GIS based geostatistical modelling and trends analysis of groundwater quality for suitable uses in Dhaka division by Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Atif Arham, Md. Jahim Uddin Shorif, Amimul Ahsan, Nadhir Al-Ansari

“…This study explores temporal trend variations in groundwater quality on a broader scale across 18 stations within the Dhaka division over 35 years. The data set encompasses an analysis of 15 distinct water quality parameters. …”
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The impact of surveillance and control on highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in poultry in Dhaka division, Bangladesh. by Edward M Hill, Thomas House, Madhur S Dhingra, Wantanee Kalpravidh, Subhash Morzaria, Muzaffar G Osmani, Eric Brum, Mat Yamage, Md A Kalam, Diann J Prosser, John Y Takekawa, Xiangming Xiao, Marius Gilbert, Michael J Tildesley

“…Our findings may advise the type of control measure, plus its intensity, that could potentially be applied in the event of a developing outbreak of H5N1 amongst originally H5N1 virus-free commercially-reared poultry in the Dhaka division of Bangladesh.…”
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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pulmonary Tuberculosis Control in the Selected Upazila Health Complexes of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh by Fariha Alam Mihika, Md Abdullah Al Jubayer Biswas, Md Maruf Haque Khan, Syed Shariful Islam, M. Atiqul Haque, Sayera Banu, Md Zakiul Hassan

“…We conducted a cross-sectional study from November–December 2021 at six conveniently selected Upazila Health Complexes (UHC) of the Dhaka division, Bangladesh. We conducted face-to-face interviews among 180 pulmonary TB service recipients and all TB service providers working in the selected UHC. …”
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New distribution record and an updated map of Eutropis multifasciata (Kuhl, 1820) (Squamata, Scincidae) from Dhaka division, Bangladesh by Arnob Saha, Md. Mahabub Alam, Md. Salauddin

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Oral Health Behavior and Dental Caries status: A comparative study between rural and urban school-going children in Dhaka Division by Sujan Kanti Nath, Ashek Elahi Noor, Clopa Pina Podder, Mohammad Tawfique Hossain Chowdhury

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Oral Health Behavior and Dental Caries status: A comparative study between rural and urban school-going children in Dhaka Division by Sujan Kanti Nath, Ashek Elahi Noor, Clopa Pina Podder, Mohammad Tawfique Hossain Chowdhury

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Maternal knowledge, attitude and practice regarding commercial oral rehydration salt solution: experience from a diarrhoeal disease hospital in Bangladesh by Tahmeed Ahmed, Mohammod Jobayer Chisti, Md Fuad Al Fidah, Sharika Nuzhat, Md Ridwan Islam, Shoeb Bin Islam, Md Mushfiqur Rahman, Sneha Paul, Mahfuz-Un Nesa, Devjani Chowdhury, Shayontan Fardin Nabi, Awni Mokhtar Sallam Ali Awn, Liaquat Ali Khan, Chowdhury Ali Kawser

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Medical education in Bangladesh from Student and Teacher’s Perspective: Impact and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Md Mahfuzul Hasan, Md Asaduzzaman, Md. Salauddin Palash, M. Wakilur Rahman

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Hygiene on maternity units: lessons from a needs assessment in Bangladesh and India by Suzanne Cross, Kaosar Afsana, Morsheda Banu, Dileep Mavalankar, Emma Morrison, Atiya Rahman, Tapash Roy, Deepak Saxena, Kranti Vora, Wendy J Graham

“…Design: A needs assessment was conducted in seven maternity units in Gujarat, India, and eight in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh in 2014. The WASH & CLEAN study developed and applied a suite of tools – a ‘walkthrough checklist’ which included the collection of swab samples, a facility needs assessment tool and document review, and qualitative interviews with staff and recently delivered women – to establish the state of hygiene as measured by visual cleanliness and the presence of potential pathogens, and individual and contextual determinants or drivers. …”
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Serum concentration of folate, vitamin B₁₂ and homocysteine in patients of cervical cancer by Jannatul Ferdous, Sabera Khatun, Subrata Kumar Biawas, Latifa Akter, Kashfia Ahmed Keya

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Estimation of arsenic in nail using silver diethyldithiocarbamate method by Habiba Akhter Bhuiyan, Kipchu Tshering, Mir Misbahuddin

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Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh: findings from SHASTO baseline survey by Mehedi Hasan, Ipsita Sutradhar, Malabika Sarker, Sohel Reza Choudhury, Malay Kanti Mridha, Md Mokbul Hossain, Md Showkat Ali Khan, Moyazzam Hossaine, Yukie Yoshimura

“…Objective We implemented this study to report the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adult men and women aged >30 years residing in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka division, Bangladesh.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Two urban (Dhaka city north and Dhaka city south) and two rural (Narsinghdi and Gazipur district) areas of the Dhaka division.Participants A total of 4856 male and female participants were included in the final analysis, of whom 2340 (48.2%) were from urban and 2516 (51.8%) were from rural areas.Primary outcome Hypertension was the dependent variable for this study and was operationally defined as systolic blood pressure >140 mm of Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure >90 mm of Hg, and/or persons with already diagnosed hypertension.Results The overall prevalence of hypertension was 31.0%, and the prevalence was higher among urban participants (urban: 36.9%, rural: 30.6%). …”
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An invisible workforce: the neglected role of cleaners in patient safety on maternity units by Suzanne Cross, Giorgia Gon, Emma Morrison, Koasar Afsana, Said M. Ali, Tina Manjang, Lamin Manneh, Atiya Rahman, Deepak Saxena, Kranti Vora, Wendy J. Graham

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Editorial: Autoimmunity and cardiovascular diseases by Shahad Saif Khandker, Przemysław J. Kotyla, Kamarul Imran Musa, Md Asiful Islam

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Pattern of skin bacteria in palmar arsenical keratosis by Nadia Bintha Khalil, Mir Misbahuddin, Abu Naser Ibne Sattar

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In silico prediction of telomerase reverse transcriptase inhibitors using modified retinol for the treatment of arsenical cancer by Kipchu Tshering, Mir Misbahuddin

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Immune checkpoint blockade therapy in head and neck cancer: a review by Shajedul Islam, Md Shahed Rafi Pavel, Syed Taufiqul Islam, Nazmus Shalehin, Shahed Jahan Babu

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COVID-19 Whole-Genome Resequencing with Redundant Tiling PCR and Subtract-Based Amplicon Normalization Successfully Characterized SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Clinical Specimens by Tatsuki Sugi, Mizanur Rahman, Rummana Rahim, Abu Hasan, Naoko Kawai, Kyoko Hayashida, Junya Yamagishi

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Biophysics of Tumor Microenvironment and Cancer Metastasis - A Mini Review by Bashar Emon, Jessica Bauer, Yasna Jain, Barbara Jung, Taher Saif

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Factors associated with pre-lacteal feeding practices among mothers having children aged 0-36 months in bangladesh: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 by Sultana, F, Sheba, IT

“…The odds of PLF were significantly higher among the inhabitants of Dhaka division compared to other regions. In addition, birth-related factors such as optimal ANC visits (P < .01), home delivery (P < .01) and delivered by cesarean section (P < .01) showed significantly higher odds of introducing PLF to the newborns. …”