Shaheen Akter

ORCID: 0000-0001-6566-2468
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Research Areas
  • Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
  • Infant Nutrition and Health
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
  • Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
  • Virology and Viral Diseases
  • Intramuscular injections and effects
  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
  • Educational Practices and Challenges
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Infant Health and Development
  • Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
  • Educational Innovations and Challenges
  • Environmental Science and Water Management
  • Blood transfusion and management
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices
  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
2025

Enam Medical College & Hospital
2012-2022

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
2014-2020

Bloomberg (United States)
2020

Ilam University
2012-2014

Child Health Research Foundation
1970

Olufemi T. Oladapo Joshua P. Vogel Gilda Piaggio My-Huong Nguyen Fernando Althabe and 95 more A. Metin Gülmezoĝlu Rajiv Bahl Suman Rao Ayesha De Costa Shuchita Gupta Abdullah H Baqui Rasheda Khanam Mohammod Shahidullah Saleha Begum Chowdhury Salahuddin Ahmed Nazma Begum Arunangshu D. Roy Mona Al Shahed Iffat Ara Jaben Farida Yasmin Mahbubur Rahman Anjuman Ara Soofia Khatoon Gulshan Ara Shaheen Akter Nasreen Akhter Probhat R Dey Muhammod Abdus Sabur Mohammad Azad Shahana F Choudhury MA Matin Shivaprasad S. Goudar Sangappa Dhaded Mrityunjay Metgud Yeshita V. Pujar Manjunath S. Somannavar Sunil S. Vernekar Veena Herekar Shailaja Bidri Sangamesh Mathapati Preeti G Patil Mallanagouda Patil Muttappa R. Gudadinni Hidaytullah R Bijapure Ashalata Mallapur Geetanjali Katageri Sumangala B Chikkamath Bhuvaneshwari Yelamali Ramesh Pol Sujata Misra Leena Das Saumya Nanda Rashmita B. Nayak Bipsa Singh Zahida Qureshi Fred Were Alfred Osoti George Gwako Ahmed Laving John Kinuthia Hafsa Mohamed Nawal Aliyan Adelaide Barassa Elizabeth Kibaru Margaret Mbuga Lydia Thuranira Njoroge J Githua Bernadine Lusweti Adejumoke Idowu Ayede Adegoke G. Falade Olubukola Adeponle Adesina Atinuke Agunloye Oluwatosin O Iyiola Wilfred Sanni Ifeyinwa K Ejinkeonye Hadiza Idris Chinyere Okoli Theresa Azonima Irinyenikan O. Olubosede Olaseinde Bello Olufemi M Omololu Olanike Abosede Olutekunbi Adesina Akintan Olorunfemi O. Owa Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi Ireti P Eniowo Adetokunbo Olusegun Fabamwo Elizabeth Disu Joy Onyinyechi Chionuma Ebunoluwa A. Adejuyigbe Oluwafemi Kuti Henry Anyabolu Ibraheem O. Awowole Akintunde O. Fehintola Bankole Peter Kuti Anthony Dennis Isah Eyinade K. Olateju Olusanya Abiodun Olabisi Florence Dedeke Francis Bola Akinkunmi

The safety and efficacy of antenatal glucocorticoids in women low-resource countries who are at risk for preterm birth uncertain.

10.1056/nejmoa2022398 article EN cc-by New England Journal of Medicine 2020-10-23

There is an increasing focus on researching children admitted to hospital with new variants of COVID-19, combined concerns hyperinflammatory syndromes and the overuse antimicrobials. Paediatric guidelines have been produced in Bangladesh improve their care. Consequently, objective document management COVID-19 among 24 hospitals Bangladesh. Key outcome measures included percentage prescribed different antimicrobials, adherence paediatric mortality rates using purposely developed report forms....

