The Tista and Baral rivers in Bangladesh are important water bodies that provide fish and shellfish as a significant food source for the local population. However, there is limited research on the ...biochemical composition of commonly consumed fish and shellfish species from these rivers. This study aimed to analyze the proximate composition of 16 species of fish and shellfish from the Tista and Baral rivers, focusing on their nutritional profiles and potential as protein sources. The findings indicate that all 16 species from the two rivers contain significant levels of moisture, ash, crude fat, crude protein, crude fiber, carbohydrate, and energy content, with percentages ranging from (82.18±0.29 to 62.79±0.67)%, (28.77±0.08 to 6.6±0.07)%, (38.16±0.16 to 6.39±0.04)%, (70.69±1.30 to 36.81±0.82)%, (18.30±0.07 to 0.46±0.03)%, (21.41±0.08 to 1.37±0.01)%, and (319±0.44 to 532.45±0.45) kcal/100 g, respectively. Anabas testudineus and Barilius barila from the Tista and Baral rivers, respectively, contained significantly (p<0.05) higher levels of fat and energy content than those of other species. Paratelphusa lamellifrons from Tista river showed significantly (p<0.05) higher ash content compared to others. Mastacembelus pancalus from the Baral River showed the highest moisture and carbohydrate content, which differ significantly (p<0.05) compared to others in the case of carbohydrate content and differ significantly (p<0.05) compared to others except Ompok pabda in the case of moisture content. Ompok pabda from the Baral River showed significantly (p<0.05) higher protein and fiber content compared to others. The study concludes that commonly consumed fish and shellfish are moderate sources of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients. Thus, their consumption can mitigate protein malnutrition and ensure the security of nutrition and livelihoods in Bangladesh. The results emphasize the nutritional significance of these resources as potential protein sources, warranting further exploration and utilization to address nutritional challenges and enhance food security in the region.
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•Study investigated the nutrient profiles of commonly consumed fish and shellfish in two rivers of Bangladesh.•Study analyzed the biochemical compositions of 16 fish and shellfish species.•The results showed that significant amounts of moisture, ash, crude fat, crude protein, crude fiber, carbohydrate, and energy content in all 16 species.•The commonly consumed fish and shellfish were found to be moderate sources of high-quality protein and essential micronutrients.•Consuming fish and shellfish can help safeguard against protein hunger and ensure the security of nutrition and livelihood in Bangladesh.
Background & objectives: Postmenopausal bleeding is frequent in gynecology and occurs approximately in 5% to 10 % of postmenopausal women. About 10% women with postmenopausal bleeding have a primary ...or secondary malignancy. Common malignancies among them are endometrial or cervical carcinoma and rarely, ovarian cancer. The incidence of malignancy in postmenopausal period remains sufficiently high, so it requires immediate investigations for early diagnosis, prompt treatment and vigilant follow up. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the causes of postmenopausal bleeding based on histopathology of endometrium and the percentage of various benign, premalignant and malignant lesions in patients with post-menopausal bleeding.
Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken on 78 women presenting with postmenopausal bleeding in Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic disorders (BIRDEM) Hospital, Dhaka, from July 2018 to June 2019. Histopathological reports and patient’s profile were reviewed. Causes of bleeding were identified and related to patients’ age.
Results: Among of 78 cases of postmenopausal bleeding, we found 8 cases of cancer (10.26%). Among them 2 cases were cancer of uterine cervix and 6 cases were cancer of uterine corpus. Benign pathology was more frequent (63 cases: 80.77%), essentially presented with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia 20.52% cases, endometrial polyp 16.67% cases, cervical polyp 14.11% cases, leiomyoma found in 9% cases and preinvasive disease about 9% cases. Histopathological findings in 2 cases of carcinoma cervix were invasive squamous cell carcinoma and 6 cases of endometrial cancer were endometrial adenocarcinoma. Cancer increased with increasing age while the incidence of bleeding decreased with age.
Conclusion: Despite the fact that benign pathology is more frequent than malignancy as a cause of postmenopausal bleeding, we must always rule out a cancer by endometrial and cervical biopsy.
Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2020; Vol. 35(2): 112-116
Background: Uterus didelphys with blind hemivagina Ipsilateral renal agenesis (Herlyn Werner Wunderlich Syndrome) is a rare congenital anomaly. The true incidence of this anomaly is unknown, but it ...has been reported between 0.1% and 3.8%. Another name is “Double uterus-hemivaginal-renal agenesis syndrome." Case Summary: We present the case of Uterus didelphys with hemivagina with ovarian endometrioma ē Ipsilateral renal agenesis in a 14- year-old girl. Patient was symptomatically treated. She was then referred to BSMMU on 28-02-22 for further management. Conclusion: Neglected and inappropriately managed Uterus didelphys with hemivagina with ovarian endometrioma ē Ipsilateral renal agenesis can lead to endometriosis and infertility.
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FIGO and the International Confederation of Midwives produced two joint statements endorsing WHO guidelines on prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.
•Observing life history traits of Musca domestica L. on varied culture media.•To identify suitable media for mass production of Musca domestica L.•To evaluate the nutritional values of ...pupae.•Identify sustainable protein source and waste management solution.
