scholarly journals Effect of Gestational Age and Nutrition on Transplacental Transfer of Measles Antibody

1970 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Saima Kumar ◽  
Osul Ahmed Chowdhury ◽  
Md Murshed ◽  
Rabiul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Age ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transplacental Transfer ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Antibody Levels

A cross sectional study was done to find out the role of gestational age and nutrition on transplacental tranfer of measles antibody. The study was made on pregnant women admitted for delivery from July 2008 to June 2009 in Sylhet M A G Osmani Medical College Hospitals. Sample of venous blood of 94 pregnant mother and 94 cord blood of their newborn babies were collected and processed as per work schedule. Samples were tested by quantitative ELISA method for measles antibody. It was observed that baby of full term mother and good nutrition had higher antibody levels. Protein and haemoglobin level was taken as nutritional indicator. Keywords: Measles IgG; Transplacental transfer; Nutrition; Gestational age. DOI: 10.3329/medtoday.v22i1.5596 Medicine Today Vol.22(1) 2010. 1-5

scholarly journals Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Foetal Binocular Distance in Second & Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Correlation with Gestation Age

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Md. Menhazul Islam ◽  
Taslima Akter ◽  
Saiful Islam ◽  
Farzana Alam ◽  
Uday Goswami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uterine Wall ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Gestation Age ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Posterior Position

Background: Foetal Binocular Distance in Second & Third Trimester of Pregnancy and correlation with Gestation Age is important. Objective: The purpose of the study was to sonographically measure the foetal binocular distance, determine the foetal gestational age & to find out relationship between them in 2nd & 3rd trimester of gestation. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of radiology and imaging Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period of July 2012 to June 2013. In all the cases BPD, FL, AC, Binocular distance (BD) in cm and gestational age in weeks were measured by USG. Each patient was voluntary enrolled into the study without any specific indication. The measurement was performed only once for each patient. The foetal outer binocular distance was identified in the occipito-transverse or occipito-posterior-foetal positions. With the head in the occipito-posterior position, the transducer was placed in a plane that transected the occiput, orbits, and nasal processes. Measurements were obtained only when the fetal face was directly perpendicular to the uterine wall, since measurements in an oblique plane were considered to be unreliable. Result: The correlation between binocular distance (BD) in cm and gestational age (GA) in wks was calculated. This correlation was highly significant (r = 0. 973; p<0.001).Conclusion:Excellent correlation was found to exist between binocular diameter and gestational age. In the absence of known date of last menstrual period or where fundal height does not agree with dates, these parameters are valuable in estimating the gestational age of the foetus.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, 2016;3(1):10-15

scholarly journals Role of Physiotherapy in Hospitalised Patients of COVID-19 disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bharty ◽  
◽  
Dr. Jitendra Kishore Bhargava ◽  
Dr. Brahma Prakash ◽  
Dr. Vikas Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Respiratory Physiotherapy

Introduction: Respiratory physiotherapy is one of the therapeutic methods in various respiratoryviral infections. Breathing exercises with other interventions, could enhance the total lung capacityand symptom alleviation in patients with virus-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Aim: To study the clinical evaluation of the role of physiotherapy in hospitalised patients of covid-19diseases. Method: This was an Observational (prospective, cross-sectional) study. 187 patientswere recruited and diagnosed as COVID-19 as per RTPCR at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (MP).Patients were randomised into the physiotherapy group and controlled group. Patients in thephysiotherapy group were undergone positional changes, prone ventilation, Breathing exercise,Resistive training, Passive joint motion, Muscle stretching, Bedside standing training, enduranceexercise by a specialized physiotherapist. Mean cough severity index, MMRC grade, respiration rateand peripheral blood saturation were recorded before and after intervention and compared with thecontrolled group. Result: There was significant improvement found in MMRC grade and respirationrate after physical therapy in the physiotherapy group (p-value < 0.05). Exertional dyspnoea andcough severity index significant deceased in physiotherapy group. The positive change was found inperipheral blood saturation. There was decreased in hospitalization stay in the physiotherapy groupas compared to the controlled group. Conclusion: Our study revealed the positive effect ofphysiotherapy on covid-19 disease in terms of symptoms and hospitalization duration among thephysiotherapy group. Physiotherapy exerts a beneficial role in the management of the covid-19disease.

scholarly journals Urine Phenylacetylglutamine Determination in Patients with Hyperphenylalaninemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 3674
Author(s):  
Fernando Andrade ◽  
Ainara Cano ◽  
María Unceta Suarez ◽  
Arantza Arza ◽  
Ana Vinuesa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Phenyl Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Frequent Monitoring ◽  
Healthy Control

