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Islam MS, Islam MM, Rahman MM, Islam K. 4G mobile phone radiation alters some immunogenic and vascular gene expressions, and gross and microscopic and biochemical parameters in the chick embryo model. Vet Med Sci 2023; 9:2648-2659. [PMID: 37725264 PMCID: PMC10650348 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The risks to human health have grown over the past 10 years due to the excessive use of mobile phones. OBJECTIVES The study was designed to determine the harmful effects of 4G mobile phone radiation on the expression of immunogenic and vascular genes and gross, microscopic and biochemical alterations in the development of chicken embryos. METHODS Sixty individuals in the exposure group were subjected to mobile phones with a specific absorption rate of 1.4 W/kg and a frequency of 2100 MHz positioned at a distance of 12 cm in the incubator for 60 min/night for 14 days. The histopathological examination involved hematoxylin and eosin staining, whereas cresyl violet staining was used to evaluate the condition and number of neurons in the brain. The biochemical parameters of amniotic fluid were analysed using the photometry method, and the expression of VEGF-A and immunity genes (AvBD9, IL6) was measured using the real-time PCR (qPCR) technique. RESULTS Compared to the control, the exposure group's body weight and length significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Subcutaneous bleeding was seen in the exposure group. Urea, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels were all significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.05). The exposed group showed pathological lesions in the liver and degenerated neurons with lightly stained nuclei in the cerebral cortex. Hyperchromatic neurons were significantly higher in the exposure group (58.8 ± 2.28) compared to the control (6.6 ± 0.44) (p < 0.05). 4G exposure reduced lymphocyte count in the caecal tonsil (86.8 ± 5.38) compared to the control (147.2 ± 9.06) (p < 0.05). Vascular gene mRNA expression was higher, but immune gene expression was lower in the exposed group. CONCLUSION Exposure to mobile phone radiation may result in gross, microscopic and biochemical changes, as well as alterations in gene expression that could hinder embryonic development.
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- Md. Sadequl Islam
- Department of Anatomy and HistologyFaculty of Veterinary and Animal ScienceHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityDinajpurBangladesh
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- Department of Pathology and ParasitologyFaculty of Veterinary and Animal ScienceHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityDinajpurBangladesh
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- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food ScienceUniversity of DhakaDhakaBangladesh
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Alam NH, Faruque AS, Ashraf H, Chisti MJ, Ahmed T, Sultana M, Khalequzzaman M, Ali S, Ahmed S, Nasrin S, Tariqujjaman M, Haque KE, Amin R, Mollah AH, Kabir L, Shahidullah M, Khanam W, Islam K, Kim M, Vandenent M, Duke T, Gyr N, Fuchs GJ. Effectiveness, safety and economic viability of daycare versus usual hospital care management of severe pneumonia with or without malnutrition in children using the existing health system of Bangladesh: a cluster randomised controlled trial. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 60:102023. [PMID: 37304498 PMCID: PMC10250158 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background We aimed to define clinical and cost-effectiveness of a Day Care Approach (DCA) alternative to Usual Care (UC, comparison group) within the Bangladesh health system to manage severe childhood pneumonia. Methods This was a cluster randomised controlled trial in urban Dhaka and rural Bangladesh between November 1, 2015 and March 23, 2019. Children aged 2-59 months with severe pneumonia with or without malnutrition received DCA or UC. The DCA treatment settings comprised of urban primary health care clinics run by NGO under Dhaka South City Corporation and in rural Union health and family welfare centres under the Ministry of Health and Family welfare Services. The UC treatment settings were hospitals in these respective areas. Primary outcome was treatment failure (persistence of pneumonia symptoms, referral or death). We performed both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis for treatment failure. Registered at www.ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02669654. Findings In total 3211 children were enrolled, 1739 in DCA and 1472 in UC; primary outcome data were available in 1682 and 1357 in DCA and UC, respectively. Treatment failure rate was 9.6% among children in DCA (167 of 1739) and 13.5% in the UC (198 of 1472) (group difference, -3.9 percentage point; 95% confidence interval (CI), -4.8 to -1.5, p = 0.165). Treatment success within the health care systems [DCA plus referral vs. UC plus referral, 1587/1739 (91.3%) vs. 1283/1472 (87.2%), group difference 4.1 percentage point, 95% CI, 3.7 to 4.1, p = 0.160)] was better in DCA. One child each in UC of both urban and rural sites died within day 6 after admission. Average cost of treatment per child was US$94.2 (95% CI, 92.2 to 96.3) and US$184.8 (95% CI, 178.6 to 190.9) for DCA and UC, respectively. Interpretation In our population of children with severe pneumonia with or without malnutrition, >90% were successfully treated at Day care Clinics at 50% lower cost. A modest investment to upgrade Day care facilities may provide a cost-effective, accessible alternative to hospital management. Funding UNICEF, Botnar Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, and EAGLE Foundation, Switzerland.
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- Nur H. Alam
- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Dhaka Shishu Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Child and Mother Health, Matuail, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health and Family Planning, Government of Bangladesh, Bangladesh
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- Melbourne Children Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- College of Medicine and College of Public Health, University of Kentucky, USA
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Saif-Ur-Rahman K, Sultana S, Afrin S, Islam K. Participatory approaches in primary health care related implementation research in low-and middle-income countries: A narrative review. Public Health in Practice 2022; 4:100344. [DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Islam K, Huque R, Saif-Ur-Rahman K, Ehtesham Kabir A, Enayet Hussain A. Implementation status of non-communicable disease control program at primary health care level in Bangladesh: Findings from a qualitative research. Public Health in Practice 2022; 3:100271. [PMID: 36101774 PMCID: PMC9461504 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective Bangladesh has 67% of estimated deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The country aimed to reduce NCD-related premature deaths by one-third by 2030. This study aimed to explore the overall implementation status of the NCD control program at the primary health care (PHC) level in Bangladesh, explore the challenges, and identify the way forward for better implementation. Study design Qualitative study. Methods Key informant interviews and observations of NCD service delivery at Upazila Health Complexes (UzHC) were conducted. Data were analyzed using framework analysis. Results NCD is prioritized in policy documents however, implementation remains weak. The operational plan indicators focus mostly on the process, which is hampering the quality of care. The primary health care (PHC) facilities are not yet fully ready to deliver all ranges of NCD care including mental health. The national NCD management protocol for PHC addressed health workforce scarcity through task shifting and team-based care which is yet to be scaled up nationwide. Record-keeping is poor as it is done manually. District health information software (DHIS2) is not yet capturing NCD monthly service provision data and not tracking indicators. Awareness for NCD screening at community clinics, and referral to the NCD corner of UzHC is operational in around 66 Upazilas of 31 districts, which needs to scale up nationwide. Conclusions NCD management protocol implementation, availability of drugs, diagnostics, electronic database development, updated DHIS2 to track indicators, and engagement of stakeholders to influence public policies on shared risk factors are important to achieve universal primary care for NCDs.
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- Khaleda Islam
- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Corresponding author. ate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
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- Department of Public Health and Health Systems, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Islam MA, Akhtar Z, Hassan MZ, Chowdhury S, Rashid MM, Aleem MA, Ghosh PK, Mah-E-Muneer S, Parveen S, Ahmmed MK, Ahmed MS, Basher AK, Palit A, Biswas MAAJ, Khan Z, Islam K, Debnath N, Rahman M, Chowdhury F. Pattern of Antibiotic Dispensing at Pharmacies According to the WHO Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) Classification in Bangladesh. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:247. [PMID: 35203851 PMCID: PMC8868217 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11020247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The WHO Essential Medicines List Access, Watch, and Reserve (AWaRe) classification could facilitate antibiotic stewardship and optimal use. In Bangladesh, data on antibiotic dispensing in pharmacies according to the AWaRe classification are scarce. We aimed to explore antibiotic dispensing pattern in pharmacies according to the WHO AWaRe classification to aid pharmacy-targeted national antibiotic stewardship program (ASP). From January to July 2021, we interviewed drug-sellers from randomly selected pharmacies and randomly selected customers attending the pharmacies. We collected data on demographics and medicines purchased. We classified the purchased antibiotics into the Access, Watch, and Reserve groups among 128 pharmacies surveyed, 98 (76.6%) were licensed; 61 (47.7%) drug-sellers had pharmacy training. Of 2686 customers interviewed; 580 (21.6%) purchased antibiotics. Among the 580 customers, 523 purchased one, 52 purchased two, and 5 purchased three courses of antibiotics (total 642 courses). Of the antibiotic courses, the Watch group accounted for the majority (344, 53.6%), followed by the Access (234, 36.4%) and Reserve (64, 10.0%) groups. Approximately half of the antibiotics (327/642, 50.9%) were purchased without a registered physician's prescription. Dispensing of non-prescribed antibiotics was higher in the Access group (139/234, 59.4%), followed by Watch (160/344, 46.5%) and Reserve (28/64, 43.8%) groups. These findings highlight the need to implement strict policies and enforce existing laws, and pharmacy-targeted ASP focusing on proper dispensing practices to mitigate antimicrobial resistance in Bangladesh.