Insects, particularly house fly pupae (M. domestica L.), are increasingly promoted as a rich and sustainable protein source, presenting a practical solution for organic waste management. These insects possess the capability to transform animal waste into valuable biomass, underscoring the necessity to evaluate housefly larval growth on diverse waste mixtures. The primary objective was to comprehend how different culture media influence the life history traits of this species. To address this, the research aimed to assess the growth and development performance of housefly larvae reared on various waste mixtures. Adult house flies (M. domestica) were sourced from meat and fish markets in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh, employing systematic sampling from different market sections for a representative selection. Experimental diets were formulated with combinations of cattle blood, cattle manure, rice bran, wheat bran, and kitchen waste, categorized into Diet-A (kitchen waste:cattle manure:wheat bran), Diet-B (cattle blood:rice bran), Diet-C (cattle manure:wheat bran), and Diet-D (cattle blood:kitchen waste:rice bran). Additionally, a control group comprised a mixture of waste materials, including yeast, egg white, milk powder, and wheat bran. The findings revealed that larvae, pupae, and adults reared on Diet-B, incorporating cattle blood and rice bran, demonstrated increased length compared to other diets. This varied diet also produced the heaviest larvae, pupae, and adults, exhibiting the highest morphometric parameters. The moisture content of pupae varied across the different diets, ranging from 53.23±0.17 % to 65.47±1.32 %. The pupae reared on Diet-B had the highest levels of crude protein (53.44±0.05 %, p < 0.05), while those reared on Diet-C had the highest levels of fat (18.56±0.05 %, p < 0.05 except for diet A). The findings demonstrate that housefly larvae can be reared on diets containing rice bran and cattle blood, which have different nutritional profiles and biological capacities. However, the ideal rearing strategy should depend on how M. domestica will be utilized in the future. The study highlights insects, especially housefly pupae, as a sustainable protein source and an organic waste management solution. Therefore, the results of this study contribute to the broader understanding of Musca domestica and offer practical implications for both scientific research and pest management practices.
Background: Reduced heart rate variability (HRV) with cardiac autonomic nerve dysfunction has been found in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients. Yoga based slow breathing exercise (SBE) improved ...this autonomic functions in healthy subjects.
Objectives: To assess the effect of SBE on cardiac autonomic nerve function(CANF) by power spectral analysis of HRV in patients with T2DM.
Methods: This prospective interventional study was carried on 30 male diagnosed T2DM patients aged 45-55 years with disease duration 5-10 years enrolled from Out Patient Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka. They performed SBE for 30 minutes twice daily for 3 months. Thirty apparently healthy age, BMI matched male who did not undergo any type of exercise were included as control. To assess the cardiac autonomic nerve function, power spectral analysis of HRV of all patients were done before and after 3 months of SBE. HRV data were recorded by polyrite D (RMS India). For statistical analysis, independent sample and paired sample t-test were used.
Results: The preintervention values of Low frequency (LF) normalized unit(nu) and Low frequency/High frequency( LF/HF) ratio were significantly (p<0.001) higher and the values of LF power, HF power, HF normalized unit (HF nu) were significantly (p<0.001) lower in all diabetic patients compared to control. The postintervention values of LF power, HF power, HF nu increased significantly (p<0.001) and the LF nu, LF/HF ratio decreased significantly (p<0.001)compared to their pre-intervention values in T2DM. There were no significant differences between the post intervention values of LF nu, HF nu and LF/HF ratio in T2DM and the control.
Conclusion: Impaired cardiac autonomic nerve function was significantly improved by SBE in T2DM.
J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2019, December; 14(2): 63-68
Background: Prevention of cervical cancer is the easiest with regular screening tests and follow up. CIN is a pre-malignant condition, detection of which is possible by VIA and colposcopy.
Objective: ...To identify the performance of Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rangpur Medical College Hospital through 11 Years.
Methods and materials: Apparently healthy, married or sexually active women (>10 years) and women aged >30 years attending Gynae OPD were included in this study. After counseling and informed consent a speculum examination was performed for direct visualization of cervix to identify the squamo-columner junction. Freshly prepared 5% acetic acid was applied to the cervix for one minute. All the VIA positive women were further evaluated by colposcopy. Women with negative VIA were advised for 3 yearly VIA test. Suspected CIN cases were evaluated by colposcopy guided punch biopsy or LEEP biopsy and histopathology.
Results: VIA screening was provided for 11,792 women from August 2005 to August 2016 and 932 (7.9%) were positive VIA. From November 2007 to August 2016, total women underwent colposcopy were 1548. Among them 632 (40.8%) were normal, out of abnormal cases 730 (80.3%) were CIN-1, 147 (16.1%) were CIN-2, 14 (1.5%) were CIN-3, 17 (1.8%) were invasive and 8 (0.5%) were unsatisfactory. From November 2007 to August 2016 punch biopsy was taken in 384 women and total 568 women were treated by LEEP.
Conclusion: In a low resource setting like Bangladesh VIA and colposcopy can detect 80% pre-invasive cervical lesion and may be one of the most important tool to prevent cervical cancer and its mortality.
Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2018; Vol. 33(1) : 11-16
The flight activity and flight muscle of the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) were observed. The Tethered technique was used to observe the flight activity in this ...study. The flight activity, and wing and flight muscles were compared between male and female melon flies. The results indicate that the female was relatively better and strong flier than the male. The mean duration of the flight activity of the females was 13.90 min/hour and of the males was 7.12 min./hour. The mean length, width, volume of wings of the males were 6.07 mm, 2.67 mm and 10.99 mm³, respectively. On the other hand, the mean length, width and volume of the wings of females were 7.07 mm, 2.87 mm and 15.60 mm³, respectively. In case of wing muscles, the mean volume of dorsal longitudinal muscle (DLM) in male and female was found 5.20 mm³ and 5.67 mm³, respectively. The mean length of flight wing muscle of male and female was 2.22 and 2.23 mm, respectively and the mean breadth of male and female was 1.65 and 1.77 mm, respectively.
Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 30(2): 179-185, 2021 (July)
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