A protocol for harvesting biodiversity data from Facebook
We present how to structure keywords, search for species photographs, and georeference localities for such records. We further highlight some challenges users might face when extracting species distribution data from Facebook and suggest solutions. Following our proposed framework, we present a case study on Bangladesh's biodiversity-a tropical megadiverse South Asian country. We scraped nearly 45,000 unique georeferenced records across 967 species and found a median of 27 records per species. About 12% of the distribution data were for threatened species, representing 27% of all species. We also obtained data for 56 DataD...
Source: Conservation Biology - March 28, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Shawan Chowdhury Sultan Ahmed Shofiul Alam Corey T Callaghan Priyanka Das Moreno Di Marco Enrico Di Minin Ivan Jari ć Mahzabin Muzahid Labi Md Rokonuzzaman Uri Roll Valerio Sbragaglia Asma Siddika Aletta Bonn Source Type: research
Spatial analysis of COVID-19 risk factors: a case study in Bangladesh
AbstractIn 2019, the world grappled with an unexpected and severe global health crisis —the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which significantly impacted various aspects of human life. This case study, focusing on Bangladesh, aimed to uncover the complex spatial patterns and potential risk factors influencing the virus’s uneven spread across 64 districts. To analyze spatia l patterns, two techniques, namely MoranI and GearyC, were employed to study spatial autocorrelation. Hotspots and coldspots were identified using local MoranI, while spatial hotspots were pinpointed using local Getis OrdG. Exploring spatial ...
Source: Aerobiologia - March 27, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is associated with increased < i > Campylobacter < /i > and epithelial injury in duodenal biopsies of Bangladeshi children
by Shah Mohammad Fahim, Jeffrey R. Donowitz, Ekaterina Smirnova, Ning-Juin Jan, Subhasish Das, Mustafa Mahfuz, S. M. Abdul Gaffar, William A. Petri Jr, Chelsea Marie, Tahmeed Ahmed
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has been associated with enteric inflammation, linear growth stunting, and neurodevelopmental delays in children from low-income countries. Little is known about the histologic changes or epithelial adherent microbiota associated with SIBO. We sought to describe these relationships in a cohort of impoverished Bangladeshi children. Undernourished 12-18-month-old children underwent both glucose hydrogen...
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - March 27, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Shah Mohammad Fahim Source Type: research
Spatial analysis of COVID-19 risk factors: a case study in Bangladesh
AbstractIn 2019, the world grappled with an unexpected and severe global health crisis —the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, which significantly impacted various aspects of human life. This case study, focusing on Bangladesh, aimed to uncover the complex spatial patterns and potential risk factors influencing the virus’s uneven spread across 64 districts. To analyze spatia l patterns, two techniques, namely MoranI and GearyC, were employed to study spatial autocorrelation. Hotspots and coldspots were identified using local MoranI, while spatial hotspots were pinpointed using local Getis OrdG. Exploring spatial ...
Source: Aerobiologia - March 27, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness and public health impact of typhoid conjugate vaccine introduction strategies in Bangladesh
CONCLUSIONS: We projected that nationwide TCV introduction with a catch-up campaign would substantially reduce typhoid incidence and very likely be cost saving in Bangladesh.PMID:38531727 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.035 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - March 26, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Christopher Weyant Yogesh Hooda Sira Jam Munira Nathan C Lo Theresa Ryckman Arif M Tanmoy Naito Kanon Jessica C Seidman Denise Garrett Samir K Saha Jeremy D Goldhaber-Fiebert Senjuti Saha Jason R Andrews Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness and public health impact of typhoid conjugate vaccine introduction strategies in Bangladesh
CONCLUSIONS: We projected that nationwide TCV introduction with a catch-up campaign would substantially reduce typhoid incidence and very likely be cost saving in Bangladesh.PMID:38531727 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.035 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - March 26, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Christopher Weyant Yogesh Hooda Sira Jam Munira Nathan C Lo Theresa Ryckman Arif M Tanmoy Naito Kanon Jessica C Seidman Denise Garrett Samir K Saha Jeremy D Goldhaber-Fiebert Senjuti Saha Jason R Andrews Source Type: research
"The Critical Services Are Out of Reach": Diabetes Management and the Experiences of South Asian Immigrants in Ontario
This study provides support for the fact that even in Canada's universal healthcare system, disparities exist, particularly for ethnic minorities, and that a universal prescription drug coverage component is a crucial step forward to ensure equitable access to health services utilization for all.PMID:38523416 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241240635 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - March 25, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Minal Waqar Vincent Z Kuuire Source Type: research
