scholarly journals Serum homocysteine level in male smokers of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-74
Author(s):  
Shamima Jahan ◽  
Qazi Shamima Akhter ◽  
Fayeza Karim ◽  
Mir Jakib Hossain ◽  
Tania Yeasmin
Keyword(s):  
Adult Male ◽  
Cardiovascular Events ◽  
Homocysteine Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Male Smoker ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Serum Homocysteine ◽  
Group B

Smoking may cause atherosclerosis and acute cardiovascular events and hyperhomocystenemia may found in smokers that play a vital role in development of atherosclerosis and acute cardiovascular events. The present cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka between July 2013 to June 2014 to assess the serum homocysteine (Hcy) level in male smokers. A total number of 200 male subjects were selected with age ranging from 20 to 40 years. Among them, 100 male smokers were included in the study group (Group B) and 100 male non-smokers of same age ranging were considered as controls (Group A). Detailed smoking and medical history was taken regarding drug intake and general examinations were done. The mean serum homocysteine level was significantly higher in adult male smoker than that of adult male non smoker (p < 0.001). This study concludes that serum homocysteine level increases in male smokers which may act as risk factor for future cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis.Bangladesh Med J. 2016 May; 45 (2): 72-74

scholarly journals Effect of lactation on serum total cholesterol & triglyceride

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Khadiza Begum ◽  
Rokeya Begum ◽  
Qazi Shamima Akhter ◽  
Nusrat Sultana ◽  
Shamima Bari
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Serum Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Data Collection Sheet ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
High Level

Background: There is an association between breast feeding & maternal lipid profile. Pregnancy related hyperlipidaemia reverse quickly with lactation. Objective: To observe Serum Total cholesterol & triglyceride in lactating & nonlactating mother. Method: The present cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, during the period of July 2010 to June 2011. A total 300 subjects were included within the age limit from 20 to 40 years of women. Among them100 were normal healthy subjects & had child above 3 years were considered as group A (control). The rest 200 women were selected as study subject (group B) having child between the age 6 weeks to 2 years. Group B is again subdivided into group B1 (100 lactating mother) & group B2 (100 nonlactating mother). The subjects were selected from pediatric ward & OPD of pediatrics, DMCH and BSMMU, Dhaka. Data were collected in data collection sheet after taking informed written consent of the subjects. The study parameters total cholesterol & Triglyceride were done in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College. The data were analyzed by computer with SPSS programs using unpaired Student ?t’ test.Results: In group B1 total cholesterol & triglyceride levels were non significantly higher than that of group A but in group B2 these values were significantly higher than that of group A. Within the study groups all these values were significantly higher in nonlactating mother than lactating mother. It was observed that high level of study parameters were more in B2 than that of group B1. Conclusion: From the results of the present study it may be concluded that lactation has effect on lowering serum total cholesterol & triglyceride which may preferably related to health education for the mother. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpp.v29i1-2.20060Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2013; 29(1&2) : 1-7

scholarly journals A Randomized Control Trial for conservative management of parotid abscess in children

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Basnet ◽  
Rajkumar Bedajit ◽  
Bijay Neupane ◽  
Bibek Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Incision Drainage

Background: The optimal conservative treatment protocol of parotid abscess in children is evaluated.Material and Methods: This is a randomized, prospective, cross-sectional study conducted between November 2013 and June 2017 in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Thirty children (below 14 years age) suffering from parotid abscess diagnosed by ultrasonography were included in this study. Recurrent parotid abscess cases were excluded. The children were divided into 2 groups by computer assisted randomization into15 patients each. Group A were treated with intravenous Clindamycin while group B were given intravenous Ampicilin + Cloxacillin combination. Results: Five patients of group B did not respond to treatment and were then put on intravenous Clindamycin. Three of these patients responded to treatment but 2 developed multi-lobulated fluctuation and required incision + drainage. Remaining 10 patients in group B and all patients in Group A responded to medical treatment without recurrence. Five patients in group B developed severe diarrhea during antibiotic treatment but none of the patients in group A had this complaint. No patient developed any complications like parapharyngeal abscess or septicemia. Conclusion: Parotid abscess in children can be managed conservatively with intravenous Clindamycin without the need for incision and drainage. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 56-59 

scholarly journals Incidence of Presence & Variation in Anatomical Position of Isthmus of Thyroid Gland in Bangladeshi Cadaver

