The present study investigated the possible protective effect of Helicteres isora (Sterculiaceae) bark extracts on certain biochemical markers in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in rats. STZ treatment (60 mg/kg/i.p) caused a hyperglycemic state that led to various physiological and biochemical alterations. Blood levels of glucose, urea, uric acid and creatinine, plasma levels of albumin a...

Tuberculous pleuritis (TP) is one of the most common extra-pulmonary tuberculosis form. Because tuberculous pleurisy hard to diagnose due slow course disease and lack specificity in symptoms diagnostic methods. In that reason, we need multidisciplinary approach efficient biomarkers. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining, cultures pathophysiological biopsy finding from majority patients are positive ...