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: Hysterectomy & Cancer. The organization has 266 authors who have published 203 publications receiving 964 citations. The organization is also known as: Khulna Medical College, Khulna & KMC.

Achievement of Awareness in a Diabetic Population

Abstract: This cross-sectional survey was carried out during the period, October 2005 to December 2005, among 184 randomly chosen diabetic patients in Khulna Diabetic Centre, Khulna, Bangladesh, to evaluate the knowledge of the patients for their control of diabetes mellitus and also to explore the association(s) of their attitude and knowledge regarding diabetic awareness towards educational status and socio-demographic profile. In this study, we found a significant difference, in diabetic awareness to keep correct blood glucose level, in different educational group. But, it did not influence the subjects of different educational group to visit the diabetic clinic. There was no significant difference in the knowledge of correct blood glucose level and in regularity of visit to the diabetic clinic, in rural and urban people. Knowledge of correct blood glucose level varied significantly among male and female patients, although, no significant variation was found among them in visiting to the diabetic clinic. We can conclude that, diabetic education programs can improve self-regulatory behavior and in the long run, can reduce morbidity and mortality. 1. Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka 2. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Khulna Medical College, Khulna 3. Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Khulna Medical College, Khulna 4. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Chittagong Medical College, Chittagong 5. Professor of Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka Correspondence : Dr. Mirza Azizul Hoque, Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka of the nature and consequences of the disease course, its risk factors, dimensions of treatment and its complications. 6,7 Subjects and Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 2005 to December 2005, among randomly chosen diabetic patients, in Khulna Diabetic Centre, Khulna, Bangladesh. A total 184 diabetic patients were surveyed. Those of greater than 16 years old and who could understand the instructions of the survey were included. All the subjects had answered voluntarily and confidently against the administered pre-tested questionnaires. The questions were aimed to assess the awareness of diabetes mellitus in relation to its control, management, treatment and complications. After collection of data, they were checked and verified and data analysis was performed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 10). All the surveys were administered in the presence of at least two of the authors. J MEDICINE 2009; 10 (SUPPLEMENT 1) : 7-10

Study of adverse drug reactions in out-patient departments of a teaching hospital

Abstract: The study conducted in the Medicine and Skin outpatient departments of Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka revealed 19 cases (7 males, 12 females) of adverse drug reactions (ADR) out of 160 patients. 31.58% ADRs were of mild type, 42.1% were of moderate and 26.32% were of severe in nature. Gastrointestinal complications were the most frequent adverse effect (56%). Antimicrobial drugs were the most common cause of ADR (42.86%) followed by NSAIDs (33.33%). This study is a preliminary study for getting information on the pattern of ADRs in Bangladesh needing further studies.

Cervical ectopic pregnacy mimicking missed abortion

Abstract: Cervical pregnancy is a rare variety of Ectopic pregnancy. It is a life threatening form of ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis of cervical pregnancy can be missed by an unsuspecting mind inspite of the routine use of first trimester Ultrasonography. Careful evaluation is necessary for immediate proper management of such case. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v44i1-2.10474 Bang Med J (Khulna) 2011: 44(1&2) 28-30

Evaluation of Uterine Scar on Repeat Second Cesarean Section in Patients with Previous Cesarean Section

Abstract: To evaluate the safety and integrity of uterine scar at repeat cesarean section in patients with previous one cesarean section (C/S). A prospective study was Carried out in a tertiary care, obstetric unit over a period of one year, 2010. All pregnant mothers who underwent cesarean section either emergency or elective with history of previous one cesarean sections were included in this study. The variables noted were age, parity, socioeconomic status, residential area, location of previous cesarean section, previous wound infection and associated complaints. Data was analyzed on SPSS 11 Operative findings during cesarean sections were recorded in terms of thinning of scar, dehiscence or rupture. One hundred and twenty cesarean section patients were included in the study. Out of all patients, extreme thinning of scar was noted in 28 (23.33%) patients. Four patients (3.33%) had scar dehiscence,only 3( 2.5%) patients with scar dehiscence had associated complaint of scar tenderness, while 17 (14.16%) of 120 cases of scar thinning were having scar tenderness. All 4 cases of scar dehiscence had their previous c/s at peripheral hospitals. No patient underwent hysterectomy and all patients with scar dehiscence had successful repair. Our findings shows relatively inadequate scar thickness rate but at the same time relatively acceptable scar dehiscence rate. Thus it seems to be a safe approach to make trial of labour after meticulous scrutinization and individualization. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v3i1.10108 AKMMCJ 2012; 3(1): 16-19