ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 10, 2022
Cord Blood Total WBC Count and Neutrophil Count Changes in Newborn of Preeclamptic Mother
Dr. Mahbuba Sultana, Dr. Qazi Shamima Akhter, Dr. Nahid Yeasmin, Dr. Mahmuda Abira
Page no 772-779 |
10.36348/sjmps.2022.v08i12.006
Introduction: Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder during pregnancy which may severely impact the health of mothers and their newborns. The newborn of preeclamptic mother should be carefully monitored and managed for the purpose of reducing perinatal mortality and morbidity. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in cord blood total count of WBC and absolute neutrophil count in newborn of preeclamptic mother. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2017 to December 2017. Total 60 newborns were included in this study. The subjects were divided into 2 groups. Group A (Study group): Thirty (30) newborns of preeclamptic mother and Group B (Control group): Thirty (30) newborns of healthy pregnant mother. The subjects were selected from Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka on the basis of exclusion and inclusion criteria. Five (5) ml. of cord blood from each newborn was collected in EDTA tube after delivery and haematological test for total WBC count and absolute neutrophil count was done. These parameters were estimated in the Department of Hematology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Data were collected in pre-designed structured questionnaire form by the researcher herself. For statistical analysis Unpaired Student’s “t” test, Chi Square test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) test were performed as applicable using SPSS for windows version 16.0. p value <0.05 was accepted as level of significance. Results: In this study, the mean (±SD) maternal systolic blood pressure of the study group A and control group B were 173.00 ± 19.73 and 114.83 ± 11.72 mm Hg respectively. In this study, the mean (±SD) maternal systolic blood pressure was significantly (p<0.001) higher in group A in compared to group B. The mean (±SD) maternal diastolic blood pressure of the study group A and control group B were 108.33 ± 9.52 and 73.33 ± 9.07 mm Hg respectively. In this study, the mean (±SD) maternal diastolic pressure was significantly (p<0.001) higher in group A in comparison to that of group B. The mean (± SD) total count of WBC was 9.62 ± 1.86 × 103/µl and 17.38 ± 3.31 × 103/µl in group A and B respectively. In this study, the mean (±SD) total count of WBC was lower in group A in comparison to that of group B which was statistically significant (p<0.001). In this study, mean (±SD) Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) was 5.76±2.01 ×103/µl and 10.45±1.90 ×103/µl in group A and B respectively. In this study, the mean (±SD) absolute neutrophil count was lower in group A in comparison to that of group B which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Maternal systolic blood pressure showed negative correlation (- 0.953) with total count of WBC in newborn of preeclamptic mother, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Maternal diastolic blood pressure showed negative correlation (-0.957) with total WBC count in newborn of preeclamptic mother, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Maternal systolic blood pressure showed negative correlation (- 0.951) with absolute neutrophil count in newborn of preeclamptic mother, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Maternal diastolic blood pressure showed negative correlation (-0.953) with absolute neutrophil count in newborn of preeclamptic mother, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: The total WBC count and absolute neutrophil count in the cord blood of the newborn of preeclamptic mother were lower than those of healthy pregnant mother, but they were within the normal range, it can be inferred after studying the study's findings. These changes were significantly related to severity of maternal blood pressure.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 10, 2022
The Impact of Internal Organizational Environment Factors on the Efficiency of Health
Mamdouh Nada Khalaf Al-Enazi, Nawaf Bandar Almutairi, Sultan Saqer Almutairi, Naif Khalaf Alshammari
Page no 296-300 |
10.36348/sjbms.2022.v07i10.001
When it comes to the provision of medical services, quality is crucial. It entails changing healthcare so that actions, not just words, reflect values. Additionally, there is a change from quantity to quality. The outcome of treatment is more crucial than how many patients a doctor sees in a day. The standard of care can be raised by being aware of numerous internal and external factors. Organizational leadership and management must comprehend these elements and incorporate them into the provision of services. This cross-sectional research seeks to determine the critical internal variables needed to raise the caliber and effectiveness of healthcare services provided by Hafr Al Batin hospital. It sought to learn the healthcare team's perspectives on internal factors and how to steer patients toward the best results. In favors of the patients, Hafr Al Batin hospital's healthcare team surveyed 66 respondents. Twenty-one respondents believe that the healthcare team needs more education to raise the standard of care provided in hospitals. The best way to improve medical performance, in the opinion of 38, is through communication skills, which 34 people believe can be learned by attending expert lectures. According to 25 respondents, raising salaries is the most crucial step that can be taken to improve the standard of healthcare services. While 63 respondents agree that healthcare services and equipment are equally important, 3 respondents disagree. Improvements must be made to internal organizational factors and healthcare service quality to achieve improved performance. by increasing the healthcare team's knowledge through lectures from knowledgeable members, improving communication and leadership skills, using more cutting-edge equipment, and paying higher salaries to inspire employees.