Knowledge of Stroke and its Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors: A Hospital Based Study
Author: Haque et al. Summary: Significant variations observed in stroke incidence, risk factors and sufferings between high & resource poor countries. Considering lack of study in our country perspective, the study was designed to assess the knowledge of stroke and its risk factors among stroke survivors in Bangladeshi population. This hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Medicine and Department of Neurology in Uttara Adhunik Medical College & Hospital (UAMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Patients aged >18 years who were admitted with stroke (Ischemic and hemorrhagic) were included in the study. Before enrollment informed consent was ensured. Total 50
Nosocomial infection among burn patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Author: Dey et al. Summary: Nosocomial infection is a major challenge for the appropriate management of burns. The present study aimed to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and causative organisms of nosocomial infection in burn patients of Khulna, Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among admitted patients of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) from January to December 2020. Relevant data were collected from the patients’ hospital records. Samples of wound swabs and blood were collected and cultured in the microbiology laboratory of KMCH. Logistic regression models were used to determine the risk factors