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INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D, which is a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a key role in enhancing the intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphate. In severely ill patients, vitamin D can adversely affect immune and metabolic functions, contributing to poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to correlate vitamin D with mortality in critically ill patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: prospective observational...
INTRODUCTION: Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the most commonly used clinical test to estimate mean blood glucose during the past 2 to 3 months. In addition to diagnostic purposes, the HbA1c level also predicts diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to determine the association of glycosylated hemoglobin with mortality in intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective observational...