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Correlation of serum apelin level with carotid intima–media thickness and insulin resistance in a sample of Egyptian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health problem in Egypt, with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. Measurement of the carotid Intima-media thickness (CIMT) allows early detection of atherosclerotic blood vessel diseases. Apelin is an adipose tissue-derived hormone that may be associ …