Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most frequent sexual complaint of men. It may develop not only due to psychiatric disorders but also due to many chronic organic illnesses. Coronary artery stenting is an invasive procedure to manage coronary artery disease which is one of the leading chronic illnesses all over the world. Patients who survive from coronary artery diseases by getting invasive cardiac procedures, often develop reduced sexual function. The aim of the study was to identify the frequency of premature ejaculation among post coronary artery stenting patients. This was a descriptive, cross sectional study conducted in cardiology outpatient department (OPD) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and cardiology OPD of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) from October 2017 to September 2018. 153 patients were selected purposively. After taking written consent a predetermined questionnaire containing 11 socio-demographic variables was filled for each patient through face to face interview. After that PEDT bangle version was applied.37.25% post coronary artery stenting male scored 11 or more and were identified as highly suggestive to have PE. Among the socio-demographic variables, Regular exercise, amount of sleep per day, smoking and history of chronic physical illness were found to be significantly associated with PE among post coronary artery stenting patients. The study showed that the patients who practiced a disciplined and healthy lifestyle were not in risk. The research findings may help us for the early diagnosis and better treatment plan to reduce patient sufferings.
Bang J Psychiatry June 2018; 32(1): 9-13
The serum level of zinc and vitamin E were measured to understand the association of various nutrients on acne pathogenesis. Both zinc and vitamin E are antioxidants used as a supplement in acne treatment. However, their effect and status in acne patients are not fully understood. This study included 48 acne patients and 48 sex- and age-matched healthy controls. The zinc and vitamin E concentration was measured in the serum by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and HPLC methods. Compared to the healthy control, a significant deficiency of serum vitamin E level in acne patients (p<0.001) was found, although the patients were not deficient in serum zinc level (p=0.22). In addition, female acne patients had a slightly lower zinc level than male patients (p=0.06). The low serum vitamin E level suggests that supplementation of vitamin E might be helpful in acne treatment. However, further studies are required to understand the dose and mechanism of vitamin E supplements in acne treatment.
J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 45(1); 49-58: June 2021
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