Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in young population in rural districts of northern Bihar.

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide, and it is a known risk factor for coronary artery disease. Younger population, a group which lacks epidemiological data on diabetes mellitus, the prevalence of diabetes in them was investigated in the rural districts of north Bihar (India). Furthermore, the risk factors associated with diabetes mellitus in this younger population were also assessed.

Anti-inflammatory effect of the serratiopeptidase--rationale or fashionable: a study in rat paw oedema model induced by the carrageenan.

Introduction: Many drugs, including serratiopeptidases, are marketed without proven efficacy in clinical trials. It is protein in nature and claimed to be effective orally.

Methods: 24 albino wistar rats, 6 each in following groups were assigned--(1) Control group (distilled water, orally) (2) Diclofenac (6.