Mira Akber, Syeda Seraj, Farhana Islam, Dilara Ferdausi et al.
Bangladesh has several existing traditional medicinal systems, which are practiced along with modern allopathic medicine. The four major traditional medicinal systems include homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine. Ayurveda has an Indian origin and is well established in Bangladesh, the coun...
Anup Biswas, Wahid Mozammel Haq, Mira Akber, Dilara Ferdausi et al.
Folk medicinal practitioners (Kavirajes) are possibly the most ancient practitioners of traditional medicine in Bangladesh and in general are the primary health-care providers to a majority of the rural population and a substantial segment of the urban population in the country. The Kavirajes rely a...
Mohammed Rahmatullah, Paritosh Chakma, Alok Kumar Paul, Dilruba Nasrin et al.
Plants have been utilized by human beings from time immemorial not only to satisfy hunger and meet nutritional needs, but also for purposes of medicine and prevention against diverse ailments. Plants contain hundreds of secondary metabolites; lately, a number of these metabolites have been recognize...
Jannatul Ferdause, Nusrat Ahmed, Lubaba Rahman, Kazi Ridwana Rahatul Aain et al.
Breast cancer poses a significant health challenge for women globally, with survival rates varying widely between and within countries. The correlation between delayed diagnosis and lower survival rates is well-established, emphasizing the importance of addressing barriers to early presentation to i...
Manik Chandra Shill, Bisshojit Biswas, Sadia Kamal, Moriam Islam et al.
Lung cancer is responsible for causing one of the highest numbers of cancer deaths. In Bangladesh, both men and women are affected by lung cancer, and environmental contaminants are believed to be one of the main risk factors apart from smoking. The diagnosis of lung cancer is difficult due to the d...
Ferdausee Rahman Anannya, Farhana Afroz, Golam Kibria, Md Lutfor Rahman et al.
This study attempted to produce a cheap polyester composite material using an agricultural waste banana peel in the structure. Banana fibre has been used in composites as reinforcements, but banana peel has never been used with polyester before. The possibility of improved thermal and flammability p...
Shireen Afroz, Tahmina Ferdaus, Farhana Yasmin, Umme Tanjila et al.
Background: This prospective observational study was conducted to see the prevalence, etiology, clinical profile, and immediate outcome of community-acquired acute kidney injury (AKI) in a pediatric critical care nephrology setup in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: The prevalence, etiology, outcom...
Alok Kumar Paul, Paritosh Chakma, Nusratun Nahar, Mira Akber et al.
Susmita Sinha, Rahnuma Ahmad, Kona Chowdhury, Farhana Ferdaus et al.
Introduction Salinity intrusion is the most common global concern along coastlines, but it can happen inland also. The lack of freshwater is the primary issue affecting the coastal areas. Many health problems are prevalent among the inhabitants due to their frequent use of salted water. The health o...
Shireen Afroz, Tahmina Ferdaus, Farhana Yasmin, Umme Tanjila et al.
) >180 mEq/L. Depending on the outcome samples were divided into survival and death groups. Data were processed by software STATA 13 and analysis was done by one-way ANOVA, Tukey test, Chi-square test, F-test, and Student's t-test. Age ranged from one month to 6½ years and 91% were infants. Total 64...
Manik Chandra Shill, Bisshojit Biswas, Moriam Islam, Sharmin Sultana Rima et al.
Abstract Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, where most cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Lung cancer is the most prevalent in men and the third most prevalent in women among all cancer types. Globally, 1.8 million new lung cancer cases were recorded in 2012,...
Riyadh Morshed, Mustafizur Rahman Mahmud, Jahidul Islam, Aminul Islam et al.
Background: Malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in coastal Bangladesh, where environmental stressors, food insecurity, and poor healthcare access exacerbate nutritional deficiencies in children. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of malnutrition am...
Umme Sale Rima, Jahidul Islam, Suriya Islam Mim, Aishwarya Roy et al.
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are two major public health concerns, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The co-existence of these conditions complicates treatment outcomes and increases morbidity and mortality. Despite the growing burden of TB-DM co-infection...
Musammad Marium Sultana Mou, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Nusrat Jahan, Afroza Bulbul et al.
Background: The Rohingya refugee crisis, stemming from Myanmar's Rakhine State, has led to a significant displacement of nearly a million Rohingya seeking refuge in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district. Among the myriad health challenges faced by this population, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) ...
Farhana Ferdaus, Mahmuda Islam Bonna, Reshma Akter, S. M. Golam Kaisar et al.
Background: This study discusses the issue of malnutrition among children under five in Bangladesh, particularly in the coastal areas where poverty and food insecurity are prevalent. Despite some progress, malnutrition remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in these regions. Materials and ...
Farhana Ferdaus, Refat Zahan, Md. Abdur Rahman, Shahin Chowdhury
Globally, 10% of the world population is elderly people and it is expected to increase to 21% in the year 2051. In the year 2002, the number of elderly people in the world was estimated to be 605 million, which is expected to rise to more than 1.2 billion by the year 2025. This crosssectional study ...
Farhana Ferdaus
Background: Water is basic human right, most precious resource for economy and health. Drinking water and sanitation is a fundamental health service. The health of a person largely depends on its quality and quantity of safe water. Water must be safe and wholesome. But unfortunately the problem of w...
Farhana Ferdaus, Susmita Nargis, Heera Lal Roy, Ehsanul Islam et al.
Introduction: The purpose of giving the TT vaccine to women of childbearing age and to pregnant women is to protect them from tetanus and to protect their newborn infants against neonatal tetanus. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done on January, 2017 to find out the TT...
Mohuya Moonwara, Rupkatha Bain, Ruqaiya Rahman Mastura, Arifuzzaman et al.
Background: Workplace stress is a growing concern for female healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and nurses, whose demanding roles often expose them to physical and mental strain. Chronic stress can disrupt the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, potentially leading to menstrual ir...
Faria Alam Tura, Kaniz Farjana Mumu, S.M. Aminul Huda, Zakia Sharmin et al.
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disease influenced by both genetic predisposition and modifiable lifestyle factors. In Bangladesh, where diabetes prevalence is rising, understanding these determinants is crucial for effective disease management and prevention of complications. Obje...