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MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN WAKAF DI INDONESIA TIMUR
Authors: Huda Nurul , Rini Nova , Mardoni Yosi , Anggraini Desti , Hudori Khamim
Published: February 2017

This article aims to determine the priority of problems in the management of waqf and the priority of solutions that can be given over to the priority of problems. The method used is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Informants in this study is the Indonesian Waqf Board (BWI), Nazhir, and wakif in province of Eastern Indonesia namely East Kalimantan Province, South Sulawesi, and Maluku. Interviews showed management of waqf viewed from three aspects, namely regulators, Nazhir (waqf manager) and wakif (pewakaf). The analysis showed the priority of problems in management of waqf in Eastern Indonesia contained in Nazhir aspect, related to the low competency in the management of waqf. Intensive training and certification for Nazhir in East Indonesia is a priority solution for Nazhir. The second priority of problems exist on the regulator, namely the lack of state budget costs for certification of waqf, with the priority of the solution is the addition of state budget allocations. The third priority waqf problems exist in wakif aspect is the lack of understanding wakif, then the priority of the solution according to the model of AHP in eastern Indonesia is the socialization of waqf through the media.
KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN TATA KELOLA INTERNET BANKING DARI PERSEPSI NASABAH
Authors: Ronny Ronny , Suryani Tatik , Iramani Iramani
Published: February 2017

A bank is required to improve the service quality for customers, including Internet Banking services. Many models of service quality show many variables in the dimensions of service quality for internet banking research. In this study, the dimensions of service quality includes six variables namely Benefits, Easiness, Security, Efficiency, Responsiveness, and Physical Ability. Data from 258 respondents have been collected and analyzed using linear regression and domain analysis approch, the finding of the research is that the Benefits, Efficiency and Physical Ability have significant positive effect to the adoption of Internet Banking in Internet Banking users. Bank customers perceive that the bank need to pay attention about the increased adoption of internet banking with the aspect of security, features availability, communication, convenience, and warranty. Customers perceive that the advantages of using internet banking is a secure internet banking service, availability of transaction features according to the customer’s needs, the bank website which is users friendly. The Implementation of good internet banking require high responsiveness (responsiveness) with fast access to the bank website, 24-hours call center service support, internet banking service problem solving with an ensured time , the competence of bank officials with adequate knowledge about internet banking.
PERAN STRUKTUR PASAR DAN DAYA SAING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA UMKM KERAJINAN KERAMIK
Authors: Hadiati Sri
Published: February 2017

Ceramics of Malang are expected to have competitive advantage in both domestic and international market since its has uniqueness, however free trade through ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) can change market structure that affect competitiveness and performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enteprises (MSMEs) of ceramics. The purpose of this research was to analyze the role of market structure and competitive- ness in increasing performance of MSMEs of ceramics in Malang. Data were collected from 30 artisans at Dinoyo as the ceramic production center in Malang then analyzed using Generalized Structured Component Analysis (GSCA) software with market structure as the exogenuos variable, competitiveness as the intervening variables, and performance of MSMEs of ceramic as the endogenuos variable. The result of the study showed that market structure has insignificant impact on competitiveness and performance of MSMEs of ceramic in Malang. Competitiveness have not enough evidence as intervening variables between market structure and performance of ceramic enteprises, meanwhile it has significant direct effet on performance of MSMEs ceramic in Malang. This finding indicate that costs of production, quality products, and production technology are the competitive- ness variables that play important role in increasing performance of MSMEs ceramic in Malang.
DAMPAK PERLAMBATAN EKONOMI CHINA DAN DEVALUASI YUAN TERHADAP KINERJA PERDAGANGAN PERTANIAN INDONESIA
Authors: Jamilah Jamilah , M. Sinaga Bonar , Tambunan Mangara , Budiman Hakim Dedi
Published: February 2017

This study aims to analyze the impact of slowing economic growth in China and devaluation of the yuan on the performance of agricultural trade Indonesia. The research used a simultaneous equations model and estimated using the 2-SLS method. The results showed that the trade cooperation Indonesia - China has a positive impact on increasing production, price, investment, consumption, exports, imports, and Indonesia's national income post-CAFTA takes effect over the previous period. China's economic growth led to increased China's exports to Indonesia, but the increase Indonesia's exports to China relatively constant. At the time of CAFTA takes effect, slowing economic growth in China and devaluation of the yuan is expected negatively impact to the performance of the agricultural sector and trade Indonesia, because of the decline in demand for Chinese imports from Indonesia and it caused Indonesian export to China decreased, except for exports of food products, indicating that China's need for food and raw materials for industry. Indonesia's export performance drop will cause the trade of Indonesia deficit higher and destabilizing the economy of Indonesia.
PENGARUH OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE DAN CORPORATE PERFORMANCE TERHADAP FIRM VALUE
Authors: Makhdalena Makhdalena
Published: February 2017

