Impact of Pentoxifylline on Platelet Function Profiles in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Aspirin and Clopidogrel
Conclusions Adjunctive treatment with pentoxifylline is not associated with increased platelet inhibitory effects in DM patients with coronary artery disease receiving DAPT. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)

G Protein-Coupled Receptor Mediates The Action Of Castor Oil
Castor oil is known primarily as an effective laxative; however, it was also used in ancient times with pregnant women to induce labour. Only now have scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research succeeded in unravelling the mysteries of the action mechanism. A receptor by the name of EP3 on the cells of the intestine and uterus is apparently responsible. This is activated by an ingredient in the oil. The oil obtained from the seeds of the castor oil plant Ricinus communis is one of the oldest drugs known to man... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)