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- Md. Ariful Islam
- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD, UK
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW 1466, Australia
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
- Global Health Development, EMPHNET, 69 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.A.); (M.Z.H.); (S.C.); (M.M.R.); (M.A.A.); (P.K.G.); (S.M.-E.-M.); (S.P.); (M.K.A.); (M.S.A.); (A.K.B.); (A.P.); (M.A.A.J.B.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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Ehtesham Kabir A, Afroze S, Amin Z, Biswas A, Lipi SA, Khan M, Islam K, Haque S, Azad Choudhury M, Shahidullah M. Implementation research on kangaroo mother care, Bangladesh. Bull World Health Organ 2022; 100:10-19. [PMID: 35017753 PMCID: PMC8722624 DOI: 10.2471/blt.20.284158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objective To describe the implementation, coverage and performance of the national kangaroo mother care programme in Bangladesh. Methods Kangaroo mother care services for clinically stable babies with birth weight under 2000 g were set up in government-run health-care facilities in rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Each facility provided counselling on kangaroo mother care, ensured adequate nutrition, and followed up mothers and babies. We studied implementation of the programme from January 2016 to March 2020 using data from the national database. We tracked the number of eligible babies enrolled and their outcomes, mortality and post-discharge follow-up. Findings The numbers of kangaroo mother care facilities increased from 16 in 2016 to 108 in 2020. Over the 4-year period 64 426 babies weighing under 2000 g were born in these facilities, 6410 of whom received kangaroo mother care. The quarterly percentage of eligible babies receiving kangaroo mother care increased from 4.7% (37/792) during the first quarter to 21.7% (917/4226) during the last five quarters of the programme. Deaths of babies receiving kangaroo mother care showed a downward trend over the study period. The overall mortality was 1.2% (77/6410), with large quarterly fluctuations in mortality. Post-discharge follow-up was low and only 15–20% of babies received four follow-up visits. Conclusion Implementation of kangaroo mother care interventions is feasible in low-resource settings. Such care has the potential to reduce mortality among low-birth-weight and premature babies. Challenges include low coverage, expanding the programme to the community and strengthening the monitoring system.
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- Anm Ehtesham Kabir
- National Newborn and Child Health Cell, Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Dr MR Khan Shishu Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Khoo-Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System (NUHS), Tower Block, Level 12, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Khoo-Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Health System (NUHS), Tower Block, Level 12, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- National Newborn Health Program, Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Newborn Health Program, Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health, Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Huq AKO, Bazlur Rahim ANM, Moktadir SMG, Uddin I, Manir MZ, Siddique MAB, Islam K, Islam MS. Integrated Nutritional Supports for Diabetic Patients During COVID-19 Infection: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Diabetes Rev 2022; 18:e022821191889. [PMID: 33645486 DOI: 10.2174/1573399817666210301103233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine metabolic disorder, which affects the major organs in human and comorbid with others. Besides, diabetic patients are more prone to various infectious diseases as well as COVID-19 sporadic infection which is a high risk for patients with diabetes mellitus. To combat these infections and comorbid situations, an integrated balanced nutritional supportive could help in maintaining sound health and increase immunity for prevention and management of such type of viral infections. OBJECTIVES While information regarding nutritional supports in COVID-19 pandemic in diabetic patients is not available, this review aimed to accumulate the evidence from previous publications where studied about nutrition-based supports or interventions for viral diseases with special emphasis on respiratory infections. METHODS For reviewing, searches are done for getting journal articles into Google Scholar, Pub Med/Medline, Database of Open Access Journal and Science Direct for relevant data and information. RESULTS Integrated nutritional supports of both macronutrients and micronutrients guidelines, including home-based physical exercise schedule, is summarized in this comprehensive review for possible prevention and management of diabetic patients in COVID-19 infections. The immuneboosting benefits of some vitamins, trace elements, nutraceuticals and probiotics in viral infections of diabetic patients are also included. CONCLUSION There is an urgent need for a healthy diet and integrated nutritional supports with home-based physical activities for diabetic patients during the self-isolation period of COVID-19 Infection.
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- A K Obidul Huq
- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh
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Akhtar Z, Mah-E-Muneer S, Rashid MM, Ahmed MS, Islam MA, Chowdhury S, Khan Z, Hassan MZ, Islam K, Parveen S, Debnath N, Rahman M, Chowdhury F. Antibiotics Use and Its Knowledge in the Community: A Mobile Phone Survey during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:1052. [PMID: 34572634 PMCID: PMC8469517 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The general population has been excessively using antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the use of antibiotics for any reported illnesses in the preceding four weeks and knowledge of antibiotics among the general population in the community were assessed for possible interventions. A mobile phone survey among a general population across eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh was conducted during January-March 2021. Reported illness episodes irrespective of COVID-19 in the preceding four weeks of the interview, use of antibiotics for the illnesses, and knowledge on antibiotics among the general population were recorded. Descriptive analyses were performed. We randomly interviewed 1854 participants, with a mean age of 28.5 years (range: 18-75 years); 60.6% were male. Among all participants, 86.3% (95% CI: 84.7-87.8) heard names of antibiotics, but only 12.1% reported unspecified harmful effects, and 3.5% reported antimicrobial resistance when antibiotics were taken without a physician's prescription. Among 257 (13.9%) participants, who consumed medicines for their recent illness episode, 32.7% (95% CI: 27.2-38.6) reported using antibiotics. Of those who could recall the names of antibiotics prescribed (n = 36), the most frequently used was azithromycin (22.2%) followed by cefixime (11.1%) and ciprofloxacin (5.6%). Our findings show an increased antibiotic use for illnesses reported in the preceding four weeks and an elevated knowledge at the community level during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the pre-pandemic period.
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- Zubair Akhtar
- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, First Floor, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD, UK
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, First Floor, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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- Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, DAI Global, LLC, House 3, First Floor, Road 23B, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (Z.K.); (K.I.); (N.D.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
- Global Health Development, EMPHNET, 69 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (S.M.-E.-M.); (M.M.R.); (M.S.A.); (M.A.I.); (S.C.); (M.Z.H.); (S.P.); (M.R.); (F.C.)