Research on the ownership structure (foreign ownership, government ownership and public ownership), corporate performance and firm value has been carried out by researchers, but the results have not been consistent. Thus researchers interested in studying the structure of the ownership (foreign ownership, government ownership and public ownership), corporate performance and firm value. The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of ownership structure (foreign ownership, government ownership and public ownership) and corporate performance to firm value. The population of this research is the company listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange that have complete data on foreign ownership, government ownership,  public ownership, corporate performance and firm value for six consecutive years (2008-2013). Data type of variable of this research is secondary data obtained with techniques derived from ICMD documentation. Data analysis in this research is using regression. The results showed that foreign ownership, government ownership and public ownership had no effect on firm value  and corporate performance positive effect on firm value.
Good Medical Practice (Duties of a Registered Doctor)
Authors: Hassan Mohammed Mahtab Uddin
Published: February 2017

Abstract not availableAnwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 4-5
Ante-natal Care Practices in Some Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Mahejabin Farzana , Parveen Shamima , Sajani Tabassum Tahmin
Published: February 2017

Background & Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted to assess the antenatal care practices in some selected rural areas of Bangladesh for a period of six months starting from July to December 2014. The study populations were all married women of reproductive age, who had at least one child and had delivered the last child within two years from the period of data collection. A total of 353 women were selected by convenient type of non probability sampling. A semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was used which include socio-demographic profile and practice regarding antenatal care.Results: Out of 353 respondents, more than fifty percent of the respondents 271(76.8%) received ante-natal services and of them 157(57.9%) received more than three ante natal care. Only 82(23.2%) respondents did not receive ante natal services. The major reasons for not attending ante natal check up were due to healthy and thought of as not necessary 60 (73.2%), pregnancy is an ordinary issue 20 (24.4%), inability to afford cost 14(17.1%) and feel embarrassed and far distance 24 (24.2%). A significant association was found between education of the respondents and ante-natal service received (P=0.00) and between occupation of the husband and ante-natal service received by the respondents (P = 0.01) and between knowledge on ante-natal services (p=0.00).Conclusion: The monthly family income, age of the respondents and number of living children did not show any significant association on bi-variate analysis. So, the findings of the study suggested that education of the mothers is an important determinant of ante-natal visits during pregnancy. Therefore, information, education and communication on ante-natal services must be intensified in order to reach the rural mothers.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 6-11
Prevalence of Lewis Blood Group among Bangladeshi Population
Authors: Dipta Tashmim Farhana , Rahman Hafizur , Khatun Ayesha , Islam Md Ashadul
Published: February 2017

Background: The Lewis system differs from all other blood group systems. It is primarily a system of soluble antigens originate in the tissue of body secretions, such as saliva (glycoprotein) and in plasma (glycolipid) respectively.The ABH secretor status influences red cells of Lewis phenotype and this phenotype may be modified by the ABO phenotype.Methodology: A cross sectional study was done to determine the presence of Lewis antigens in patients and voluntary donor's blood and observe the agglutination pattern during blood cross matching. In this study 350 blood samples were tested by hemagglutination -monoclonal antibodies.Result: Our study showed, Lewis antibody was detected in 50.8 % cases. The presence of anti-Leb was more frequent (69.7%) than anti-Lea in association with ABO blood group. Lewis anti-Leb was most common in O group (75.0%) followed by group-A (69.0%) where as anti-Lea was predominant in B (37.7%) followed by AB (33.3%).Moreover among Lewis phenotypes, Le (a-b+) was present in 35.4% cases, Le (a+ b-) in 15.1% and Le (a+ b+) was rare (0.3%). Phenotype Le (a-b-) represents all negative cases 172 in number (49.2%).Conclusion: Presence of Lewis antibody cause irregular agglutination interfering with interpretation of compatibility testing. So the patients with multiple transfusions or having atypical or irregular antibodies should routinely test for Lewis blood group antibodies to avoid untoward reactions.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 12-15
Post-Surgical Outcomes of Dorsolateral Onlay Urethroplasty
Authors: Mowladad Chowdhury ATM , Rahman Khan Mohiur , Bakhtiar Ahmed , Rafiqul Hassan , Shofiqur Rahman , Faruquzzaman -
Published: February 2017

Background: The standard management of urethral strictures involving the anterior urethra is dorsal onlay buccal mucosa augmentation urethroplasty. This requires circumferential mobilisation of the urethra, which might cause ischemia of the urethra in addition to chordee. In this research, we managed the anterior urethral stricture, applying a dorsolateral onlay urethroplasty.Methodology: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Urology, BIRDEM General Hospital& some private hospitals from July 2009 to June 2015, the outcomes of a total cases of 103 of one sided anterior dorsolateral onlay OMG Urethroplastywere assess and compared. Patients with anterior and recurrent urethral stricture more than 1 cm were included as study population. Urethrogram and Uroflowmetry were the mainstay of assessment. Success was defined as a maximum flow rate of>20 ml/sec., normal RGU, and/or urethroscopy. Poor outcomes were defined as the presence of obstructive urinary tract symptoms, Qmax <15 ml/sec., stricture diagnosed on retrograde urethrogram/ urethroscopy, and the need for any postoperative urethral intervention.Result: Of the 103 patients, 97 had (94.2%) successful outcome and 6 (5.8%) were failure. Four failed cases underwent optical internal urethrotomy and two patients had persistent narrowing and they were managed by BMG Urethroplasty. Follow up period was 12 months on an average. In conclusion, it can be said thatthe preservation of one sided vascular supply to the urethra and its entire muscular and neurogenic support represent significantly towards perfecting the surgical technique of urethral reconstruction using a minimally invasive approach.Conclusion: In this study, we found it to be a technically feasible, easily adoptable and finally successful procedure.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 16-19
Zika Virus: A Global Threat
Authors: Fardows Jannatul , Farhana Nasreen , Siddique Abu Bakar
Published: February 2017

