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Identification of Summer Monsoon Onset over Nepal by using Satellite-Derived OLR Data
Authors: Adhikari Sanjib , Shrestha Dibas , Nepal Bikash , Chhetri Tek Bahadur , Bhattarai Sadhana 
Published: June 2022

Summer monsoon onset is considered as the beginning of the rainy season in South Asia. In Nepal, summer monsoon onsets from eastern part and ~80% of the annual rainfall occurs during summer monsoon season (i.e., June to September). The monsoon onset is one of the crucial elements for the socio-economic development as the majority of the population depends primarily on rain fed agriculture systems for their livelihood. For identification of the monsoon onset date over eastern Nepal, daily mean satellite-derived Outgoing Long-wave Radiation (OLR) data (10 × 10 spatial resolution) obtained from National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS), NOAA is used. Long term OLR data from 1979 to 2019 for March to June is analyzed to study monsoon progression towards eastern Nepal. The rainfall amount obtained from rain gauge stations is compared with the OLR data, which depicts a higher correlation in the southern part of Eastern and Central Nepal than in the northern regions. A convective episode signifies the drop in OLR by about 45 Wm-2 from 10 May to 10 June. Further, the relation between the date of characteristic fall of OLR below 250Wm-2 and monsoon onset date announced by MFD (Meteorological Forecasting Division) for the study period is evaluated to predict new onset dates over the region. The predicted onset date is found as 13th of June on average and its correlation with the MFD onset date is 0.6 (p<0.01). The study highlights the potential application of the satellite-derived OLR based method for the early prediction of onset of summer monsoon over eastern Nepal.
Estenosis hipertrófica del píloro pediátrica
Authors: Villalobos Romero Brenda , Jiménez Vargas María Fernanda , Ching Chacón Allan 
Published: June 2022

La estenosis hipertrófica de píloro es una patología frecuente en neonatos entre 2 a 8 semanas de edad, se presenta más en niños varones y en primogénitos, tiene una incidencia de 1,5-5 casos por cada 1000 recién nacidos vivos. Se caracteriza por ser un estrechamiento del canal pilórico, generada como resultado de una hipertrofia de los músculos que forman el píloro y representa la causa quirúrgica más frecuente asociada a vómitos no biliosos en la infancia. Su etiología es desconocida, sin embargo, se sugiere un origen multifactorial, donde influyen tanto factores genéticos como ambientales. Generalmente las manifestaciones clínicas incluyen vómitos postprandiales, la presentación de una masa en forma de oliva a la exploración de abdomen, y una alcalosis metabólica hipoclorémica debido a la pérdida de grandes cantidades de ácido clorhídrico. El diagnóstico de la patología es clínico, sin embargo, métodos como el ultrasonido y la serie gastroduodenal con bario son útiles para la confirmación del diagnóstico. El tratamiento de la patología continúa siendo quirúrgico, mediante piloromiotomía extramucosa, la cual presenta un bajo índice de complicaciones y tiene un buen pronóstico general.
METHODS OF ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Authors: Dubovyk V.Y. , Gruzieva T.S. , Inshakova H.V. 
Published: June 2022

