Compartmentalization of pro-inflammatory cytokines in tuberculous pleurisy

Pro-inflammatory cytokines in atherosclerosis.

In vitro and in vivo assessment of inhibitory effect of stevioside on pro-inflammatory cytokines

Objective: Stevioside is a natural non-caloric sweetener which has been reported to have anti-inflammatory activity.  The aim of  the present study was to examine in vitro and in vivo effects of  stevioside on rats  plasma levels of tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α),  interleukin-1β (IL-1β), TNF-α and IL-1β release from lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated rat peripheral blood mononuclear cells (P...

Tuberculous Pleurisy: An Update

Tuberculous pleurisy is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Korea. Tuberculous pleurisy presents a diagnostic and therapeutic problem due to the limitations of traditional diagnostic tools. There have been many clinical research works during the past decade. Recent studies have provided new insight into the tuberculous pleurisy, which have a large impact on clinical practice....

Corticosteroids for tuberculous pleurisy

BACKGROUND Corticosteroids used in addition to antituberculous therapy have been reported to benefit people with tuberculous pleurisy. However, research findings are inconsistent and raise doubt as to whether such treatment is worthwhile. There is also concern regarding the potential adverse effects of corticosteroids, especially in HIV-positive people. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of a...

The treatment of tuberculous pleurisy.

The object of treatment in tuberculous pleurisy is to shorten the acute phase of the illness, to restore the integrity of the pleura, and, above all, to prevent further manifestations of tuberculosis. Rest, chemotherapy, and aspiration are each supposed to achieve some of these aims, but their relative importance has not been established. The value of rest was stressed by Roper and Waring (1955...