Socio-demographic Characteristics of Parkinson’s Disease Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

Background: Parkinson’s disease occurs in different socio-demographic characteristic people. Objective: The Purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of Parkinson’s disease patients attended at a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the in-patient and out-patient Department of Medicine and Neurology of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka from July 2012 to December 2013 for a period of one and half year. All patients with Parkinson’s disease who were admitted under department of Medicine and Neurology and also who visited out-patient department of Medicine and Neurology of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka were taken as study population. Patients who were diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease according to Brain Bank clinical criteria for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease were included in this study. The demographic and socio-economic characteristics were recorded in a semi-structured questionnaire. Result: A total number of 40 Parkinson’s patients were recruited for this study. The mean age was 69.15±10.08 years. The male female ratio was found 1.22:1. The majority patients were businessman which was 13(32.5%) cases. The majority of 15(37.5%) patients came from rural area. However, 12(30.0%) patients were in primary level. Furthermore, 21(52.5%) patients came from lower class. Conclusion: In conclusion elder male rural dwellers are mostly suffering from Parkinson’s disease Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2019;6(2):106-110

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Socio-demographic Characteristics of Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) patients attended at a tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jninb.v6i2.50766 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 114-117

Author(s):

Shimul Akter ◽

Naznin Rashid Shewly ◽

Kashefa Khatun ◽

Rokshana Parvin Nupur ◽

Kamrun Nahar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Vaginal Fistula ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

The Mean ◽

Vesico Vaginal Fistula

Background: Vesico-vaginal fistula can occur in different women with varied socio-economic condition. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) patients attended at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2013 to December 2013 for a period of 6 months in the National Fistula Centre in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh. All patients who underwent surgical repair for iatrogenic VVF in National Fistula Centre of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital were included in this study. Patients who got themselves admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of DMCH with the complaints of fistula. The entire selected patients were interviewed for detailed socio-demographic characteristics. Result: A total number of 51 cases of VVF were recruited for this study. The mean age was 46.02 (±SD 6.104) years. Most of the respondents were illiterate (55.0%) and one-third patients had primary level education. The number of highly educated patients was scarce (12.0%). It was evident that average age at marriage of the patients was 15.8(±4.74) years. Some females were forced to accept marriage at the age of 10 years. The mean interval between initiation of menstruation and the marriage was only 4.72 years. Mothers were on an average 17.48 years old at the time of first delivery. Conclusion: In conclusion middle age illiterate women are most commonly suffering from VVF. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2020;6(2): 114-117

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Pattern of lipid levels of subjects seeking laboratory services in an established laboratory in the Dhaka city

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/bjms.v16i3.32849 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 375-379

Author(s):

Syeda Fahmida Afrin ◽

Abu Kholdun Al Mahmood ◽

Kaniz Fatima Bari ◽

Ferdousi Rahman ◽

Zahid Hassan

Keyword(s):

Total Cholesterol ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Colorimetric Method ◽

Reference Level ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Lipid Levels ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Medical College ◽

Laboratory Services

Background: Dyslipidemia is linked to the risk for coronary ischemic and cardiovascular disease. Considering the absence of national reference level for lipids in Bangladesh the present study was undertaken to look into the pattern of lipid levels among patients seeking laboratory services in a private medical college hospital.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital in Dhaka city. Patients with antilipid and other medication which might affect the outcome were excluded. Consenting and eligible subjects seeking laboratory services were included in the study. Total 970 subjects finally entered in the study. Total cholesterol [TC], triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol [HDL-c] were measured by enzymatic colorimetric method. LDL-cholesterol [LDL-c] was derived using Friedewald equation. Data were expressed mean±SD, number (percent) as appropriate. Statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS version 17 tool. A p value <0.05 was taken as level of significance.Results: Male female ratio of the total subjects was 53.9:46.1. Of the total participants 27.1% were between 41-50 age group and 71% were between 31-60 years. Mean (SD) triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-c and LDL-c level for all participants was 182±134, 194±44, 38.4±11.5 and 119±37 respectively. Mean value of HDL-c for all subjects was 38.4mg/dl where as its cutoff value is 40 mg/dl and 50 mg/dl for male and female respectively suggesting relatively large number of subjects had HDL-c dyslipidemia of the study subjects. Percent subjects with isolated abnormal lipid component were 51%, 41%, 73.2% and 33.3% for triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-c and LDL-c respectively. Of the total subjects 22% had abnormal level of lipid for all four components.Conclusions: The data showed pattern of lipid levels of the subjects seeking laboratory services of a tertiary care hospital which might be taken a trend in the Bangladeshi population. Dyslipidemia appeared to be relatively high among the subjects studied of which HDL-c dyslipidemia was more prominent.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(3) 2017 p.375-379

