Microfilaria in achylous hematuria: Can it imitate urolithiasis?

is the major species resulting in filarial cases in India. Filariasis may present with various clinical presentations: asymptomatic, microfilaremia, lymphedema, acute adenolymphangitis and chronic lymphatic disease. Microfilariae of have been detected in various clinical samples, but incidental detection of microfilaria in achylous urine is a rare finding with unexplained pathology.

Association of oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in hypertension.

Background: Biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) are involved in the pathophysiology of hypertension (HTN) and endothelial dysfunction is also related to HTN. Still, a significant association of OS, as well as endothelial function, remains unclear in HTN.

Methods: Totalling 222 North Indian peoples aged 18-80 participated in the study.

Role of Forkhead Box O (FOXO) transcription factor in aging and diseases.

Fork head box O (FOXO) transcription factor is a key player in an evolutionarily conserved pathway. The mammalian FOXO family consists of FOXO1, 3, 4 and 6, are highly similar in their structure, function and regulation. To maintain optimum body function, the organisms have developed complex mechanisms for homeostasis.