Khulna Medical College

About: Khulna Medical College is a healthcare organization based out in Khulna, Bangladesh. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Pregnancy & Hysterectomy. The organization has 266 authors who have published 203 publications receiving 964 citations. The organization is also known as: Khulna Medical College, Khulna & KMC.

Mode of presentation of abdominal tuberculosis

Abstract: This study included 32 female and 20 male patients. Varied presentation of abdominal tuberculosis included pain in abdomen (95%), fever (84.6%), weight loss (88%) and mass in abdomen. Laparoscopic and open adhesiolysis (18.75%) resection and anastomosis (12.5%), stricturoplasty (12.5%), loop ileostomy (25%), closure of perforation (18.75%) and limited right hemicolectomy (12.5%) were the procedures carried out. Two patients expired with a mortality rate of 4%. The diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis is difficult due to lack of specific signs and symptoms. However predetermined clinical assessment can be readily applied for earlier diagnosis. Surgical exploration is reserved for equivocal cases and for those who present as emergencies. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v45i1-2.13637 Bang Med J (Khulna) 2012; 45 : 3-5

The effect of plant hormone indoleacetic acid (IAA) on hematological and biochemical parameters in mice

Abstract: The subacute toxicity of plant hormone indoleacetic acid (IAA) was studied on Swiss albino mice. The studies include the gross general observation such as changes in body weight, hematological profiles [total count of red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC), differential count of WBC, platelet count, hemoglobin (Hb)%], biochemical parameters of blood [serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), serum alkaline phospatase(SALP), creatinine] and histopathology of the liver, kidney, lung, spleen, heart and brain of both control and experimental day -1 for consecutive 14 days, showed no significant change of hematological and biochemical parameters. No abnormalities were also found in the histopathology of the liver, kidney, lung, spleen, heart and brain in the experimental group of animals following same dose when compared with control group. This preliminary toxicological study suggests that the plant hormone indoleacetic acid (IAA) may be used safely for agricultural purposes and as an external preservative DOI: 10.3329/bjpp.v22i1.3561 Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2006; 22(1/2) : 5-8

National drug policy of Bangladesh: some pitfalls in implementation.

Abstract: Drug development, manufacturing and marketing have become one of the most important sectors throughout the world for various reasons. Realizing its importance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the need of a formulated drug policy in every country of the world. Bangladesh responded very early to this. Experiences over the decades have shown that the said policy could not fulfill in toto the declared objectives. Our aim is to describe some of the lacunae for which total implementation of drug policy is still struggling. For this purpose, we meticulously analysed our Drugs Control Ordinance 1982 (with an amendment brought in 1994) and upcoming National Drug Policy. We mainly focussed on three factors pointed out by WHO, which are crucial of a drug policy, which include price limitation, quality and rational use. We found great variations in price which need to be controlled. Regarding quality, safety and efficacy, we have to be more cautious. Rational use of drugs is also an area to be focussed on. Every physician should prescribe proper drug with due indication and in rational way. This pitfall of implementation might happen in many countries of the world and it needs a global discussion so that the future policy makers can mitigate the demand of the nation.

Tiger bite: an unapprehended injury.

Abstract: This short communication describes the various modes of presentation, complications and management of tiger bite. All patients presenting to the emergency department with a history of tiger bite were included in the study. A total of 6 patients were admitted at the Department of Surgery, Khulna Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh, from 2003 to 2006. Injury involved different parts of the body; predominantly, the upper part. All patients needed emergency surgery including wound toileting, debridement and even reconstructive surgery. One patient died due to infective complications. Tiger bite is a major public health problem in the greater Sundarban area of Bangladesh. Timely hospitalization and effective management can save valuable human lives.

Nationwide prevalence of Rickettsia felis infections in patients with febrile illness in Bangladesh.

Abstract: From July 2015 to December 2016, the presence of rickettsial pathogens was investigated for 414 patients with unknown fever in eight places in all the divisions of Bangladesh. Rickettsia felis was identified in blood samples from all the regions (overall detection rate, 19.6%), suggesting nationwide prevalence of R. felis infections.