Exploring the association of serum prolactin with serum glucose levels and clinical findings in a cohort of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis
- Published on 08/30/2024
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Bandeira de Santana Lidiana 1,2, de Souza Lima Thomas Alves 1, Costa Amanda Rodrigues 3, Sandoval Leticia Assad Maia 4, de Souza Talita Yokoy 1, da Mota Licia Maria Henrique 1,4, Naves Luciana Ansaneli 1,2,4
1 University Hospital of Brasilia Brasilia Brazil
2 https://ror.org/02xfp8v59 Faculty of Health Sciences University of Brasilia Brasilia Brazil
3 https://ror.org/05bdz6951 Legislative Consultancy in Health Federal Senate Brasilia Brazil
4 https://ror.org/02xfp8v59 Faculty of Medicine University of Brasilia Brasilia Brazil
Abstract
Background In the context of rheumatoid arthritis and its systemic inflammatory implications, there is an increasing interest in investigating the role of prolactin in the clinical and metabolic aspects of the disease. This study aimed to explore the potential links between serum prolactin levels, serum glucose levels, and the clinical manifestations of arthritis.
Methods This exploratory, cross-sectional, observational study focused on women diagnosed...
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