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Al Azdi Z, Islam K, Khan MA, Khan N, Ejaz A, Khan MA, Warraitch A, Jahan I, Huque R. Effectiveness of an Integrated Care Package for Refugee Mothers and Children: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e25047. [PMID: 33944793 PMCID: PMC8132976 DOI: 10.2196/25047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Thousands of Rohingya refugee mothers at the world’s largest refugee camp located in Bangladesh are at risk of poor mental health. Accordingly, their children are also vulnerable to delayed cognitive and physical development. Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated care package in reducing the prevalence of developmental delays among children aged 1 year and improving their mothers’ mental health status. Methods This is a parallel, two-arm, single-blind, cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT). A total of 704 mother-child dyads residing at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, will be recruited from 22 clusters with 32 mother-child dyads per cluster. In the intervention arm, an integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health package will be delivered every quarter to mothers of newborns by trained community health workers until the child is 1 year old. Our primary outcome is a reduction in the prevalence of two or more childhood developmental delays of infants aged 1 year compared to the usual treatment. The secondary outcomes include reduced stunting among children and the prevalence of maternal depression. We will also assess the cost-effectiveness of the integrated intervention, and will further explore the intervention’s acceptability and feasibility. Results At the time of submission, the study was at the stage of endpoint assessment. The data analysis started in December 2020, and the results are expected to be published after the first quarter of 2021. Conclusions This study will address the burden of childhood developmental delays and poor maternal mental health in a low-resource setting. If proven effective, the delivery of the intervention through community health workers will ensure the proposed intervention’s sustainability. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN10892553; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN10892553 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/25047
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- Association for Social Development, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Association for Social Development, Lahore, Pakistan
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Hussain AHME, Islam K. Including eye care in the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) programme in Bangladesh. Community Eye Health 2021; 34:86-87. [PMID: 36033417 PMCID: PMC9412121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- AHM Enayet Hussain
- Director General: Directorate of Medical Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh
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- Director Primary Health Care (Retired) & Directorate General of Health Services: Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Sultana R, Alashi AM, Islam K, Saifullah M, Haque CE, Aluko RE. Chemical composition and in vitro antioxidant properties of water-soluble extracts obtained from Bangladesh vegetables. J Food Biochem 2020; 45:e13357. [PMID: 32627224 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional value and antioxidant properties of aqueous extracts of some Bangladesh vegetables using fruits of ash gourd, bitter gourd, brinjal, okra, ridge gourd, snake gourd, and leaves of Indian spinach, kangkong, and stem amaranth. Proximate composition showed that the dried extracts were composed mainly of crude protein (14.6%-46.7%) and non-fibre carbohydrates (26.4%-53.5%). With the exception of stem amaranth, all the extracts had >40% DPPH radical scavenging ability at 0.5 mg/ml. In contrast metal chelation was lower, except in Indian spinach with ~46%. The ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) was highest for the kangkong (10.9 mM Fe3+ reduced), which is similar to the 9.9 mM for butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). All the extracts suppressed linoleic acid oxidation better than BHT within the first 5 days of the incubation period. We conclude that the Indian spinach, kangkong, and okra could be considered as the most promising sources of antioxidant compounds. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Vegetables are commonly consumed as part of a regular diet but the high water and fiber contents usually mean that large quantities are required to provide long-term health benefits. Therefore, in this work, aqueous extracts of nine Bangladesh vegetables were prepared to provide a more concentrated form of nutrients and bioactive compounds. The extracts had strong nutritional value based on the high contents of crude protein, potassium, iron, and non-fibre carbohydrates. The high content of polyphenolic compounds in the extracts can also provide health benefits, which was demonstrated through strong free radical scavenging, metal chelation, ferric iron reduction, and inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation. These vegetable extracts have the potential to be used as sources of bioactive compounds to prevent or treat non-communicable diseases that are associated with high oxidative stress.
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- Razia Sultana
- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Natural Resources Management Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.,The Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Akhter N, Siraj MM, Habib SA, Debnath RC, Hassan Z, Islam K, Fatema N, Wahiduzzaman M, Khondokar NN, Kadir AM, Nahar J, Haque F, Islam R, Rahman F. Fetomaternal Outcome of Pregnancy in Women with Tetralogy of Fallot. Mymensingh Med J 2020; 29:628-632. [PMID: 32844804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This prospective study was done to determine fetomaternal outcomes of pregnancy in women with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and carried out in two centres especially in the care of patients with adult congenital heart disease (CHD) from January 2005 to December 2009. Clinical, haemodynamic and obstetric data were reviewed for pregnant women with TOF. Ten (10) pregnant women were identified in the age range 18 to 47 years. Most of the patients were in the age group of 18 to 27 years, 34 to 36 weeks gestational age (in week) and primi gravida (60%). Right-sided aortic arch (20%) and major anomalies of pulmonary collaterals (30%) were common anomalies anatomical association. Normal vaginal delivery was the mode of delivery (70%) in the majority of the patients. Spontaneous abortions were occurred in 3(30%) patients. Primary maternal cardiac events complicating pregnancies were congestive heart failure (20%), arrhythmias and cardiovascular events (10%). Premature labor (40%) was the most common obstetric complication. Premature birth (40%), fetal demise (20%), neonatal death (10%) and cardiac anomaly at birth (10%) were the offspring complications in the study. Women with TOF can go through pregnancy with a low risk to themselves with frequent treatable complications, but there is a high incidence of miscarriage, premature births and low birth weight. An incidence of congenital anomaly in the fetus is higher than that found in the normal population.
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- N Akhter
- Dr Nargis Akhter, Associate Professor, Department of Gynae and Obstetrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Sultana R, Alashi AM, Islam K, Saifullah M, Haque CE, Aluko RE. Inhibitory Activities of Polyphenolic Extracts of Bangladeshi Vegetables against α-Amylase, α-Glucosidase, Pancreatic Lipase, Renin, and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. Foods 2020; 9:foods9070844. [PMID: 32610462 PMCID: PMC7404479 DOI: 10.3390/foods9070844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to determine the in vitro enzyme inhibition activities of aqueous polyphenolic extracts of nine popular Bangladeshi vegetables, namely ash gourd, bitter gourd, brinjal, Indian spinach, kangkong, okra, ridge gourd, snake gourd, and stem amaranth. Polyphenolic glycosides were the major compounds present in the extracts. Inhibition of α-amylase (up to 100% at 1 mg/mL) was stronger than α-glucosidase inhibition (up to 70.78% at 10 mg/mL). The Indian spinach extract was the strongest inhibitor of pancreatic lipase activity (IC50 = 276.77 µg/mL), which was significantly better than that of orlistat (381.16 µg/mL), a drug. Ash gourd (76.51%), brinjal (72.48%), and snake gourd (66.82%) extracts were the most effective inhibitors of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme whose excessive activities have been associated with hypertension. Brinjal also had a significantly higher renin-inhibitory activity than the other vegetable extracts. We conclude that the vegetable extracts may have the ability to reduce enzyme activities that have been associated with hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
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- Razia Sultana
- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (R.S.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (R.S.); (A.M.A.)
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Dhaka, Nilkhet Rd, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh;
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- Natural Resources Management Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh;
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- Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada;
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (R.S.); (A.M.A.)
- The Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-204-474-9555
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Chowdhury F, Bhuiyan TR, Akter A, Bhuiyan MS, Khan AI, Hossain M, Tauheed I, Ahmed T, Islam S, Rafique TA, Siddique SA, Harun NB, Islam K, Clemens JD, Qadri F. Immunogenicity of a killed bivalent whole cell oral cholera vaccine in forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2020; 14:e0007989. [PMID: 32176695 PMCID: PMC7075546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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After the large influx of Rohingya nationals (termed Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National; FDMN) from Rakhine State of Myanmar to Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, it was apparent that outbreaks of cholera was very likely in this setting where people were living under adverse water and sanitation conditions. Large campaigns of oral cholera vaccine (OCV) were carried out as a preemptive measure to control cholera epidemics. The aim of the study was to evaluate the immune responses of healthy adults and children after administration of two doses of OCV at 14 days interval in FDMN population and compare with the response observed in Bangladeshi’s vaccinated earlier. A cross-sectional immunogenicity study was conducted among FDMNs of three age cohort; in adults (18+years; n = 83), in older children (6–17 years; n = 63) and in younger children (1–5 years; n = 80). Capillary blood was collected at three time points to measure vibriocidal antibodies using either plasma or dried blood spot (DBS) specimens. There was a significant increase of responder frequency of vibriocidal antibody titer at day 14 in all groups for Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa/Inaba: adults-64%/64%, older children-70%/89% and younger children-51%/75%). There was no overall difference of vibriocidal antibody titer between FDMN and Bangladeshi population at baseline (p = 0.07–0.08) and at day 14, day 28 in all age groups for both serotypes. The seroconversion rate and geometric mean titer (GMT) of either serotype were comparable using both plasma and DBS specimens. These results showed that OCV is capable of inducing robust immune responses in adults and children among the FDMN population which is comparable to that seen in Bangladeshi participants in different age groups or that reported from other cholera endemic countries. Our results also suggest that the displaced population were exposed to V. cholerae prior to seeking shelter in Bangladesh. Oral cholera vaccines (OCV) are now on the WHO stockpile and targeted for use for countries with outbreaks and epidemics but also for control of endemic cholera. In Bangladesh many studies have been carried out to assess the safety, immunogenicity as well as feasibility of vaccination in the endemic settings of the country. However, with the large recent influx of displaced Rohingya nationals from Myanmar (termed Forcibly Displace Myanmar National; FDMN), mass campaigns with OCV were conducted between October 2017-December 2018. However, no data is available of the previous exposure to cholera of this population, prior to their arrival in Bangladesh. An assessment of immunogenicity status of FDMN is needed to find out if OCV is able to elicit comparable immune response and whether the same dose regimen of OCV was immunogenic among the FDMNs. In this study, we have measured the immune responses to the OCV, Shanchol, in adults (18 years and above), older children (6–17 years), and younger children (1–5 years). The results of this study shows that the oral cholera vaccine capable of inducing an immune response in adults and children among this FDMN population and the responses were comparable to that seen in Bangladeshi participants in earlier studies.