Phenylketonuria (PKU), an autosomal-recessive inborn error of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism is the most prevalent disorder of amino acid metabolism. Currently, clinical follow-up relies on frequent monitoring of Phe levels in blood. We hypothesize that the urine level of phenylacetylglutamine (PAG), a phenyl-group marker, could be used as a non-invasive biomarker. In this cross-sectional study, a validated liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method was used for urinary PAG quantification in 35 participants with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) and 33 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. We have found that (a) PKU patients present higher urine PAG levels than healthy control subjects, and that (b) there is a significant correlation between urine PAG and circulating Phe levels in patients with HPA. In addition, we show a significant strong correlation between Phe levels from venous blood samples and from capillary finger-prick dried blood spot (DBS) samples collected at the same time in patients with HPA. Further research in order to assess the potential role of urine PAG as a non-invasive biomarker in PKU is warranted.

scholarly journals TO COMPARE ESTIMATION OF GESTATIONAL AGE BY FOETAL TRANSCEREBELLAR DIAMETER WITH BIPARIETAL DIAMETER`, FEMUR LENGTH, ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE, HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE AT DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY AT SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samta Solanki ◽  
Anusha S ◽  
B S Meena
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Femur Length ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynaecology ◽  
Biparietal Diameter ◽  
The Mean

Background: Ultrasonographic assessment of gestational age by using different foetal parameter such as BPD, FL, AC are highly reliable in first and second trimester in pregnancy. In third trimester reliability of any single parameter has limitations. Methods: This was a hospital based comparative cross-sectional study done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S.M.S. Medical College and attached hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The period of study was from June 2018 to October 2019. Results: The mean TCD at 15 weeks and 40 weeks was 15.00 ± 0.00mm and 53.33±1.155mm respectively. The mean BPD at 16 weeks and 40 weeks was 33.50±0.70mm and 93±1.528mm respectively. The mean HC at 15 weeks and 40 weeks was 111.00±1,41mm and 340±2.00mm respectively. The mean FL at 15 weeks and 40 weeks was 18.50±0.70mm and 77.67±1.528mm respectively. The mean AC at 15 weeks and 40 weeks was 99.00±1.41mm and 365.33±8.32mm respectively. Conclusion:  We conclude that foetal transcerebellar diameter can thus be used as an alternative foetal parameter to assess gestational age and can be used in cases of wrong dates or when other routine parameters are not conclusive or did not accurately predict gestational age for e.g. in cases of hydrocephalus, brachycephaly, dolicocephaly, intrauterine growth restriction, achondroplasia or short limb dwarfism. Keywords: Gestational age, Linear regression, BPD

scholarly journals Plasma Fibrinogen and Fibrin Degradation Product (FDP) in Preeclampsia

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-38
Author(s):  
Sharmin Sultana ◽  
Susmita Nargis ◽  
Heera Lal Roy ◽  
Qazi Shamima Akhter ◽  
Rukhsana Afroz
Keyword(s):  
Degradation Product ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bleeding Complications ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fibrin Degradation Product ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Coagulation Analyzer ◽  
Sensitive Marker

Introduction: Hypercoagulable state is seen in preeclampsia which acts as a risk factor for thromboembolism & DIC. Altered coagulation indices (serum Fibrinogen & FDP) have been reported in patients with preeclampsia and have been suggested as a sensitive marker for detection of bleeding complications. This study was carried out to compare the coagulation indices in preeclamptic women. Materials & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College (DMC), Dhaka from January to December 2014. Total 100 women aged 18 – 40 years were selected from the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of DMCH, Dhaka for this study. Among them 50 were preeclamptic and age matched 50 healthy nonpregnant women were considered as control group. Fibrinogen & Fibrin Degradation Product (FDP) were analyzed on automated coagulation analyzer. Result: In this study, serum Fibrinogen & FDP were significantly higher in preeclamptic than those of healthy women. Moreover, 100% & 64% preeclamptic patient had raised serum Fibrinogen & FDP respectively. Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that serum Fibrinogen & FDP are directly related with preeclampsia. Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 36-38

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENDAPATAN, PENGETAHUAN GIZI IBU DENGAN KETERSEDIAAN IKAN TINGKAT RUMAH TANGGA DAERAH PERKOTAAN

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Indriana ◽  
Laksmi Widajanti
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fish Stock ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Good Nutrition