Zika virus is a enveloped, non-segmented, ichoshedral single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus. It belongs to the Flaviviridae and was first isolated in 1947 from a monkey in the Zika forest, Uganda, then in mosquitoes (Aedes africanus) in the same forest in 1948 and in a human in Nigeria in 1952. Before 2007, viral circulation and a few outbreaks were documented in tropical Africa and in some areas in Southeast Asia. In 2015, Zika viral disease outbreaks were reported in Brazil of South America for the first time and it is now considered as an emerging infectious disease. This ongoing outbreak of Zika virus that began in Brazil has spread too much of South and Central America (except Canada and Chile) and the Caribbean. According to the CDC, Brazilian health authorities reported more than 404 cases of microcephaly between October 2015 and January 2016. Seventeen of those cases have a confirmed link to the Zika virus. Its natural reservoir is yet to be unknown. Transmission mainly by mosquito Aedes aegypti but it can be transmitted from human to human by blood transfusion, saliva, urine and sexual contact. Most dangerous transmission is mother to fetus through placenta. Its actual pathogenesis is not clear but the pathogenesis of the virus is hypothesized to start with an infection of dendritic cells near the site of inoculation, followed by a spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream Other than congenital malformation (microcephaly) disease symptoms are usually mild and short-lasting self-limiting febrile illness of 4-7 days duration without severe complications. No commercial diagnostic method against Zika virus are available. The virus constitutes an important public health threat in America and also worldwide as no effective treatment or vaccine is available till now. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the microcephaly condition, linked to the mosquito-borne virus, a global public health emergency.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 29-35
Post Chickenpox Sequel in Children: Three Distinct Presentation
Authors: Khondaker Tarannum , Amin Syed Khairul , Setu Mumtahina , Roy Kuntal
Published: February 2017

Varicella (Chicken pox) is a common paediatric disease which usually self-limiting and resolves without sequelae. Complications are not common in immune-competent children. We present a series of three cases with rare complications following chicken pox, presented with distinct diagnoses,the etiology for which was established on the basis of history, examination and serological tests . The first two cases had neurological complications and the third case was a diagnosed case of hemophilia and presented with osteomylitis. All these complications developed following chicken pox. The cases responded differently to treatment and the patients were left with minimum disability.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 45-52
Chronic Arsenic Poisoning with Skin Cancer
Authors: Hoque Md Ehteshamul , Karim Shanaz , Jahan Nasrin , Aziz Md Tarik
Published: February 2017

Chronic arsenic poisoning is an alarming environmental health problem in Bangladesh. The toxicity of arsenic compounds depends on the amount, chemical and physical form of arsenic and the duration of exposure to arsenic. Skin manifestations are the prime and common manifestations of Arsenicosis. Patients are presenting with various complications relating to chronic arsenicosis, out of them we are reporting 2 cases of squamous cell carcinoma of skin. All were female, married, age ranging from 40-60 years, hailed from endemic zone of arsenicosis and the disease which were confirmed by histopathologically.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 53-55
Rhino Cerebral Mucormycosis with Post Surgical Complications in Diabetes: A Case Report
Authors: Mahmood Nazneen , Quraishi Firoz Ahmed , Shahid SM Hossain , Majumder SM Khorshed , Haque Harisul , Haque AKM Akramul , Shahid Zakia Sultana
Published: February 2017

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening infection caused by fungi from the order Mucorales. The disease occurs mostly in association with diabetic ketoacidosis. Because of its rapid progression and high mortality, early recognition and aggressive treatment offer the only chance to increase the survival rate. A case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a diabetic male patient presenting as post surgical complication is reported. The clincal manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis are discussed.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 56-62
College News Vol.7(2)
Authors: Rahman Md Tahminur
Published: February 2017

Abstract not availableAnwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 2: Jul 2016, P 64
Changing Faces of Tissue Diagnosis in the Present Era
Authors: Rahman Md Fazlur
Published: February 2017

Abstract not availableAnwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 3-5
Pattern of Histopathologically Confirmed Uterine and Ovarian Anomeli Among 98 Hysterectomies Attending a Private Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
Authors: Sajani Tabassum Tahmin , Sarnali Tanjila Tahmin , Rahman Md Atiqur , Ahmed Shoib
Published: February 2017

