Journal of Enam Medical College

The Journal of Enam Medical College is a peer-reviewed biannual journal and publishes original papers, reviews concerned with recent practices, case reports of exceptional merits and images in clinical medicine. Authors are invited to submit articles in all the fields of medicine, with a wide spectrum of coverage including clinical medicine, basic sciences, epidemiology, diagnostics, therapeutics, public health and standards of health care in relation to the concerned specialty.

List of Papers (Total 387)

Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Diagnosis of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis

Background: Tuberculosis is still a global health problem. Most common presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis is tuberculous lymphadenitis. In our setting, keeping huge burden of tuberculosis in mind, clinicians have to depend on pathological diagnosis of enlarged lymph nodes, i.e., cytomorphology with acid-fast staining in diagnosing these cases so that diagnosis and...

Electrolyte Disturbances in Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbation is an acute and sustained worsening of a patient’s condition from a stable state and it is associated with significant electrolyte disturbances. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of electrolyte...

Predictive Accuracy of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Detection of Presence and Extent of Coronary Artery Disease

Introduction: Exercise tolerance test (ETT) is an established screening test for coronary artery disease (CAD), but not feasible in 30−40% of patients. Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is an excellent alternative. Traditionally, inducible worsening of wall motion by 1 grade from baseline provides an index of CAD; worsening by 2 grade or more theoretically represents a...

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Experience in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Bangladesh

Background: Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was first described as a diagnostic technique, now-a-days we mainly do ERCP with a therapeutic intent for management of various biliary and pancreatic diseases. Objectives: This study intends to find out the diagnosis obtained by ERCP procedure and the therapeutic interventions done for appropriate cases...

Antibiotic for Future: Disarm Bacteria, Don’t Kill!!

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(1): 4

From the Desk of Editor-in-Chief Vol 9(1)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(1): 3

Reviewers in this Issue Vol 8(3)

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(3): 180

College News Vol 8(3)

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(3): 179

Isolated Metastatic Malignant Melanoma of the Right Inguinal Lymph Node with Unknown Primary Lesion

Malignant melanoma develops from the pigment containing cells known as melanocytes. Melanoma is more common in men than in women. It is found typically in the skin. It is also found in the mouth, intestine, eye and other sites. Melanoma may develop from a mole with changes including an increasing in size, irregular edges, changes in color, itchiness or skin breakdown. Prognosis...

Jaw-Closing Oromandibular Dystonia Induced by Speaking in a Patient with Systemic Sclerosis

Oromandibular dystonia is a rare form of focal dystonia caused by involuntary spasms of masticatory, lingual and pharyngeal muscles. Here we describe a 53-year-old edentulous woman with systemic sclerosis who presented with dysarthria due to bilateral contraction of her masseter muscles during speaking. An anticholinergic medication was prescribed instead of botulinum toxin...

Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options for Patients with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a generalized chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain and tenderness to palpation at multiple anatomically defined soft tissues and associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia, cognitive dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and autonomic dysfunction. In 2010, American College of Rheumatology modified classification criteria defined in 1990. This is one...

A Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Multiple Myeloma

Background: Myeloma, the most common malignant disease of bone, is incurable and occurring with increasing frequency in elderly population. Typical clinical features are weakness, fatigability, bone pain, anemia, renal insufficiency and hypercalcemia. Incidental discovery on comprehensive laboratory panels is common. Serum or urine protein electrophoresis or immunofixation and...

Comparison Between Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin on Anti- Thrombogenic Effect in Patients with Hyperlipidemia

Background: Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin are two widely used HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). These are used as lipid-lowering drugs to reduce atherosclerosis-induced cardiovascular events. The beneficial effects of statins also involve some lipid-independent mechanisms which include modification of thrombus formation and degradation, alteration in inflammatory response...

Management of OPC and Carbamate Poisoning in Intensive Care Unit of Enam Medical College & Hospital, Savar, Dhaka

Background: Bangladesh is an agriculture-dependent country. Organophosphorus insecticides are widely used for the better outcome of cultivation. It is used for suicidal purpose due to its easy availability all over the country. Worldwide, acute pesticide poisoning is causing major health problems with high mortality in developing countries.Objective: The objective of our study...

Accuracy of High Resolution Sonography in Diagnosis of Fibroadenosis Compared with Histopathological Diagnosis

Background: Fibrocystic breast condition is a common, non-cancerous condition that affects premenopausal woman between 20 and 50 years of age. Because of non-specific nature of clinical presentation, diagnosis is not that easy. Linear array sonography has been helpful for detection of mammary dysplasia.Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity...

Gynecological Problems of Postmenopausal Women and Their Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Rural Community

Background: Gynecological problems and health care-seeking behavior of postmenopausal women vary among populations and societies. Few data are available about times and types of gynecological problems of postmenopausal women and health care-seeking behavior, socio-demographic and reproductive factors among rural women of Bangladesh.Objectives: The present study was conducted to...

Comparison of Intra-Operative and Post-Operative Complications between Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy and Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Background: Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by the gynaecologists and can be done through abdominal and vaginal routes. Vaginal hysterectomy technique has been introduced and performed centuries back, but is less popular due to lack of experience and misconception that the abdominal route is easier and safer. Worldwide gynaecologists continue...

Exclusive Breastfeeding ─ Practices, Problems and Promises

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(3): 122-123

From the Desk of Editor-in-Chief Vol 8(3)

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(3): 121

Accuracy of High Resolution Sonography in Diagnosis of Fibroadenosis Compared with Histopathological Diagnosis

Background: Fibrocystic breast condition is a common, non-cancerous condition that affects premenopausal woman between 20 and 50 years of age. Because of non-specific nature of clinical presentation, diagnosis is not that easy. Linear array sonography has been helpful for detection of mammary dysplasia. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity...

A Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Multiple Myeloma

Background: Myeloma, the most common malignant disease of bone, is incurable and occurring with increasing frequency in elderly population. Typical clinical features are weakness, fatigability, bone pain, anemia, renal insufficiency and hypercalcemia. Incidental discovery on comprehensive laboratory panels is common. Serum or urine protein electrophoresis or immunofixation and...

Reviewers in this Issue Vol 8(2)

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(2): 118

College News Vol 8(2)

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(2): 116-117

Dandy-Walker Malformation — A Rare Cause of Congenital Hydrocephalus

Abstract not availableJ Enam Med Col 2018; 8(2): 114-115