Association of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with Micronutrients.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disorder that has been defined by hyperglycemia. Diabetic patients usually have high levels of oxidative stress. Mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation of blood vessels are associated with a greater need for micronutrients in diabetic patients.

Noncompliance to DOTS: How it can be Decreased.

Background: Tuberculosis is a communicable disease requiring prolonged treatment.The therapeutic regimens as recommended by WHO have been shown to be highly effective for both preventing and treating tuberculosis but poor adherence to medication is a major barrier to its global control.

Aim: The aim was to elicit reasons of treatment default from a cohort of tuberculosis patients treated under Directly Observed Treatment Short course chemotherapy.