Background: Endometrial diseases ranked among the most common gynecological disorders that affect women globally. This study was undertaken to identify the most common pathologies identified in hysterectomy specimens.Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka over a period of 6 months from July to December 2013. Ninety eight (98) hysterectomy specimens were received by the pathology department during this period. On receiving the hysterectomy specimens, the gross features were noted. A detailed microscopic examination was done to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.Result: Most of the women 54% were 40-49 years age group followed by 25% in 30-39 years age group. Chronic cervicitis and adenomyosis were the commonest pathological findings in (80.6%) and (32.7%) respectively. Other pathologies identified include Leiomyoma (23.5%), endometrial hyperplasia (17.4%), endometrial polyp (4.1%) and PID with hemorrhagic infection (1.0%). Two cases of carcinoma cervix (2.0%), two local invasion of tumors (2.0%) and one adenocarcima (1.0%) was found. Type of operation most common is total hysterectomy with oophorectomy (51.0%).Conclusion: Hysterectomy still remains the widely used treatment modality even in developed countries. The ultimate diagnosis is only on histology, so every hysterectomy specimen should be subjected to histopathological examination. Benign pathologies are more common than their malignant counterparts and the most common pathologies identified in hysterectomy specimens are chronic cervicitis, adenomyosis and leiomyoma.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 6-9
CT-Scan Findings of Orbital Mass Among Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Meher Angez , Azad Salauddin Al , Islam Nazrul , Amin Sadrul , Haque Md ziaul , Kamal Mahmud Hasan Mostofa , Mukhdira -
Published: February 2017

Background: CT-Scan for the detection of orbital mass among pediatric patients is very important noninvasive radiological modality. The purpose of the study was to find out CT-Scan findings of orbital mass among pediatric patients in a tertiary care hospital.Methodology: This is a cross sectional study was carried out in Ophthalmology and Radiology and Imaging department of National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO) from January 2012 to December 2013. All the patient below 18 years of age presented with suspected orbital mass at Ophthalmology and Radiology and Imaging department of NIO and performed CT- Scan of orbit for diagnosis of the disease and also done histopathology after operation was enrolled in this study.Results: In this study it was observed that a total of 29 cases identified as malignant evaluated by CT, among them 27 cases were true positive and 2 cases were false positive. Benign was found in 41 cases evaluated by CT scan, out of which 1 false negative and 40 cases were true negative. The sensitivity in diagnosis of orbital tumor by CT was 93.3%.Conclusion: The sensitivity in diagnosis of orbital tumor by CT was high and is a useful method in the differentiation between benign and malignant orbital mass.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 17-23
Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Combined Administration of a-tocopherol and Morphine in Long Evans Rats
Authors: Habib Tamanna , Begum Shelina , Ali Taskina , Afreen Khandaker Nadia , Nahar Mst Nasrin
Published: February 2017

Background: Morphine is an opioid analgesic which is used to treat moderate to severe pain but has a number of side effects. This study is aimed to explore that combination of morphine and a-tocopherol (aT) are better analgesic as well as anti-inflammatory effect than that of morphine alone.Objective: To assess the effects of combination of morphine with a-tocopherol on pain and inflammation.Methods: This prospective experimental study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka from January 2013 to December 2013. For this purpose, 15 male Long Evans rats were studied. On the basis of vitamin and drug administrations, the rats were divided into three (3) groups (5 rats in each). Control group received normal saline, one experimental group received morphine sulphate (MS) at a dose of 3 mg/kg body weight and another experimental group received combination of MS with aT at a dose of 3 mg/kg body weight and 500 mg/kg body weight, respectively. All the groups received single dose and equal volume (1 ml) through intraperitoneal route 1 hour before the test. Just one hour after administrations, they were subjected to formalin test followed by formalin induced paw edema test. The data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA followed by Bonferroni Post Hoc test.Results: Combined administration of MS and aT lowered the variables for nociceptive pain, central analgesic activity, inflammatory pain as well as inflammation than individual administration of MS.Conclusion: From this study it may be concluded that combined administration of morphine sulphate and atocopherol were more effective in lowering pain and inflammation than individual administration of morphine.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 24-29
Comparative Study of Protective Effect of Tomato Juice and N-Hexane Extract of Tomato on Blood Lipids and Oxidative Stress in Cholesterol-Fed Rats
Authors: Islam Nadia , Akhter Nargis
Published: February 2017