1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Seheli Zannat Sultana ◽  
Mohsin Khalil ◽  
Manjurul Karim Khan ◽  
Laila Anjuman Banu ◽  
Zubaida Gulshan Ara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Thyroid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anatomical Position ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Adjacent Part ◽  
Group B ◽  
Normal Standard

Context: The thyroid gland is the first endocrine organ to evolve in the vertebrates. It has right and left lobes and connected by narrow median isthmus which lies over the second, third and fourth tracheal rings. A conical pyramidal lobe often ascends towards the hyoid bone from isthmus or the adjacent part of either lobe. It measures about 1.25 cm transversely and vertically. Its size and site vary greatly. Isthmus is topographically related with some important anatomical structures. So this study was carried out to determine the incidence of presence & variation in anatomical position of isthmus of thyroid gland of Bangladeshi people of different age groups to establish a normal standard. Study type: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and period of study: Department of Anatomy, Mymensingh Medical College. from October’2004 to February’2005. Materials: The study was carried out on 60 cadavers of different age groups age ranging from 11 to 70 years. Thyroid glands were collected from unclaimed dead bodies autopsied in Forensic Medicine Department of Mymensingh Medical College. Methods: The collected specimens were divided into age group A (upto 18 years), group B (18 to 45 years), group C (above45 years). All specimens were examined morphologically by fine dissection method. Result: In the present study isthmus was present in 41 (68.33%) cases. In those thyroids which were devoid of isthmus, lobes were found to be merged with each other in the midline but in one case two lobes were found completely separated from each other. It was evident that the posterior relations of isthmus were widely variable. In only 18% cases it was found at its usual position- against the 2nd, 3rd and 4th tracheal rings. In the present study more frequent location of isthmus was found at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 2nd, 3rd, 4th tracheal rings. In both cases their incidences were 18.3%. Conclusion: The present study will help to increase the information pool on the anatomy of thyroid gland of Bangladeshi people. To establish a normal standard for Bangladeshi people, further studies with large samples from different zones of the country are suggested. Key Word- Isthmus; Human Thyroid gland; Incidence; Posterior relation; Bangladesh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.3329/bja.v9i1.8144 Bangladesh Journal of Anatomy January 2011, Vol. 9 No. 1 pp 26-29

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 and Mitigation Plans on Essential Health Services: Institutional Experience of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firaol Dandena ◽  
Berhanetsehay Teklewold ◽  
Dagmawi Anteneh
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Treatment Centre ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundHealth systems around the world are being challenged by on-going COVID-19 pandemic .The COVID-19 pandemic and associated response can have a significant downstream effect on access to routine health care services, and indirectly cause morbidity and mortality from causes other than the disease itself ,especially in resource-poor countries such Ethiopia. This study aimed to explore the impact of the pandemic on these service and measures taken to combat the effect.MethodsThe study was conducted at St. Paul’s hospital millennium medical college (SPHMMC). The study was conducted from December 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021 using comparative cross- sectional study design. We collected data on the number of clients getting different essential healthcare services from May to October 2019 (Pre COVID) and same period in 2020 (during COVID-19 pandemic) from patient registry book. The analysis was done with SPSS version 24 software.ResultOverall, the essential services of SPHMMC were affected by COVID-19 pandemic. The most affected service is inpatient admission that showed 73 % (2044 to 682) reduction from pre- COVID period and the least affected is maternal service, which only decrease by 13% (3671 to 3177). During the 6 months after COVID-19 pandemic, there is a progressive increment in number of clients getting essential health services.ConclusionThe establishment of a triple setup for fighting against COVID-19, which encompass; non COVID service, isolation centre and COVID-19 treatment centre played a vital role in preserving essential health services.

scholarly journals Osteoporosis in Surgical Menopause

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhana Kabir ◽  
Nasim Jahan ◽  
Nayma Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
T Score ◽  
Estrogen Level ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay ◽  
Group B

