Nira Ferdous

Probable Haemoglobin Lepore Trait: A Rare Haemoglobinopathy Case Report from Bangladesh

Nira Ferdous, Md Nazrul Islam, Abu Talha Mustakim

Hemoglobin Lepore is one of the rare structural variations of hemoglobin (Hb) that arises from unequal crossing over between the δ and β globin genes. Hb Lepore heterozygous is clinically similar to people with mild thalassemia. Here we reported a 32-years-old male …

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Rare Case of Hemoglobin Lepore Trait in a Bangladeshi Patient with Polyarthritis and Fever: Case Description and Brief Literature Review

Nira Ferdous, Md. Nazrul Islam, Johannes Jacobus Rasker

Introduction: In hemoglobinopathies, the amount of globin synthesis in hemoglobin (Hb) or its structure is altered. Clinical features are related to the rate and kind of structural aberrations. The heterozygous form of the Lepore syndrome resembles minor thalassemia both clinically and hematologically. …

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“Clinical Correlates and Severity of Thrombocytopenia in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Due to Hepatitis B and C”

Dr. Md. A. Awal, Nira Ferdous, Muhammad Luqman Hakim, Dr. Md. M. Uddin et autres

Introduction: Chronic liver disease due to hepatitis B and C is common in our country, affecting over 10 million people. Globally, one in 12 people has hepatitis B or C. Thrombocytopenia, a frequent extrahepatic manifestation of CLD, can limit antiviral therapy by …

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Accuracy of distal radial bone density in the diagnosis of central osteoporosis in Bangladeshi adults—a cross-sectional study

Md. Nazrul Islam, A. K. Ahmedulla, Mudassir Uddin, Nira Ferdous et autres

The assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of the spine and hip bone is the recommended practice for the detection of central osteoporosis. However, the use of distal radial BMD may become essential where hip or spine …

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Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Primary Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Toufiqe E Ealahi, Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Masudul Hassan et autres

Background Pain in primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most disabling symptom. Osteoclast-initiated subchondral bone resorption, marrow edema, and synovitis collectively contribute to pain. Reduction of osteoclast activity by bisphosphonate may be effective in reducing pain. Objective This study aims to assess …

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Clinical evaluation of skin lesions among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: Experience from a tertiary care centre

Mohammad Ziaul Haider, Md. Nazrul Islam, A. T. M. Asaduzzaman, Muhammad Shoaib Momen Majumder et autres

Background: Lupus patients frequently exhibit specific and nonspecific skin lesions and lesions associated with skin infections. This study aimed to determine the frequency of lupus-specific and non-specific skin lesions and the incidence of skin infections. Methods: This study was conducted in the …

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Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Ankylosing Spondylitis and Its Association with Clinical and Demographic Findings and Gut Pathology

Nira Ferdous, Johannes Jacobus Rasker, Shabnam Akhter, Md. Kamruzzaman et autres

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and may be associated with the disease. We aimed to determine the prevalence of IBS in AS patients and its association with clinical and demographic patient characteristics and with macroscopic and microscopic …

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Risk Factors for Skin Infection in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Mohammad Ziaul Haider, Md Nazrul Islam, A. T. M. Asaduzzaman, Muhammad Shoaib Momen Majumder et autres

Background: Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune chronic disease that sometimes leads to serious life-threatening condition. The occurrence of SLE was about 5 million worldwide by 2022. The overall frequency of SLE across Asian countries ranged from 0.9 to 3.1 per …

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Clinicodemographic Characteristics of COVID-19 Infection Among Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

Nira Ferdous, Md. Nazrul Islam, Mahfil Ara Rahman, N. Anjum et autres

Background: The occurrence of COVID-19 infection in rheumatic patients and their evaluation are of global interest. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinicodemographiccharacteristics of COVID-19 infection among rheumatic patients. Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study, 167 consecutive patients of …

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A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Severe Jaundice

Nira Ferdous, J. B. Ghosh, Md. Nazrul Islam

Abnormal liver tests are common (60%) in some point of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) illness. In rare cases, severe cholestasis may invite diagnostic dilemma. Here we reported a 48-years-old female SLE patient with severe cholestasis (serum bilirubin 37mg/dl) and her management in …

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Tuberculosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients.

M F Ahmmed, Md. Nasfiqul Islam, Sohail Ferdous, Abul Kalam Azad et autres

The tubercular infections (TB) are most important cause of morbidity and mortality in SLE patients worldwide and an ongoing alarming issue in developing countries. This observational study was carried out in SLE clinic of BSMMU, Bangladesh from April 2015 to March 2016 …

Refractory Ocular Behçet’s Disease; Outcome of Low Dose Infliximab

Nira Ferdous, Md. Reazul Islam, Farah Diyana Abdul Rahman, Zahedur Rahman Pannu et autres

A 40-year-old woman had been suffering of many symptoms of Behçet’s disease (BD) since her childhood without being diagnosed. She had recurrent mouth ulcers and from the age of 21 vulva ulcers followed by loss of vision due to central retinitis and …

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