SummaryBeta-haemolytic streptococci were isolated from 350/ of 525 children who presented to their family doctors with sore throat. The first 306 were investigated bacteriologically and virologically and beta-haemolytic streptococci were isolated from 30%/ and viruses from 14-7%.The ages which had the highest incidence of sore throat, for both sexes, were 7, then 6, 8, and 5. Those with tonsils had a higher incidence of beta-haemolytic streptococci than those without, but the presence or absence of tonsils made no difference to the degree of growth of the streptococci.Viruses were isolated predominantly during the winter months, but streptococci, though mostly isolated in winter, were isolated throughout the rest of the year.

Background: Long duration use of hormonal contraceptives can cause different metabolic effects. Objective: The purpose for the present study was to see the relationship between long duration of use of hormonal contraceptives and serum lipid profiles. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in collaboration with the Biochemistry Department at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2004 to December 2005 for eighteen (18) months. Women of reproductive age group who had given the history of taking low-dose oral contraceptive pills (OCP) containing 30 meg ethinyloestradiol (EE) plus 150 meg levonorgestrel (LNG) were included as study population. The women were divided into group A which was consisted of women who were using OCP for up to 5 years and group B who were using OCP for more than 5 years. Blood was collected from each woman in fasting state and serum was sent for estimation of serum lipids profiles like serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL. Result: The women in group A was consisted of 20 women and the rest 20 women were in group B. Comparison of mean age between control and case groups showed no significant difference (31.75±4.85 vs 30.43±5.44 years). In women using OCP ≤5 years and >5 years, the mean (±SD) cholesterol levels were 252.50±48.86 and 239.55±48.73 mg/dl (p>0.10), triglyceride levels were 204.30±48.10 and 191.45±67.89 mg/dL (p>0.10), HDL levels were 42.82±8.96 and 43.00±6.46 (p>0.10) and LDL levels were 168.83±50.82 and 158.26±50.32 (p>0.10) respectively. Conclusion: The level of total cholesterol and triglycerides are not significantly varied with long duration (more than 5 years) of oral contraceptive pills use. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2019;6(1):10-13

Introduction: Ovarian cyst is a common clinical problem affecting women of all age groups. Laparoscopy should be considered as an alternative to laparotomy in the management of benign ovarian cysts. The aim of this study is to determine the safety, efficacy and outcome of laparoscopic surgery for benign ovarian cysts. Materials and Method: A Prospective observational study has been carried out during the period of Jun 2016 to May 2019 in combined military hospital Dhaka. Total 107 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for benign ovarian cysts during this period were included in this study. Results: The maximum number of women was in the 21-30 year- old age groups. Majority were endometriotic cyst (45.79%) followed by perovarian cysts (14.01%) and dermoid cysts (12.14%). The diameter ranges from 4-15 cm.and most of them were unilateral (91.5%). Ovarian cystectomy is the most commonly performed procedure (88.78%). Mean duration of surgery was 62.75 minutes. Complications were also fewer like postoperative fever (22.2%), and trocar site infection.(11.2 %). None of the pts required conversion to laparotomy. Conclusion: With a careful preoperative screening the laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective treatment for benign ovarian cyst Laparoscopic surgery seems to offer significant advantages such as less adverse effects, reduced hospital stay and better quality of life. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 2 (December) 2019: 209-2012

Pyometra is a condition characterized by the accumulation of pus within the uterine cavity that usually develops in elderly women . Spontaneous rupture of pyometra causing diffuse peritonitis is very rare.Unless recognized in time it can be a life threatening condition. The aim of this article is to report a case of spontaneous rupture of pyometra who was admitted in our hospital as surgical emergency and was successfully treated by surgery. Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2019; Vol. 34(1): 48-51