Background: Hyperlipidemia is a well-established risk factor in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and atherosclerosisassociated conditions by enhancing oxidative stress. Dietary supplementation of tomato which is enriched with antioxidants especially like lycopene may therefore be effective in reducing oxidative stress during hyperlipidemic condition. The study evaluates and compares the protective effect of tomato juice and n-Hexane extract of tomato on oxidative stress in hyperlipidemic rats.Methodology: This experimental study was carried out among 42 rats divided in 7 groups. Rats were treated with 0.5% cholesterol (suspension of cholesterol powder in soybean oil) at a dose of 50 mg/ ml once daily through intragastric tube for 8 weeks. In other two groups of rats tomato juice (1 mg/kg) or n-Hexane extract of tomato (1 mg/kg) with 0.5% cholesterol were given orally once daily through intragastric tube for 8 weeks. Serum lipid profile, body weight, plasma malondialdehide (MDA) and erythrocyte reduced glutathione(GSH) levels were measured after 8 weeks in all the groups.Results: Administration of cholesterol caused significant increase (p<0.001) in serum cholesterol, serum triglyceride (TG), serum low-density lipoprotien cholesterol (LDL-C)and significant decrease (p<0.001) in serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) which were associated with significant increment (p<0.001) in plasma MDA levels and depletion(p<0.001) in erythrocyte GSH levels. Concomitant treatment of tomato juice or n-Hexane extract of tomato with cholesterol reduced (p<0.001) serum cholesterol, serum LDL-C, body weight and increased serum HDL-C level in cholesterol plus tomato juice treated group (p<0.001) and in cholesterol plus n-Hexane extract of tomato treated group (p<0.05).But serum triglyceride was decreased(p<.05) only in cholesterol plus tomato juice treated group. Simultaneous treatment of tomato juice or n-Hexane extract of tomato with cholesterol decreased (p<0.001) plasma MDA level and increased (p<0.001) erythrocyte GSH level. However, significant differences were noted between the effect of tomato juice and n-Hexane extract of tomato on serum cholesterol (p<0.001), serum triglyceride (p<.05), serum LDL-C (p<0.001), serum HDL-C level(p<0.01) and plasma MDA(p<0.001) and erythrocyte GSH (p<0.001) levels. But no significant difference was noted on body weight.Conclusion: It may be concluded that both tomato juice and n-Hexane extract of tomato offered protection against hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress, but the protection afforded by tomato juice was superior to n-Hexane extract of tomato.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 30-37
Acute Kidney Injury in Patients of Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Mahmood Nazneen , Rahman Md Fazlur , Rahman Md Mostafizur , Shahid SM Hossain , Siddiqui Md Mahmudur Ahman
Published: February 2017

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and numerous causes are responsible for its development. The aim of the present study is to assess the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of patients who develop AKI in our ICU.Methodology: This study was conducted by the Department of Nephrology, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital (AKMMCH), a tertiary level center of Dhaka, during the period of January 2015 to December 2015. This is a Cross Sectional Descriptive type of Observational study on patients of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of AKMMCH.Result: A total number of 271 patients were admitted. Out of 271 patients, 59 (21.77%) patients with AKI who met our study requirements were included in the study and were evaluated. Among 59 patients 32 (54.23%) were males and 27 (45.77%) were females, with a male to female ratio of 1.19:1. The cause of admission were Diabetes mellitus with complication 11 (18.64%), Hepato-renal syndrome 10 (16.94%), Malignancy 7 (11.86%), Septicaemia 6 (10.18% ), Pneumonia 6 (10.18%), Intra-uterine death (IUD) 5 (8.48%) and others (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Non ST segment Elevated MI, Cerebro Vascular Disease, Gullain Burre Syndrome, Laparatomy, Type I and Type II Respiratory failure) 14 (23.72%). According to RIFLE's criteria most of the patients were from Injury group 32 (54.23%). Next to this, was Risk group 17 (28.83%) and in Failure, Loss and ESRD group were 7 (11.86%), 1(1.69%) and 2 (3.39%) accordingly. Regarding biochemical abnormality, mean Serum creatinine was 3.68 ± 2.15 and that of Urine output, HbA1C and HCO3 level ( in ABG ) were 4.57 ± 8.89, 6.91±1.4 and 17.14 ± 3.8 respectively. Out of 59 patients 10 (16.95%) needed Haemodialysis. According to RIFLE's criteria 7 (70%) were from Failure group, 1 patient from Loss group and 2 from ESRD group who received haemodialysis. 72.88% (43) patients improved, out of which 57.62% (34) got discharged from ICU after full recovery. 6.48% (4) patients expired and 3.38% (2) turned into ESRD and advised for regular haemodialysis.Conclusion: The incidence of AKI is high in patients admitted to ICU, and the development of AKI is associated with poor outcome and reduced survival. AKI significantly increases the duration of ICU stay, and this is likely to add to the healthcare burden. Age, gender or the presence of comorbidities do not appear to influence the incidence of AKI in our ICU patients.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 38-44
Administration of Testosterone and its Rationale in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Authors: Mowladad Chowdhury ATM , Md Rafiqul Hassan , Bakhtiar Ahmed , Rahman Khan Mohiur , Shofiqur Rahman
Published: February 2017

