Publications by authors named "Sultana S"

This study, conducted between June 2022 and March 2023 in Dhaka, examined prevalence in 874 samples from vegetables, vegetable wash water, and hand swabs from vendors during summer and winter. Of the total samples, 782 (89.50%) tested positive for , with 95.

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Stroke remains a leading cause of death globally, with survivors facing both physical and psychological challenges. While acute stroke treatment has improved, many patients develop post-stroke anxiety (PSA), particularly generalized anxiety disorder. PSA represents a significant clinical challenge as most stroke survivors suffer from it.

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This work explores the enhancement of EMI shielding efficiency of polyurethane (PU) foam by loading multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNTs)-decorated hollow glass microspheres (HGMs). MWCNT was coated onto the HGM surface by a simple solution casting technique. The coated HGM particles were loaded in PU foams, resulting in an even dispersion of MWCNT in the foam struts, thereby forming an interconnected conductive network in the polymer matrix.

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Background: The involvement of undergraduate medical students in research is pivotal for the advancement of evidence-based clinical practice. This study aimed to assess the extent of research involvement and the factors influencing it among undergraduate medical students in Bangladesh.

Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional study involving 2864 medical students from both public and private medical colleges was conducted between June and December 2023.

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The monkeypox virus (MPXV), which is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the class Poxviridae, is the causative agent of the zoonotic viral infection MPXV. The disease is similar to smallpox, but it is usually less dangerous. This study examines the evolution of the MPXV epidemic in Canada with an emphasis on the effects of control employing actual data.

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to pose a major challenge to global health. Targeting the main protease of the virus (Mpro), which is essential for viral replication and transcription, offers a promising approach for therapeutic intervention. In this study, advanced computational techniques such as molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were used to screen a series of antiviral compounds for their potential inhibitory effect on the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro.

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Mitochondria contribute to cellular metabolism by providing a specialised milieu for energising cells by incorporating and processing the metabolites. However, heterogeneity in the mitochondria within is only partially elucidated. Mitochondria dynamically alter their morphology and functions during the life of animals, in which cells proliferate and grow.

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Topological indices are crucial tools for predicting the physicochemical and biological features of different drugs. They are numerical values obtained from the structure of chemical molecules. These indices, particularly the degree-based TIs are a useful tools for evaluating the connection between a compound's structure and its attributes.

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Disorders of the pulmonic valve (PV) receive considerably less attention than other forms of valvular heart disease. Due to the dramatically improved survival of children with congenital heart disease over the last 5 decades, there has been a steady increase in the prevalence of adults with congenital heart disease, which necessitates that clinicians become familiar with the anatomy and the evaluation of right ventricular outflow tract and PV anomalies. A multimodality imaging approach using echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging is essential for a comprehensive evaluation of the anatomy and function of the right ventricular outflow tract, PV, and supravalvular region.

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This cross-sectional study investigated the mental health outcomes and associated factors among Bangladeshi migrants in Thailand. A sample of 360 participants completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress using the DASS-21 scale, along with sociodemographic and acculturative factors. Results revealed that 35.

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Two observational studies were conducted to support an initiative to qualify translational kidney safety biomarkers as clinical drug development tools that identify tubular injury prior to changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Normal healthy volunteers provided three morning spot urine collections over 4 weeks. Patients undergoing surgical resection and intrathoracic cisplatin for malignant pleural mesothelioma provided urine samples pre- and postoperatively at 4, 8, and 12 hours and daily for 6 days.

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Wernicke's encephalopathy is a potentially lethal complication of thiamine deficiency which mainly occurs in chronic alcoholic patients. It may occur in other conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum too. Pregnancy may also be complicated with other neurological and cardiac complications.

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Sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). It is estimated to cause almost 1 million deaths that accounts for more than 25.0% of neonatal deaths worldwide.

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Background: New vaccines for pregnant women have recently been introduced in some high-income countries to protect infants in early life. Implementing maternal immunisation (MI) successfully in low- and middle-income countries will require planning and adaptations to immunisation and maternal health programs. To inform cost of MI delivery studies, we gathered perspectives from key stakeholders in five countries (Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and Nepal) regarding health system requirements, opportunities, and challenges to introducing new maternal vaccines into routine health programs.

