Sayeba Akhter, Mosammat Rashida Begum, Zakia Kabir, Maliha Rashid et al.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of a condom as a tamponade for intrauterine pressure to stop massive postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). DESIGN AND SETTING: This prospective study was done in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh, between July 2001 ...
Protima Sarker, Sabikun Nahar, Runa Begum, S. K. Sayed Reza et al.
Groundwater is an essential and valuable natural source of drinking water. But sometime ground water contains different types of chemical or biological substance which make water unsuitable for consumption. Quality of the ground water varies in different location. The recent study emphasized on moni...
Farhana Runa, Mahmuda Yasmin, Mohammad Mozammel Hoq, Jahanara Begum et al.
BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in developing countries, such as Bangladesh, is based mainly on microscopic detection of acid-fast bacilli in smears from clinical specimens. On the other hand, the detection of TB by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is quite new in Bangladesh. In this s...
Nargis Ara Begum, Sharmin Afroze, Runa Laila, Shahnaz Parvin Siddiqua et al.
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn (PPHN) is a critical neonatal problem resulting from failed circulatory adaptation at birth, associated with substantial perinatal morbidity as well as mortality. Despite significant advancement in management of PPHN across the globe, it still remains a c...
K Nahar, Parveen Fatima, Farhana Dewan, Afroja Yesmin et al.
Worldwide intra uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a reversible method of contraception. Postpartum IUCD insertion is labeled when IUCD is inserted within 10 minutes to 48 hours of expulsion of placenta. The objective of the study was to analyze the acceptability and feasibility of immediate pos...
SS Ahmed, Tarafder Runa Laila, HA Begum, Mohammad Moniruzzaman
Proteinuria is a marker of kidney damage and an important risk factor for progression of chronic kidney disease as well as cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Albumin is the principal component of proteinuria in glomerular disease. The presence of persistent albumin in the urine is a clear sign ...
Nargis Ara Begum, Khorshed Alam, Anamika Shaha, Md Sohel Showmik et al.
Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem in newborn. Most of the cases are benign but severe hyperbilirubinemia can lead to kernicterus and brain damage which is preventable. The gold standard to asses neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia is serum bilirubin measurement. Unfortunately, this procedu...
Ahmed Ss, Md Zulfikar Ali, Tarafdar Runa Laila, Hosne Ara Begum et al.
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are usually treated with pharmacologic agents in combination with lifestyle modification. Recently new antidiabetic drugs have been introduced to supplement the older therapies, such as insulin, sulfonylureas, and metformin, thereby increasing the number...
Sharif Masuma Ismat, Runa Laila, Kamrun Nahar Begum, Jakia Sultana Runa et al.
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological disorder often associated with hormonal imbalance and endometrial pathology. Histopathological evaluation is essential for identifying the underlying cause and excluding premalignant or malignant lesions. Objective: To assess the ...
Akter Jahan, S Khanom, Marjia Begum, Syeda Shanjida Runa et al.
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a leading cause of anovulatory infertility, with letrozole emerging as an effective first-line ovulation induction agent. Evidence from rural populations remains limited, despite potential differences in clinical presentation, treatment responsiveness,...
Reefaat Rahman, Begum Nasrin, Tarafder Runa Laila, Farzana Aktar et al.
Background: Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is a vital option for women with a prior cesarean section (C/S), but its success depends on some maternal factors, obstetric history, and labor conditions. This study aimed to find out the potential risks and benefits of VBAC. Methods: This cro...
Sharif Masuma Ismat, Runa Laila, Kamrun Nahar Begum, Jakia Sultana Runa et al.
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological disorder often associated with hormonal imbalance and endometrial pathology. Histopathological evaluation is essential for identifying the underlying cause and excluding premalignant or malignant lesions. Objective: To assess the ...
Jannatul Ferdous, Nasreen Begum, BH Nazma Yasmeen, Runa Laila et al.
Background : Globally incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) shows an upward trend which a challenge for physicians and public health specialists. Patients with T2DM have 2- 4-fold increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of death among people with T2DM. Dyslipidemia ...
Tazeen Sultana, Kamrun Nesa Begum, Kamrun Nessa Runa
Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are one of the common problem in obstetrical and gynaecological operations. It is related to the increasing cost, morbidity and mortality. Objectives of this study were, find out the rate of surgical site infection, frequencies of various pathogens causing...
Nargis Ara Begum, Mohammad Omar Faruq, Shahnaz Parvin Siddiqua, Runa Laila et al.
Organophosphorous compound (OPC) poisoning in the newborn is a medical emergency but completely treatable condition. Early recognition and treatment is of paramount importance in preventing fatality. A newbornmale of severe perinatal asphyxia was admitted in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) w...