Masters of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.)

Linagliptin Prescription in Frequency as Antidiabetic Drug

2021-09-23T06:55:17Z

Linagliptin Prescription in Frequency as Antidiabetic Drug Azad, Farhana This retrospective study was designed to observe the adherence of the new antidiabetic drugs prescribing practice in diabetic hospital of our country. During two months study period, 500 prescription (Diabetic Books prescription and new patients initial form prescription) suffering from diabetes mellitus were enrolled from the BIRDEM, Shahabag, Dhaka. This research revealed that insulin alone or in combination with metformin or alone metformin or alone vildagliptin, sitagliptin, linagliptin or metformin in combination with vildagliptin, sitagliptin, linagliptin and other types of drugs which were prescribed for the treatment of patient suffering from diabetes. Our study found only 19 prescriptions with linagliptin among 500 prescriptions which was only 3.8%. So it can be calculated that linagliptin still seems to be not well accepted by most of the physicians. Another outcome of this study indicated that in 42% prescription there is a practice of old antidiabetic drugs. Furthermore, county wide multicenter research with a large sample is still needed to consolidate the observation of this study. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

A Cross Sectional Study on the Type of Patients and Treatment Intervention in a Neurosurgery Department of a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh.

2021-09-23T06:55:04Z

A Cross Sectional Study on the Type of Patients and Treatment Intervention in a Neurosurgery Department of a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh. Haque, Rejoana Background: Neurosurgery or neurological surgery is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, illnesses and injuries involving the nervous system and its support structures. This includes various conditions involving the brain, the spinal cord, the actual nerves, the skull, the bones of the spine, spinal disks, as well as the blood vessels, ligaments and the protective coverings that offer support to the nervous tissues. Intervention by a neurosurgeon can be surgical but is most often non-surgical and is determined by the condition or injury as well as the general health of the person. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the type of patients and treatment intervention of the neurosurgery patients at neurosurgery department in a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh (during 1st April, 2015 to 28th October, 2015). Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out among 190 patients at neurosurgery department in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. Results: Among the 190 patients, 22 types of diseases were found in neurosurgery department. The study shows that the diseases such as meningioma (16.85%), spinal stenosis (15.79%), acromegaly (11.06%), hydrocephalus (10%), cervical myelopathy (8.95%), and glioma (8.43%) were occurred in most of the patients. The most commonly used drugs were clonazepam, phenytoin, diazepam, amitriptyline, dexamethasone, naproxen, phenobarbital, flucloxacillin, paracetamol, pregabalin, and vitB1+vitB6+vitB12. Some diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, low blood pressure, hypercholesterolaemia, allergy, and fever were also associated with major diseases in patients. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Identification Of Socio-Demographic And Behavioral Risk Factors Of Oral Cancer In Rural And Urban Areas Of Bangladesh

2019-03-13T07:46:19Z

Identification Of Socio-Demographic And Behavioral Risk Factors Of Oral Cancer In Rural And Urban Areas Of Bangladesh Hossain, Tanjina Abstract: This study was conducted as a cross sectional survey in the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka Bangladesh. A questionnaire was designed and comprised of relevant questions to determine socio-demographic information, awareness and knowledge of oral cancer and risk factors and questions on participant’s exposure to risk factors were also included. Method: Subjects above the age of 30 years (n=114) were randomly selected during the period from 1 June 2016 to October 2017. The questionnaire was distributed to complete while they were waiting for their treatment at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH). Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2010 and statistical package Result: The study revealed that, female adult was more susceptible to oral cancer than male. The mean age of the participants was 48.7 ± 10.8 years ranging from 30 to 85. Among the 114 patients, 85% came from rural areas and 69% of those population found illiterate. From the study we found that, tobacco smoking, smokeless tobacco (betel leaf, betel nut, quid chewing, jorda, gull) and alcohol was the major risk factors of oral cancer. Also, sun or radiation exposure and fungal infection was identified as a risk factors of oral cancer. In this study, we also found that local factor such as faulty teeth, sharp teeth, loose teethe and denture are important factor for oral cancer. As a sign and symptom, non-healing mouth ulcer and Lump in neck could be major signs of oral cancer. Among these all cancer patients, 38.6% were affected in buccal mucosa, 25.44% were affected in alveolar region and few of them are in lip (14.04%). The study shows that TNM stage of most patients were T2N1Mx, T2N3Mx that means tumor size 2 to 6 cm and cancer cell present in lymph node and metastasis information could not be assessed. Our study about chemotherapeutic treatment indicate that 5-flurouracil, Paclitaxel, Cisplatin and Carboplatin are most commonly use in Oral Cancer. Conclusion: At current circumstance, all through the world and our nation, number of oral cancer patient increased day by day. Respondents were found having a low level of knowledge scores on the risk factor, sign and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer. The present investigation primarily gives a thought that there might be some connection between oral cancer and different risk factors. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

A survey on skin disease and its impact on Quality of life

2019-03-13T07:46:19Z

A survey on skin disease and its impact on Quality of life Khatun, Most. Hajera Skin disease is one of the common human illnesses It is a multidimensional concept that encompasses psychological, social and financial consequences of the skin disease on the patients, their families and on society. Chronic and incurable skin diseases, such as allergy, psoriasis, fungal infection and eczema, are associated with significant morbidity in the form of physical discomfort and impairment of patients' quality of life. The aim of the study was to explore the level of awareness of risk factors related to skin disease and its impact on quality of life (QoL) in different Govt hospital patients in Bangladesh. A pre-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 181 patients from skin departments in four hospitals of different cities of Bangladesh. In this study purposive sampling technique was followed. The study represents the distribution of the patients according to their age where highest no. of patient (72.92%) were in the age group of 19-45 years followed by <18 year age group (16.02%). The majority (67.95%) of the patients belonged to middle socioeconomic class with monthly income within Tk.10,000-40,000 BDT and observed that major portion (35.91%) of the patients completed their primary education. On the other hand, 16.57% patients studied up to H.S.C and 13.81% patients were Graduate. Majority (63.54%) of the patients were male and 36.46% of the patients were female and maximum (48.07%) patients identified bad hygiene as the risk factors of skin infection followed by wearing tight cloth (27.07%), lack of sleep (17.67%), drinking less water (10.49%) etc. During the study it was seen that 43.65% of patients had oily skin and 35.91% of patient had dry skin. On the other hand, only 11.60% had normal skin. The prevalence of skin disease among adults was found to be 72.92% with allergy, psoriasis & fungal infection being the most common. Among the population 71.27% of the patients were mostly suffered by skin disease during the summer season. Awareness of skin disease is under-researched in Bangladesh, and a deep understanding remains to be achieved. Thus, there is a need for further studies on community health education and treatment individualization for skin disease. This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.