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 10, 2022
Reproductive Outcome in Women with different Types of Congenital Uterine Anomalies
Begum F, Parvin T, Noor T, Uddin MS, Chowdhury K, Akter A
Page no 568-572 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i12.005
Introduction: Mullerian ducts are the primordial analogue of female genital tract. They differentiate to form the fallopian tubes, uterine body, cervix and upper part of the vagina. A wide variety of malformation occur when this system is disrupted. The range from uterine agenesis, duplication of uterus to minor cavity abnormalities. All these congenital anomalies have been implicated as a potential cause for impaired reproductive outcome. Our aim was to evaluate the association between different types of congenital anomaly and various reproductive outcome. Material & Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Department of gynae and obstetrics in Dhaka Community Medical College and Hospital (DCMCH), Ad-din Women’s Medical College and Hospital and Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College and Hospital during the period of March 2012 to September 2022.The study subjects were women with uterine anomalies who were diagnosed during evaluation of causes for bad obstetric history, during infertility work up or incidental findings during antenatal investigations or during Carsarian section . Reproductive outcomes were observed in the form of infertility, miscarriage, preterm delivery, ectopic pregnancy, intra uterine growth retardation (IUGR) and post-partum haemorrhage (PPH). These were recorded in a standard research questionnaire. Data were analyzed regarding types of uterine anomalies and their reproductive performance. Results: During the study period total 84 patients were recruited with uterine anomalies. Regarding distributions of uterine anomalies in study subjects the most common uterine anomaly was bicornuate uterus (n-32,38%), followed by arcuate uterus (n-18,21%), septate uterus (n-16,19%), unicornuate uterus (n-12,14%), and uterine didelphys (n-6,7. 1%).Women with bicornuate uterus was associated with miscarriage (37.25%), term delivery (31.25%) and preterm delivery (25%). Therefore, bicornuate uterus was found more evident with miscarriage. Only two cases of ectopic pregnancy were observed in the study which was found with bicornuate uterus. And in arcuate uterus percentage of preterm delivery was 44.4%, term delivery 33.3%, miscarriage only 22.2%. Therefore, arcuate uterus was more associated with preterm delivery. In septate uterus miscarriage was maximum (37.5%) followed byl term and pre term delivery, 12.5% each We found 12 cases of unicornuateuterus, where pregnancy continued to term in 6(50%) cases,2 aborted and 4(33.3)were delivered before term. Infertility was more associated with canalization defect, 6 cases with septate and 2 with didelphys uterus. Among live births (preterm and term deliveries,) malpresentation (breech, transverse) was more common in bicornuate uterus (44%).PPh was found in 2 cases of didelphys and two of bicornuate uterus. One case of septate and one from bicornuate uterus were associated with IUGR. Conclusion: The study makes clear that congenital uterine anomaly is associated with poor reproductive outcome. The exact effect is dependent on the type of anomaly.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
Association of Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Level with Age in Subfertile Patients
Dr. Rumana Sultana, Dr. Mohammad. Monir Hossian, Prof. Parveen Fatima
Page no 563-567 |
10.36348/sijog.2022.v05i12.004
Introduction: Infertility affects approximately 10%-15% of reproductive-aged couples. Ovarian reserve describes the number of good-quality oocytes remaining within the ovaries. As a women ages, her ovarian reserve declines, principally due to apoptotic loss of primordial follicles. Serum AMH level is being considered a possible testing method for determining ovarian reserve. The aim of the study was to observe any association between serum Anti- Mullerian Hormone (AMH) level with patient age among subfertile patients. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Infertility Unit, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study duration was 14 months, from October 2011 to December 2012. The present study was conducted with 86 women of the reproductive age group with subfertility. Result: There was a gradual linear decline of AMH observed with an increment of age. The mean value of FSH and LH gradually increased in the higher age groups of 40-45 years than in the lower age group of 21-30 years. The mean BMI levels were almost similar in all age groups, and no remarkable difference could be discerned. The difference in AMH levels among the different age groups was statistically significant. a statistically significant negative correlation between age and serum AMH was observed, while a significant positive correlation was observed between FSH and age. Conclusion: As the age of a women advances, the AMH level decreases. The serum AMH is negatively correlated with age and serum FSH is positively correlated with age.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern and Demographic Characteristics of Urinary Tract Infection among Hospitalized Children
