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PAHMC Journal Volume 3 Number 1 (January 2026)

PAHMC Journal

Volume 3, Number 1 — January 2026

Peer reviewed
Open access
Biannual medical journal

Editorial

Medical education curriculum reform for MBBS students

Begum T

Medical education is the foundation of a strong health care system, and the quality of future doctors depends largely on the curriculum followed during undergraduate training. This editorial discusses the shift from traditional, theory-heavy MBBS curricula toward a modern, student-centered, competency-based model, highlighting emerging challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, pandemics, and AI in medicine.

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 1-2
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Original articles

Survival and mortality among patients admitted to intensive care unit of a tertiary level hospital of Bangladesh

Khan ANMN, Hallaz M, Begum T, Tripura KK, Akter MR

Background: ICU survival and mortality rates vary widely across regions. Results: Among 237 ICU patients at PAHMCH, 40.9% were cured, while the overall mortality rate was 32.1% — lower than several other studies conducted worldwide.

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 3-7
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Evaluation of changes in serum uric acid in a patient with acute myocardial infarction

Diluara K, Alam MTU, Mia MAR, Samsun N

Background: Serum uric acid changes correlate with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Results: Among 100 subjects, mean serum uric acid was significantly higher in AMI patients (7.91 mg/dl) than controls (3.68 mg/dl, p<0.001).

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 8-12
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Relation of serum C3 level and ASO titre with clinical profile and immediate outcome of children with acute glomerulonephritis

Begum R, Akter AHMM, Ali MA, Khatun S, Rahman M, Nuruzzaman M, Das K, Rabeya T, Bari MA, Ahammad AN, Alam N

Among 36 children with acute glomerulonephritis, elevated ASO titres were found in 77.8% and low serum C3 in 52.8%. Complete recovery occurred in 66.7% of cases; 2.8% died. Neither marker significantly predicted short-term outcome.

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 13-19
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Case report

Revision with metaphyseal locking compression plate (MLCP) by compression technique for aseptic non-union of the shaft of femur combined with corticocancellous autogenus bone graft

Mustofa MG, Bhadra A, Saha S

A 55-year-old woman with aseptic non-union of the femoral shaft following prior nailing was successfully treated with revision MLCP and corticocancellous autogenous bone grafting, achieving excellent ASAMI bone and functional scores at 10-month follow-up.

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 20-29
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Review article

Polycystic ovary syndrome and women’s health in resource-limited settings: a narrative review with insights from floodplain regions of Bangladesh

Khatun S, Ali MA, Akter AHMM, Rahman MA

This narrative review synthesizes global evidence on PCOS, noting no population-based prevalence data exist for Bangladesh, and highlights compounded risks in floodplain (haor) communities from food insecurity, limited diagnostics, and cultural stigma — calling for integrated screening and context-adapted care.

PAH Med Col J. Jan 2026; 3(1): 30-37
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