M A Islam

Predictors of Antibody Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination in Hemodialysis Patients.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis are at high risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and demonstrate inadequate immune response to vaccination. The objective of the study was to assess the antibody response (anti-HBs levels) of hepatiti...

Culture-Based Isolation of Leptospira Species from Human Urine at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh.

Leptospirosis is a significant zoonotic disease and previous studies have confirmed its presence in Bangladesh. Despite its potential to cause severe illness and death, the disease is frequently under-recognized because of limited diagnostic facilities and insufficient clinical a...

Near-Hanging Incidents and Suspected Spinal Cord Injuries: A 5-Year Analysis in a Developing Nation.

Survivors of hanging who reach hospital alive, commonly referred to as "near-hanging". The characteristics and outcomes of patients with suspected spinal cord injury (sSCI) following near-hanging remain poorly described in developing-country settings. The study aims to describe t...

Diagnostic Accuracy of Urinary Reagent Strip Applied to Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis for the Detection of Bacterial Meningitis in Children.

Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency in children and requires early diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce mortality and neurological complications. In resource-limited settings, urinary reagent strips applied to Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may offer a rapid bedside altern...

Status of Serum Calcium and Magnesium Levels among Children with Febrile Seizures.

Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder in early childhood and are a frequent cause of pediatric hospital admission. Alterations in electrolyte balance, particularly ionized calcium and serum magnesium, may influence neuronal excitability and seizure threshold, but...

Preserving the Bone Envelope: A Prospective Observational Study of Closed Reduction and Ilizarov Circular Fixation for Open and Closed Distal Tibial Fractures.

Distal tibial fractures are challenging injuries because of limited soft-tissue coverage, frequent high-energy mechanisms and the potential for soft-tissue compromise. Extensive surgical exposure may further disturb the local soft-tissue and biological environment. Ilizarov circu...

Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Department of Gastroenterology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital: An Observational Study.

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) consisting of Crohn's disease (CD) and Ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic inflammatory disorders of the GI tract with various symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and abdominal pain. Factors like extra intestinal manifestations, the e...

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 11: A Comprehensive Case Report.

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a heterogeneous group of genetically determined diseases, characterized by progressive spastic paraparesis of the lower limbs, associated with degeneration of the corticospinal tract and the posterior column of the spinal cord. Currently kno...

Optical versus Ultrasonographic Axial Length Measurement before Cataract Surgery: A Comparison across Short, Normal and Long Eyeballs.

Inaccurate biometry results can cause the worst postoperative visual outcome. An error of 1mm in the axial length measurement causes a refractive error of 2.5 D in an average eye of 23.5 mm, 1.75 D in 30 mm and 3.75 D in a 20 mm eye. The difference is much more in very short eyes...

An Observational Study of Risk Factors and Fetomaternal Outcomes in Placenta Previa.

Placenta previa, a major cause of antepartum hemorrhage, results from abnormal placental implantation over or near the cervical os. It is associated with risk factors such as prior cesarean section, multiparity and advanced maternal age, contributing to significant maternal morbi...

Trends in Iron Indices among Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Anemia.

The objective of this study was to assess the trends in iron indices among non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (ND-CKD) patients with anemia attending a tertiary hospital in northern Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with ND-CKD and concurrent anemi...

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Proteinuria in Hypertensive Patient with Retinopathy in Tertiary Care Hospital.

Hypertensive retinopathy almost always associated with other target organ damage. Relationship of hypertensive retinopathy with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and proteinuria was inconclusive in previous studies. The objective of the study was to assess the relation of Left V...