Dr. Chandan Banik, Dr. Nayeema Sadia, Dr. Sarwar Mahboob, Dr. Mamotaj Sohely, Dr. Rakibul Hasan Khan
Page no 332-338 |
10.36348/sjbr.2022.v07i12.002
Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the third most common infection during childhood and considered as an important risk factor for the development long-term complications. It was aimed to look into the demographic characteristics, clinical presentations, and antimicrobial resistance among children hospitalized for UTI. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Inpatients Department of Uttara Adhunik Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study duration was 2 years, from July 2017 to June 2019, during which period, a total of 90 children with urinary tract infection visiting the study place were included in the study, following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: The age of the participants ranged from over 1 months to 5 years., with majority (55.56%) being between the age of 2-5 years. The male to female ratio was 1:1.73. Fever was the commonest presenting symptom in participants, with 87.78% prevalence, followed by vomiting in 80% of the participants. The commonest organism cultured in this study was E. coli (80%), followed by Klebsiella spp. (20%). Isolated pathogens were highly sensitive to Amikacin (100.0%), Meropenem (100.0%), Imipenem (97.0%) and Nitrofurantoin (90.9% - 100.0%), moderately sensitivity to third generation Cephalosporine and highly resistant to Ampicillin (75.0 - 78.8%), Amoxiclav (72.7% - 87.5%) and Cephalexin (81.1% - 87.5%). Conclusion: The proportion of urinary tract infection in females was higher than males. Most patients presented with more than one symptom but most commonly presented with fever. E. coli was the most common isolated bacteria in hospitalized children with a principal diagnosis of UTI. Most of the isolated pathogens were highly resistant to ampicillin, cotrimoxazole, and highly sensitivity to amikacin, nitrofurantoin and meropenem.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
A Comparative Study of Azithromycin Pulse Therapy with Minocycline in Acne Vulgaris
Dr. S.M. Sumsuzzoha, Dr. Md. Abdus Sattar, Dr. Arun Kumar Das, Dr. Shaila Zaman
Page no 610-615 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i12.002
Background: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological problem. Acne is most commonly found in adolescents, caused by increased androgens in both sexes. It is usually caused due to Propionibacterium acnes. Minocycline is a newly introduced drug in treating acne vulgaris. On the other hand, it is assumed that azithromycin having a long half-life like can be very effective with better compliance in treating acne vulgaris. But we have not enough research-based comparative data regarding this issue. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of azithromycin pulse therapy with minocycline in treating acne vulgaris. Methods: This was a prospective, comparative study and was conducted in Department of Dermatology, Naogaon Medical College, Naogaon, Bangladesh, during the period from January 2021 to December 2021. In total 80 patients with moderate-to-moderately severe (Grade II and III), acne vulgaris were included in the study population. Patients were randomly assigned to two treatment groups of group A & group B respectively. In group A, there were 25 patients received 500 mg azithromycin once a day for 3 days per week as pulse therapy along with 0.05% topical tretinoin for 3 months whereas in group B, there were another 25 patients received 50 mg minocycline twice a day along with 0.05% topical tretinoin for 3 months. All data were processed, analyzed, and disseminated by SPSS version 23.0 and MS Office program. Results: In this study, group A (Azithromycin) between baseline and final score distribution we found a significant correlation (P=0.023). On the other hand, in group B we did not find any significant correlation (P=0.073). In analyzing the changes in severity score of acne from baseline to the final assessment of both groups we observed, in group A at baseline 15%, 38%, and 48% of participants had the score points 2, 3, and 4 respectively whereas in the final stage 63%, 30%, and 8% participants had the score point 1, 2 and 3 respectively. So, in group A between baseline and final score distribution, we found a significant correlation (P=0.023). On the other hand, in group B at baseline 10%, 40%, and 50% of participants had the scored points 2, 3, and 4 respectively whereas in the final stage 65%, 28%, and 8% of participants had the score point 1, 2 and 3 respectively. In group B between baseline and final score distribution we found P value 0.073. Conclusion: In this study, the efficacy of both azithromycin pulse therapy and minocycline was found satisfactory. But as per the findings regarding the safety profiles, we can conclude that minocycline is safer than azithromycin pulse therapy in treating acne vulgaris.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 8, 2022
