scholarly journals Lung Cancer - Prevalence and Patterns

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Karuna Ramesh Kumar ◽  
K. Payal
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Common

Background and setting Recent reports have indicated the increasing incidence of lung cancer in women and younger age groups. A cross- sectional, retrospective study was undertaken to study the age and sex distribution and histological patterns of lung cancer in the patient population presenting to St.John's Medical college Hospital, Bangalore. Methods The age, sex and the clinical features of patients and gross findings of the specimens were retrieved from the archives of the department.Hematoxylin and Eosin stained paraffin sections were used for assessment of histological patterns. Results and Conclusions 80 patients(13.5%) were histologically diagnosed as having lung cancer in the study done over a period of 6 years(1995-2000).Peak incidence was seen in 5th and 6th decade. 15 patients were <40 years of age with a male-female ratio 1.5:1 while the trend changed to 4.9:1 in >40 years age group. among the classifiable patterns, the common years age group. Among the classifiable patterns, the common histological pattern was squamous cell carcinoma, while 26.5% of lung cancer cases were poorly differentiated and could not be further categorized indicating the need for advanced techniques. In 18.5% of patients who were less than 40 years of age with lack of male preponderance, the genesis was probably multifactorial. Market integration Correlation is a measure of market integration. Correlation Coefficients of Prices, which include trend, seasonal and cylindrical effects are not adequate to precisely measure the degree of market integration. Integration of "pure errors" (pure errors means error series free from autocorrelation effects) of several time series enables us to determine the significance or otherwise integration of markets.

Rapid detection of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample of acute diarrheic children

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Sushmita Roy ◽  
S.M. Shamsuzzaman ◽  
K.Z. Mamun
Keyword(s):  
Stool Sample ◽  
Rapid Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotavirus Infection ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Stool Samples

Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of pediatric diarrhea globally. Accurate and rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus diarrhea should reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics and ultimately reduce drug resistance. Study was designed for rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample by ICT (Immunochromatographic test) as well as to observe the seasonal variation of rotavirus infection. This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Microbiology, Dhaka Medical College from January 2011 to December 2011. Eighty stool samples were collected from Dhaka Shishu Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. All samples were tested for rotavirus antigen by ICT. Among 80 patients, 42 (52.5%) samples were positive for rotavirus antigen. Among these 42 positive samples, 30 (71.43%) were from 0-12 months of age group, 10 (23.81%) from 13 to 24 months of age group and rest 2 (4.76%) from 25 to 36 months of age group. Rotavirus Ag was detected in stool samples from January to April and another peak episode from October to December. Considering the importance of Rotavirus associated diarrhea, rapid detection of Rotavirus infection in human is substantially needed and should be routinely practiced.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v6i1.19354 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2012; 06(01): 11-13

scholarly journals Study of Cervical Length in Bangladeshi Cadaver

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Zubaida Gulshan Ara ◽  
ASM Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Umme Kulsum Sharmin Zaman ◽  
Anjuman Ara ◽  
Reeva Aireen Busreea
Keyword(s):  
Uterine Cervix ◽  
Anatomical Variation ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cervical Length ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Female Genital

This cross sectional descriptive study was done to see the length of the cervix in Bangladeshi cadaver to find out the anatomical variation and to compare it with other study findings. 60 post mortem specimens containing female genital organs particularly uterine cervix were collected by purposive sampling technique from cadavers of different age groups. All the collected specimens were fixed in 10% formalin solution. This study was carried out in the department of Anatomy, Mymensingh Medical College from July 2006 to June 2007. Both gross and fine dissections were performed to measure the length of the uterine cervix. We compare our study findings with that of the references. Maximum mean length of the cervix was found in the 13-45 years age group. It was 2.89 cm. CBMJ 2016 July: Vol. 05 No. 02 P: 26-28

scholarly journals HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF LESIONS OF HYSTERECTOMY SPECIMENS IN GCS MEDICAL COLLEGE, HOSPITALAND RESEARCH CENTER, AHMEDABAD : A STUDY OF 100 CASES

