Association of ER-α gene PvuII polymorphism with ovarian cancer.

Background: Ovarian cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Estrogen plays an important role in follicle formation and maturation of oocyte via its receptor (ER). It has a special interest as their protein levels are always elevated in premalignant and malignant cancer cells and are over expressed in different tumors with a favourable prognosis.

Lipid profile in rheumatoid arthritis and its relation to disease activity.

Aim Of The Study: To ascertain whether--1. Serum lipids are altered in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and 2. Disease activity has any role in altering lipid profile.

Pure motor spastic quadriparesis in systemic lupus erythematosus.

SLE has numerous neurological manifestations. We report a case of SLE with gradual onset, upper motor neuron type spastic quadriparesis without sensory or bladder/bowel involvement. There was good response to steroids.