Endodontic Management of C-Shaped Mandibular Second Premolar with Four Canals: A Case Report
Shahad Albader, Tahani A. ALzaidi, Roba Aloraini
Page no 324-328 |
10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i12.002
Every tooth in the dentition can show very unique root anatomy along with variation in the number of canals in each root. The failure rate of nonsurgical root canal treatment is higher in the mandibular premolars due to difficulties in finding accessory canals explained in numerous studies. Clinicians should be aware and keep abreast with the complete assessment of the anatomy and morphology of the root canal system for a favorable treatment outcome. This case report illustrates root canal treatment for a rare case of a C-shaped with four root canals in the mandibular second premolar identified under a microscope and cone-beam computer tomography (CBCT) scan. This incidence has never been reported in the literature so far.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
The Role of LNG Terminals in the Development of Economic Security - Examples of Some European Countries
Nika Chitishvili
Page no 413-415 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i12.002
The article reviews economic security as an important aspect of the country's economic development. The article analyzes one direction of economic security - energy security. Within the framework of energy security, the importance of setting up LNG terminals is discussed. The article explores the challenges facing European countries in the supply of energy resources and the opportunities for diversifying energy markets. In the above context, the possibilities and perspectives of arranging LNG terminals are discussed, which will help Europe to improve its energy independence and economic security.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
A Nimble Review of the Development Path of Sierra Leone Stock Market
Wellington Garikai Bonga
Page no 416-421 |
10.36348/sjef.2022.v06i12.003
Economies with more active stock markets develop faster over successive decades. Such development remains attainable even after adjusting for various other factors underlying economic growth. Sierra Leone is one country whose stock market is now more than a decade old but remains poorly active. The number of listings as well as participation in the stock market remains low and insignificant. The study made a light review of the development path of the stock market in an effort to identify the derailing issues and suggesting ways to resolve. Through the review, it was obtained that there exist combinations of factors hindering the growth of the stock market. Inadequate support from the government has been identified, the privatisation concept was never implemented to the expected level, nature of business in the economy being mainly family-oriented and single proprietors, low levels of awareness of the general populace to issues of stock exchanges, limited participation by foreign investors, and high levels of corruption all are impacting factors. Significant reforms have to be made in the regulatory environment. Privatisation journey should be pursued effectively to improve listing by large firms. Foreign participation in the stock market elevated to some significant levels. The economy should continue to address issues of corruption so as to minimise its impact to institutional development. Public awareness should be enhanced to improve stock market participation by natives. Policies that promote foreign direct investment should be implemented. Management of political climate remains crucial for investors to have confidence and trust in their investments thereby attracting more for further development. Policy makers should walk the talk and demonstrate highest levels of commitment.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
Compare and Contrast Various Composting Techniques to Examine the Impact of Composting on the Environment
Mohammad Shadab
Page no 264-275 |
10.36348/sjce.2022.v06i11.002
Composting is a technology for recycling organic materials in order to achieve enhanced agricultural production. Composting proceeds under controlled conditions in compost heaps and pits (Müller-Sämann, 1986). Heaps should have a minimum size of 1 m3 and are suitable for more humid environments where there is potential for watering the compost. The ratio of C to N in the compost pile is important for optimizing microbial activity. In this article, we will compare and contrast various composting techniques to examine the impact of composting on the environment. The composting process is impacted by temperature, Different composting techniques have an impact on both the physical characteristics of compost and the chemical composition of compost. Additionally, it will analyze Carbon and Nitrogen ratio. Which will enable us to comprehend how composting affects the atmosphere.
