Varicella zoster virus and cytomegalovirus coinfection in a live related kidney transplant recipient: A case report.

Key Clinical Message: The immunomodulatory effect of CMV makes coinfection with other microbes, like VZV possible and potentially deadlier in the post kidney transplant period. Treatment should be started promptly. Both infections can be treated with Valganciclovir.

Proximal tubular dysfunction as a predictor of AKI in Hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Background: High concentration of Angiotensin converting enzyme receptors in the proximal tubules make kidneys an early target in COVID-19. Proximal tubular dysfunction (PTD) may act as an early predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI) and more severe disease.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the COVID unit, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

A Case Report of Moyamoya Disease Presenting as Recurrent Right-Sided Weakness.

Moyamoya disease is a cerebrovascular condition characterized by progressive occlusion of the cerebral vessels, particularly in the circle of Willis. This report describes the case of a 12-year-old boy presenting with a history of recurrent right-sided weakness over a period of seven years. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed evidence of both old and recent infarcts, as well as encephalomalacic changes.

Quality of Life of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Bangladesh.

Introduction The importance of maintaining quality of life in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased in recent years. However, there is a lack of studies examining the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of IBD patients in Bangladesh. Methodology This cross-sectional study was carried out in the IBD clinic, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from 2020 to 2022.