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- Fahima Chowdhury
- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Noor FA, Sultana N, Bhuyan GS, Islam MT, Hossain M, Sarker SK, Islam K, Khan WA, Rahman M, Qadri SK, Shekhar HU, Qadri F, Qadri SS, Mannoor K. Nationwide carrier detection and molecular characterization of β-thalassemia and hemoglobin E variants in Bangladeshi population. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2020; 15:15. [PMID: 31941534 PMCID: PMC6961315 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-020-1294-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background ß-thalassemia is one of the most common inherited blood disorders in the world and a major deterrent to the public health of Bangladesh. The management of thalassemia patients requires lifelong frequent blood transfusion and the available treatment options are unsatisfactory. A national policy on thalassemia prevention is mandatory in Bangladesh. However, precise and up-to-date information on the frequency of ß-thalassemia carriers are missing due to lack of accurate diagnostic approaches, limited access to information and absence of national screening program. This study aims to determine the nationwide carrier frequency of hemoglobin E (HbE) and β- thalassemia and mutation spectrum among the carriers using molecular, hematological and biochemical methods. Methods The study enrolled a total of 1877 individuals (60.1% male and 39.9% female) aged between 18 and 35 years. Total sample size and its division-wise breakdown were calculated in proportion to national and division-wise population. Venous blood was collected and subjected to CBC analysis and Hb-electrophoresis for each participant. Serum ferritin was measured to detect coexistence of iron deficiency anemia with thalassemia carrier. DNA-based High Resolution Melting (HRM) curve analysis was performed for confirmation of carrier status by mutation detection. Results Of 11.89% (95% CI, 10.43–13.35) carriers of β-globin gene mutations, 8.68% (95% CI, 7.41–9.95) had HbE trait (ETT) and 2.24% (95% CI, 1.57–2.91) had beta-thalassemia trait (BTT). Among eight divisions, Rangpur had the highest carrier frequency of 27.1% (ETT-25%, BTT-2.1%), whereas Khulna had the lowest frequency of 4.2% (ETT-4.2% only). Moreover, α- thalassemia, HbD trait, HbE disease, hereditary persistence of HbF were detected in 0.11, 0.16, 0.43 and 0.16% participants, respectively. HRM could identify two individuals with reported pathogenic mutations in both alleles who were erroneously interpreted as carriers by hematological indices. Finally, a total of nine different mutations including a novel mutation (c.151A > G) were detected in the β-globin gene. Conclusions Since carrier frequency for both HbE and β-thalassemia is alarmingly high in Bangladesh, a nationwide awareness and prevention program should be made mandatory to halt the current deteriorating situations. Mutation-based confirmation is highly recommended for the inconclusive cases with conventional carrier screening methods to avoid any faulty detection of thalassemia carriers.
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- Farjana Akther Noor
- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Shahbagh, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.,Department of Virology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Shahbagh, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Directorate General of Health Services, MoHFW, Government of Bangladesh, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dhaka Shishu Hospital, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Hematology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbagh, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Shahbagh, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.,Department of Enteric and Respiratory Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.
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Bhowmik B, Ahmed T, Afsana F, Qureshi N, Siddiquee T, Pathan F, Amin F, Vale Moreira ND, Samad MA, Ashrafuzzaman SM, Ahmed T, Latif Z, Bhuiyan A, Alim A, Munir S, Karmokar R, Choudhury K, Zabeen B, Islam K, Rahman M, Rahman M, Milon S, Ozaki R, Alam MA, Huda T, Rahman MH, Hossain AHME, Mahtab H, Hussain A, Khan AKA. Guide on diabetes and COVID-19 for healthcare professionals in Bangladesh. J Diabetol 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/jod.jod_51_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hyder AA, Selig H, Ali J, Rutebemberwa E, Islam K, Pariyo G. Integrating capacity development during digital health research: a case study from global health. Glob Health Action 2019; 12:1559268. [PMID: 31154994 PMCID: PMC6338258 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2018.1559268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The Bloomberg Data for Health Initiative Research and Development Arm at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, has thus far collected NCD risk factor data from more than 13,000 citizens of three LMICs (Bangladesh, Tanzania and Uganda), and has actively worked to improve capacity with partners worldwide. Objective: This paper focuses on how a research project, can also act as a capacity building activity through its research into collecting non-communicable disease risk factor data using different mobile phone modalities. Methods: This paper evaluates the activities undertaken by the project using the ESSENCE Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Research Capacity Strengthening. Results: The project was able to successfully integrate meaningful capacity development activities across all partners. Training, networking, sharing resources, joint data collection, and analysis across individual, organizational and project levels were some of the strategies used. The ESSENCE framework allowed a good assessment strategy for this type of work. Conclusions: This paper highlights the value of making capacity development a high priority for digital health research activities, while also considering the need to monitor and evaluate those activities in order for them to be meaningful and sustainable. It also considers how to utilize the ESSENCE Framework to evaluate capacity development activities through research, and how best to adapt the Framework to different programs.
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- Adnan A Hyder
- a Milken Institute School of Public Health , George Washington University , Washington , DC , USA
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- b Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- b Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD , USA.,c Berman Institute of Bioethics , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- d Department of Health Policy and Management , Makerere University School of Public Health , Kampala , Uganda
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- e Institute of Epidemiology , Disease Control and Research , Dhaka , Bangladesh
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- a Milken Institute School of Public Health , George Washington University , Washington , DC , USA.,b Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD , USA
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Saif-Ur-Rahman KM, Mamun R, Nowrin I, Hossain S, Islam K, Rumman T, Kabir E, Rahman A, Dahal N, Anwar I. Primary healthcare policy and governance in low-income and middle-income countries: an evidence gap map. BMJ Glob Health 2019; 4:e001453. [PMID: 31478021 PMCID: PMC6703287 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Governance is one of the most important aspects for strong primary healthcare (PHC) service delivery. To achieve the targets for the Sustainable Development Goals, good governance may play a prime role in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). This evidence gap map (EGM) explored the available evidence in LMICs to identify the knowledge gap concerning PHC policy and governance in these settings. Methods We followed the standard 3ie EGM protocol, finalising the scope of the EGM through a stakeholder workshop. We searched a total of 32 bibliographic databases, systematic review databases, impact evaluation databases, and donor and bilateral agency databases using a comprehensive search strategy. Two reviewers screened retrieved studies, extracted data and performed quality assessment. We plotted the interventions and outcomes derived from the included studies in a dynamic platform to build the interactive EGM and conducted a stakeholder consultation with nominal group technique methods to prioritise the identified gaps. Results The EGM included 24 systematic reviews and 7 impact evaluations focusing on PHC policy and governance in LMICs. Most of the sources emphasised workforce management and supervision. There were noticeable evidence gaps regarding accountability and social responsibility. The most highly prioritised themes were the role of accountability, the role of public–private partnerships and the role of user–provider communication in PHC governance. Conclusions This EGM identified some important aspects of PHC policy and governance such as accountability, social responsibility, public–private partnership, user–provider communication through the methodological approaches of evidence synthesis and stakeholder consultation. Identified gaps will provide directions for an implementation research plan to improve the governance of PHC in LMICs.