Background: Despite increasing use of testosterone in the management erectile dysfunction, debate remains regarding the selection of candidate for the hormonal treatment. The aim of this study is to find out the role of testosterone in erectile dysfunction (ED), the incidence of testosterone deficiency in the patient of ED and therapeutic response of testosterone in ED in common practice.Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study had conducted among the patients with age above 30 years, complaining of erectile dysfunction treated with testosterone by self-medication or clinical practitioners. Total 103 cases interviewed, who attended the private chamber of Urologists and the Urology OPD, BIRDEM General Hospital between periods of April 2014 to September 2015.Result: Of 103 cases, testosterone level was normal in 78.6% cases. All were treated with testosterone. Among the participants 47.57% were between 30-40 years and 9.09% were of the age between 60-70 years. Twenty-two patients having testosterone deficit were treated with testosterone supplement and marked improvement was observed (88.1%). In this study 49 patients having normal testosterone level received testosterone along with sildenafil or tadalafil, of these 47 cases (95%) had moderate to marked improvement. On the other hand 32 patients having normal testosterone level received testosterone monotherapy but there was no improvement in 87.5% cases.Conclusion: The result of the study suggests that testosterone replacement therapy is beneficial in patient of ED due to hypogonadism. However, testosterone monotherapy in erectile dysfunction with normal testosterone level should be considered injudicious.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 45-49
Role of Combined Mifepristone and Misoprostol Verses Misoprostol Alone in Induction of Labour in Patients with Intrauterine Foetal Death - a Randomized Comparison Between their Outcome
Authors: Abbasi Sharmin , Siddiqua Sehereen Farhad , Alam Mohammad Noor A , Jesmin Suha , Siddiqui Md Mahmudur Rahman , Rahman Md Tahminur
Published: February 2017

Background: Intrauterine fetal death is means- intrapartum death after the fetus has reached the age of viability8. As in IUFD journey, labor pain will be fruitless. So, it is of utmost importance to search for the method which can reduce hours of pain in labor of IUFD cases.Metarials Methods: In this research work patients divided in two groups. Induction of labour in one group was given by combination of mifepristone and misoprostol other group by misoprostol only and we try to find out the best method. To compare the effectiveness, induction to delivery interval, safety and side effects of combination of mifepristone and misoprostol versus conventional use of misoprostol alone in induction of labour in patients with intrauterine fetal death. It is a Prospective randomized comparative study in Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital among 70 patients with IUFD after 28 weeks of gestation during January 2014- January 2016.Result: We allowed the patients up to third gravid and after 28 weeks of gestation. Patients were grouped as Group A(35) & Group B (35). In Group A Induction was given by single oral dose of 200 mg mifepristone, and after 48 hours, tab. Misoprostol in post. fornix started if <34 weeks-100 ?gm dose and >34 weeks-50 ?gm dose. Doses were repeated every 6 hourly intervals if required. In Group B Induction was given by 100 ?gm misoprostol at 6 hourly interval in post. Fornix. In both groups we allowed misoprostol maximum 600 ?gm. Oxytocin was given for augmentation if needed. The two study groups did not differ demographically. Induction to delivery time was shorter with combined regimen group (P<0.001). Induction to delivery interval ranges from 10-12 hours in mifepristone plus misoprostole group.In only misoprostol group it was about 24-26 hours. Doses of misoprostol was lower in combined group (P<0.001). 4 patients need Oxytocin for augmentation in only misoprostol group. In combined group oxytocin was not needed. The two groups did not differ as regards complications experienced during labour and delivery significantly. In overall out come 2 failed induction in misoprostol only group but not in combinedgroup.Conclusion: In Induction of IUFD mifepriston plus misoprostol is an effective combined group. It is safe, non invasive, easily tolerable, highly cost effective, had less induction to delivery interval, required less dose of misoprostol and no need of augmentation with oxytocin. So,the combined group is more effective than conventional regimen of misoprostol alone.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 50-54
Prevalence of NCDs among Rural Households of Dhamrai Upazila, Dhaka
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfuzar , Rahman Md Atiqur , Sajani Tabassum Tahmin , Kawser Abu
Published: February 2017

Background: The emerging pandemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) creates a new frontier for health professionals globally. Bangladesh has been facing a dual burden of existing communicable and nocommunicable diseases. The aim of this study was to find out the proportion of NCDs among the rural households.Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 552 respondents and 651 family members suffering from NCDs as respondents by purposive sampling technique from 13th to 15th December, 2015 in different villages of Dhamrai Upazila,Dhaka. Data were collected on a pretested questionnaire by face to face interview. Data were analyzed manually and by using computer.Results: The study revealed that majority of the respondents 77% were Muslims by religion and 52% male, 48% female by sex. About 87% respondents were found within the age 15-55 years and mean age was 38.71±1.73 years. Most of them 73% were literate and only 27% were found illiterate. About 60% were involved in Business, service and 16%, 10%, 9% and 5% were Day Labourer, Garments workers, Farmers and Driver respectively. About 59% respondents monthly income were more than TK 9000. About 46% & 33% respondents found to have 3 & 4 number of family members respectively. The proportion of family members of the respondents suffering from NCDs was estimated to 31%. Among the sufferer 48.7% were male and 51.3% were female. About 71% were found within 21-60 years age group. Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD and CHD were found mostly among 33%, 54%, 26% & 11% of the respondents respectively. Regarding duration of suffering from NCDs 18%, 29%, 31% & 24% were suffering for 3-4 years from diabetes, Hypertension, COPD & CHD respectively. Moreover, 21% had other co-morbidities along with NCDs. Peptic Ulcer Disease, pain, Arthritis, Allergy, Ear infections & Disability were found as common co-morbidities among 49%, 47%, 19%, 12%, 11% & 9% of the respondents respectively.Conclusion: Proportion of NCDs among the rural households are alarming and people are also suffering from various co-morbidities along with NCDs. The study findings demand the strategic plan for surveillance and prevention of NCDs in Bangladesh.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 55-59
Reasons of Absenteeism among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Review
Authors: Sharmin Tanima , Azim Ehsamul , Choudhury Shamima , Kamrun Sayma
Published: February 2017

