings, their significance, and the limitations of the study, including potential mechanisms, and comparison with previous studies.

Conclusion

• Summarizes the key findings and implications of the study: Participants with dyslipidemia had significantly worse glycemic control, lipid profiles, and higher prevalence of comorbidities. Also, suggests areas for future research on potential mechanisms between factors including platelet function, renal function and dyslipidemia.

Summary

• Offers a concise overview of the study's methodologies and findings, with emphasis on the statistical significance of correlations and connections between variables.

Bibliography

• Lists all cited sources and references.

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