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- K M Saif-Ur-Rahman
- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Primary Health Care, Government of Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health & Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Tanzim HR, Das GB, Ahmad M, Barua M, Islam K. Influence of phytogenic feed additives and prebiotic in vegetable protein based diet on broiler performance. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.3329/pa.v28i4.36372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study was conducted to determine the effect of phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic on vegetable protein base diet in broiler performance. A total of 90 chicks (Cobb-500) were weighted and randomly assigned to the three treatment groups (To, T1 and T2) and supplemented with either phytogenic feed additives or prebiotic and reared for 28 days. Data on live body weight, body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion (FC) were taken at weekly interval. Results revealed that significant (P<0.05) increase in live body weight of broilers was evident in both phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented groups comparing to the control group at 4th weeks of age. No significant (P>0.05) differences were found in live weight gain among the treatment groups on weekly intervals along the whole experimental period. However, significant differences (P<0.05) were evident on cumulative weight gain at 3rd and 4th weeks of age. In case of feed intake at the age of 3rd and 4th weeks, significant (P<0.05) differences were obtained with decreased feed intake in both phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented groups comparing to the control group. In case of feed conversion (FC), there were significant (P<0.05) differences among the groups on 1st week and 4th week of age. Best FC was accounted for prebiotic supplemented group along the whole experimental period. The survivability rates were 96.67%, 100% and 100% in control group, phytogenic feed additive and prebiotic supplemented group respectively. Results finally showed that vegetable protein when supplemented with phytogenic prebiotic feed additives and prebiotic c an additive beneficial effect on performance of when compared to non-supplemented control diet. So, ration using vegetable protein mixed with phytogenic feed additives or prebiotic can be recommended for broiler.Progressive Agriculture 28 (4): 323-330, 2017
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Satter SM, Aliabadi N, Yen C, Gastañaduy PA, Ahmed M, Mamun A, Islam K, Flora MS, Rahman M, Zaman K, Rahman M, Heffelfinger JD, Luby SP, Gurley ES, Parashar UD. Epidemiology of childhood intussusception in Bangladesh: Findings from an active national hospital based surveillance system, 2012-2016. Vaccine 2017; 36:7805-7810. [PMID: 28941622 PMCID: PMC5864564 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.08.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Rotavirus vaccines have significantly decreased the burden of diarrheal diseases in countries that have introduced them into their immunization programs. In some studies, there has been a small association between rotavirus vaccines and intussusception in post-marketing surveillance, highlighting the importance of tracking incidence before and after vaccine introduction. The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of intussusception among Bangladeshi children pre-vaccine introduction. METHODS We conducted active, hospital-based surveillance for intussusception at 7 tertiary care hospitals with pediatric surgical facilities during July 2012 to September 2016. Hospitalized children under 2years of age were identified according to Brighton Collaboration level 1 criteria for intussusception. The frequency and proportion of intussusception among overall surgical admissions, as well as the demographic and clinical information of the cases is described. RESULTS Overall 153 cases of intussusception among children <2years-old were identified at participating sites over the enrolment period, confirmed by Level 1 Brighton criteria. These cases represented 2% of all surgical admissions under 2years of age. One hundred twelve cases (73%) were male; the median age was 7months; and the median duration of hospitalization was 7days. One hundred forty-six (95%) children with intussusception required surgery, and 11 (7%) died. CONCLUSIONS Confirmed cases of intussusception represented nearly 2% of pediatric surgical admissions at tertiary referral centers in Bangladesh during the study period and 7% of children with intussusception died. Given the high burden of rotavirus disease in Bangladesh, vaccine introduction is warranted, however, further studies after introduction of rotavirus vaccine are necessary to determine any association between vaccine and intussusception in this setting.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Center for Innovation in Global Health, Stanford University, USA
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Cho T, Higaki H, Hirata M, Hojo H, Ichimura M, Ishii K, Islam K, Itakura A, Katanuma I, Kohagura J, Nakashima Y, Numakura T, Saito T, Tatematsu Y, Yoshikawa M, Tokioka S, Yokoyama N, Miyake Y, Tomii Y, Kojima Y, Takemura Y, Imai T, Yoshida M, Sakamoto K, Pastukhov VP, Miyoshi S. Recent Progress in the GAMMA 10 Tandem Mirror. Fusion Science and Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst05-a601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- T. Cho
- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- Plasma Research Centre, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
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- JAERI, Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Ibaraki, Japan
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- JAERI, Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Ibaraki, Japan
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Cho T, Higaki H, Hirata M, Hojo H, Ichimura M, Ishii K, Islam K, Itakura A, Katanuma I, Kohagura J, Minami R, Nakashima Y, Numakura T, Saito T, Tatematsu Y, Yoshikawa M, Watanabe O, Kubota Y, Kobayashi T, Yamaguchi Y, Saimaru H, Higashizono Y, Miyata Y, Kiminami S, Shimizu K, Itou M, Ikuno T, Mase A, Yasaka Y, Sakamoto K, Yoshida M, Kojima A, Ogura K, Nishino N, Horton W, Kariya T, Imai T, Pastukhov V, Miyoshi S. Overview of Recent Progress in the GAMMA 10 Tandem Mirror. Fusion Science and Technology 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/fst07-a1305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- T. Cho
- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Art, Science and Technology Center for Cooperative Research, Kyushu University, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kobe University, Japan
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- Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
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- Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
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- Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Japan
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- Graduated School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Institute for Fusion Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
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- Toshiba Electron Tubes and Devices Co. Ltd., Tochigi, Japan
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Russian Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Moscow, Russia Kurchatov Institute, Russia
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- Plasma Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Gibson DG, Pariyo GW, Wosu AC, Greenleaf AR, Ali J, Ahmed S, Labrique AB, Islam K, Masanja H, Rutebemberwa E, Hyder AA. Evaluation of Mechanisms to Improve Performance of Mobile Phone Surveys in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Research Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc 2017; 6:e81. [PMID: 28476729 PMCID: PMC5438454 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.7534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Mobile phone ownership and access have increased rapidly across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) within the last decade. Concomitantly, LMICs are experiencing demographic and epidemiologic transitions, where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly becoming leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Mobile phone surveys could aid data collection for prevention and control of these NCDs but limited evidence of their feasibility exists. Objective The objective of this paper is to describe a series of sub-studies aimed at optimizing the delivery of interactive voice response (IVR) and computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) for NCD risk factor data collection in LMICs. These sub-studies are designed to assess the effect of factors such as airtime incentive timing, amount, and structure, survey introduction characteristics, different sampling frames, and survey modality on key survey metrics, such as survey response, completion, and attrition rates. Methods In a series of sub-studies, participants will be randomly assigned to receive different airtime incentive amounts (eg, 10 minutes of airtime versus 20 minutes of airtime), different incentive delivery timings (airtime delivered before survey begins versus delivery upon completion of survey), different survey introductions (informational versus motivational), different narrative voices (male versus female), and different sampling frames (random digit dialing versus mobile network operator-provided numbers) to examine which study arms will yield the highest response and completion rates. Furthermore, response and completion rates and the inter-modal reliability of the IVR and CATI delivery methods will be compared. Results Research activities are expected to be completed in Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2017. Conclusions This is one of the first studies to examine the feasibility of using IVR and CATI for systematic collection of NCD risk factor information in LMICs. Our findings will inform the future design and implementation of mobile phone surveys in LMICs.
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- Dustin G Gibson
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam, United Republic Of Tanzania
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- Makerere University School of Public Health, Makerere University College of Health Science, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Talukdar M, Zuhra F, Islam K, Ahmed M. Prevalence of infectious diseases in Sonali chickens at Bogra Sadar Upazila, Bogra, Bangladesh. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2017. [DOI: 10.5455/javar.2017.d188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Yeasmin S, Islam K. A comparative study of health, nutritional status, and dietary pattern of primary school going and dropout slum children in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Asian J Med Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v7i4.14558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Health affects not only current well being and future outcomes at individual and society level but also directly reflect the efficiency of health care system and the influence of surrounding environment. This is especially nutritional status of primary school age children which influence their health, dietary habit, cognition and educational achievement.Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find and compare primary school going and dropout slum children (6-12 years) regarding their health, nutritional status and dietary pattern in four selected slums in Dhaka city, Bangladesh.Materials and Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 100 children. Nutritional status was measured by collecting anthropometric data (height and weight) using standard techniques and analyzed according to WHO guidelinesResult: Based on WHO standard mean of Body Mass Index (BMI), the prevalence of underweight was higher among school dropout group (76%) than school going group (54%). A statistically significant difference between two groups were found regarding prevalence of stunting (P-value=0.03) and their daily dietary habits, such as, pulses (P-value=0.007), rice, fruits, milk, and meat (P-value=0.00) and fish (P-value=0.002). This study also found that parent’s education, family size, mother’s occupation, and economic status of family have an important impact on children’s education and their nutritional status.Conclusion: Low education levels are linked to poor health and low quality dietary pattern. Lower socioeconomic condition and poor knowledge of parent’s about child education and nutritional diet makes this situation more worse.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(4) 2016 59-63
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Hoque MM, Adnan SD, Karim S, Mamun MA, Nandy S, Faruki MA, Islam K. Evaluation of Iron Store by Serum Ferritin in Healthy Blood Donors of Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2016; 25:485-491. [PMID: 27612895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Iron stores in the body exist primarily in the form of ferritin. Small amounts of ferritin secreted into the plasma and plasma ferritin is positively correlated with the size of the total body iron stores. The present study conducted to determine the iron status using the serum ferritin level among healthy Bangladeshi blood donors. The present cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2011 to June 2012. Blood donor signed informed consent and has satisfactory pre-donation health assessment and satisfactory post-donation blood test results were included in the study. Full blood counts were performed within 4 hours of collection using an automated haematology analyzer. Serum ferritin was measured using a validated enzyme immunoassay. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 (SPPS Incorporation, Chicago, IL, USA). P value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Total 100 blood donors were included in the study, among them 88 were male and 12 were female. Mean±SD of the age of the respondents was 26.8±5.9 years with a range of 19 to 45 years. Mean±SD of heamoglobin level (gm/dl) and total count of Red Blood Cell (million/cmm) were 14.1±1.4 and 5.1±0.4 respectively. Mean±SD of serum ferritin level (ng/ml) was 96.4±69.0ng/ml with a range of 4.1ng/ml to 298.7ng/ml. Among the respondents 9.0% had depleted iron store, 7.0 reduced iron store and 84.0% had normal iron store. Among the respondents 5.0% had iron deficiency anaemia in term of serum ferritin level. Statistically significant difference of serum ferritin level observed between male and female and donors with and without history of previous blood donation. Among the healthy blood donors of Bangladesh abnormal serum ferritin is highly prevalent among blood donors specially among female. Monitoring of iron stores by serum ferritin seems justified in order to identify those with depleted iron stores who will benefit from iron supplementation.