10.3390/antibiotics11010105 article EN cc-by Antibiotics 2022-01-14

Background: Arterial ischemic stroke in children is rare but may be associated with mortality and significant neurological morbidity. Clinical manifestations underlying etiology of pediatric differ from adult stroke. This study aimed to detect the common presentations their neuroimaging characteristics along probable a tertiary care hospital Bangladesh. Materials Methods: cross-sectional observational was conducted Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) during period June 2017 December 2020...

10.3329/jemc.v12i1.71692 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2024-09-22

Introduction: In developing countries, thermal protection of the newborn is not properly addressed. Neonates presented to Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for admission with various problems are frequently found be hypothermic. The objective this study was determine incidence and associated risk factors neonatal hypothermia on NICU. Materials Methods: This a prospective observational carried over period three years at Enam Medical College Hospital (EMCH) among newborns admitted...

10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8312 article EN cc-by Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society 2013-12-14

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retinal vascular disorder preterm neonates resulting in visual impairement. Along with prematurity, very low birth weight and hyperoxia, role blood transfusions the occurrence ROP has been strongly emphasized. Objective: To determine relationship timing volume transfusion other factors development (VLBW) newborn infants. Methods: This was prospective observational study. It done among premature (<34 weeks) VLBW admitted to SCABU ICU Dhaka...

10.3329/bjch.v34i2.10215 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 2012-03-29

Abstract not availableBangladesh Med J. 2016 May; 45 (2): 113-117

10.3329/bmj.v45i2.28987 article EN Bangladesh Medical Journal 2016-07-30

Background: Establishment and maintenance of breastfeeding in preterm low birth weight (PT LBW) neonates after discharge from hospital is challenging may be affected by multiple factors. We designed this study to find out the association these factors with our population. Objectives: To observe rate exclusive breasrfeeding (EBF) among PT LBW at one month follow up identify that are related EBF. Materials Methods: This observational was conducted during period July 2009 October 2011 Enam...

10.3329/jemc.v1i1.11135 article EN Journal of Enam Medical College 2012-07-09

Infantile colic is a distressing condition in infants, pathogenesis of which still not clear. Several treatment strategies have been attempted before, but only some them proven successful. The aim this paper to review studies on options for infantile colic. For this, systematic literature was done regarding pathophysiology, medical and conventional interventions from 1954 March 2011. Forty nine articles included Cochrane database were reviewed. Fourteen pathophysiology risk factors, 7 effect...

10.3329/jemc.v2i1.11927 article EN Journal of Enam Medical College 2012-09-24

Background: During the last two decades with application of advanced technological supports have improved survival rate preterm very low birth weight (PT VLBW) infants. At same time anemia prematurity (AOP) one most frequent complications these patients also has been increased in neonatal units. Packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions are mainstay treatment AOP. The frequency transfusion is directly related to exposure tiny infants various risks transfusion.Objectives : To evaluate whether...

10.3329/nimcj.v6i2.23171 article EN Northern International Medical College Journal 2015-05-01

Background : In Bangladesh advancement of neonatal care has increased the survival preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates; thus incidence Retinopathy prematurity (ROP) also been increased.Objective To identify cases ROP and to observe association weight, infection other clinical factors (recorded during hospital stay) with its occurrence.Method This was a prospective observational study at special baby unit (SCABU) Intensive Dhaka Shishu Hospital from July, 2006 March, 2008 among...

10.3329/nimcj.v5i2.23126 article EN Northern International Medical College Journal 2015-04-29

Background: Although neonatal tetanus (NT) has been declared eliminated from Bangladesh in June 2008, it is not uncommon Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Dhaka. There are various presentations of NT cases and treatment practices also vary.Objective: This study was conducted to describe our experiences with at IDH outlining the clinical characteristics, maternal immunization outcome.Materials Methods: Thirty neonates admitted March 2011 December 2012 were observed prospectively risk factors,...