2020 ◽  
pp. 80-82
Author(s):  
Shweta Shah ◽  
S.K. Suri ◽  
Ami Shah
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Gynaecological Surgery ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College

Background: Most frequently performed gynaecological surgery is hysterectomy. The prevalence of hysterectomy varies within different regions. There are mainly two types of hysterectomies according to which part of uterus is removed. The main types of hysterectomy are total and subtotal or partial hysterectomy. The hysterectomy can be performed by three routes abdominal, laproscopic and vaginal hysterectomy. The main objective of our study is to know most common pathology and different age groups of the patients underwent hysterectomy. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study was carried during period 6 months, at GCS medical college, hospital and research centre, Ahmedabad. Total 100 hysterectomy specimens were analyzed for histopathological lesions. We had taken the clinical and histopathological findings of these cases from the records of department of pathology, GCS medical college , hospital and research centre. Results: In our study of 100 cases, most common age group underwent hysterectomy was 40-49 years and least common age group was 20-29 years. Type of hysterectomy performed most commonly in this study was total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingoophorectomy. Most of lesions were seen in the myometrium 42 cases (42%), Endometrium 32 cases (32%), Cervix 16 cases (16%) and Ovary 10 cases (10%). Hysterectomy remains the widely used treatment modality.

scholarly journals Relationship between Stature and Length of Tendo Achilles in Adult Male and Female of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Sanjida Amin ◽  
Shamim Ara ◽  
Rawshon Naznin ◽  
Umma Marium ◽  
Farah Diba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Tendon Thickness ◽  
Ankle Flexibility

Background: Tendo Achilles injuries are usually related to poor ankle flexibility and strength and to overuse. Morphology of tendo Achilles is an important tool for its assessment which can be done by measuring tendon thickness, cross-sectional area and length of tendon. Objective: The aim of the study was to correlate length of tendo Achilles with stature in several age groups of sedentary people as measured by ultrasonography. Materials and method: This cross sectional analytical type of study was conducted in the department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2013 to June 2014. The present study was performed on 200 tendo Achilles of 100 people (50 male and 50 female) randomly selected from the patients who came to the Radiology department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital for ultrasonography of any region of their body other than leg. Results: In this study length of tendo Achilles was measured in both legs of adult people and was correlated with stature. Highly significant correlation was found between length of tendo Achilles with stature (p<0.001). Conclusion: The data of length of tendo Achilles obtained from the present study may provide valuable information in different aspects of medical science as a guide line for physiotherapists, radiologists, sports professionals and ortho-surgeons in early detection and monitoring of rehabilitation especially of professional athletes. Delta Med Col J. Jul 2019 7(2): 80-83

scholarly journals Clinical Study on Patients with Grossly Elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Md Zahirul Haque ◽  
Saki Md Jakiul Alam ◽  
Mesbahuddin Noman ◽  
MA Azhar
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Haematological Malignancies ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Connective Tissue Disorders ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Erythrocyte Sedimentation ◽  
The Common ◽  
Body Ache

This study was done in medicine indoor department of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital from January 2004 to March 2004. Consecutive 100 patients, who were advised to test the ESR by their physicians for their complaints and found to have an ESR, equal to or more than 100 mm in 1st hour, were included in this study. Among 100 patients 56 were male and 44 were female. All of them were classified in five age groups. They were also categorized according to their monthly income and occupation. Fever, generalized weakness, weight loss, pallor, pain, body ache were the common presenting complaints. Haematological disorder appeared to be most common cause (41%) of marked ESR elevation; followed by infectious diseases (36%) and connective tissue disorders (17%). Among the all patients 30% cases were haematological malignancies (i.e. acute myeloblastic and lymphoblastic leukaemia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma). In 4% cases the cause could not be elicited.    DOI = 10.3329/jom.v8i2.1411 J MEDICINE 2007; 8 : 64-68

scholarly journals Acute Kidney Injury in Patients of Intensive Care Unit

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Nazneen Mahmood ◽  
Md Fazlur Rahman ◽  
Md Mostafizur Rahman ◽  
SM Hossain Shahid ◽  
Md Mahmudur Ahman Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Type I ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Failure Group ◽  
Medical College

