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A Community study of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) in middle-aged Bangladeshi population
Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is the occurrence of repetitive episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep in association with loud snoring and daytime sleepiness and is a risk factor for hypertension, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and more. The present study was performed to assess the prevalence as well as the clinical and anthropometric predictors of OSAHS in an urban community of middle aged Bangladeshi population. The study was a cross-sectional, community-based prevalence study which was performed in an urban community in Dhanmondi Thana Pourashava of Dhaka c...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Identifying influence of perceived quality and satisfaction on the utilization status of the community clinic services; Bangladesh context
This study showed mothers with pre-primary education [(χ2=4.20, p=0.04), AOR with 95% CI=1.89 (1.03, 3.53)] utilized the limited curative care services more than educated mothers. On the contrary, higher income families [for income group 5000-10,000 BDT χ2=8.83, p=0.003 and AOR with 95% CI=0.37(0.19, 0.71)] and [for income group above 10,000 BDT χ2= 5.02, p= 0.025 and AOR with 95% CI=0.40 (0.18, 0.89)] and families having cultivable lands [for 5-10 decimal group χ2=5.51, p=0.19, and AOR with 95% CI=0.56 (0.35, 0.91)] and [for>10 decimal group χ2=6.70, p=0.010, and AOR with 95% CI=0.50 (0.29, 0.84)] utilized the lim...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Molecular characterization and resistance profile of nosocomial Acinetobacter baumannii in intensive care unit of tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh
This study was designed to investigate the resistance profile along with the genetic background of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics among the nosocomial A. baumannii in Bangladesh. A. baumannii was confirmed by detecting blaOXA-51-like. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined by disk diffusion method. Agar dilution method was used to determine MIC of ceftazidime and imipenem. All A. baumannii were phenotypically screened for ampC, ESBL and MBL production. Genetic markers of antibiotic resistance such as blaampC, blaOXA-51, 23, 40, 58 and 143, blaKPC, blaIMP, blaVIM and blaNDM-1, genetic environment around blaADC and ...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

The overview of cancer patients attending in a specialized hospital: A cross sectional study
According to National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital most frequently observed cancers in Bangladeshi population are lungs, breast, cervix, lymph node, esophagus, larynx and stomach. The point of epidemiological background, the rate of incidence and mortality are likely unavailable due to lack of population based cancer registry system in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2003 to 2012 with an aim to describe trends and pattern of cancer cases attended a specialized hospital in Dhaka city. A total of 29,999 cancer cases was enrolled and among them the male and female ratio was 1.2:1. The st...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections (CVC-BSI) in patients of clinically suspected septicemia
This study was performed to find out the rate of CVC-BSI and CVC colonization, causative organism and their antibiogram in patients of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Department of Nephrology of tertiary care hospitals. A total of 100 patients from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) who had CVC and clinically suspected of septicemia were included in the study. Paired CVC blood and peripheral venous blood (PVB) samples were collected from each patient and were cultured by automated blood culture method. CVC-BSI was diagnosed in 11% and CVC colonization in 43% patients...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Role of ultrasonography in diagnosis of solid space occupying lesion in the liver correlation with FNAC
This cross sectional study was carried enrolling 47 subjects with suspected solid liver mass, in the Department of Radiology and Imaging, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, over a period of twelve months. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of transabdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of solid SOL in the liver. Majority of the respondents (42.55%) were found between 41-60 years of age. Five (10.63%) subjects were found below 20 years of age. There were 31 men (65.95%) and 16 women (34.05%). Majority of the metastasis were multiple (85%), hypoechoic (35%) and only 15% had internal calci...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Silkworm as an animal infection model for the screening of environmental, clinical and veterinary pathogens
Silkworm, Bombyx mori, has passive immunity and can be infected by pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, it can be used as a robust bacterial infection model for screening of pathogenic isolates from various sources. In this work, 11 environmental, clinical and veterinary isolates were screened for pathogenicity using silkworm larvae by injecting bacterial suspension through their dorsal surface and observing response. Experimental conditions were established by using Bacillus thuringiensis SW_R_F_1, Escherichia coli O157:H7, E. coli DH5 α and 0.6% saline. Nine out of 11 isolates were detected pathogenic after screening. The bi...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Detection of potential pathogenic aerobic bacteria from egg shell and egg contents of hen collected from poultry