10.3329/jemc.v5i3.24748 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2015-11-10

Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare disorder which presents before 18 months age characterized by repeated attacks involving either side the body, paroxysmal disturbances,developmental delay and learning disability. The cause AHC remains largely unknown treatment evidence less available. unreported in Bangladeshi literature. We report two cases AHC. Our first case 16-month-old girl who presented with alternate for four episodes. She also had abnormal body movement...

10.3329/jemc.v8i1.35436 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2018-02-07

Background: Management of partial epilepsy is an important issue in the field neurology.Objective: The purpose present study was to collect additional clinical data on efficacy and safety sustained release sodium valproate chrono formulation as first-line monotherapy patients newly or recently diagnosed with Bangladesh under daily practice condition.Methodology: This open-label, multicenter, non-controlled, prospective, observational enrolled adults children ? 6 years without secondary...

10.3329/jninb.v1i1.22938 article EN Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh 2015-04-28

In Bangladesh advancement of neonatal care has increased the survival preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates and incidence Retinopathy prematurity (ROP) is also increasing. The objective this study was to identify cases ROP their risk factors recorded during hospital stay. This a prospective observational at special baby unit (SCABU) Intensive Dhaka Shishu Hospital from July, 2006 March, 2008 among premature (<34 weeks) and/or VLBW (<1500 gm) neonates. Neonates who fulfilled...

10.3329/jbcps.v31i4.21001 article EN Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons 2014-11-29

Abstract not available DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjch.v38i2.21143 Bangladesh J Child Health 2014; VOL 38 (2) : 86-93

10.3329/bjch.v38i2.21143 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 2014-12-03

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is an inflammatory demyelinating illness usually associated with infections or antecedent immunization. Due to control of most vaccine preventable diseases in developed countries, cases acute occur developing countries and are seen secondary nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections. We report a case measles 2½-year-old male child despite having vaccination infancy. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings CT scan brain. patient managed high dose...

10.3329/jemc.v3i1.13875 article EN Journal of Enam Medical College 2013-02-20

Introduction: Blood pressure values of too low or high can be related with serious morbidity and mortality.Neonatal hypotension has been found to short term as well significant long health complications.Thus identifying this blood in preterm neonates its impacts is crucial. Objectives:To evaluate newborn long-term on neonatal health.Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University a tertiary care...

10.31782/ijcrr.2023.151703 article EN International Journal of Current Research and Review 2023-01-01

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children are among the most common bacterial infections. Community-acquired urinary (CAUTI) often treated empirically with broad-spectrum antibiotics. Pattern of aetiologic agents and their antibiotic sensitivity may vary according to geographical regional location. So, knowledge resistance trends is important for improving evidence-based recommendations empirical treatment UTIs.Objectives: To determine aetiologies CAUTIs patterns a tertiary...

10.3329/jemc.v7i3.34072 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2017-10-30

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

10.3329/jemc.v8i3.38360 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2018-10-28

Caudal regression syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal development of structures in the caudal region embryo like lower lumbar and sacral vertebrae, urogenital gastrointestinal system occur early gestation. It’s sporadic disorder. Maternal diabetes, genetic predisposition vascular hypo perfusion have been shown to be associated with its pathogenesis. Here we report newborn diabetic mother diagnosed as type II. Treatment for this patient multidisciplinary. So, after giving...

10.3329/bjch.v42i3.39272 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 2018-12-17

Background: Among term infants, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy due to acute perinatal asphyxia remains an important cause of neurodevelopmental deficits in childhood. Treatment is currently limited supportive intensive care, without any specific brain-oriented therapy.
 Objective: To determine whether the risk death or moderate/severe impairment infants with increases relatively high skin rectal temperature between 12 and 72 hours birth.
 Materials Methods: This was a prospective...

10.3329/jemc.v9i3.43244 article EN cc-by Journal of Enam Medical College 2019-09-22

DOI: 10.3329/bjch.v30i1.6180 Bangladesh J Child Health 2006; VOL 30 (1/2/3): 25-28

10.3329/bjch.v30i1.6180 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 1970-01-01
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