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and numerous causes are responsible for its development. The aim of the present study is to assess the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of patients who develop AKI in our ICU.Methodology: This study was conducted by the Department of Nephrology, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital (AKMMCH), a tertiary level center of Dhaka, during the period of January 2015 to December 2015. This is a Cross Sectional Descriptive type of Observational study on patients of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of AKMMCH.Result: A total number of 271 patients were admitted. Out of 271 patients, 59 (21.77%) patients with AKI who met our study requirements were included in the study and were evaluated. Among 59 patients 32 (54.23%) were males and 27 (45.77%) were females, with a male to female ratio of 1.19:1. The cause of admission were Diabetes mellitus with complication 11 (18.64%), Hepato-renal syndrome 10 (16.94%), Malignancy 7 (11.86%), Septicaemia 6 (10.18% ), Pneumonia 6 (10.18%), Intra-uterine death (IUD) 5 (8.48%) and others (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Non ST segment Elevated MI, Cerebro Vascular Disease, Gullain Burre Syndrome, Laparatomy, Type I and Type II Respiratory failure) 14 (23.72%). According to RIFLE's criteria most of the patients were from Injury group 32 (54.23%). Next to this, was Risk group 17 (28.83%) and in Failure, Loss and ESRD group were 7 (11.86%), 1(1.69%) and 2 (3.39%) accordingly. Regarding biochemical abnormality, mean Serum creatinine was 3.68 ± 2.15 and that of Urine output, HbA1C and HCO3 level ( in ABG ) were 4.57 ± 8.89, 6.91±1.4 and 17.14 ± 3.8 respectively. Out of 59 patients 10 (16.95%) needed Haemodialysis. According to RIFLE's criteria 7 (70%) were from Failure group, 1 patient from Loss group and 2 from ESRD group who received haemodialysis. 72.88% (43) patients improved, out of which 57.62% (34) got discharged from ICU after full recovery. 6.48% (4) patients expired and 3.38% (2) turned into ESRD and advised for regular haemodialysis.Conclusion: The incidence of AKI is high in patients admitted to ICU, and the development of AKI is associated with poor outcome and reduced survival. AKI significantly increases the duration of ICU stay, and this is likely to add to the healthcare burden. Age, gender or the presence of comorbidities do not appear to influence the incidence of AKI in our ICU patients.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 38-44

scholarly journals FREQUENCY, DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF HYPERTENSION IN ADULT STROKE POPULATION OF D.I.KHAN DIVISION, PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazafatul Ain ◽  
Saira Khan ◽  
Muhammad Marwat ◽  
Nisar Khan ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Global Health Estimates 2015 has shown the stroke as second leading global cause of death and 3rd leading global cause for DALYs for year 2015. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency, distribution and determinants of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Community Medicine, Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan from February 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017. A sample 217 was selected with margin of error 5.59%, 90%CL and 50% prevalence of hypertension in 200,000 adults at risk of stroke population through consecutive sampling. All indoor adult patients of stroke were eligible. Sex, age groups, and residence and presence of hypertension were variables. Frequency and distribution of hypertension were analyzed by count and percentage. Hypotheses for distribution were substantiated by chi-square goodness-of-fit and of association by chi-square test of association. Results: Out of 217 patients with stroke, 123 (56.7%) were men and 94 (43.3%) were women, 86 (39.6%) were≤60 years and 131 (60.4%) were>60 years, and 105 (48.4%) were urban and 112 (51.6%) were rural. Frequency of hypertension was 132/217 (60.83%). Out of 132 patients with hypertension, men were 74 (34.10%), women 58 (26.73%), age group≤60 years 46 (21.20%), >60 years 86 (39.63%), urban 72 (33.18%) and rural 60 (27.65%). Presence of hypertension was associated to residence (p=.023) but not to sex (p=.817) and age groups (p=.072). Conclusion: Frequency of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan was found to be similar as expected. Frequency was more in men, in older age group (of>60years) and in urban population. The presence of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division was associated to residence but not to sex and age groups.