Absenteeism refers to the frequent absence from classes without any good reason. In spite of compulsory attendance rule, individual students, parents, institute and society suffer when students do not attend classes in medical college on regular basis. Student absenteeism is a concern in higher education especially medical education. Student's absenteeism results in inadequate learning and poor academic performance. Despite the strict rules, absenteeism is an on-going problem in many universities and a phenomenon that is also on the rise in universities worldwide. There is extensive literature on the link between absenteeism and lack of subject matter interest, poor teaching strategies, unfavorable learning environment,excessive socialization among students, part-time jobs, ill health, sleeplessness and poor relations with lecturers. In addition, accessibility of lecture content in the form of online slides, videos and audios has their own contribution to absenteeism. Early detection and prevention might prevent unwanted consequences of absenteeism on medical students' academic performance.Medical colleges should pay more attention and take immediate measures on those who starting to absent from classes because they might need support from them.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 60-66
Osteoma Left Mastoid Bone: A Case Report
Authors: Chowdhury M Alamgir , Majumder Afroza Suraya , Uddin Maskat
Published: February 2017

Osteoid ostemoa is benign bone tumor and third most common benign neoplasm of bone. Young male are frequently affected three times more than females. It can occur in any bone but most common in long bone such as femer and tibia. In routine ENT practice osteoma are infrequently found in temporal bones most commonly seen in external ear canal. Osteoid ostemoa in mastoid are rare. We present such a rare presentation of ostema arising form the left mastoid in a young female.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 71-72
Perforated Appendicitis with Appendicular Abscess
Authors: Rahman Md Tahminur , Arif Abdus Salam , Khan Md Abdul Wohab , Setu Mumtahina , Shafique Md Imam , Aziz Md Tarik
Published: February 2017

Most patients with acute appendicitis can be easily diagnosed, but there are many in whom the signs and symptoms are quite variable, and a firm clinical diagnosis is often very difficult to establish. Difficulties in the early diagnosis of appendicitis, particularly in children, often lead to life threatening complications, such as gangrene or perforation of the appendix. Here we report a case where a nine-year-old boy presented to the Paediatric Department at Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in Dhaka in April 2016 with a history of abdominal pain, vomiting & fever that began nine days before admission.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 73-75
Blunt Right ICA Biffle Grade IV Injury in a Case of Polytrauma: Successfully Managed by Decompressive Craniectomy.
Authors: Asif Dewan Shamsul , Ridwan Sharif Mohammad , Satter AM Rejaus , SK Samson
Published: February 2017

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common in our country. In our daily practice we are successfully managing TBI. But in some cases patient clinical conditions do not correlate with neuroimaging specially CT scan of brain. These injuries are generally missed due to lack of awareness, paucity of findings in the initial CT brain, and in some cases due to delayed clinical manifestation. For more effective and appropriate management especially blunt cerebrovascular injury we are reporting this. Moreover in RTA poly trauma make our choice of treatment more difficult but rational approach can safe a patient as did in our case.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 76-78
From the Desk of Editor in Chief Vol.8(1)
Authors: Rahman Md Tahminur
Published: February 2017

Abstract not availableAnwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 79
Contribution au recensement de la faune cécidogène d'altitude dans le bassin de l'Ubaye (Alpes sud-occidentales françaises)
Authors: Béguinot Jean
Published: February 2017

Dans le cadre d'un recensement général de la faune cécidienne (génératrice de galles végétales) dans les Alpes françaises, nous présentons une liste préliminaire des espèces cécidogènes d'altitude pour le bassin de l'Ubaye, incluant une portion nord du Parc National du Mercantour. Un ensemble de 143 espèces a été rencontré, parmi lesquelles neuf apparaissent nouvelles pour la France et au moins une nouvelle pour la Science (Eriophyes sp. nov. sur Ononis fruticosa L.). Deux nouvelles combinaisons inducteur - hôte sont également citées.
Les truffes
Authors: Loire Robert
Published: February 2017

A coté de leur aspect mycologique, les truffes suscitent un intérêt beaucoup plus général dû à leurs qualités culinaires et à leur prix de vente élevé. Les truffières sont considérées comme des cultures et constituent un apport de revenus non négligeable pour leurs propriétaires. Le tourisme, la restauration locale bénéficient de la présence des truffes. On comprend de ce fait l'investissement des scientifiques (INRA en particulier) dans les essais d'amélioration d'obtention de ce champignon, et dans la compréhension des mécanismes de sa symbiose avec les plantes autotrophes.
Description d'un nouveau Tomogonus d'Orbigny du Kenya (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Nicolas Jean-Louis
Published: February 2017

