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{"title":"Personal experience of Non Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy (NDVH) in a District Hospital - A Study of 60 cases.","authors":"","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v12-02-55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v12-02-55","url":null,"abstract":"Objective(S): To share our experience and explore the safety & feasibility of NDVH in 60 cases. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted from Jan 2016 to Dec 2017 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Sylhet shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital, Sylhet. Sixty patients requiring hysterectomy for benign nonprolapsed gynaecological disorders were the target population. Prerequisite for non-descend vaginal hysterectomy were uterine size not exceeding 20 weeks, adequate vaginal access with uterine mobility. Main outcome measures were i) Procedures of removal of large uterus ii) Time taken to complete the operation iii) Blood loss during operation iv) Postoperative hospital stay. v) Postoperative complications. Results: Vaginal hysterectomy was completed successfully in 100% cases. All patients were multiparous and in 41-45 years age group (37%). Commonest indication was AUB (37%), Second indication was fibroid uterus (35%) and next indication was adenomyosis (13%). In most of the case uterus was 10-12 weeks size (37%), in 28% cases uterine size was less than 8 weeks, 14-16 weeks size in 27% cases and uterus was more than 16 weeks size in 8% cases. Morcellation techniques like bisection, myomectomy, wedge resection and debulking were done to remove bigger sized uterus. Mean operating time was 45 minutes. Mean blood loss was 60ml. Average hospital stay was 3 day. Complications were minimum which included UTI and febrile morbidity. At 12 weeks postoperative follow up 72% patient had no adverse complain though 18% cases was drop out. Conclusions: Vaginal hysterectomy is safe feasible, scarless and patient friendly approach for benign gynaecological disorders other than prolapsed uterus. In this era of minimally invasive surgery, non-descend vaginal hysterectomy is to be considered as a safe option.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130372509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcome of Open Abdominal Rectopexy for the Treatment of Complete Rectal Prolapse –Our Experience in 20 Cases","authors":"Mowla G, Chowdhury JM, Rahman S, Munim MI, Ahmed J","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-04","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Complete rectal prolapse (procidentia) is a very troublesome condition. In adults, the only curative treatment for complete rectal prolapse is surgery either bytrans abdominal or perineal approaches. Among the all surgical procedure, the option of abdominal rectopexy , which can be done either by open procedure or laparoscopically, has become the treatment of choice for complete rectal prolapse.\u0000\u0000Objective: The purpose of this study is to see the outcome of open abdominal rectopexy for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse by subjective assessment.\u0000\u0000Methodology: The study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Women’s Medical College Hospital and different private hospital in Sylhet District, from July 2013 to May 2021.A total of 20 Patients who presented with complete rectal prolapsed fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected as study population. Laparotomy was done by lower midline incision and spinal anaesthesia was chosen for all the cases. Assessment of operative time, postoperative pain, mean days of hospital stay, constipation score, in continence score and recurrence rate within six months of follow-up were observed and recorded.\u0000\u0000Result: A total of 20 patients were included in this study of which 65% were female and 35% were male. The mean age was 48.80 (SD 11.50) years, the mean BMI was 24.1 (SD 2.35) and the mean time of operation was 80(SD 10.75) minutes. The mean VAS was 5.0(SD 1.25) on the day of first postoperative and 3.8(SD 1.15) on the second postoperative day. The mean days to resume bowel activity was 3.12 (SD 1.0) days. Postoperative hospital stay mean was 5.2 (SD 1.14) days. The constipation scores during preoperative and postoperative period were 3.8(SD 2.12) and 2.6 (SD 1.75) respectively. The mean in continence score during preoperative and postoperative period were 7.1 (SD 3.25) and 2.0 (SD 2.25) respectively. No recurrence case was found within six months of follow up period in this study.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Open abdominal rectopexy is a safe, simple and effective procedure for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122118604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation of Atd-Angle Between non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Normal Individuals in Bangladeshi Population","authors":"Jannat M, Sultana R, Muhaimin MA, Suchi HA, Ahmad H","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-07","url":null,"abstract":"Dermatoglyphics is the study of configuration of the epidermal ridges in palms, soles and digits. Development of dermatoglyphic pattern in under genetic control, it does not change throughout the life once development being completed. As a diagnostic aid, Dermatoglyphic pattern analysis can successfully predict onset of many diseases, which has a strong hereditary basis. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition of partial genetic background. The aim of this study was to compare the atd-angle of dermatoglyphicsin order to identify as a risk factor to predict diabetes in future.This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College from July 2018 to June 2019. There were a total of 200 subjects recruited in this study; among them 100 were healthy individuals and the rest 100 were the diagnosed patients of type II DM.The studied groups were matched for age and sex of the study subjects. Paper and ink method was used for making print of fingers and palms. The prints were examined using mounted hand lens. The mean atd-angle was higher in cases in both hands compared to the control. On the left hand, the mean 43.23±2.14 in cases and 41.11±1.65 in control; and 42.87±2.25 in cases and 41.19±1.89 in control on the right hand. Unpaired t-test showed statistical significant mean differences between the studied groups both in left hand (t = -7.844, p = <0.001, 95% confidence interval: -2.651 to -1.585) and right hand (t = -5.749, p = <0.001, 95% confidence interval: -2.267 to -1.109). So,based on the result of this study, it can be concluded that the atd-angle would be a helpful parameter to find out high risk individuals for NIDDM in future.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128219849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antifungal Drug Resistance of Dermatophytes Causing Superficial Fungal Infections","authors":"Chowdhury PA, Azad AK, Salam MU, Ahmed MS, Fatema K","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-09","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Superficial fungal infections (SFI) are common skin diseases that were largely simple to treat. However, due to increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of dermatophytes to antifungal drugs, treatment of SFI has become difficult. This study aims to analyze the AMR of dermatophytes and to correlate with the clinical response of antifungal drugs.\u0000\u0000Methods: A cross‑sectional evaluation was undertaken of 570 consecutive patients with SFI such as tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea faciei, and tinea pedis, who were treated with any of the oral antifungal drugs fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine. Clinical response was taken within 1 month of stopping the therapy. Microscopic as well as culture and antimicrobial sensitivity analysis were done to characterize and determine the susceptibility of dermatophytes to antifungal drugs aforementioned.\u0000\u0000Results: Among the 570 patients with SFI, the ratio of male (n=360, 63.16%) to female (n=210, 36.84%) was 1.7:1. The common age group affected by SFI was 31-40 years (27.71%, n=158). The tinea corporis was the most predominant (51.05%) followed by tinea cruris (13.68%). Clinical response analysis showed that the percentage of relapse of SFI after completion of treatment with fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine was about 55, 45 and 19, respectively. Culture and antimicrobial sensitivity analysis revealed that the percentage of resistance of dermatophytes from patients of SFI to fluconazole, itraconozole and terbinafine was approximately 70, 55 and 20, respectively.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Results reported herein support the notion that the antifungal resistance is evolving in dermatophytes causing SFI, and about 20% dermatophytes are multidrug resistant.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"146 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121192512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between Obesity and Sympathetic Nerve Function Status","authors":"Islam A, Hossain MZ, Basak SK, Islam M, Ahmed SN, Jerin IA","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-06","url":null,"abstract":"In order to assess the effect of obesity on sympathetic nervous system a cross-sectional observational study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College between January 2017 and December 2017. Fifty obese and age-sex matched 50 non-obese subjects were included. Two non-invasive cardiovascular sympathetic function tests like blood pressure response to postural change (orthostatic test) and blood pressure response to sustained handgrip were done to assess sympathetic nerve function status.The fall in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in orthostatic test of obese group (9.02 ± 2.29 mmHg) was significantly higher compared to non-obese group (4.84 ± 0.96) (p<0.001). Increase in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in handgrip test of obese group (12.36 ± 2.78 mmHg) was significantly lesser than that of non-obese group (20.12 ± 2.64 mmHg) (p<0.001). The results of this study suggested that obese adults have reduced sympathetic activity.