REVIEW ARTICLE | Dec. 8, 2022
Reconstruction of Spiritual Balance in The Sound and the Fury
Xinghuan Li, Zhenhua Lyu
Page no 436-438 |
10.36348/sijll.2022.v05i12.004
This paper explores the ways to reconstruct spiritual balance in William Faulkner’s novel The Sound and the Fury. This paper also elaborate on the social implication of the construction of spiritual balance.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 6, 2022
Rectal Bleeding Revealing Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): About a Case in the Hepato- Gastroenterolgy Department of National Hospital of Niamey
Dr. Ousseini Fanta, Inouss Ali, Djibrilla Almoustapha Amadou, Housseini Malam-Laminou Youhanizou, Moussa Saley Sahada, Abdou Nafissa, Malam-Abdou Badé
Page no 607-609 |
10.36348/sjm.2022.v07i12.001
The hemorrhagic syndrome in its clinical, cutaneous and ocular diversity most often constitutes the circumstances in which acute leukemia is discovered. Digestive mucosal involvement is rarely indicative of serious bone marrow failure, thus posing a problem of etiological diagnosis in a gastroenterological medical setting [1]. In the literature, it varies from 2 to 10-15% depending on the study and is considered a sign of poor prognosis requiring early diagnosis for better management [2]. We report a case of a 59-year-old woman admitted for rectal bleeding associated with an anemic syndrome. The initial clinical examination showed a finger cot stained with bright red blood. The blood count had shown anemia at 6.4g/dl microcytic, normochromic, neutropenia at 1.8x103, thrombocytopenia at 36.103. Colonoscopy and esogastroduodenoscopy were normal. Blood smear and myelogram were in favor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Karyotype and immunophenotyping were not performed. Symptomatic treatment was offered. The evolution is marked by the improvement of the clinical signs. This association, acute myeloid leukemia and rectal bleeding is rarely described in the literature.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 6, 2022
Effect of Varying Moisture Content on Shear Strength Properties of Soil
Ismail Abdullahi, U. U. Imoh, A. C. Apata
Page no 256-263 |
10.36348/sjce.2022.v06i11.001
The effect of varying moisture content on the shear strength properties of soil was conducted in this study by varying the soil natural moisture content to 2% and then 4% increment at various depth. The soil sample was cored out using drilling method at different depth below the ground surface starting from 400mm to 24.75m for point 1 and 400mm to 11.25m for point 2. Its grain distribution was found by wet sieve analysis, The natural moisture content of each soil sample was determined, other basic experiments that was carried out are specific gravity, Atterberg limit test, sieve analysis. The result from the findings showed that the soils at point 1 and 2 are composed of silt and clay and the soil at point 2 have high plasticity than the soil in point 1. Also from the findings, it was found that soil shears faster at higher moisture content and that the angle of internal friction and cohesion index are inversely related.
CASE REPORT | Dec. 6, 2022
Anencephaly: A Case Report in Aného Hospital (Togo)
Sogan Ananivi, James YE, Laleye C, Hounnou G, James K
Page no 121-123 |
10.36348/sijap.2022.v05i08.001
Anencephaly is a severe anomaly of the brain that results from the failure of the cephalic part of the neural tube to close during the fourth week of pregnancy. In anencephaly, the mortality rate is 100% during intrauterine life or within hours or days after birth. Its prevention is based on supplementation with folic acid during pregnancy. We report a case of complicated anencephaly with death of the fetus in the womb of a young woman who didn’t take folic acid during her pregnancy.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | Dec. 6, 2022
Developing Intellectual Property Rights as Joint Assets Post-Marriage Decisions Based on Justice
Anis Mashdurohatun, Jamadi, Eman Suparman
Page no 527-536 |
10.36348/sijlcj.2022.v05i12.003
The purpose of this research is to develop IPR as joint property and how to distribute it after divorce based on justice. The method used in this research is socio-legal (Socio-legal Research). This study uses primary data and secondary data. Meanwhile, the technique of collecting data is through library research and field studies analytical descriptive data analysis. The results of this study indicate that this research also finds a new legal norm/rule: that the economic value obtained from all types of intellectual property rights, namely Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Industrial Designs, Plant Variety Protection, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits registered during Marriage becomes joint property of husband and wife as long as it is not stipulated otherwise in the marriage agreement and the distribution after the marriage breaks up each gets half as long as husband and wife carry out their responsibilities, roles and duties properly as head/housewife, whereas if husband and wife are not/less able to carry out their duties properly responsibilities, roles and duties properly in the household, then the distribution is in accordance with the size of their contribution in the household and the process of creating/discovering IPR. The results of the distribution, either in a decision or an agreement in front of an authorized official, must be recorded at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights, because the transfer of Economic Rights of Intellectual Property Rights only has legal consequences for third parties after being registered at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights. Legal Structure Side, increasing knowledge, understanding and experience of law enforcement in the field of intellectual property rights through formal education, training, certification, seminars, workshops, library access, field practice and other means. Legal Culture Side, increasing public knowledge and understanding in the field of IPR through legal education, both formal and non-formal.