scholarly journals Multimorbidity Patterns Among Hospitalized Geriatric Patients in Medicine Wards of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Sumiya Bent Kalam ◽  
Sadia Islam ◽  
Mohammad Abdullah Az Zubayer Khan ◽  
Tanjina Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College

Background: Elderly people are posing a significant health burden in our country for their multi morbidity as economic growth has increased our life expectancy. Pattern of multi morbidity of this older people varies according to geography, ethnicity, culture and life style. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and pattern of multi morbidity of elderly patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital. Method: 50 random cases of elderly patients aged more than 60 years admitted in medicine and allied wards of Dhaka medical college hospital were observed at this cross-sectional study from January 2017 to June 2017(total 6 months period). Data were reviewed and analyzed using simple frequency and percentage. Protocol was reviewed by institutional ethical board (IRB) of Dhaka medical college hospital. Result: A total number of 50 elderly patients with age ranging from 60 to 95 years were observed with male and female ratio 1.3:1 having multi morbidity among 92.0% patients and female is more affected than male. Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus and stroke were found most common diseases as individual. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus was found as the most common multi morbidity pattern followed by hypertension and IHD, stroke & diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: This study sheds light on priority needs of elderly patients in terms of medical facility in tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, January 2021, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 56-59

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics of Patients with Tuberculosis Spine in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shafiul Alam ◽  
Md Abdus Salam ◽  
Tayseer Farzana ◽  
ASM Raushan Newaz ◽  
Md Saiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
High Class ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Class Society ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean

Background: Spinal tuberculosis is more frequently reported in developing countries.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of spinal tuberculosis patients.Methodology: This study was carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery, Dhaka Medical College Hospital during the period of January 2002 to December 2004 to elucidate the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of the tuberculosis of the spine. For this purpose, a total number of 50 consecutive cases admitted during the study period with tuberculosis of the spine supported by investigations were included in this study.Result: The mean age of the patients was 25.4 years and ranged from 7 years to 68 years. The highest incidence of tuberculosis of the spine was found in age group between 11 to 20 years and 70% of the patients were under 30 years of age. Incidence of tuberculosis of this spine was more in male (62%) in comparison to female (3 8%) with a male female ratio of 1.63:1. In this study most of the patients came from low class society (66%) followed by middle class (28%) and high class (6%) respectively.Conclusion: Spinal TB more frequently occurs among the young age group with a male predominance.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2016;3(1):3-5

scholarly journals Dermatophytes in Skin, Nail and Hair among the Patients Attending Out Patient Department

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (41) ◽  
pp. 434-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beena Jha ◽  
Sabina Bhattarai ◽  
Jyotshna Sapkota ◽  
Manisha Sharma ◽  
Chandra Prakash Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Aetiological Agent ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Direct Microscopy ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Patient Department

Background: Dermatophytosis are the most common types of cutaneous fungal infection seen in human and animals affecting skin, hair and nails caused by dermatophytes. The diagnosis of dermatophytes is based on the clinical observation and laboratory diagnosis by direct microscopic examination and fungal cultures. The present study is undertaken to isolate different type of dermatophytes causing fungal infection.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study design was used in a total of 90 clinically suspected cases of dermatophytic infection attending the out patient department of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching hospital (KMCTH). Skin scraping, hair and nail samples were collected from the patients and were processed by direct microscopy and culture using standard protocol. Dermatophytes were identified based on the microscopic arrangement of microconidia and macroconidia.Results: Dermatophytosis was more common in the age group of 21-40 years and was more predominant among male with male to female ratio of 1.7: 1. Among the total clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis, 53 were positive in direct microscopy and only a total of 20 were positive by culture. Most common clinical type observed in our study was Tinea corporis(25%) followed by Tinea cruris. Trichophyton rubrum(50%) was the commonest aetiological agent in majority of clinical types followed by Trychophyton mentagrophytes(35%). Conclusions: The study highlighted T. corporis followed by T. cruris and T. unguim as the most common clinical pattern of dermatophytosis with a male predominance and 21-40 years being the most affected age group. T. rubram was the most common aetiological agent causing dermatophytosis.Keywords: Dermatophytes; dermatophytosis; epidermophyton; tinea; trychophyton.

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