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The Payra River, cicual for fish breeding, feeding and nursery in coastal Bangladesh, faces heavy contamination from industrial activities, agricultural runoff and poor waste management. This study used ICP-MS to assess metal contamination levels, risk status and potential sources in river sediment. The findings showed that the mean concentrations (mg/kg) of metals followed the decreasing order: Mn (434.

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Using discrete fractional calculus, a wide variety of physiological phenomena with various time scales have been productively investigated. In order to comprehend the intricate dynamics and activity of neuronal processing, we investigate the behavior of a slow-fast FitzHugh-Rinzel (FH-R) simulation neuron that is driven by physiological considerations via the Caputo fractional difference scheme. Taking into account the discrete fractional commensurate and incommensurate mechanisms, we speculate on the numerical representations of various excitabilities and persistent activation reactions brought about by the administered stimulation.

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Influenza A virus is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infections, posing a significant global health threat. Current treatment options are limited and increasingly ineffective due to viral mutations. This study aimed to identify potential drug candidates targeting the nucleoprotein of the H3N2 subtype of Influenza A virus.

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Sonneratia apetala, a nutrient-rich mangrove fruit, presents an opportunity for innovative food product development, offering potential health benefits and economic value through the creation of jam, jelly, and pickle. This innovative invention reveals the nutritional content including vitamins and minerals of Sonneratia apetala jam, jelly, and pickles from Nijhum Dwip in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali District. These products contain Na, Mg, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn, which are essential for human nutrition.

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  • Human T-cell leukemia virus 1 (HTLV-1) poses serious health risks, with limited treatment options, prompting research into modified versions of the natural compound galangin as a potential treatment.
  • To enhance galangin's poor bioavailability and solubility, scientists employed various drug design techniques, including molecular docking and dynamics simulations, revealing structurally modified versions that bind strongly to the HTLV-1 protease.
  • The best compounds demonstrated promising stability and efficacy, suggesting that further testing could lead to effective therapies against HTLV-1.
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Background: Women roll beedis from a young age and expose continuously to unburnt tobacco dust for many years. Due to poverty, ignorance, and lack of literacy, women and young individuals engage in less profitable occupation. The study was conducted in a large sample to know the occupational health morbidities in rural women.

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to characterize the circulating Peste des Petits Ruminants virus (PPRV) from slaughtered goats and conduct a phylogenetic analysis of the N gene of PPRV.

Materials And Methods: A total of 196 slaughtered goats were investigated at the marketplaces of Mymensingh division from January 2019 to March 2021. Lungs, spleen, and mesenteric lymph nodes were collected for histology and molecular study.

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Japanese encephalitis (JE) is preventable using the affordable, effective, and safe live attenuated SA 14-14-2 JE vaccine (CD-JEV). We used a Markov model to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of 1 dose of CD-JEV compared with no vaccination in 3 vaccination strategies in Bangladesh: subnational campaign and routine immunization, subnational campaign and national routine immunization, and national routine immunization alone. For input parameters, we gathered information from a cost-of-illness study, medical literature, government documents, and expert opinions.

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This study critically investigates the aluminium chloride-based colorimetric determination of the total flavonoid content (TFC) of honey. Following a comprehensive review of the recent literature reporting the use of the assay in the determination of TFC in honey, 10 honeys of different botanical origins were investigated using the colorimetric method alongside an artificial honey that was used as a control. Using spiking experiments, this study demonstrates that the flavonoid concentrations commonly found in honey are too low for a direct measurement and thus some of the TFC data reported in the literature might more likely be a reflection of the honey's inherent colour rather than a product of the coordination complex formed specifically between flavonoids and Al ions.

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The study looks into how SrPBr and SrNCl double perovskite materials can be used as absorbers in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Computational SrPBr and SrNCl simulations were employed to assess the performance of each absorber together with electron transport layers (ETL), with a particular emphasis on optimizing ETL thickness to improve charge transport and synchronize current outputs. The simulations yielded valuable insights into the electronic and optical characteristics of the individual absorbers.

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  • Dietary lipids are crucial for energy, cell structure, and various physiological processes, with PUFAs being examined in diets for pigs in this study.
  • The research focused on two pig breeds, Polish Landrace and PLxDuroc, comparing a normal diet to a PUFAs-enriched one while analyzing liver miRNA profiles for their impact on important agricultural traits.
  • Findings highlighted significant gene interactions related to traits like meat color and fat thickness, revealing specific miRNA clusters linked to muscle development and other essential biological functions.
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