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

Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jninb.v7i1.54754 ◽

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

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Clinico-demographic Characteristics of Patients with Cirrhosis of Liver : Experienced at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Journal of Medical Science & Research ◽

10.47648/jmsr.2013.v2001.02 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 20 (Number 1) ◽

pp. 8-14

Author(s):

AKM S Kabir ◽

Md. F Alam ◽

C K Ghosh ◽

S N Ahmed ◽

S Sikder

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Global Perspective ◽

Low Grade ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Female Ratio ◽

History Of ◽

Cirrhosis Of Liver

Cirrhosis of liver is one of the commonest hepatobiliary problems in Bangladesh as well as in global perspective. The purpose of the present study was to find out the clinico-demographic characteristics of liver cirrhosis patients admitted at a tertiary care hospital. Patients who are clinically suspected to have cirrhosis of liver, admitted in medicine units of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka have been analyzed regarding clinical presentation and complications profile. Total 100 patients were included of which 84% were cirrhosis of liver, 7% were chronic active hepatitis, 3% were chronic persistent hepatitis, 2% were Wilson's disease with cirrhosis and 4% were hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on the top of cirrhosis of liver. The peak age incidence was between 31-50 years with male-female ratio of 4.88:1. History of jaundice (42%), parenteral medications (14%), infusion (6%) and abdominal surgery (4.0%) were important findings from patient's past history. History of alcohol intake was found in only 4% cases. Overall, weakness (78%), anorexia (72%), abdominal swelling (74%), weight loss (64%), ankle swelling (42%), low grade fever (35%) and yellowish discolouration of eyes, skin and urine (37%) were the most common symptoms. Common signs, revealed by clinical examination as a whole, were anaemia (55%), ascites (68%), oedema (52%), jaundice (34%), palpable spleen (55%) and hepatic facies (37%). Cirrhosis of liver most commonly occurs in middle aged male patients. Weakness, weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort/dyspepsia and swelling of the abdomen are the most prevalent symptoms.

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Clinical profile of snake bite patients in tertiary care hospital in Himachal Pradesh: a prospective study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20182833 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 2444 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Madan Kaushik ◽

Vikas Banyal ◽

Sachin Sondhi ◽

Manish K. Thakur ◽

Aseem Kaushik

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Himachal Pradesh ◽

Snake Bite ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Medical College ◽

Gandhi Medical College ◽

A Prospective Study

Background: To study clinical profile of snake bite patients in tertiary care hospital in Indra Gandhi Medical College at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh of North India.Methods: Hospital based prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Medicine, for the duration of one year from 1st June2013 to 31st May 2014.Results: A total of 78 patients were admitted with mean age of 38.46 years with male to female ratio of 1:1.6. Seasonal variation with peak incidence during rainy season was seen. Most common snake identified was green coloured and peak timing of snake bite was between 07:00am-04:00pm. There was delay in admission of more than 6 hours in 66.67% of cases. Hemotoxicity was predominant manifestation seen in 62.82% of cases and persistence of coagulopathy was most common complication (51.02%) despite giving optimal ASV. There was paucity in ASV administration seen in only 59.46% of referred patients. Mean ASV vials used were 23.41 vials ±8.72 vials.Conclusions: Mass education is required at both general population and health professional levels to improve snake bite management and monovalent ASV against Green pit viper is more practical option to manage cases in this region.