This study was done to identify different pathogenic aerobic bacteria from egg shell and egg contents of hen. Egg shells and egg contents of 150 eggs collected from poultry were tested. Of 150 egg shells, 130 (86.67%) yielded growth of bacteria and 60 (40%) Esch. coli, 25 (16.67%) Providencia rettgeri, 5 (3.33%) Providencia alkalifaciens, 20 (13.33%) Citrobacter freundii, 10 (6.67%) Salmonella spp, 10 (6.67%) Enterobacter aerogenes were isolated. No bacteria were isolated from 150 egg contents. Total 14 (9.33%) Salmonella spp. from egg shells and 7 (4.67%) Salmonella spp. from egg contents were identified by PCR. Most of t...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 18, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Sociocultural and host factors related to extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in rural Bangladesh: A case control study
Bangladesh ranks sixth among higher TB burden countries. Extra-pulmonary TB contributes 12% of all tuberculosis cases in 2008. Risk factors for EPTB in Bangladesh are hypothesized to be different from pulmonary tuberculosis as seen in other high-burden countries. A case control study was conducted to compare the sociodemographic, household condition and lifestyle characteristics between extra pulmonary and pulmonary tuberculosis. This case control study was conducted in thirteen sub districts of Pabna, Shirajgonj and Cox ’s Bazar districts from January to June 2013. The samples were classified as either extra pulmonary t...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Moving Beyond Cancer: Immediate Impact on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients After Mastectomy
During the last decade, survival rates for breast cancer have increased as a result of earlier detection and increased use of adjuvant therapy. Limited data exist on the post mastectomy quality of life in the process of transition from health to cancer in its different phases of treatment. The aim of current study was to evaluate the changes of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after mastectomy and to measure their impression about future perspectives in Bangladeshi Breasts cancer patients. A group of 250 women with a diagnosis of primary breast cancer who was admitted in the department of surgical oncology in Nationa...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Cognitive Functions and Health Related Quality of Life of Institutional Autism Spectrum Disorder Children in Dhaka city
The objective of the study was to measure HRQoL and cognitive functioning in a group of autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children and to relate HRQoL with their socio demographic characteristics and cognitive functioning from parents ’ perception.This cross sectional study was conducted among149 purposively selected parents who have institutionalized autistic children (2 to 18 years old) from January to June 2013. HRQoL was assessed by Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (Verni1998) and cognitive functioning was assessed with The PedsQL TM Cognitive Functioning Scale.Three fourth of the children were male (n=115, 77.2%...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Metabolic risk factor profile in patients on treatment with second generation antipsychotics
The second generation antipsychotic agents, although exhibit superior safety profile, is associated with metabolic adverse effects including weight gain, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidaemia. These adverse effects are not only the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus but may also impair patient ’s adherence to treatment. However, different member of second generation antipsychotics differ in their extent of metabolic adverse effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between olanzapine, risperidone or quetiapine treatment and body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes m ellitus...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Enhanced detection rate of typhoid fever among clinically suspected patients in a tertiary referral hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh using nested polymerase chain reaction technology
This study was done during the period of March 2013 to February 2014. A total of 80 clinically suspected cases of typhoid fever were included in the study. Blood was collected from all participating individuals. Nested PCR targeting the flagellin gene (fliC) of Salmonella Typhi& blood culture were done for each of the cases. The positivity rate of PCR  & blood culture was 70%& 20% respectively. The positivity rate of PCR was significantly higher than  blood culture (P< 0.05). With the nested PCR, S. Typhi DNAs were detected from blood specimens of  67.2% (43/64) patients among the suspected typhoid fev...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Quality of life of cervical cancer patients after completion of treatment -A study among Bangladeshi women
Cervical cancer is the main cause of malignancy-related death among women living in developing countries. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) among Bangladeshi cervical cancer survivors and its relationships with demographic and disease related factorsA cross-sectional study was carried out on one hundred nine consecutive cervical cancer survivors in National Institute of cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka from September 2014 to february2015 using European organization for Research and treatment of cancer core Questionnaires (QOL-C30 and QOL-CX24). Demographic condition like education level, occ...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Resistive Index of Intrarenal Artery in Evaluation of Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetes mellitus is one of the systemic diseases affecting the kidneys. Diabetic nephropathy is a serious microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus. It is the most important cause of death in type I diabetic patients, of whom 30%-40% eventually develop end-stage renal failure and 40% of type II diabetics are at risk of developing diabetic nephropathy. So, diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy is paramount for the survivability of the diabetic patients not only because of the consequences of renal progression but also because of the strong association with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A total number of ...
Source: Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin - October 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research