Description de Tomogonus cambeforti et remarques sur le genre Tomogonus.
Observations sur les Carabiques (Coleoptera Carabidae) de la forêt domaniale de Bellevaux dans le Parc naturel régional du massif des Bauges (Savoie)
Authors: Dodelin Benoît , Lempérière Guy
Published: February 2017

Un premier inventaire de coléoptères Carabidae a été réalisé en forêt domaniale de Bellevaux dans le parc naturel régional du massif des Bauges. Quatre groupes écologiques ont été définis à l'aide de méthodes d'analyse factorielle. Deux sont présents préférentiellement dans des biotopes particuliers de la forêt de Bellevaux : l'alpage et la forêt d'ubac. Les deux autres occupent différemment les biotopes intermédiaires et se répartissent entre pelouse et forêt.
Description de deux nouvelles espèces ouest-européennes du genre Mediimorda Méquignon, 1946 (Coleoptera Mordellidae)
Authors: Leblanc Pascal
Published: February 2017

Deux espèces nouvelles, Mediimorda angeliquae et M. brusteli, sont décrites. Des clés illustrées basées sur les genitalia et l'hypopygidium sont proposées pour séparer les quatre espèces ouest-européennes, dont les répartitions sont précisées.
Les myxomycètes dans le département du Rhône
Authors: Martin Bernadette , Martin Jean-Louis
Published: February 2017

Etat des connaissances actuelles concernant les récoltes de myxomycètes dans le département du Rhône, à partir de celles d'Albert Pouchet.
A new Cheirolepidiaceae (Coniferales) from the Early Jurassic of Patagonia (Argentina): Reconciling the records of impression and permineralized fossils
Authors: Escapa Ignacio , Leslie Andrew
Published: February 2017

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:

Plants preserved in different fossil modes provide complementary data concerning the paleobiology and evolutionary relationships among plant groups. New material from the Early Jurassic of Patagonia shows the importance of combining these sources of information, as we describe the first compression/impression fossils of Pararaucaria, a genus of the extinct conifer family Cheirolepidiaceae previously known from permineralized fossils. These fossils extend the temporal range of this genus and may allow its wider recognition in the fossil record.

METHODS:

We studied fossil plants from the Early Jurassic (Pleinsbachian‐Toarcian) locality of Taquetrén in Patagonia, Argentina using standard paleobotanical preparation and description techniques.

KEY RESULTS:

Pararaucaria taquetrensis consists of isolated ovuliferous scales and small seed cones with helically arranged bract‐scale complexes attached to scale‐leaf foliage. Bract‐scale complexes consist of separated bracts and ovuliferous scales with two seeds and three broad distal lobes.

CONCLUSIONS:

Pararaucaria taquetrensis represents the oldest known Cheirolepidiaceae seed cones from the Southern Hemisphere, and this material highlights the importance of compression and impression fossils in understanding the distribution of fossil taxa. This material also suggests that Cheirolepidiaceae cone scales can be easily confused with those of another common conifer family, the Araucariaceae, which has important implications for accurately understanding Mesozoic conifer diversity and paleoecology.
The ‘plant economic spectrum’ in bryophytes, a comparative study in subalpine forest
Authors: Wang Zhe , Liu Xin , Bader Maaike Y. , Feng Defeng , Bao Weikai
Published: February 2017

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:

Tradeoffs among functional traits of vascular plants are starting to be better understood, but it is unclear whether bryophytes possess similar tradeoffs or how trait relationships, or the ‘economic spectrum’, differ between the two groups.

METHODS:

We determined functional‐trait values [including shoot mass per area (SMA), light‐saturated assimilation rate (Amass), dark respiration rate (Rdmass), N and P concentrations (Nmass and Pmass), and photosynthetic N and P use efficiency (PNUE and PPUE)] and their bivariate relationships for 28 bryophytes growing in a subalpine old‐growth fir forest on the eastern Tibetan Plateau. Trait values and scaling relationships of these bryophytes were compared with data for vascular plant leaves from the Global Plant Trait Network (GLOPNET) dataset.

KEY RESULTS:

We found that the Amass, Nmass, N:P, PNUE and PPUE of bryophyte shoots were lower than those of vascular plant leaves. In contrast, bryophytes possessed higher Pmass and the two groups had similar values of SMA and Rdmass. The Nmass and Pmass were closely associated with Amass and Rdmass, and these traits were all significantly negatively related to SMA. Metabolic rates increased faster with nutrient concentrations in bryophytes than in vascular plants.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our research indicates that bryophytes have similar trait relationships as vascular plant leaves, although the slopes of the relationships differ for most trait combinations. This study confirms a functional‐trait tradeoff in bryophytes, and reveals that bryophytes allocate greater proportions of N and P into the metabolic pools.