Background: Osteoporosis in both surgical and natural menopausal women are common health hazards all over the world. And the surgical menopausal women may have the greater chance of this disorder than those of natural menopausal women. Objective: To observe osteoporotic changes in both surgical and natural menopausal women in Bangladesh. Method: This Cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka between 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010. A total number of 60 female subjects were included in this study. Among them 30 surgical menopausal women age ranged from 45-55 years were included in the study group (Group B) and 30 natural menopausal women age ranged from 50-60 years were taken as control (Group A). All the menopausal women were selected from Out Patient Department (OPD) of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital. Estimation of serum estrogen level by microparticle enzyme immunoassay (MEIA) method and T- score was obtained by Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of both natural and surgical menopausal women were done. The statistical analysis was done by using appropriate method as applicable. Results: In this study T- score of both spinal and femoral neck bone were significantly (p<0.001) lower in surgical menopausal women than those of natural menopausal women. Again, mean serum estrogen level was significantly (p<0.001) lower in surgical menopausal women than that of natural menopausal women. Conclusion: The present study revealed that surgical menopausal women have greater chance of osteoporosis than those of natural menopausal women. Key words: Menopause; Bone mineral density; Osteoporosis.   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbsp.v6i1.8083 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2011 June; 6(1): 39-44

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Oxytocin & Misoprostol in Active Management of Third Stage of Labour

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
N Ansari ◽  
CR Das
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction: The third stage of labour is the period which follows the completed delivery of the foetus and consists of delivery of the placenta and its attached membranes.Aims and objectives: Comparison of oxytocin & misoprostol in active management of third stage of labour.Material and Methods: This is a comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur from March 2013 to March 2014. Group A - Oxytocin 10 IU IV bolus in 100 patients and Group B - Misoprostol 600 micro gram rectally. The collected were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS 15.Results: After active management with bolus oxytocin, the blood loss was grossly reduced being 40-100ml in 84% cases and only 7% had blood loss more than 100ml. blood loss between 200-300ml were only 6% and only 3% had PPH, after misoprostol 80% of cases had blood loss within 40 – 100 ml., 6% cases had blood loss within 100 – 200 ml. and larger amount of blood loss i.e. between 200 – 300 ml. was observed in 7% cases, in 3% cases blood loss was between 300 – 400 ml. and 4% of women in this group had PPH.Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference in the efficacy of oxytocin and misoprostol in reducing amount of blood loss and duration of labour rd in 3 stage of labour.Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College Vol.12(1) 2014: 22-24

scholarly journals Raised Serum Homocysteine Level is Associated with Hypertension

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
S Biswas ◽  
R Haque ◽  
N Uddin ◽  
AR Saha ◽  
K Sultan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Homocysteine Level ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Homocysteine Concentration ◽  
National Health Care ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Serum Homocysteine ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Clinical Measurements ◽  
Group Serum

An elevated serum homocysteine concentration is associated with an increased risk of coronary, cerebral, and peripheral vascular disease. The objective of the study was to evaluate the association of serum homocysteine level with hypertension (HTN). This cross sectional analytical study was conducted at Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital and National Health Care Network Dhaka, Bangladesh over a duration of 21 months from July 2012 to May 2014. Fifty HTN patients were included as study subjects and age and sex matched fifty non-HTN healtlhy controls were included. All the clinical measurements were taken and serum Hcy was measured for all study subjects. In this study, females were predominant in both groups, mean age of the HTN patients was 41.0±5.6 years and non-HTN healthy subjects was 38.2±5.2 years. BMI and FBG were found higher in HTN group than that of non-HTN group but the differences were not statistically significant. Systolic and diastolic BP were found significantly higher in HTN group than that of non-HTN group. Serum Hcy level was significantly higher in HTN group (19.93±4.12 μmol/L) than that of non-HTN group (13.20±1.88 μmol/L). This study depicted that serum Hcy had significant correlation with SBP and DBP in HTN. In conclusion, it was seen that elevated serum Hcy level is associated with hytpertension. Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2018; 11(1): 22-25