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- Professor Dr Md Mazharul Hoque, Professor, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hoque MM, Adnan SD, Karim S, Al-Mamun MA, Faruki MA, Islam K, Nandy S. Relationship between Serum Iron Profile and Blood Groups among the Voluntary Blood Donors of Bangladesh. Mymensingh Med J 2016; 25:340-348. [PMID: 27277369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Blood donation results in a substantial iron loss and subsequent mobilization from body stores. Chronic iron deficiency is a well-recognized complication of regular blood donation. The present study conducted to compare the level of serum ferritin, serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and percentage transferrin saturation in different ABO and Rhesus type blood groups among the voluntary blood donors of Bangladesh. The present prospective study included 100 healthy voluntary donors attending at Department of Blood Transfusion, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka between the periods of July 2013 to Jun 2014. From each donor 10mL venous blood sample was taken and divided into heparinized and non-heparinized tubes for determination of hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), serum iron (SI), total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and serum ferritin by standard laboratory methods. Percentage of transferrin saturation (TS) calculated from serum iron and TIBC. Data were analyzed with SPSS (version 16) software and comparisons between groups were made using student's t-test and one way ANOVA. In the present study mean±SD of age of the respondents was 27.2±6.5 years with a range of 18 to 49 years and 81.0% were male and 19.0% were female. Among the donors 18.0% had blood group A, 35.0% had blood group B, 14.0% had blood group AB and 33.0% had blood group O. Among the donors 91.0% had rhesus positive and 9.0% had rhesus negative. Donors with blood group O had lowest haemoglobin, serum iron and transferring saturation levels. Donors with blood group A had highest TIBC level. Donors with blood group B had lowest serum ferritin level. An independent samples 't' test showed statistically significant difference in serum ferritin and percentage transferrin saturation between blood group AB and blood group O and in percentage transferrin saturation between blood group B and blood group O. One way ANOVA showed that there is no significant difference in haemoglobin, serum iron, serum ferritin and percentage transferring saturation in different ABO and Rh blood grouping categories. Blood donors with blood group O had lowest haemoglobin, serum iron and transferring saturation levels and donors with blood group A had highest TIBC level. Blood donors with blood group B had lowest serum ferritin level. The understanding of the different blood groups ability to retain iron in their system can give an insight into their ability to handle the disease iron deficiency anaemia.
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- Professor Md Mazharul Hoque, Professor, Department of Transfusion Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Joarder MA, Karim B, Kamal T, Suzon SI, Akhter NN, Islam K, Hossain MZ, Mollik A, Sultana S, Shankar DRK, Chandy M. A case report on interhemispheric epidermoid tumor. Pulse (Basel) 2015. [DOI: 10.3329/pulse.v7i1.23250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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A 30 year old man admitted with the complaints of generalized convulsions, headache and amnesia. The radiological and neuro-pathological findings were interhemispheric epidermoid tumor, which is a rare location. The tumor was removed completely. The diagnosis and management of epidermoid tumors are discussed by reviewing the literature.Pulse Vol.7 January-December 2014 p.46-49
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Joarder MA, Karim AKMB, Kamal T, Sujon T, Akhter N, Islam K, Hossain MZ, Mollik A, Sultana S, Shankar DRK, Jahangir SM, Chandy M. Retrospective comparison of decompressive hemicraniectomy and hematoma evacuation for spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hematoma. Pulse (Basel) 2015. [DOI: 10.3329/pulse.v7i1.23245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC), compared with craniotomy with evacuation of hematoma, and would improve clinical outcomes of patients with supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH).Methods: We compared patients (November 2008February 2014) with supratentorial ICH treated with DHC without hematoma evacuation and craniotomy with hematoma evacuation. DHC measured at least 150 mm and included opening of the dura. We analyzed clinical, radiological, and surgical characteristics. Outcome at 6 months was divided into good (modified Rankin Scale 04) and poor (modified Rankin Scale 56).Results: Fifteen patients (mean age 58 years) with ICH were treated by DHC. Median hematoma volume was 61 ml and mean preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 7. Ten patients had good and five had poor outcomes. In hematoma evacuation group 29 patients were treated. Median hematoma volume was 55 ml and mean preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 8. Seventeen patients had good and twelve had poor outcomes.Conclusions: DHC is more effective than hematoma evacuation in patients with SICH. Based on this small cohort, DHC may reduce mortality. Larger prospective study is warranted to assess safety and efficacy.Pulse Vol.7 January-December 2014 p.16-21
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Jolliffe D, Martineau A, James W, Islam K, Mein C, Timms P, Walton R, Griffiths C. M145 Prevalence And Determinants Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Thorax 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The main object of this study was to use a geometric morphometric approach to quantify the left-right symmetry of talus bones. METHODS Analysis was carried out using CT scan images of 11 pairs of intact tali. Two important geometric parameters, volume and surface area, were quantified for left and right talus bones. The geometric shape variations between the right and left talus bones were also measured using deviation analysis. Furthermore, location of asymmetry in the geometric shapes were identified. RESULTS Numerical results showed that talus bones are bilaterally symmetrical in nature, and the difference between the surface area of the left and right talus bones was less than 7.5%. Similarly, the difference in the volume of both bones was less than 7.5%. Results of the three-dimensional (3D) deviation analyses demonstrated the mean deviation between left and right talus bones were in the range of -0.74 mm to 0.62 mm. It was observed that in eight of 11 subjects, the deviation in symmetry occurred in regions that are clinically less important during talus surgery. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that left and right talus bones of intact human ankle joints show a strong degree of symmetry. The results of this study may have significance with respect to talus surgery, and in investigating traumatic talus injury where the geometric shape of the contralateral talus can be used as control. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2014;3:139-45.
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- K Islam
- University of Alberta, Departmentof Mechanical Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Islam K. Impact of antiretroviral therapy on non infections co-morbidities among adult HIV-infected patients. Int J Infect Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.03.679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Homaira N, Rahman M, Bresee J, Armstrong G, Widdowson MA, Fry A, Brooks W, Sturm-Ramirez K, Hossain K, Islam K, Luby S, Azziz-Baumgartner E. Risk factors for hospitalization from acute respiratory illness among Bangladesh children aged <5 years. Int J Infect Dis 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Taylor S, Bremner S, Choudhury A, Cook V, Devine A, Eldridge S, Feder G, Foster G, Islam K, Sohanpal R, Spencer A, Griffiths C, Barnes N. OEDIPUS: A cluster randomised trial of education for South Asians with asthma, and their primary and secondary care physicians, to reduce unscheduled care. J Epidemiol Community Health 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.143586.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Islam MS, Mahmud ZH, Uddin MH, Islam K, Yunus M, Islam MS, Nair GB, Endtz HP, Sack DA. Purification of household water using a novel mixture reduces diarrhoeal disease in Matlab, Bangladesh. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2011; 105:341-5. [PMID: 21536313 DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2011.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2010] [Revised: 03/07/2011] [Accepted: 03/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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In Bangladesh, one of the main causes of waterborne diseases is related to the use of contaminated surface water. This pilot study was conducted to determine the acceptability and effectiveness of a recently developed surface water purifying mixture to prevent diarrhoeal diseases in a rural community in Bangladesh. The mixture, using a combination of alum potash, bleaching powder and lime, is added to 15 l of surface water and mixed; the water becomes suitable for drinking after 30 min. A total of 420 households from 15 villages were provided with the mixture and were taught how to use it. Episodes of diarrhoeal disease from study families were determined from hospital records of the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) in Matlab and were compared with diarrhoea episodes among 1613 control families who were not provided with the mixture. A total of 83 diarrhoeal patients were treated at Matlab Hospital from 1613 control families, but only one patient was treated for diarrhoea from among the intervention families. Among the intervention families, 73 families decided to shift from using tube well water to surface water using the mixture. The mixture could be used as a cheaper, easier and simpler point-of-use water treatment strategy in Bangladesh.