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123209961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polyneuropathy and Gastritis in Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 1 in a Young Adult: Uncommon Presentation of a Rare Disease","authors":"Salam MU, Jumma MA, Ahmad S, Haque MR, Sharker S, Shimon AS, Bhuiyan MI","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-11","url":null,"abstract":"utoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome type1 (APS-1), sometimes called, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, and autoimmune-polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal-dystrophy (APECED), is a rare recessive disorder with diverse features that occurs due to mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene inducing autoimmunity. This report summarizes the diagnosis of APS 1 in a 17-year-old young man presenting with vomiting, diarrhea, and limb weakness. Investigation reveals mixed features of endocrinopathies including hypoparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, and hypogonadism. Although autoimmune keratitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, pneumonitis, and nephritis are common systemic affection of this condition, the reported case presents with severe sensory-motor polyneuropathy and pangastritis. He carries a single heterozygous copy of the missense variant (NM_000383.3 c.841G>A chr21:45709913 p.Ala281Thr) in exon 7 of the AIRE.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130093843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dermatological Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Patients in the Era of HAART: Report from an ART Center of Chattogram","authors":"Mowla MR, Choudhury MMI, Mridha MWA, Salehin MN, Alam MJ, Angkur DM","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-03","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Skin diseases are common striking features of HIV/AIDS patients and may vary considerably due to ethnic and geographic regions and currently by the influence of HAART also. However, there is a dearth of information in Bangladeshregarding the dermatological manifestations in HIV/AIDS patients. The purpose of this study is to find out the spectrum of cutaneous disorders in HIV/AIDS patients in the era of HAART.\u0000\u0000Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study has been carried out to find the targeted results in the Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh between the periods 2017 and 2020.\u0000\u0000Results: Of the 40 patients with HIV/AIDS, 22 (55%) were males and 18 (45%) were females. The age of the patients ranged from 8 to 60 years with mean age 38 (±0.966 SD) years. The age-specific cumulative HIV/AIDS cases at 31-40 years were high 19 (47.5%) among all age groups. The majority of the patients were migrant worker 22 (55%) with low socio-economic 32 (80%) background and common transmission mode was heterosexual 36 (90%). Most of the patients 32 (80%) had mucocutaneous disorders and Infective dermatoses accounted 30 (75%) and the non-infective inflammatory dermatoses were 21 (52.5%). Eight (20%) patients presented with 3 or more skin disorders. Common infective dermatoses were fungal infections 15 (37.5%) followed by viral infections 8 (20%), bacterial infections 4 (10%) and scabies 3 (7.5%). Common non-infective dermatoses were generalized pruritus 6 (15%) followed by prurigo simplex 4 (10%), psoriasis 4 (10%), eczema 3 (7.5%), pruritic papular eruption 1 (2.5%), seborrhoeic dermatitis 1 (2.5%), urticaria 1 (2.5%) and xerosis 1 (2.5%).Patients treated with HAART had decreased rates of oral candidiasis, herpes simplex, but increased rates of drug reactions 19 (47.5%). The most common drug eruption following HAART is morbiliform rash 11 (27.5%) and the commonest offending agent is nevirapine. The prevalence of mucocutaneous disorders were higher in patients with CD4 <200 cells/mm3.\u0000\u0000Conclusions: A wide range of skin disorders (80%) is observed in Bangladeshi HIV/AIDS patients and HAART had an impact on the spectrum of HIV/AIDS associated mucocutaneous disorders. They are seen at every stage of HIV/AIDS and are often the initial presentation in most instances within our environment. There is a need for increased attention to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases affecting the quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130313719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of The Effect of Tocilizumab in Adult Hospitalized COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients: A Clinical Trial","authors":"Ahmad S, Salam MU, Patwary MI, Alam N, Taher MA, Ahmed MR, Goswami A, Jumma MA, Razzaque MF","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-10","url":null,"abstract":"ackground: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening infectious disease causing potentially severe acute respiratory infection which may lead to multi-organ dysfunction or failure due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) also known as novel coronavirus (nCoV). Tocilizumab is anti-interleukin-6 receptor antibody may have potential role in minimizing mortality and mechanical ventilation requirements among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.\u0000\u0000Objective: To analyze the effect of tocilizumab in adult hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients.\u0000\u0000Methods: This non-randomized, controlled, open-label trial was carried out at a tertiary care hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients with hypoxia ( oxygen saturation < 92% on air or required oxygen) and proof of systemic inflammation(C-reactive protein ≥50mg/L) were assigned (in 1:1 ratio) to receive a standard care plus single dose of tocilizumab (8mg/kg up to a maximum of 800mg) or only standard care, who were not provided mechanical ventilation. Primary outcomes were 28-day mortality and necessity of mechanical ventilation.\u0000\u0000Results: The mean age was 59.08±12.39 years in tocilizumab group and mean age was 55.41±12.82 years in control group. Maximum patients were >60 years. The most common symptoms were fever (44.4%) then cough (38.9%), and others including diarrhoea, fatigue (33.3%). Majority risk factors were DM (47.7%) followed by HTN (30.5%). Mortality was more in control group than tocilizumab group which was 83.3% and 44.4% respectively. It is also observed that tocilizumab group patients needed mechanical ventilation significantly lower than the control group which was 19.4% and 44.4% respectively. The difference was statistically remarkable between the two groups (P<0.05).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: This study shows that hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were not receiving mechanical ventilation,tocilizumab increased survival rate and reduced the need of mechanical ventilation.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114420793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting Stress among the Selected Dental College Students in Dhaka","authors":"Rani J, Hossain KJ, Pinki SS, Mostarin S, Akter F, Nurunnabi M, Rahman, M., Abbas MG","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-01","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course is a long course for undergraduate level in the medical sciences, which causes different types of stress among the significant number of students. Those stresses critically affect the physical and mental health of the students, which also effects on their academic performance and professional practice.\u0000\u0000Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out to determine the factors affecting stress among 174 undergraduate dental students of selected three dental medical colleges in Dhaka through a pretested semi-structured questionnaire with the modified version of the Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire.\u0000\u0000Results: Half of the undergraduate dental students (49.4%) were found in moderately stressful. As a sources of stress, personal factors were highly stressful, training factors were slightly stressful and academic environment were moderately stressful among the dental students. Level of stress were statistically significant with age group (0.001), marital state (0.047), studying class (0.001), conflict with parents over career (0.031) and reduced sleeping times (0.001).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The study shows that a proper academic environment needs to be formed for dental students through modifying the academic curriculum and evalution systems and proper counseling program to improve their motivation, self-confidence and productivity in their performance.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129241992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Handgrip Strength in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Ahmed SN, Hossain MZ, Rahman H, Matin MNI, Chowdhury JA, Islam A, Rehan BR","doi":"10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47648/jswmc2022v1201-08","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Handgrip strength can be used to determine an individual's muscular strength objectively. It is a valid indicator of the disability index. Type 2 diabetes mellitus has a negative impact on skeletal muscles and handgrip strength. The goal of this study was to compare type 2 diabetic patients' handgrip strength to that of apparently healthy non-diabetic individuals.\u0000\u0000Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Sylhet M.A.G Osmani Medical College in collaboration with Outpatient Department of Endocrinology, Sylhet M.A.G Osmani Medical College Hospital and Outpatient Department of Sylhet Diabetic Hospital during the period from January 2017 to December 2017. A total of 100 type 2 diabetic patients who had been diagnosed for at least 5 years were selected, as well as 100 age and sex matched apparently healthy non-diabetic controls. The Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer was used to measure the handgrip strength of all subjects. All the collected data were compiled and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 22.0.\u0000\u0000Results: The mean handgrip strength of the diabetics (60.62 ± 18.98 lb) was significantly lower than non-diabetics (74.80 ± 21.61 lb) (p<0.001). A significant negative correlation was found between handgrip strength and duration of diabetes (r=–0.270, p=0.007).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Handgrip strength is lowered in patients with type 2 diabetes compared to the non-diabetic group and correlates negatively with diabetes duration. Reduced handgrip strength may lead to the development of impairment in the future, resulting in decreased productivity.","PeriodicalId":407803,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Sylhet Women’s Medical College","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132747451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}