The strategic goal of health care is to maintain and enhance health, prolong life expectancy and improve it’s quality. In view of this, the assessment of the quality of patients life with diseases is an important medical and social task in the context of determining the effectiveness of treatment and justification and development of preventive measures and corrective actions.
The relevance of assessing the quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is obvious, given the prevalence among the population and the severity of the pathology, reforming the health care system, complicating factors, including the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic [1]. There is a need to include quality of life assessment in the list of mandatory research methods to study the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the dynamics, given the long course of the disease and it’s impact on daily life.
In modern conditions, a number of methods and tools are used to assess the quality of life of patients, which have their own characteristics and benefits. Obviously, the search for more accurate methods of assessing the quality of life of this category of patients will continue, which will become the standard for assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
Numerous studies confirm that rheumatoid arthritis causes a deterioration in all aspects of quality of life, including mental health disorders and social dysfunction. Disease activity, assessed using the DAS-28 scale [2], is the most prognostic factor in patients. It negatively correlates with quality of life and positively correlates with depression and anxiety.
According to modern intensive changes in approaches to the organization of health care, systemic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to identify and apply rapid and most effective methods of assessing the condition of patients with chronic pathology, including rheumatoid arthritis, before and after treatment. It is also important to identify the main factors that lead to a decrease in the quality of life of patients, and to develop an action plan to optimize the organization of medical care in accordance with the needs of patients.
QUALITY CONTROL OF PACKED RED CELL (PRC) PRODUCT IN BLOOD DONATION UNIT
Authors: Astutiningtiyas Silvi , Rusyadi Luthfi , Kartikasari Yeti 
Published: June 2022

Blood Transfusion Service Standards aim to ensureÂ the safety high quality and sufficient blood servicesÂ sufficient blood reserve. The standard for blood requirementsÂ for each country according to WHO is at least 2% of the total population. The population in Indonesia has increased every year so theÂ needÂ forÂ blood is also increasing causingÂ demands forÂ causing the quality of blood services toÂ be better. One of the demands for the quality of blood services by knowing is to knowÂ the quality control of the blood produced. One of the blood products produced is PRC. PRCÂ Packed Red CellsÂ quality control checks must be carried out to determine the quality of the PRCs produced. Â This study aims to determineÂ theÂ overall quality control of PRC andÂ the results ofÂ PRC quality control based on (volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit, hemolysis, and bacterial contamination) in the Blood Donation UnitÂ of BanyumasÂ RegencyÂ in 2020.Â This type of research is descriptive. SamplingÂ technique with a sample quota as much as the total sample quality control packed red cell test obtained 1% of the total production of PRC components every month in the Blood Donation UnitÂ of Banyumas.Â The QC research resultsÂ wereÂ obtainedÂ from 430 PRC samples that met the passing standards: 426 samples (99%) volume, 426 samples (99%) hemoglobin, 380 samples (88%) hematocrit, 429 samples (99.7%) hemolysis, and 426 samples (99%) passed from bacterial contamination. The number of QCsÂ whoÂ qualified was 373 samples (87%). These results indicate that the 2020 PRC QC obtained good and satisfying results.
Estimation of River Discharge Outside the Regime of Uniform Flow
Authors: Bouabdellah Guemou 
Published: June 2022

The flow discharge computation is based on assumptions about the energy grade line slope and the water level to estimate the stream flow with the hydraulic model of Manning's equation. The purpose of this paper is to improve the river discharge prediction using a modified practical Manning's equation for non-uniform but also for uniform flow conditions by using free surface slope, bed slope, friction coefficient and the flow depth. This paper presents an improvement in the integration of the average velocity in gradually varied flows. To validate the modified equation, experimentations have been carried out in the hydraulic laboratory of Ain Temouchent University (Algeria) for 23 flow discharges through two measurement sections; we have got 46 values of the average velocity, the bed slope and free surface slope. The results compare very well with the experimentations. A very good agreement has been found between measured and computed velocities with a coefficient of determination R2 (97.91% for section A and 99.45% for Section B) with the normalized RMSE low than 2.4%. This could be a very useful contribution for the literature. No closer-form of this modified Manning equation is available in the literature.
The pattern of Atopy in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome-A Tertiary Hospital Study
Authors: Akther Sabiha , Kabir Arml , Khosruzzaman SM 
Published: June 2022

