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.

Comparative Histological Study on the Spleen of Human (Homo sapiens), Cow (Bos indicus) and Goat (Capra hircus)

Abstract: Background: The spleen is the largest single mass of lymphoid tissue in all vertebrates. It is presumed that the architectural design of spleen of domestic and wild animal is different from man. Exact knowledge of histological structure of human, cow and goat can be helpful to differentiate among different species in vertebrates. Methods: A descriptive type of study was carried out in the department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, from January to December 2008. Thirty human spleens were collected from the unclaimed dead bodies that were under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine of Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. Spleens from cow and goat were collected from a slaughter house of Dhaka city. A total of 15 relatively fresh human samples, six from cows and six from goats were selected for histological study. Results: The mean thickness of the splenic capsule was 111.56±21.45 ?m in human, 196.88±11.91 ?m in cow and 251.44±12.56 ?m in goat. The difference in thickness of the splenic capsule was statistically significant among the human, cow and goat (p <0.001). However, no difference was found in diameter, number and percentage of the white pulp of the spleen among those species. Conclusion: There was statistically significant difference in the thickness of splenic capsule but no difference was found in the diameter, number and percentage of white pulp in the spleen of these species. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njms.v1i2.6601 Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences. 2012;1(2): 64-7

Prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and related disabilities in Bangladeshi adults: a cross-sectional national survey

Abstract: Nationally representative data on burden of musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) in Bangladesh are not available. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSK conditions and related disabilities in the adult population of Bangladesh. A total of 2000 individuals aged 18 years or older were targeted from 20 primary sampling units (urban and rural) of all former seven divisions of Bangladesh in 2015. Structured interviews were done using the modified Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Disorders questionnaire to detect positive respondents. Standard criteria were used for diagnosing MSK conditions by rheumatology residents. In case of uncertainty, opinion was taken from senior rheumatologists. A Bangla version of the Health Assessment Questionnaire was used to determine disability. A total of 1843 (92.1%) participated. Among them, 892 men and 951 women participated from rural (n = 716) and urban (n = 1127) areas. Their mean age was 40.5 (standard deviation 14.7) years. Almost a third did not have any formal schooling. Overall, 30.4% (95% confidence interval, 28.3–32.5) had MSK conditions. Low back pain (18.6%, 16.9–20.5), knee osteoarthritis (7.3%, 6.1–8.5) and soft tissue rheumatism 3.8% (2.9–4.7) were the three top-ranking MSK conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis (1.6%, 1.0–2.1), spondyloarthritis (1.2%, 7–1.8) and adhesive capsulitis (1.4%, 0.9–1.9) were relatively uncommon. Among those who had MSK conditions, 24.8% (21.3–28.6) had some degree of disability. Of them, 24.4% (21.0–28.1) had history of work loss during last 12 months. The high burden of MSK conditions and related disabilities in Bangladesh warrants greater attention of the health system. Further studies are needed to estimate the impact of this group of conditions particularly addressing related disabilities and loss of work.

Pattern of ABO and Rhesus(Rh) Blood Group Among Blood Donors

Abstract: This study was carried out among the blood donors attending the Blood Transfusion Department of Khulna Medical College Hospital. Both ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood grouping was done to see the pattern of ABO and Rh blood group among them. Maximum blood donors were between age group 18-37 years. Among the donors maximum were male 12105 (94.73%). Male: female ratio was 18:1. Among them B+ve was found 4286 (33.54%), B-ve was 127 (5.0%), O+ve was 4091 (32.02%), O-ve was 131 (1.03%), A+ve was 3014 (23.59%), A-ve was 74 (0.58%), AB+ve was 1019 (7.98%), AB-ve was 37 (0.29%). Overall total Rh positive blood group were 12410 (97.11%) and total negative blood group were 369 (2.89%). doi: 10.3329/taj.v15i2.3910 TAJ December 2002; Vol.15(2): 68-70

Vitamin B6 supplementation with isoniazid therapy.

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