Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ
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This case-control type of analytical study was conducted in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh to find out the association between morphological changes of nail and nail arsenic level in arsenicosis patients. Majority of arsenicosis patients were male (56.67%). The mean age of the cases was 43.07+/-13.73 years. ⋯ But cases with or with out nail changes had a significant difference between duration of intake of arsenic contaminated water. There was no correlation between nail changes and nail arsenic level for nail dystrophy and Mee's line. The study result failed to establish association between the morphological changes of nail and nail arsenic level.
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Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Comparison between CRP and IL-6 as early markers of neonatal sepsis.
Infection in neonates is difficult to identify solely on the basis of physical findings, because signs are not specific. C reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant which has been used in diagnosis of bacterial infection in neonates. IL-6 is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by monocytes and macrophages activated by bacterial infection. ⋯ So, the conclusion was that IL-6 is a very early marker of neonatal infection. IL-6 was mostly positive within 24 hours of onset of sepsis in comparison with other tests. So IL-6 is more useful than other markers for early detection of neonatal sepsis.
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Caesarean Section is one of the most common of all surgical procedures. Common indications for caesarean section may include foetal distress, Cephalopelvic disproportion and failure of labour to progress. Both regional and general anesthesia may be employed for caesarean section. ⋯ The use of regional Anesthesia reduced the number of deaths at about 80% but deaths involving general anesthesia has not decreased and the incidence is 17 times more than the regional anesthesia. Most of the deaths or complications are related to the airway management (also failed intubation). Better skill and knowledge in physiology, pharmacology and use of modern Anesthetic technique is essential to face the problems.
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A 16-month-old emaciated, immunized child presented with low-grade fever and progressive kyphosis with a right sided para-vertebral abscess for 9 months. During this period of illness the child had marked loss of appetite and progressive weight loss. There was history of contact with sputum smear positive father. ⋯ The paravertebral abscess was drained several times and antibiotics were used depending upon the results of microbiological study. At the same time the patient was advised to wear a modified chest brace for immobilization and the management for severe malnutrition was also started accordingly. There was significant clinical improvement observed within one month of starting treatment.
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We report a rare case of penile fracture with incomplete urethral rupture in a 25 years old male who sustained the injury during sexual intercourse. He presented with a tense haematoma on the ventral aspect of the penile shaft, associated with urethral bleeding. Per urethral catheterization was possible though it was painful. ⋯ This case illustrates the value of early surgical repair of the fracture in order to prevent complications. The true incidence of penile fracture is not known even in the Western countries because it is under reported or hidden for social embracement and even it is reported to physicians it remains undiagnosed or mismanaged. Very rarely it is associated with urethral rupture.