ABSTRACT Background: The role of fish as nutrients source is very important because fish contains nutrients that to be required the body. Many markets in the city that prepare daily consumption should not become barrier for serving fish dish in family menu. Moreover Semarang city is harbour city; the fish is easy to be accessed in Semarang. But until this time role of fish in consumption of traditional food is rare because apart of population less recognize the advantage of fish. The objective of this study is to analize the relationship between income, mother's nutrition knowledge and fish stock at household level. Method: This cross sectional study was conducted to 75 mothers who be educated minimal the end of high school in Jagalan house of village-head, district of Center Semarang, Semarang city, taken by systematic random sampling. Data analyzing with Spearman correlation test. Result: Income/capita/month from mother/household ranged between Rp 99.000,00 until Rp 937.000,00. Stage of income/capita/month that more than equal with Regional Minimum Commision is 16%, less than Regional Minimum Commision is 84%. Score of mother's nutrition knowledge ranged between 50,0 until 100,0 with rate was 83,5. For category of good nutrition knowledge, the percentage is 66,7%, enough category 30,7% and less category 2,7%. For fish stock in household ranged between 0-1 times/day. For category of less stock as much as 29,3%, enough category 53,3% and good category 17,3%. Correlation coefficient for income/capita/month was 0,284 (ρ value 0,014). For mother's nutrition knowledge, correlation coefficient was 0,466 (ρ value 0,000). Conclusion: The higher mother’s Income/capita/month and nutrition knowledge, the higher fish stock in household. Keyword: Income, nutrition knowledge, mother, fish stock, household. ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Peranan ikan sebagai bahan penyedia gizi sangatlah penting karena ikan mengandung zat-zat gizi yang sangat dibutuhkan tubuh. Banyaknya pasar di Kota Semarang yang menyediakan kebutuhan sehari-hari, seharusnya sudah bukan merupakan halangan untuk penyajian hidangan ikan dalam menu keluarga. Apalagi Kota Semarang merupakan kota pelabuhan, ikan mudah didapatkan. Namun sampai saat ini peran ikan dalam konsumsi pangan tradisional masih kecil karena sebagian penduduk kurang mengenal manfaat ikan. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis hubungan pendapatan, pengetahuan gizi ibu dengan ketersediaan ikan di tingkat rumah tangga. Metode: Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian survei masyarakat, jenis penelitian analitik, pendekatan waktu cross sectional. Pelaksanaan penelitian bulan September-Oktober 2004. Analisis data dengan uji korelasi Spearman. Populasi adalah ibu yang berpendidikan minimal tamat SLTA di Kelurahan Jagalan, Kecamatan Semarang Tengah, Kota Semarang (305 orang) dengan sampel sebanyak 75 orang. Hasil: Pendapatan/kapita/bulan ibu/rumah tangga bervariasi dari Rp 99.000,00 - Rp 937.000,00. Tingkat pendapatan/kapita/bulan yang >UMR persentasenya 16%, yang <UMR 84%. Nilai pengetahuan gizi ibu tentang ikan berkisar antara 50,0-100,0 dengan nilai rata-rata 83,5. Untuk kategori pengetahuan gizi baik, persentasenya 66,7%, kategori cukup 30,7% dan kategori kurang 2,7%. Untuk ketersediaan ikan tingkat rumah tangga, berkisar antara 0-1 kali/hari. Untuk kategori ketersediaan kurang ada 29,3%, kategori cukup 53,3% dan kategori baik 17,3%. Hasil uji korelasi Spearman untuk pendapatan/kapita/bulan diperoleh nilai rs=0,284 (p=0,014). Untuk pengetahuan gizi ibu tentang ikan diperoleh nilai rs=0,466 (p=0,000). Simpulan: Semakin tinggi pendapatan/kapita/bulan dan pengetahuan gizi ibu tentang ikan akan makin tinggi ketersediaan ikan di rumah tangga Kata kunci: Pendapatan, pengetahuan gizi, ibu, ketersediaan ikan, rumah tanggaPermalink: http://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/jgi/article/view/3240

scholarly journals Causative Factors of Ludwig’s Angina

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Dipali Biswas ◽  
Mashuque Mahamud ◽  
Sharfuddin Mahmud ◽  
Md Shaikhul Islam ◽  
DGM Akaiduzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Odontogenic Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Poor Nutritional Status ◽  
Improve Patient

Introduction: Ludwig’s angina is a rapidly progressive, potentially fulminant cellulitis involving the sub-lingual, submental and sub-mandibular spaces. It typically originates from an infected or recently extracted tooth, most commonly the lower second and third molars. Besides, poor nutritional status, lack of proper medical supports are still major predisposing factors in developing Ludwig’s angina in countries like Bangladesh.Aim: Our study aimed to observe the role of odontogenic infection in development of Ludwig’s Angina.Method: We carried out a cross sectional study among 26 patients with Ludwig’s angina admitted in the department of ENT and Head-neck surgery in SSMC &Mitford Hospital from January-December-2014.Results: In this study we found that males are predominantly affected than females (21 males and 5 females, ratio-4.2:1) with odontogenic infection (18, 69%) as source. We found historyof recent tooth extraction in 6 cases (23%) & organism was isolated from pus culture,Klebsiella in 10 cases (19.2%) out of 26 cases. We elicited underlying systemic disease mainly is Diabetes Mellitus in 9 cases (35%) that predisposes to Ludwig’s angina.\Conclusion: Our study suggests that prompt and thorough clinical evaluation and definitivecare will considerably improve patient condition and reduce morbidity and mortality.J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 26, No.1, April, 2017, Page 3-7

scholarly journals Role of Ultrasonography in The Differentiation of Solid Breast Mass

