Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ
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Various forms of sexual dysfunction occur in men with diabetes mellitus (DM) including disorders of libido, ejaculatory problems, and erectile dysfunction (ED). This cross sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital of Bangladesh from December 2017 to May 2018 to find out the frequency and risk factors of ED in subjects with type 2 DM (T2DM). One hundred fifty (150) consecutive male patients with T2DM attending the Endocrinology outpatient department (OPD) of the hospital during the study period were evaluated for the presence of ED by using the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire; their socio-demographic, anthropometric, and clinical data were also recorded. ⋯ IIEF-5 score showed significant negative correlation with age, duration of DM, HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, serum creatinine and significant positive correlation with serum testosterone. In logistic regression analysis, duration of DM and serum testosterone were found be independent predictors of ED. Frequency of ED among Bangladeshi type 2 diabetic males is high; duration of DM and serum testosterone are independent predictors of ED in them.
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Eventration of diaphragm is an abnormal elevation of diaphragmatic musculature while retaining normal attachments to the sternum, ribs and dorsolumber spine. It is a rare anomaly where the continuity of diaphragm remains intact. Pathological process can affect either all or only a portion of hemidiaphragm. ⋯ Successful plication of ipsilateral diaphragm was done on 13th day of life. Supervised post operative ventilatory support along with other postoperative care improved the condition of this neonate. A large defect with eventration of diaphragm may be life threatening but a timely good management can save neonate from such condition.
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Cirrhotic patients have hepatic vein waveform abnormalities (HVWA). Both Doppler ultrasonography of hepatic venous wave form (HVWF) and portal Doppler flowmetry (PDF) can non invasively recognize hepatic vein wave form abnormalities and determine severity of esophageal varices. Here we applied cross sectional study and found out the relation between HVWF and PDF and duration of the study from July 2016 to June 2017 in a tertiary Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. 49 purposively taken diagnosed, hospital admitted, cirrhotic patients were included. ⋯ Portal vein flow volume (PVFV) did not signify the presence or severity of varices. Moderately positive correlation (correlation co-efficient was 0.0064) was found between Doppler USG of HVWF and esophagogastroduodenoscopic in severity detection varices. In determination of severity of esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis Hepatic venous Doppler sonography plays more vital role than PDF.
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Heart failure is a major public health issue with a current prevalence of over 23 million worldwide. Epidemiologic studies suggest that nearly one-half of patients with heart failure have a normal ejection fraction that is now termed HFpEF. Prevalence of HFpEF is approximately 50% (range 40-71%). ⋯ Statistically significant moderate positive correlation was observed between NT-proBNP level and LAVI value, correlation coefficient (r=0.553, p=0.001) suggesting that the higher the level of NT Pro BNP level, the higher value of the LAVI value. Statistically significant moderate positive correlation was also observed between NT-proBNP level and E/e' (septal), correlation coefficient (r=0.526, p=0.001) suggesting that the higher the level of NT Pro BNP level, the Higher value of the E/e' (septal) value in HFpEF patients with diastolic dysfunction. In subgroup analysis of Group II ,mean NT-proBNP level showed affirmative relation with severity of diastolic dysfunction grades ranging from grade I (340.76±24.42) to grade III (3727.83±306.50) Diastolic dysfunction is associated with elevated NT-proBNP level in HFpEF patients & NT-proBNP value rises with gradual deterioration of Diastolic dysfunction among the HFpEF patients.
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Observational Study
Evaluation of Fixation for Distal Humeral Diaphyseal Fracture by Locking Compression Plate.
Treatment of extra-articular distal humeral shaft fractures with plating techniques is often difficult. The recent development of LCP has improved the surgical treatment of fractures by overcoming the few drawbacks of older fixators. The aim of this prospective observational study was to assess the effectiveness of osteosynthesis of extra-articular diaphyseal fractures of the distal third of the humerus using a single locking compression plate (LCP) and was conducted from July 2016 to June 2018 at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh. ⋯ All patients were relieved pain postoperatively. Functional outcome were excellent in 10 patients, good in 15 patients which constituted 89% satisfactory results. The study has shown that the LCP is an effective, dependable solution for the management of distal third diaphyseal fractures of the humerus.