BBS is named after Georges Bardet and Arthur Biedl. The first known case was reported by Laurence and Moon in 1866. Laurence-Moon-Biedl-Bardet syndrome (LMBBS) is no longer Download PDF
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Management of Chylous Ascites with Octreotide in a Bangladeshi Child: A Case Report
Congenital chylous ascites (CCA) is a rare disease that results from mal-development of the intraabdominal lymphatic system; characterized by accumulation of chylomicron-rich lymphatic fluid in the peritoneal cavity.1 Download PDF
Bilateral Vesicoureteric Reflux may be a Rare Association in Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: A Case Report
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) was first described in 1964 as an X-linked recessive metabolic disorder, caused by the complete absence of hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) activity.1 Incidence is 1 in 380,000 live births.2 Although Download PDF
Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) in an Infant – A Case Report
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery (LCA) from the pulmonary artery (abnormal left coronary artery from pulmonary artery = ALCAPA) or Blade- White-Garland syndrome is a rare, but serious congenital cardiac malformation. Download PDF
Thalassaemia Prevention: Bangladesh Perspective – A Current Update
Thalassaemias are a group of autosomal recessive disorder and the most common inherited disease worldwide with a wide geographical variation in incidence. Bangladesh, a developing country, having a population over 160 million. Download PDF
Surfactant Replacement Therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Newborn: A Review
Respiratory failure secondary to surfactant deficiency is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low birth weight premature infants. Surfactant therapy substantially reduces mortality and respiratory morbidity for this population. Download PDF
Glycemic Status and its Effect in Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Introduction: Neonatal sepsis can alter the glucose level and both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia may occur. A high or low blood glucose level may have a significant effect on the outcomes in patients of neonatal sepsis. Download PDF
Upper GI Endoscopy in Children: An Experience from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Background: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a safe and sensitive investigation in the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal diseases. There is limited study on paediatric upper GI endoscopy in our country. This study was done only in BSMMU, a tertiary care … Continue reading
Nutritional Assessment and Serum Zinc Level in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a common malignancy in children which may cause significant nutritional problem as well as micronutrient deficiency like zinc. These deficiencies ultimately affect the outcome of the patient. Download PDF
Neurodevelopmental Assessment in Preterm Neonates at Early Ages: Screening of at-risk Infants for Long Term Sequlae
Background: Preterm infants are at risk for long term neurodevelopmental impairements. Neurodevelopmental assessment at early months of infancy has been proposed as a valuable tool for prediction of neurodevelopmental outcomes in this population. Download PDF