C - reactive protein of cerebrospinal fluid, as a sensitive approach for diagnosis of neonatal meningitis.

Background: Meningitis, is a potentially life-threatening condition that can rapidly progress to permanent brain damage, neurologic problems, and even death. Bacteria and viruses cause the great majority of meningitis disease in infants and children. CRP is used mainly as a marker of inflammation.

Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting blood glucose in patients with Lichen Planus.

Background: The relationship between Lichen Planus (LP) and diabetes was studied previously, but the results were in conflict. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in patients with LP among Iranian patients.

Methods: In this study, 80 patients with LP were enrolled.