Background: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is a common renal disease in children. Various atopic disorders are found in 30%-60% cases with childhood nephrotic syndrome.
Objective: To evaluate the association of atopic disorders with childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
Methods: This case-control study was conducted in the Department of Paediatrics, Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital from January 2012 to December 2012. Fifty children of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome between 2 to 10 years of age were included and the diagnosis was based on history, clinical features and laboratory evidence. Age and sex-matched controls were taken from pediatrics outdoor who attended for problems other than nephrotic syndrome. Data regarding atopic disorders in both groups were collected and then analyzed.
Results: Mean ages in this study were 5.32±2.88 years and 5.34±2.87 years in case and control respectively. The male-female ratio was 1.7: 1 in both groups. A positive history of atopy was present in 46.0% of cases and 20.0% in controls. Atopic disorders were asthma (42.0% vs. 20.0%), allergic rhinitis (30% vs. 10%), atopic dermatitis (0.0% vs. 2.0%) and allergic conjunctivitis (0.0% vs. 2.0%) found in cases and controls respectively. Bronchial asthma was frequently (37.5%) found in frequent relapse nephrotic syndrome compared to infrequent relapse and the first attack of nephrotic syndrome.
Conclusion: Children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome had a higher incidence of atopy. Asthma and allergic rhinitis was found as common atopic disorders associated with childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
BANGLADESH J CHILD HEALTH 2021; VOL 45 (1) : 6-9
Mayer-Rokytansky-kuster-Hauser Syndrome: A Rare Congenital Anomaly-Report of Two Cases
Authors: Parvin Roksana , Begum Suraiya , Akhter Romana , Sharmin Farzana 
Published: June 2022

Mayer -Rokytansky-Kuster- Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) is a rare congenital anomaly, in which derivatives of mullerian duct is partially or completely absent whereas ovaries are normally present in a female patient. The patients usually present to physician with primary amenorrhea in adolescent period, when secondary sexual characteristics develops normally.Surgical correction permits normal sexual function and, possibly, reproduction with assisted techniques in MRKH patients. So,early diagnosis is very important to offer possible treatment options to the parents and patients and also to avoid psychological impact on patient. Here, we have described two cases of MRKH with different presenting complaints.
BANGLADESH J CHILD HEALTH 2021; VOL 45 (1) : 48-50
Evaluation of Human Papilloma Virus 16/18 Antibody Titer Seven Years after Vaccination with Cervarix among Adolescent Girls of Bangladesh
Authors: Sultana Chowdhury Shamima , Khatun Sabera , Ismat Sharif Masuma , Jahan Munira 
Published: June 2022

Background: Prevention of HPV infection by prophylactic vaccination is a critical step in reducing the cervical cancer burden. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the serological immune response to the bHPV vaccine in adolescent Bangladeshi girls at 7th months of vaccination. This is the first in depth follow up study in Bangladesh to directly evaluate the long-term immunogenicity of the bHPV vaccine by measuring sustained HPV16/18 antibody titer seven years after vaccination.
Objective: To determine the long-term immune response against HPV16/18 induced by the immunization with bivalent human papilloma virus (bHPV) 16/18 ASO4 adjuvanted vaccine by measuring the antigen specific antibody titer.
Materials & Method: This was a cross- sectional observational study conducted among 30 adolescent Bangladeshi girls from October 2015 to September 2016 who were vaccinated with 3 doses of bHPV vaccine from December 2008 to June 2009 in the Division of Gynaecological Oncology of BSMMU. Antibody titer against bHPV 16/18 ASO4 adjuvanted cervical cancer vaccine was measured in the serum of the 30 vaccinee in the Virology laboratory of BSMMU using DRG HPV IgG ELISA (REF.EIA- 4907) kit. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 21.
Results: The mean age of the population was 17.9±1.2 years. Among 30 vaccinated subjects, vaccine-induced long-term anti-HPV ELISA seropositivity was 93.33% (with 95% CI) for both HPV 16/18 types measured at year seven post-vaccination. Immunization with the HPV16/18 L1 virus-like particle vaccine adjuvanted with AS04 induced sustained high levels of antibodies among adolescent Bangladeshi girls against high-risk HPV genotypes 16/18.
Conclusion: Vaccination with bHPV is predicted to provide long-term protection against HPV infection and subsequent development of high-grade cervical lesions and cancer.
Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2019; Vol. 34(2): 72-78
Role of Diagnostic D&C and Histopathology of Endometrium in Perimenopausal Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Authors: Roy Moumita , Begum Shamsunnahar , Ara Begum Hosne 
Published: June 2022

