Shilpa A Pratinidhi

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Introduction: Magnesium is most important and vital element of body. It needs to be supplemented adequately. It plays a vital role in insulin secretion, insulin binding and homeostasis. When Serum Magnesium is adequate, the glycemic control is better and HbA1c values will fall, thus proving that serum magnesium plays a major role in glycemic control. It is now established that diabetes can by itself induce hypomagnesemia and hypomagnesemia can in turn induce onset or worsen diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted in 48 diagnosed cases of type II diabetes mellitus. This study was planned to study if any correlation exists between the level of Serum Magnesium and HbA1C in diagnosed Type II diabetics. Results: The correlation between the two parameters was not found to be statistically significant. Limitations: Owing to COVID-19 restrictions history regarding the duration of disease, the dietary history of the participants could not be obtained Conclusion: Serum magnesium does not bear a constant relationship with the diabetic control according to the findings of the current study and detailed studies including multi-parametric analysis along with duration of diabetes is required.   Keywords: Magnesium, HbA1C, Diabetes.

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Introduction: Dermatoglyphics (fingerprint/dactylography) is derived from the Greek word “Derma=Skin, Glyph=Carve.” Dermatoglyphics is defined as the scientific study of naturally occurring epidermal ridges and their configuration on the digits, palms and soles apart from flexion crease and secondary folds. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine correlation if any exits between the fingerprint pattern and blood group and gender.    Materials and Methods: The general study design selected for this article was cross-sectional study. Here, the primary outcome variable is to determine correlation (if any) between the fingerprint pattern and blood group and gender. A total of 271 students volunteered for the study. Results: Loops were found to the most prevalent type of fingerprint in all blood groups. Blood groups and primary fingerprint patterns were found to be associated with the association being statistically significant. Conclusion: The correlation between the said entities would enable better authentication and prediction of identity of a person and thereby has the potential for great application in the field of forensics.   Keywords: Dermatoglyphics, Fingerprint patterns.

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