Publications by authors named "Hafiza Sultana Suchanda"
Background: Spina bifida, a developmental malformation of the spinal cord, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Although folic acid-based preventive strategies have been successful in reducing rates of spina bifida, some areas continue to be at higher risk because of chemical exposures. Bangladesh has high arsenic exposures through contaminated drinking water and high rates of spina bifida.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Reports on the management and survival of children with myelomeningocele defects in Bangladesh are limited. This study describes the characteristics and outcomes of these children, focusing on the timing of surgical repair and factors affecting survival.
Methods: We enrolled patients with myelomeningoceles in a case-control study on arsenic exposure and spina bifida in Bangladesh.
Article Synopsis
- The study explored genetic factors linked to spina bifida, a severe birth defect, by analyzing DNA samples from families in Bangladesh between 2016 and 2022.
- Researchers identified three new genetic variants associated with spina bifida through advanced genetic analysis, even though they didn't find any widespread significant variants between cases and controls.
- The findings suggest these novel genetic markers could provide insights into prevention strategies, but further research with larger sample sizes is necessary to confirm the results.
Background: Spina bifida, a developmental malformation of the spinal cord, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Although folic acid-based preventive strategies have been successful in reducing rates of spina bifida, some areas continue to be at higher risk because of chemical exposures. Bangladesh has high arsenic exposures through contaminated drinking water and high rates of spina bifida.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: During the conduct of a cohort study intended to study the associations between mixed metal exposures and child health outcomes, we found that 78% of 309 children aged 20-40 months evaluated in the Munshiganj District of Bangladesh had blood lead concentrations ≥5 µg/dL and 27% had concentrations ≥10 µg/dL.
Hypothesis: Environmental sources such as spices (e.g.