Kanij Fatema

Variations of Patterns of Electroencephalogram in West syndrom

Mohammod Shah Jahan Chowdhury, Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Kanij Fatema, SK Masiur Rahman

Background: West syndrome (WS) or Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is a potentially devastating form of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy of early childhood. Early diagnosis and initiation of prompt treatment are very important for better outcome. But it has many differential diagnoses, …

Changes in agricultural commodity prices and household consumption of skilled workforce after COVID-19 movement restrictions in Bangladesh

Md Abdur Rouf Sarkar, Mou Rani Sarker, M. A. Sattar, Thi Mai Thuong Nguyen et autres

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented disruptions in both the demand and supply of agricultural commodities, leading to marked volatility in agricultural commodity prices following movement restrictions. These price fluctuations have significant implications for household consumption patterns where household budgets are highly sensitive …

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Neurocognitive Trajectories Following Monthly Pulse IV Methylprednisolone in Children with Epileptic Encephalopathy

A.B.M Mukib, Mizanur Rahman, Kanij Fatema, Shaheen Akhter et autres

Background: Pediatric epileptic encephalopathies (EE) are characterized by drug-resistant seizures and cognitive regression. Corticosteroid therapies such as intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) have shown variable efficacy. This study evaluates the clinical, neurocognitive, and electrophysiological outcomes of IVMP in children with EE. Methods: A retrospective …

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Whole Exome Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Children with Suspected Neurometabolic Diseases Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh

Sanjida Ahmed, Farah Naz Dola, Syeda Tabassum Alam, Kanij Fatema et autres

Background: Neurometabolic disorders (NMD) encompass rare genetic errors affecting metabolism, often with neurological consequences. These disorders, characterized by genetic defects impacting enzyme function or vitamin deficiencies, can lead to severe neurological symptoms and lifelong disability. Whole exome sequencing (WES) is a vital …

Prevalence of Epilepsy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Referred to the Autism Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Mohammad Monir Hossain, Ayesha Siddika, Narayan Chandra Saha, Muhammad Haikal Bin Abd Rahman et autres

BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder believed to be strongly associated with epilepsy. The prevalence of epilepsy among children with ASD ranges widely, and an increased prevalence is observed in low-resource countries. Besides, individuals with ASD have an increased …

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Efficacy of Oral Prednisolone and Pulse Methylprednisolone in Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy with Spike Wave Activation in Sleep

Muin Uddin Talukder, Kanij Fatema, Naheed Nabi, Quddus Miah et autres

Pattern of Brain Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children with Global Developmental Delay Attending a Tertiary Hospital

Sanjida Ahmed, Syeda T. Alam, Kanij Fatema, Kazi A. Islam et autres

Abstract Background: Child development, a continuous process from conception to maturity, involves the maturation of brain function distinct from mere physical growth. Variations in developmental rates among children stem from genetic, environmental, and potential medical factors. Development spans various domains such as …

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Phenotype, EEG, neuroimaging and Genetic profile of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy in Bangladesh: An observational study

Kanij Fatema, Mohammad Monir Hossain, Maymuna Ismail

Background: Progressive myoclonic epilepsy (PME) is an epilepsy syndrome characterized by myoclonus, cognitive deficit and ataxia. Common PMEs are Unverricht–Lundborg disease, myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fiber (MERRF) syndrome, Lafora body disease, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, and sialidases. This study was conducted to obtain …

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Childhood asthma and quality of life: insights from ICMH, Dhaka

Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Kanij Fatema, Mohammad Abdur Rahman

Background: Asthma is a significant global health issue affecting both children and adults, negatively impacting various aspects of quality of life. In Bangladesh, one in thirteen children suffers from asthma, which hampers their daily activities. This study aimed to assess the health-related …

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Spot urinary copper/creatinine ratio: a non-invasive tool for diagnosis of Wilson’s disease in children

Fahmida Begum, Amit Kumar Datta, Khan Lamia Nahid, Tahmina Jesmin et autres

Diagnosing Wilson's disease (WD) in children remains a significant challenge. This study evaluated spot urinary copper/creatinine (Cu/Cr) ratio for paediatric WD diagnosis in Bangladesh. 60 children (30 WD, 30 non-WD by Leipzig criteria) were enrolled, and the spot morning urinary Cu/Cr and …

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Leveraging emotional intelligence to alleviate mental health: protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders in Bangladesh

Marium Salwa, Salim Mahmud Chowdhury, Rumana Rois, Muhammad Kamal Uddin et autres

BACKGROUND: Parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders often experience high levels of stress that impact their mental health, yet few interventions focus on their well-being. To address this gap, we developed a mental health intervention based on emotional intelligence (EI), designed for …

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Clinico-Etiological Profile of Acute Viral Encephalitis in Children of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Krishna Mohon Poddar, Kanij Fatema, Gopen Kumar Kundu, Kazi Ashraful Islam et autres

Viral encephalitis, despite varying etiologies, often presents with similar clinical features, challenging clinicians in determining appropriate management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the etiological agents and associated clinical features of viral encephalitis in pediatric patients. A multicenter observational cross-sectional study was …

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