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DEMOGRAPHIC AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HEPATITIS B INFECTED PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

10.36106/ijar/7000352 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Bhuvaneshwar G A

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Medical Records ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Limited Data ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Medical College ◽

B Virus ◽

Epidemiological Characteristics

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus infection is one among the principle causes of liver diseases and death, which has limited data on demographic and epidemiological characteristics. This study aims to determine the above characters in patients diagnosed with HBV, enrolled at saveetha medical college and hospital. Methods: Medical records of patients aged >18yrs and diagnosed with HBV infection from June 2018 to December 2018 were analysed for this study. Result: Among 79 patients taken for study, the male and female ratio is 55:24; mean age limit of HBV cases are between 40-48 years. Few cases were found to be co infected with HCVand 2-3 cases were medicated workers and 21 cases received tenofovir monotherapy. Conclusion: This study reviewed the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of HBV infected patients and revealed their role in HBV. New measures has to be implemented for curative and preventive measures to create awareness among patients. Aim :To determine the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of Hepatitis B infected patients in a tertiary care hospital

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Evaluation of frequency of depression in a subset of population with idiopathic parkinsonism in a tertiary care hospital

Romanian Journal of Neurology ◽

10.37897/rjn.2021.3.17 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 369-372

Author(s):

Aijaz Ali ◽

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Shafqat Hussain Mahar ◽

Dileep Kumar ◽

Meraj Fatima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Idiopathic Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Idiopathic Parkinsonism

Objectives. To determine the frequency of depression in patients with idiopathic parkinsonism presenting to a tertiary care Hospital in Karachi. Material and methods. This case study was conducted at the neurology department Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi (JPMC). The duration of the study was six months from 22nd January 2019 to 2nd June 2019. A total of 114 patients of parkinsonism (idiopathic Parkinson’s disease) were included in this study. Patients were assured of confidentiality. They were given questionnaire with Beck depression inventory while waiting in the neurology outpatient clinic. Questionnaire was taken back after 25 minutes. Patient score more than 9 was diagnosed as depression. The identified depressed patient was offered treatment. Results. Frequency of depression in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease was observed in 48.25% (55/114) cases. Conclusions. It is concluded that our study indicates the burden of depression in Parkinson disease (PD) patients. However, even with stable or mild deficit in motor function, the wide prevalence of depression indicates that it should be suspected and treated. Over the past several years, systematic studies of depression and its treatment have contributed significantly to this most challenging psychiatric problem in PD. Hence, there is a need of policy for screening and prompt treatment of such patients so they could lead to enhance quality of life.

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A clinico-epidemiological profile of Parkinson’s disease patients attending the tertiary care hospital of hilly state of North India: a hospital based cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20213088 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 2397

Author(s):

Amethyst Bamon ◽

Rajiv Raina ◽

Sudhir Sharma ◽

Nidhi Chauhan

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Epidemiological Profile

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, with male preponderance. It is associated with both motor and non-motor symptoms, which affect quality of life in elderly people. Due to paucity of studies on its epidemiology and prevalence, this disease needs assiduity and further exploration.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in the tertiary care hospital, among 45 patients diagnosed with PD.Results: The mean age of the participants was 61.17±12.30 years, with male to female ratio was 2:1. The average age of onset of PD was 57.4±12.30 years. Tremor was the most common initial symptom (68.88%) followed by rigidity (20%) and bradykinesia. Most of the patients (86.66%) had progressive symptoms, and 69% had unilateral involvement of limbs.Conclusions: The profile of patients with PD in Himachal Pradesh is similar to that from other populations in India and other developing countries. However, the dearth of studies and data pertaining to PD, invigorate the need to explore this neurodegenerative disorder to comprehend its clinic-epidemiological profile in our state.

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