Background: A good history and a standard EEG recording help establish most of the epilepsy syndromes. Objective: The objective of this study was to establish different epilepsy syndromes on the basis of history and EEG in the clinically suspected seizure events. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the neurophysiology laboratory of National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2013 to December 2015, which included 2549 patients. EEG was obtained through surface scalp electrodes according to international 10/20 system. Patient and their attendants were interviewed using a semi structured questionnaire. The EEG findings, clinical history and in appropriate cases the neuroimaging, CSF and hematological findings were then correlated. Result: Among the 2549 patients most were children (39.8% less than 10 years old) and young adult (30.63% in 11 to 20 years age group). Male patients outnumbered female (63% and 36 % respectively). The overall sensitivity of EEG in yielding abnormal interictal epileptiform discharges was 42%. About 32% of total 2549 patients were diagnosed as localization-related epilepsy (LRE), 5% idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE), 1.41% was Epileptic encephalopathy. Conclusion: In conclusion EEG is helpful in classifying the types of seizure, aids in defining the epilepsy syndrome, predicting the outcome and assists in management of patients. [Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2017;3(1): 3-6]

Background: Nasogastric tube feeding is an integral part of management of stroke patients with feeding difficulties.Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the nasogastric tube feeding practice and its complication on stroke patients.Methodology: One hundred (100) adult patients aged ≥ 18 years with stroke were enrolled in the study. The diagnosis of stroke was established by the clinical presentation, neuroimaging. Patients requiring nasogastric tube feeding was included in the study. They were thoroughly examined for any complications from possible use of nasogastric tube. Their caregivers were also thoroughly interviewed using a standard preformed questionnaire regarding any complications as well. Results: A total number of 100 patients were recruited for this study. In this study population, 63.0% patients had ischaemic stroke; 26.0% had haemorrhagic stroke and 9.0% population had sub-arachnoid haemorrhage. The most common indication for NG feeding was difficulty in swallowing (39.0%) followed by semi consciousness (26.0%), unconsciousness (22.0%), inability to maintain feed (10.0%). About 71.0% of the patients had complications from NG tube feeding such as nasal irritation (53.0%), electrolyte imbalance (43.0%), aspiration pneumonia (40.0%) and diarrhea (38.0%).Conclusion: Nasal irritation, aspiration pneumonia, electrolyte imbalance, diarrhea are common complications associated with NG tube feeding which in part may be related to faulty feeding technique.Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2018;4(1): 23-27

Background: Since the elimination of poliomyelitis from most part of the world Gullain-Barre' Syndrome (GBS)

Gigantism came from Greek word ‘Giant'. Pathologically, this condition results from the actions of excessive growth hormone (GH) secretion from the pituitary gland during childhood and adolescent before the closure of epiphyseal growth plates. When the height of an individual is several standard deviations above the mean value for the same age, sex, and ethnicity, the condition is known as gigantism. Pituitary gigantism is extremely rare. If hypersecretion of growth hormone occurs after closure of epiphyseal growth plates the resulting condition is acromegaly. Most patients with gigantism also have features of acromegaly.   doi:10.3329/jom.v10i1.1999 J Medicine 2009; 10: 22-24

Background: Primary Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma can metastasize in the cervical lymph nodes. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the association of Anneroth’s scoring and frequency of cervical lymph node metastasis among primary oral squamous cell carcinoma patients. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 2009 to December 2010 for a period of one year. Patients attending in the place of study with diagnosed case of oral squamous cell carcinoma were selected for the study after fulfilling the inclusion criteria. The resected primary lesion and neck lymph nodes were sent for histopathological examination. Histopathological grading of the primary lesion was done and neck lymphodes were graded as metastatic and non-metastatic. Results: This prospective study with 50 cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma was taken of which 28 cases were non-metastasis tumor. Each case was graded according to TNM classification, Broder’s grading and Anneroth’s classification. Both Anneroth’s classification (p=0.002) and Broder’s grading (p=0.017) were significant but Anneroth’s one was more significant than Broder’s. Conclusions: There is an association between Anneroth’s grading system with lymph node metastasis. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2019;6(2): 69-72