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Prevalence of Zika virus infection in patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-10)
Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system of the body attacks the peripheral nervous system causing demyelination of the axon. This is the leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) ...
Score based risk assessment of lung cancer and its evaluation for Bangladeshi people
(© 2014 Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention, 2014)
Background: The problem of cancer, especially lung cancer, is very acute in Bangladesh. The present study was conducted to evaluate the risk of lung cancer among Bangladeshi people based on hereditary, socio-economic and ...
Phytochemical screening of ethanol and methanol extract of pimpinella anisum and comparison of antibacterial assays of prevalent organisms in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2017-05)
There simply aren't enough new drugs in the pharmaceutical pipeline to keep pace with the
evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, the so-called superbugs”.
Medicinal plants synthesize a vast array of secondary metabolites ...
Studies on physico-chemical and microbiological qualities of some selected brand of mango fruit juice of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-05)
Among many local fruits, mango is very delicious and nutritious for our health. Many people want to take test of mango around the year. Consumption of mango juice continues to increase in Bangladesh because of its taste, ...
Combination of community-based vulnerability and adaptation to storm surges in coastal regions of Bangladesh
(© 2014 World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd, 2014)
Bangladesh has been identified as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and rising sea-level. This is because it is located at the northern end of the funnel-shaped Bay of Bengal, and as a consequence it ...
Early detection of lung cancer risk using data mining
(© 2013 Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2013)
Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide Therefore, identification of genetic as well as environmental factors is very important in developing novel methods of lung cancer prevention. However, ...
Isolation and characterization of bacteriophage from environmental water samples specific for Klebsiella pneumoniae
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a clinically important pathogen that is frequently associated with multidrug resistance. Recently, some of its strains have acquired superbug status. Over time it is getting difficult to treat ...
Prevalence and patterns of antimicrobial resistance in salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2016-11)
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) and Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi (S. Paratyphi) are two gram negative bacilli, responsible for enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid, respectively). Both of the fever, ...
Mathematical models to explain the export of Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05-24)
Export is a very important medium for a Nation to earn foreign currencies and specially for a
country like Bangladesh to maintain their economy and GDP (Gross Domestic Product). In
Bangladesh economy, a very significant ...
A study comparing the prescribing pattern of antibiotics for fever between Dhaka City and different villages in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-09)
The study “A Study Comparing the Prescribing Pattern of Antibiotics for Fever between Dhaka city and Different Villages in Bangladesh” was done with the aim to do a survey on the differences in antibiotic use pattern between ...