The Influence of Metformin on Serum Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

Objective: Diabetes mellitus has been claimed to be a risk factor for the development of pancreatic carcinoma. CA 19-9 has a great sensitivity in detection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Metformin exhibits a strong and consistent antiproliferative action on several cancer cell lines including pancreatic cancer.

Association of Serum Prolactin Level with Impaired Glucose Regulation and Diabetes.

Background: Increase in prolactin during pregnancy has been identified as a major stimulus for β cells. These effects have been demonstrated in both in-vitro and in-vivo non-pregnant animal models. Recently, bromocriptine has also been approved for the therapy of type 2 diabetes, regardless of the baseline prolactin level, with its mechanism of action poorly understood.

Effect of Carica papaya Leaf Extract Capsule on Platelet Count in Patients of Dengue Fever with Thrombocytopenia.

Objective: Thrombocytopenia in dengue fever is a common and serious complication. However, no specific treatment is available for dengue fever induced thrombocytopenia. In few countries (Pakistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and other Asian countries) the leaf extract of Carica papaya has been effectively used for thrombocytopenia.