Biochemical determinations
| Control group (n = 26) | DHF (n = 25) | SHF (n = 27) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SD) or median (interquartile range). | ||||
| *Log transformed analysis of variance. | ||||
| CRP, C reactive protein; HOMA, homeostasis model assessment; IL-6, interleukin 6; TNF-αSRII, tumour necrosis factor α soluble receptor II. | ||||
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 4.94 (0.52) | 4.95 (0.67) | 4.83 (0.57) | 0.70 |
| HOMA index (U) | 1.04 (0.76–1.44) | 1.77 (1.06–2.26) | 0.97 (0.81–1.85) | 0.01* |
| Insulin (mU/L) | 4.90 (3.60–6.70) | 8.10 (4.95–10.35) | 4.70 (3.70–7.90) | 0.01* |
| CRP (mg/l) | 1.50 (0.10–10.30) | 4.5 (0.40–48.20) | 3.30 (0.30–41.10) | 0.002* |
| TNF-αSRII (ng/l) | 2161 (1964–2644) | 3273 (2491–3775) | 3514 (2884–4355) | <0.001* |
| IL-6 (ng/l) | 1.14 (0.60–1.89) | 2.06 1.14–4.10) | 2.78 (1.84–4.89) | <0.001* |
| Noradrenaline (pg/ml) | 485 (204) | 622 (220) | 708 (337) | 0.01 |