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is common and important problem in perimenopausal women which has diverse etiology. Among different diagnostic procedures, Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) with histopathology of endometrium has an important role in the detection of underlying cause in perspective of its availability, low cost, and high diagnostic yield. The objective of diagnostic curettage in perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding is to detect endometrial abnormality.
Methods: It was a hospital based cross-sectional study among fifty patients of 45 to 60 years old with history of perimenopausal bleeding, attending the inpatient and outpatient department of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka. The cases were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Routine investigations and pelvic ultrasonograpy were done. Endometrial biopsy were taken by Diagnostic D & C. Chi-square test was used as test of statistical significance. Statistical Package of Social Science Software (SPSS, version 16.0) was used for statistical analysis of data.
Results: Common histopathological pattern identified were endometrial hyperplasia (32%), and polyp (24%). Proliferative endometrium was found in 16% cases, secretory endometrium in 12%, endometrial carcinoma in 6%, endometritis in 4 % and atrophic endometrium in 6% patients.
Conclusion: Endometrial biopsy is an essential step for all cases of perimenopausal and postmenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding to rule out malignancy.
Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2020; Vol. 35(1): 7-14
Comparison of Serum Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (S. b-HCG) Level in Preeclamptic and Normal Pregnancy
Authors: Khanam Suraiya , Rouf Salma , Sultana Chowdhury Shamima , Ferdous Mst Sharmin , Saha Kabita 
Published: June 2022

Background: Preeclampsia is a major cause of feto maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. WHO estimated the incidence to be seven times higher in developing countries than in developed countries (2.8% of live births versus 0.4%). Overall preeclampsia/ eclampsia accounts for 10%–15% of maternal deaths. Exact etiology of the disease is unknown.
Objective: To compare the serum b-HCG levels in preeclamptic and normal pregnant women.
Methods: This case-control study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, during July 2017 to June 2019 to evaluate the serum b-HCG level in preeclamptic and normal pregnant women. This study compare the b-HCG levels between the two groups as well as find out the association of serum b-HCG level with severity of preeclampsia. A total 80 women with ³37 weeks of gestation admitted into the Department, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Out of 80 pregnant women 40 with preeclampsia and rest 40 normal pregnant women were considered as case (Group I) and control (Group II) respectively. Serum b-HCG level of all the women were determined in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangabandhu sheikh Mujib Medical University. Statistical analysis of the results were obtained by using window based computer software devised with Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS-22.0).
Result: The mean systolic blood pressure was 175.3±10.1 mmHg in group I and 113.1±14.0 mmHg in group II. The mean diastolic blood pressure was 106.75±10.47 mmHg in group I and 72.3±8.0 mmHg in group II. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The mean b-HCG was 42235±34491 IU/L in group I and 29224±21022 IU/L in group II. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). The mean b-HCG was 27664.9±18076.4 IU/ L in mild preeclampsia and 48474.7±31554.1 IU/L in severe preeclampsia. The difference was also found statistically significant (p<0.05) between two groups. No difference in Serum b-hCG was found between mild preeclampsia and normal pregnancy.
Conclusion: Significantly high level of Serum b-hCG was found in the preeclamptic compared to the normal pregnant women. Serum b-hCG level also found raised according to the severity of preeclampsia due to hyperplasic trophoblastic cells of placenta. The maternal serumb- hCG plays one of the important role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia and its severity.
Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2020; Vol. 35(1): 25-31
Fortified buckwheat noodles as a potential replacement of locally produced noodles
Authors: Farzana T , Hossain FB , Orchy TN , Mohajan S , Fatema J , Afrin S 
Published: June 2022