scholarly journals Haematocrit Value in Preeclampsia

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sankar Kumar Basak ◽  
Kohinoor Begum ◽  
Maliha Rashid ◽  
Nahid Yasmin ◽  
Hasina Begum
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Objective(s): To assess the association between the haematocrit value and severity of preeclampsia.Materials & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka during the period of January 2012 to December 2013. Total of 100 patients were studied and they were divided into two groups – group-A and group-B. Fifty preeclamptic patients were included in the group-A and 50 normal pregnant women were included in the group-B.Results: Majority of preeclamptic women (68%) and normal pregnant women (76%) were in the age group of 20-30 years with the mean ages of group-A and group-B subjects were 26.50±5.71 and 26.26±4.91 years respectively. Eighty six percent of group-A and 70% of group-B women were of lower socioeconomic status. Majority of the study subjects (74% of group-A and 80% of group-B) were housewife. More than half (54%) of the preeclamptic women were primigravid and 60% of normal pregnant women were multigravid. Among the preeclamptic subjects 16 (32%) had mild hypertension (DBP<110mmHg) and 34 (68%) had severe hypertension (DBP ? 110 mmHg). Out of 50 preeclamptic subjects 45 (90%) had severe proteinuria (+++) and only 5 (10%) had moderate (++) proteinuria.The mean haematocrit value of preeclamptic patients was 34.881±3.03 and that of normal pregnant women was 31.94±1.2. It was statistically significant (P value 0.001). The mean haematocrit value of normal pregnant, mild and severe preeclamptic women were 31.94±1.2, 33.31±2.57 and 35.62±2.95 respectively. It was also statistically significant (P value 0.001).Conclusion: This study shows that haematocrit value of preeclamptic patients is significantly higher compared to that of the normal pregnant women (P<0.05). There is a strong association of increasead haematocrit and preeclampsia.Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2015; Vol. 30(2) : 80-85

scholarly journals Trend of ABO and Rh Blood Group among the Students of Community Based Medical College Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
Nilufar Begum ◽  
Amdadul Haque ◽  
Fatema Akhter Tumpa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Group B ◽  
Safe Blood ◽  
Blood Grouping

This cross sectional study was done at department of Transfusion Medicine in Community Based Medical College (CBMCB) to know the Prevalence of ABO blood group and Rh group systems among the students selected for admission into CBMCB. Sample size was 555. Male female ratio was 67:33 with mean age was ±19 years. Maintaining aseptic precaution blood samples were collected by venepuncture with disposable syringe without anticoagulant. Antigen-antibody agglutination test was done in slide method for ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping by mixing individual blood sample with Anti A, Anti -B, Anti-D human antisera. Results were taken by visually and under microscope in low power. Blood group differs person to person due to genetically determined antigen. This study showed highest frequency of blood group B (33.5%) followed by O (32.5 %), A (23.37%) and AB (10.63%) in ABO system and In Rhesus system, frequency of Rh-positive was 97.12% and Rh-negative was 2.88%. Results were comparable with different foreign studies. Fair blood grouping assist the safe blood transfusion and reduce the morbidity and mortality considerably. CBMJ 2017 July: Vol. 06 No. 02 P: 12-14

scholarly journals Study to assess knowledge, attitude on organ donation among medical students in a medical college, Telangana, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 3097
Author(s):  
S. Priyanka ◽  
Sunil Pal Singh C. ◽  
P. Narsimha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Organ Donation ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Single Donor ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Organ donation rate in India is only 0.26 per million. This is mainly due to lack of knowledge about the need of organ donation. Health care professionals play a vital role in imparting positive knowledge regarding organ donation.Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted among 1st year MBBS students (n=135). Data was collected and pre and post analysis was done using a pre-validated self-administered questionnaire. Data was entered in Ms Excel and analysed using SPSS 17 software.Results: Media was found to be most common source of information regarding organ donation. 91.1% support organ donation. 78.5% have not heard about donor card. Only 34.6% have heard about jeevandan scheme. 77.8% participants has knowledge that brain death is irreversible and 65.9% students believe that there is age limit for organ donation. 87.4% has adequate knowledge that single donor can donate to multiple recipients and 95.6% students believe that organs should not be donated from persons who has cancers or HIV.Conclusions: From the data analysed it is evident that there was a significant increase in knowledge following Awareness session on organ donation. Many have a positive attitude towards organ donation.

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