Publications by authors named "Rezaul K Ripon"
Background: This study aimed to identify factors that influence the mortality rate of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA).
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data from 23 centers across 15 countries, spanning the period of March 2020 to December 2021, were retrospectively collected. The study population comprised patients who developed invasive pulmonary aspergillosis while being treated for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit.
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- - The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in cases of mucormycosis, particularly in India, prompting a study to analyze factors affecting mortality in COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM) among patients in mainly Asian and some African countries.
- - The study included 162 CAM patients, primarily older males, with a high prevalence of diabetes and rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis; results indicated a 39% mortality rate influenced by advanced age, use of rituximab, and diabetic ketoacidosis as significant risk factors.
- - Findings suggest that surgical debridement improves survival rates, and combining antifungal treatments with surgery significantly enhances outcomes for CAM patients.
Nanoparticles have recently become considered as a crucial player in contemporary medicine, with therapeutic uses ranging from contrast agents in imaging to carriers for the transport of drugs and genes into a specific target. Nanoparticles have the ability to have more precise molecular interactions with the human body in order to target specific cells and tissues with minimal adverse effects and maximal therapeutic outcomes. With the least number of side effects and the greatest possible therapeutic benefit, nanoparticles can target particular cells and tissues through more precise molecular interactions with the human body.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: During the COVID pandemic, research has shown an increase in candidemia cases following severe COVID infection and the identification of risk factors associated with candidemia. However, there is a lack of studies that specifically explore clinical outcomes and mortality rates related to candidemia after COVID infection.
Objectives: The aim of this international study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and identify factors influencing mortality in patients who developed candidemia during their COVID infection.
Background: Significant racial and gender differences exist in the prevalence of CVD in the United States. The goal of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of CVD among Black American women, the relationship between CVD and some medical conditions, and significant sociodemographic factors.
Methods: The researchers in this study used data from four cycles of the NHANES, carried out by the NCHS.
The application of biosecurity measures in the poultry sector are essential. Developing and implementing daily biosecurity activities are considered effective methods to prevent infectious diseases on poultry farms. Appropriate farm settings and management reduce the possibility of disease transmission between farms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Bacteraemia during the course of neutropenia is often fatal. We aimed to identify factors predicting mortality to have an insight into better clinical management.
Methods: The study has a prospective, observational design using pooled data from febrile neutropenia patients with bacteraemia in 41 centres in 16 countries.
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- The study investigates the clinicopathological characteristics and mortality predictors in patients with peritoneal tuberculosis (TBP) using data from 38 medical centers across 13 countries.
- A total of 208 TBP patients were analyzed, with common comorbid conditions including HIV, diabetes, and chronic renal failure; 34 (16.3%) of these patients died from TBP.
- Key mortality risk factors identified include HIV positivity, cirrhosis, advanced age, and specific symptoms, leading to the development of a pioneering mortality predicting model to identify high-risk patients.
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- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical public health issue in Bangladesh, with a focus on the prevalence of AMR in livestock- and poultry-derived foods from January 2000 to August 2022.
- The study found a combined prevalence of AMR in these foods at 37%, with tetracycline showing the highest resistance (81%) and neomycin the lowest (4%).
- The research highlights the increasing trend of AMR over time and calls for better monitoring, antibiotic regimen development, and improved food handling practices to combat this rising threat.
The COVID-19 pandemic had harmed Black/African Americans disproportionately. Mortality and morbidity can reduce by increasing vaccination acceptability and availability. We conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies that show the prevalence of Black/African Americans who embrace COVID-19 vaccination between 2020 and September, 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Facebook addiction (FA) has been suggested as a potential behavioral addiction. There is a severe lack of research evidence regarding the Facebook addiction behavior among university students during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with Facebook addiction among Bangladeshi university students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Although vaccines are the safest and most effective means to prevent and control infectious diseases, the increasing rate of vaccine hesitancy and refusal (VHR) has become a worldwide concern. We aimed to find opinions of parents on vaccinating their children and contribute to available literature in order to support the fight against vaccine refusal by investigating the reasons for VHR on a global scale.
Methodology: In this international cross-sectional multicenter study conducted by the Infectious Diseases International Research Initiative (ID-IRI), a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was used to determine parents' attitudes towards vaccination of their children.
Background: Because central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant complication of central venous access, it is critical to prevent CLABSIs through the use of central line bundles. The purpose of this study was to take a snapshot of central venous access bundles in various countries.
Methods: The participants in intensive care units (ICUs) completed a questionnaire that included information about the health center, infection control procedures, and central line maintenance.
Background: It had been seven months since the first confirmed case (8 March, 2020) of COVID-19 in Bangladesh and people have now got a more complete picture of the extent of the pandemic. Therefore, it is time to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on mental health. The current population-based study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and PTSD of the quarantined people in Bangladesh during COVID-19 outbreak.
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