The present study explored the possibility of formulating noodles with improved nutritious value and acceptable sensory properties using buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) flour in supplementation of wheat flour and compared the developed noodles with locally available branded noodles in Bangladesh. Wheat flour was substituted with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% whole buckwheat flour. Ash (1.95-2.16%), protein (13.45-17.04%), fat (0.55-0.78%), fiber (0.23-0.55%) and mineral contents increased with the increasing content of buckwheat flour in noodles preparation. On sensory evaluation, noodles formulated with 30% buckwheat flour were to be found acceptable and were characterized with higher mineral content along with the accession in ash, protein and fiber content up to 2.08%, 16.13% and 0.46% respectively, which outran the values of other locally available noodles. On sensory evaluation and nutritional point of view, it can be concluded that buckwheat noodles is a potential replacement of other available noodles in the local market of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.56(1), 17-24, 2021
Chromium adsorption on coir pith charcoal from tannery wastewater
Authors: Hashem MA , Mim S , Ahsan A , Sheikh MHR , Bushra SA , Rownok A 
Published: June 2022

Emission of high chrome tanning wastewater is catastrophic for the environment. In this work, the effectiveness of coir pith charcoal is stated for the removal of chromium from tannery wastewater. The charcoal yield from the coir pith was 2.4%. The prepared charcoal was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The efficiency of coir pith charcoal for chromium removal was assessed experimenting with various parameters e.g., charcoal dose, contact time, and relative pH. The content of chromium in the raw wastewater and after treatment at filtrate was 3439.2 mg/L and 14.9 mg/L, individually. In the batch experiment at optimized condition, for 75 mL chrome wastewater at 4 g charcoal dose with 15 min contact time, the chromium removal efficiency was attained 99.6%. The level of chloride (Cl-), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) were significantly reduced by 65.7%, 93.7%, and 95.6%, respectively. The use of coir pith charcoal could be an alternative source for the removal of chromium from chrome containing wastewater.
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.56(1), 53-60, 2021
Punch and Full-thickness Rectal Biopsy in Diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s Disease: A Comparative Study
Authors: Sattar Md Abdus , Alam Muhammad Rashedul , Rahman Md Rayhanur , Palit Poritosh Kumar , Haque Md Mahfuzul , Abedin Md Jainul , Islam M Kabirul , Aziz Md Abdul 
Published: June 2022

Background: Hirschsprung’s disease is a common cause of neonatal & infantile intestinal obstruction. The confirmed diagnosis of HD depends on histopathological demonstration of the complete absence of ganglion cells with the presence of hypertrophied nerve fibers in the distal bowel. So, rectal biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of HD no dought.
Objectives: This study is an attempt to see the comparision between punch and fullthickness rectal biopsy to find out a low cost, easily performed technique with accurate histopathological results for diagnosis of HD, specially for poor and developing countries of the world.
Methods: This was a cross sectional comparative study. Total 50 patients of suspected Hirschsprung’s disease were included in this study after fulfillment of inclusion criteria from November 2010 to March 2012 at Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Results: Out of 25 cases, 17 were diagnosed as having HD in punch biopsy but in case of full-thickness rectal biopsy out of 25 cases 20 were diagnosed as having HD. The sensitivity was 80% and positive predictive value was 94.11% of punch rectal biopsy in relation to full-thickness rectal biopsy. Operation time was less in punch rectal biopsy (14 minutes) than full-thickness rectal biopsy (20.5 minutes). Cost was less in punch rectal biopsy (1850 taka) than full-thickness rectal biopsy (3500 taka). Post procedure hemorrhage occurred 1 case in punch rectal biopsy, whereas 2 cases occurred in full-thickness rectal biopsy. No perforation occurred in case of punch biopsy but 1 case developed perforation in full-thickness rectal biopsy.
Conclusion: Punch rectal biopsy for diagnosis of HD is advantageous over fullthickness rectal biopsy in the form of less time, less cost, less complication but diagnostic efficacy is almost similar.
DS (Child) H J 2019; 35(1) : 42-47