Archive:: European Journal of Preventive Medicine:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016

Prevalence and Nature of Self-Medication of Drugs Among Pregnant Women in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh

Md. Uzzal Haque, Most. Sumonara Khatun, Nuzhat Tasnim Amin, Tania Afrin, Anjira Ohomina Jannat, Samaun Rashid, Khadiza Sultana, Nuruna Lovely Nishuti, Trisha Sarker, Sadiur Rahman Sajon

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016

Pages: 125-131

Received: 29 August 2016

Accepted: 1 October 2016

Published: 16 November 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20160406.11

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Abstract: The phenomenon of self-medication is a significant problem in a developing country due to easy availability of drugs. It is important in pregnancy as these agents may be teratogenic; pregnant women may be exposed to drugs that have serious harmful effects on their fetus. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and nature of self... Show More

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Risk of Smoking in the Causation of Ischemic Stroke: Experience of 100 Cases in Bangladesh

Nazia Sharmin, Zakiur Rahman, Md. Abdullah Yusuf, Nawazna Rahman

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016

Pages: 132-135

Received: 16 September 2016

Accepted: 31 October 2016

Published: 13 January 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20160406.12

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Abstract: Background: Ischemic stroke is more commonly occurs in smokersObjective: The purpose of the present study was to estimate the risk of smoking with ischemic stroke in Bangladesh. Methodology: This case control study was carried out in the Department of Biochemistry at Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2014 to December 2014. Thepa... Show More

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