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-207
Author(s):  
Fatama Sharmin ◽  
Nazif Sultana ◽  
Nazneen Akter ◽  
SM Mazharul Islam ◽  
Farhana Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Mass ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Diagnostic Modality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Imaging Department ◽  
Malignant Breast

Background: Breast cancer is the major cause of cancer death in women. Breast ultrasound is of a great value in differentiating malignant from benign masses. Objective: To distinguish benign from malignant solid breast lesions by Ultrasonography (USG). Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was performed in Radiology and Imaging department of Dhaka Community Medical College Hospital (DCMCH) in collaboration with the department of Pathology and Surgery, DCMCH from January 2017 to December 2017. The benign and malignant solid breast mass were differentiated by using USG and correlated these with histopathological findings. Results: Total 60 female with breast mass, aged 20 to 60 years, were studied. Out of 60 cases, 34 cases were solid breast mass on USG. Eleven cases were diagnosed as malignant and 23 cases as benign. Among the USG diagnosed 11 cases, 10 cases found truly malignant (true +ve) and 1 (one) case was benign (false+ve) whereas out of the 23 benign cases, 21 were benign (true -ve) and 2 (two) were found malignant(false-ve), and all were confirmed by histopathology.The sensitivity of USG for malignant breast mass was found 83.33% and specificity was 95.45%. The positive and negative predictive values of USG were 90.91% and 91.3% respectively. The diagnostic accuracy of USG in differentiating breast mass into malignant and benign was 91.318%. Conclusion: The USG is a very good diagnostic modality for differentiating benign and malignant breast mass. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-4, January 2021, Page 204-207

scholarly journals Role of Common Addictive Habits on Hypovitaminosis D among Bangladeshi People

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-92
Author(s):  
AHM Habibur Rahman ◽  
Md Emdadul Haque ◽  
Lubna Naznin ◽  
Nasir Uddin Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medicine Today

Introduction: Hypovitaminosis D is a silent but very devastating health issue throughout the world. Some common addictive habits in our country play important role on the issue. The objective of this study was to determine the role of common addictive habits on hypovitaminosis D among the clients attending specialized hospitals. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 264 respondents attended Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Dhaka Cantonment for estimation of 25(OH) D within the period of July 2017 to June 2018. Data were collected by face-to-face interview, reviewing with Vitamin D level of the participants from laboratory with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and checklist respectively. Data were checked, and analyzed with the help of SPSS version 23. Results: Among the respondents, majority (68.56%) were female. The mean ±SD age of the respondents was 48.23 ± 14.05 years. The mean± SD level of 25(OH)D was 50.01± 29.93 nmol/L. Among the males, it was 50.86±28.61 nmo/L and 49.60±26.19 nmol/L among the female. The proportion hypovitaminosis D was 84.84% and a mare difference was found among male and female respondents (84.5% and 85.5% respectively. Smokers (43.88±13.01 nmol/L) were found with lower level of vitamin D than non-smokers (50.88±28.08 nmol/L) (p<0.05).The respondents having habit of chewing betel nut showed lowerlevel of 25 (OH) D than those does not practice that (51.63±18.07 Vs 46.12±13.01 mmol/L). Conclusion: The proportion of hypovitaminosis D was too high. Effective measure to be taken at all level to overcome the nutritional disorder. Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(2): 89-92

scholarly journals Nutritional status and its influencing factors among adolescents in rural field practice area of a medical college in Karnataka, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Anantha Narayana Gowda B. L. ◽  
Yamuna B. N.
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
Good Nutrition

Background: Good nutrition and dietary behavior are important during adolescence to achieve full growth potential and appropriate body composition and to promote health and well-being. Thus, the present study was conducted in order to assess the nutritional status and its influencing factors among the school going adolescents.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among the school going adolescents (Class V to Class X) in the rural field practice area of Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur from June 2015 to May 2016. Representative sample was drawn proportionately from each of the strata (school, class and gender). Anthropometric measurements, dietary assessment and clinical examination of study participants were made, and other information was collected using semi structured questionnaire. BMI-for-age and height-for-age were considered as the indicators and WHO Anthroplus software was used to calculate and assess the nutritional status. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.Results: The prevalence of thinness and stunting were 32.3% and 25.8% respectively. The prevalence of overweight was 4.8%. The risk of malnutrition was significantly high among adolescents from BPL families, larger family size and the birth order of three and more (p <0.05).Conclusions: There is an immediate need to address the high burden of under-nutrition in adolescents of both sexes in schools by routine annual monitoring of nutritional status, appropriate management of affected child, providing nutritional counselling for underweight adolescents.

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