Severity of Coronary Artery Disease by Friesinger Score Among Women With Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
CONCLUSION: Prior to menopause, single-vessel disease and normal coronary angiography were more common, whereas postmenopausal individuals had triple-vessel disease. The postmenopausal group's CAD was found to be more severe than the premenopausal group's according to the Friesinger score used for severity evaluation.PMID:38524096 | PMC:PMC10959207 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.54617 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - March 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ayesha Siddika Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik Md Kalimuddin Nahidul Hasan Nazir Ahmed Mohammad Badiuzzaman Dhiman Banik Tawfiq S Huq Mir Ishraquzzaman Faria Rahman Source Type: research
"The Critical Services Are Out of Reach": Diabetes Management and the Experiences of South Asian Immigrants in Ontario
This study provides support for the fact that even in Canada's universal healthcare system, disparities exist, particularly for ethnic minorities, and that a universal prescription drug coverage component is a crucial step forward to ensure equitable access to health services utilization for all.PMID:38523416 | PMC:PMC10962024 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241240635 (Source: Primary Care)
Source: Primary Care - March 25, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Minal Waqar Vincent Z Kuuire Source Type: research
Genetic association of novel SNPs in HK-1 (rs201626997) and HK-3 (rs143604141) with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladeshi population
CONCLUSION: This study will help us to easily detect the polymorphisms of HK-1 (rs201626997) and HK-3 (rs143604141) in different populations of the world. Further studies with a greater number of participants and more physiological information are required to better understand the underlying genetic causes of T2DM susceptibility in Bangladesh.PMID:38527673 | DOI:10.1016/j.gene.2024.148409 (Source: Gene)
Source: Gene - March 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Md Tarikul Islam Md Abdullah Al Mamun Khan Shahidur Rahman K M Kaderi Kibria Source Type: research
Genetic association of novel SNPs in HK-1 (rs201626997) and HK-3 (rs143604141) with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladeshi population
CONCLUSION: This study will help us to easily detect the polymorphisms of HK-1 (rs201626997) and HK-3 (rs143604141) in different populations of the world. Further studies with a greater number of participants and more physiological information are required to better understand the underlying genetic causes of T2DM susceptibility in Bangladesh.PMID:38527673 | DOI:10.1016/j.gene.2024.148409 (Source: Gene)
Source: Gene - March 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Md Tarikul Islam Md Abdullah Al Mamun Khan Shahidur Rahman K M Kaderi Kibria Source Type: research
Socioeconomic inequality and urban-rural disparity of antenatal care visits in Bangladesh: A trend and decomposition analysis
ConclusionsAccording to the findings of our study, it is imperative for authorities to ensure antenatal care visits are more accessible for rural and underprivileged women. Additionally, should focus on delivering high-quality education, ensuring the completion of education, reducing income disparity as well as launching a program to enhance awareness about health facilities, and the impact of caesarean delivery. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - March 25, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Biplab Biswas Source Type: research
Institutional delivery rate and associated factors among women in rural communities: analysis of the 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey
Conclusion
The study revealed that a low proportion of women in rural communities in Bangladesh used institutional delivery. The results of this study should be taken into account by policy-makers and governmental efforts when creating interventions or programmes aimed at increasing institutional delivery in Bangladesh. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Afaya, A., Nesa, M., Akter, J., Lee, T. Tags: Open access, Nursing Source Type: research
Tracing and source fingerprinting of metals from the southern coastal sediments in Bangladesh
This study's findings have implications for ongoing monitoring and management of heavy metal contamination in coastal environments to mitigate potential health and ecological impacts and can inform policy development and management strategies.PMID:38519615 | DOI:10.1007/s11356-024-32684-5 (Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International)
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Niger Sultana Shamima Akther Eti Md Lokman Hossain Jianfeng Li Mohammed Abdus Salam Source Type: research
Tracing and source fingerprinting of metals from the southern coastal sediments in Bangladesh
This study's findings have implications for ongoing monitoring and management of heavy metal contamination in coastal environments to mitigate potential health and ecological impacts and can inform policy development and management strategies.PMID:38519615 | DOI:10.1007/s11356-024-32684-5 (Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International)
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Niger Sultana Shamima Akther Eti Md Lokman Hossain Jianfeng Li Mohammed Abdus Salam Source Type: research
