Introduction: Lymphoedema is defined as regional accumulation of excessive interstitial protein-rich fluid caused primarily by an imbalance between the inflow and the removal of interstitial fluid and protein, and secondarily by a malformation or malfunction of the lymphatic system1. There … Continue reading →

Abstract Celiae disease is an immunological disorder precipitated by gluten in genetically susceptible persons. Its prevalence is not known in Bangladesh because of unavailability of its screening test. There is diversity in the presentation of celiac disease. Two children of … Continue reading →

Abstract Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) may occur as a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The incidence of NDI is very rare. So recognition of this potential complication is very important. In our country, this rare complication is not yet … Continue reading →

Introduction: The hemophilias are the commonest inherited bleeding disorder which can lead to chronic disorder and life long disabilities if not properly managed1. Although medical literature supports the existence of life long bleeding disorders along with their familial occurrence since … Continue reading →

Abstract Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a sequelae of neonates suffering from severe perinatal asphyxia. It may also cause impaired renal function due to acute tubular necrosis followed by elevation of urinary concentration of certain low molecular weight proteins like … Continue reading →

Abstract: Background: Failure to develop adequate bone mineralization is common in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Osteopenia or osteoporosis occurs in all the JIA subtype but particularly common in systemic onset and polyarticular JIA. There is an association of … Continue reading →

Abstract Background: Neonatal sepsis is an important issue with a high morbidity and mortality rate in spite of new advances in antibiotic therapy. Identifying the causative agents and their antibiotic sensitivity in a neonatal care unit (NCU) helps the physician … Continue reading →

Abstract Objects: A hospital based descriptive study was carried out among under-5 children suffering from severe protein-energy-malnutrition (PEM) Methodology: This was a descriptive analytical study conducted during June 2002 to May 2003 in three purposively selected hospitals of Dhaka city, … Continue reading →

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection causing illness in infants and children and recurrent UTI is known as one of the major factors for renal scarring. It may be difficult to recognize UTI in children because the … Continue reading →