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- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), G.P.O. Box 128, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
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Fenn J, Martineau A, Yee JW, Islam K, Griffiths C, Maffulli N, Morrissey D. An evaluation of the relationship between vitamin d status and quadriceps strength in patients with copd: a cross sectional study. Br J Sports Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.081554.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hossain AKMM, Islam K. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) IN DHAKA CITY BANGLADESH. Chest 2009. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.136.4_meetingabstracts.90s-b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Krievins D, Brandt R, Hawser S, Hadvary P, Islam K. Multicenter, randomized study of the efficacy and safety of intravenous iclaprim in complicated skin and skin structure infections. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2009; 53:2834-40. [PMID: 19414572 PMCID: PMC2704699 DOI: 10.1128/aac.01383-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2008] [Revised: 12/29/2008] [Accepted: 04/29/2009] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Iclaprim is a novel antibacterial agent that is currently in development for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI). Iclaprim specifically and selectively inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, a critical enzyme in the bacterial folate pathway, and exhibits an extended spectrum of activity against various resistant pathogens, including methicillin (meticillin)-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The objective of this randomized, double-blind phase II study was to compare the efficacy and safety of iclaprim to those of vancomycin in patients with cSSSI. Patients were randomized to receive 0.8 mg iclaprim/kg of body weight, 1.6 mg/kg iclaprim, or 1 g vancomycin twice a day for 10 days. Clinical cure rates for the 0.8- and 1.6-mg/kg-iclaprim treatment groups were comparable to that for the vancomycin treatment group (26/28 patients [92.9%], 28/31 patients [90.3%], and 26/28 patients [92.9%], respectively). Iclaprim also showed high microbiological eradication rates. Iclaprim exhibited an eradication rate of 80% and 72% versus 59% observed with vancomycin for S. aureus, the pathogen most frequently isolated at baseline. Five MRSA cases were observed, four in the 0.8-mg/kg-iclaprim arm and one in the vancomycin arm, and all were both clinically and microbiologically cured. Iclaprim exhibited a safety profile similar to that of vancomycin, an established drug for the treatment of cSSSI. Results from this study indicate that iclaprim is a promising new therapy for the treatment of cSSSI, in particular those caused by S. aureus, including MRSA.
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- Arpida Ltd., Duggingerstrasse 23, Reinach, Switzerland
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among school children in urban and semiurban areas of Lahore, Pakistan. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of school children aged 5-15 years from 70 schools of urban and semiurban Lahore was carried out by a team of cardiologists. Children were screened by clinical examination and diagnosis confirmed by echocardiography. Sociodemographic data were also collected. RESULTS Of 24 980 children screened, 986 (3.9%) had a confirmed cardiac lesion; 546 had RHD, 440 had congenital heart disease. The prevalence of RHD was 21.9/1000 children screened (95% CI 20.1 to 23.7). Their mean (SD) age was 10.7 (2.6) years and the female:male ratio was 1.6:1. Most (92.5%) were unaware of the diagnosis and less than 2% were taking rheumatic prophylaxis. All children belonged to a low socioeconomic group and 67% were undernourished. CONCLUSION The prevalence of RHD in the urban school population of Lahore is among the highest in the world. The younger age of onset is a special feature and most are unaware of the diagnosis, and hence not receiving life-saving secondary prophylaxis.
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Dajani EZ, Islam K. Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal toxicity of selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors in man. J Physiol Pharmacol 2008; 59 Suppl 2:117-133. [PMID: 18812633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2008] [Accepted: 08/08/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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It is well established that the use of traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the vulnerability of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa for the development of peptic lesions and serious ulcer complications. In addition, selective and traditional NSAIDs have also been associated with increased frequency of cardiovascular toxicity, especially in susceptible patients. The objective of this communication is to provide an overview of the salient GI and cardiovascular (CV) toxicity for these drugs. Traditional NSAIDs inhibit the constitutional cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzyme responsible for eicosanoids biosynthesis not only in joints, a beneficial effect, but also in the stomach, a detrimental effect. Selective NSAIDs were specifically designed to preferentially inhibit the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an inducible enzyme mediating the production of inflammatory eicosanoids in the joints but sparing the endogenous protective eicosanoids in the stomach. Selective COX-2 inhibitors (COXIBs) have been shown to possess much improved GI tolerability and reduced GI related adverse events when compared with nonselective COX-1 inhibitors. An unexpected CV toxicity had emerged during the COXIBs post marketing outcome studies. Many subsequent studies were carried out to define the CV risks associated with COXIBs and NSAIDs. All COX inhibitors had shown this CV toxicity. In many clinical studies, rofecoxib use was associated with significantly more elevated CV risk when compared with celecoxib and non selective NSAIDs. The COX inhibitors associated CV toxicity has multiple manifestations, which include the induction of myocardial infarction (MI), edema, thrombosis, blood pressure destabilization and death. Patients at risk of CV disease or with a history of CV disease were the most significant determinants of CV events after receiving COX inhibitors. This CV toxicity not only led to the marketing withdrawal of rofecoxib and valdecoxib but also resulted in more restricted, but essentially identical, product labels in the United States for celecoxib and traditional NSAIDS. This CV toxicity is dose and treatment duration dependent and appears to be compound specific rather than COX specific. Additional comprehensive, long-term, prospective investigations comparing the CV and GI safety profile of marketed NSAIDs against each other and against selective inhibitors are needed to address the controversy of COX inhibitors.
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- International Drug Development Consultants Corporation, Long Grove, Illinois 60047-9532, USA.
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Roy SK, Bilkes F, Islam K, Ara G, Tanner P, Wosk I, Rahman AS, Chakraborty B, Jolly SP, Khatun W. Impact of pilot project of Rural Maintenance Programme (RMP) on destitute women: CARE, Bangladesh. Food Nutr Bull 2008; 29:67-75. [PMID: 18510207 DOI: 10.1177/156482650802900108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rate of malnutrition among women in Bangladesh is high, but historically there has not been a specific program focusing on the improvement of the nutritional status of Bangladeshi women. OBJECTIVE To observe changes in the nutritional status of destitute women of the Rural Maintenance Programme (RMP) by incorporating a health and nutrition intervention package with RMP ongoing activities. METHODS An intervention study involving 1,275 poor destitute women was conducted from July 2004 to June 2005 in 17 districts in Bangladesh under two field offices, Mymensingh and Jessore, covering 8 and 9 districts, respectively. The respondents were divided into intervention, comparison, and control groups. All participants in the intervention and comparison groups were paid as part of the RMP and received weekly 30-minute nutrition interventions for 7 weeks in addition to routine training. The comparison group also received RMP training. The control group consisted of women with similar demographic characteristics to the intervention and comparison groups who did not receive pay or any intervention. The intervention was a unique combination of the three components of the UNICEF triangle model (food security, caring practices, and disease control). Data on socioeconomic and anthropometric characteristics, immunization, and vitamin A capsule intake were also collected with the use of a structured questionnaire. RESULTS After the intervention, the mean body weight had significantly increased by 1,333 g in the intervention group and had decreased by 277 g in the control group and 147 g in the comparison group. The body mass index of women in the intervention group had also significantly increased at the end of the study (p < .001). There was a significant increase in the intake of iodized salt in the intervention group as well as increased immunization coverage in all groups. Intake of the first vitamin A capsule by children increased (from 60% to 97%) in the intervention group only. CONCLUSIONS The nutrition pilot intervention was highly effective in improving the nutritional status of women in the RMP.
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- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Sivakumaran P, Gadgeel SM, Schwartz A, Vigneau F, Islam K, Wozniak A. Risk of second lung cancer in patients with previously treated lung cancer: Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) registry. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.8048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Laue H, Valensise T, Seguin A, Hawser S, Lociuro S, Islam K. Effect of human plasma on the antimicrobial activity of iclaprim in vitro. J Antimicrob Chemother 2007; 60:1388-90. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkm392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Laue H, Weiss L, Bernardi A, Hawser S, Lociuro S, Islam K. In vitro activity of the novel diaminopyrimidine, iclaprim, in combination with folate inhibitors and other antimicrobials with different mechanisms of action. J Antimicrob Chemother 2007; 60:1391-4. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkm409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Islam MQ, Islam K, Sharp CA. Epigenetic reprogramming of nonreplicating somatic cells for long-term proliferation by temporary cell-cell contact. Stem Cells Dev 2007; 16:253-68. [PMID: 17521237 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2006.0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Embryonic stem (ES) cells are potential sources of tissue regeneration; however, transplanted ES cells produce tumors in the host tissues. In addition, transplantation between genetically unrelated individuals often results in graft rejection. Although the development of patient specific stem cell lines by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) represents a means of overcoming the problem of rejection, its human application has ethical dilemmas. Adult stem (AS) cells can also differentiate into specialized cells and may provide an alternative source of cells for human applications. In common with other somatic cells, AS cells have limited capacity for proliferation and cannot be produced in large quantities without genetic manipulation. We demonstrate here that nonreplicating mammalian cells can be reprogrammed for long-term proliferation by temporary cell-cell contact through coculture of AS cells with the GM05267-derived F7 mouse cell line. Subsequent elimination of F7 cells from the co-culture allows proliferation of previously nonreplicating cells, colonies of which can be isolated to produce cell lines. We also demonstrate that the epigenetically reprogrammed AS cells, without the physical transfer of either nuclear or cytoplasmic material from other cells, are capable of long-term proliferation and able to relay signals to other nonreplicating cells to reinitiate proliferation with no addition of recombinant factors. The reported cell amplification procedure is methodologically simple and can be easily reproduced. This procedure allows the production of an unlimited number of cells from a limited number of AS cells, making them an ideal source of cells for applications involving autologous cell transplantation.
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- Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, Laboratory Medicine Center (LMC), University Hospital Linköping, 58216 Linköping, Sweden.
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Islam MQ, Panduri V, Islam K. Generation of somatic cell hybrids for the production of biologically active factors that stimulate proliferation of other cells. Cell Prolif 2007; 40:91-105. [PMID: 17227298 PMCID: PMC6496579 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2007.00422.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Some normal somatic cells in culture divide a limited number of times before entering a non-dividing state called replicative senescence and fusion of normal cells with immortal cells claimed to produce hybrid cells of limited proliferation. We reinvestigated the proliferative capacity of hybrid cells between normal cell and immortal cell. MATERIALS AND METHODS Normal pig fibroblast cells and cells of immortal mouse fibroblast cell line F7, a derivative of GM05267, were fused by polyethylene glycol treatment and subsequently the fused cells were cultured in a selective medium containing hypoxanthine-aminopterin-thymidine in order to enrich the hybrid cells. The hybrid cells were then monitored for chromosome content and proliferation. RESULTS Cytogenetic analysis revealed that the hybrid cells contained polyploidy chromosomes derived from normal pig fibroblasts. These hybrid cells exhibit no sign of replicative senescence after more than 190 population doublings in vitro. Instead, these hybrid cells have an accelerated growth and proliferate even in the complete absence of glutamine. In addition, these hybrids produce biologically active factors in the conditioned media, which not only can accelerate their own proliferation but also can reinitiate mitotic activity in the senescent-like normal fibroblast cells. CONCLUSIONS Our results question the validity of cellular senescence as a dominant trait. Additionally, the generation of hybrid cells using the specific mouse cell line can be applied to the generation of hybrids with other normal cell types and can be used to produce tissue-specific growth-factor(s) to extend the lifespan and/or improve the proliferation of various normal cells, including adult stem cells.
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- M Q Islam
- Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, Laboratory Medicine Center (LMC), University Hospital Linköping, Linköping, Sweden.
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Islam MQ, Meirelles LDS, Nardi NB, Magnusson P, Islam K. Polyethylene Glycol-Mediated Fusion between Primary Mouse Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Mouse Fibroblasts Generates Hybrid Cells with Increased Proliferation and Altered Differentiation. Stem Cells Dev 2006; 15:905-19. [PMID: 17253952 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2006.15.905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into different cell lineages with the appropriate stimulation in vitro. Transplantation of MSCs in human and other animal models was found to repair tissues through the fusion of transplanted MSCs with indigenous cells. We have generated mouseâmouse hybrid cell lines in vitro by polyethylene glycol-mediated fusion of primary mouse MSCs with mouse fibroblasts to investigate the characteristics of hybrid cells, including their potentials for proliferation and differentiation. Similar to the parental MSCs, hybrid cells are positive for the cell-surface markers CD29, CD44, CD49e, and Sca-1, and negative for Gr-1, CD11b, CD13, CD18, CD31, CD43, CD45, CD49d, CD90.2, CD445R/B220, and CD117 markers. The hybrid cells also produce a high level of tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase compared to the parental cells. Conditioned medium of hybrid cells contain biologically active factors that are capable of stimulating proliferation of other cells. Although the parental MSCs can differentiate into adipogenic and osteogenic lineages, hybrid cells held disparate differentiation capacity. Hybrid cell lines in general have increased proliferative capacity than the primary MSCs. Our study demonstrates that proliferative hybrid cell lines can be generated in vitro by induced fusion of both immortal and primary somatic cells with primary MSCs.
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- M Q Islam
- Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, Laboratory Medicine Center (LMC), University Hospital Linkoping, Sweden.
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Islam MQ, Ringe J, Reichmann E, Migotti R, Sittinger M, da S Meirelles L, Nardi NB, Magnusson P, Islam K. Functional characterization of cell hybrids generated by induced fusion of primary porcine mesenchymal stem cells with an immortal murine cell line. Cell Tissue Res 2006; 326:123-37. [PMID: 16741712 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-006-0224-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2006] [Accepted: 04/11/2006] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) integrate into various organs and contribute to the regeneration of diverse tissues. However, the mechanistic basis of the plasticity of MSC is not fully understood. The change of cell fate has been suggested to occur through cell fusion. We have generated hybrid cell lines by polyethylene-glycol-mediated cell fusion of primary porcine MSC with the immortal murine fibroblast cell line F7, a derivative of the GM05267 cell line. The hybrid cell lines display fibroblastic morphology and proliferate like immortal cells. They contain tetraploid to hexaploid porcine chromosomes accompanied by hypo-diploid murine chromosomes. Interestingly, many hybrid cell lines also express high levels of tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase, which is considered to be a marker of undifferentiated embryonic stem cells. All tested hybrid cell lines retain osteogenic differentiation, a few of them also retain adipogenic potential, but none retain chondrogenic differentiation. Conditioned media from hybrid cells enhance the proliferation of both early-passage and late-passage porcine MSC, indicating that the hybrid cells secrete diffusible growth stimulatory factors. Murine F7 cells thus have the unique property of generating immortal cell hybrids containing unusually high numbers of chromosomes derived from normal cells. These hybrid cells can be employed in various studies to improve our understanding of regenerative biology. This is the first report, to our knowledge, describing the generation of experimentally induced cell hybrids by using normal primary MSC.
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- M Q Islam
- Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, University Hospital Linkoping, SE-581 85, Linkoping, Sweden.
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Hasan M, Talukder MA, Islam K, Mustafa MF, Rahman MA. A case report of drinking glass in rectum. Mymensingh Med J 2006; 15:96-8. [PMID: 16467772 DOI: 10.3329/mmj.v15i1.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A fifty years old man was admitted in the Dept. of Surgery of Community Based Medical College, Bangladesh, Hospital with the history of pain and distension of lower abdomen for 4 days with obstipation for the same duration. He gave history of being assaulted and forceful introduction of some foreign body per-rectally 5 days back. History, clinical examination and abdominal X-rays diagnosed the case as impacted foreign body in rectum. He was undergone laparotomy and a big drinking glass was extracted from sigmoid colon. Patient developed subcutaneous stitch infection postoperatively and discharged from the hospital after controlling the infection.
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- M Hasan
- Dept. of Surgery, Mymensingh Medical College
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