PubMed Health⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

M F Hussain

Publications and source records attributed to M F Hussain.

9 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2002

Variability in physico-chemical parameters of Pachin river (Itanagar).

The concentration of water quality parameters in river and heavy metals in the bed sediment were measured for Pachin River for the three major flow periods. The pH, temperature (degree C), conducity (microS cm-1), DO, COD, NH3, PO4, total hardeness and alkalinity (mg/L) were found in the range of 12 to 22, 6.90 to 7.69, 25 to 211, 5.0 to 12.5, 10-115, 1.2 to 12.0, 0.05 to 0.62, 14 to 45, and 12 to 35, respectively. The heavy metals as Zn and Se showed an enrichment of 1 to 25, and 5 to 120, with concentration (microgram/g) range of 8 to 385 and 0.5 to 6.0, for the respective metal, in the labile fraction of the bed sediment. The variability in the physico-chemical parameters for different flow periods may be assigned to dilution of river water by direct runoff, human activities and organic load. The correlation study of physico-chemical parameters shows that their source of entering the river system is the same whether it may be a natural or anthropogenic or both.

Environmental Monitoring↗
PubMed1995

Lack of correlation between diarrhea and weight loss in HIV-positive outpatients in Houston, Texas.

To determine the prevalence of diarrhea and weight loss among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients, we reviewed the records of all patients attending the Harris County HIV Clinic during a 4-month time period. Diarrhea was considered persistent if it had been present for > 14 days or on two or more consecutive clinic visits. Weight loss was defined as moderate (5-10% reduction in weight) or severe (> 10% reduction) when the present weight was compared with the weight found at the initial clinic visit. Records were reviewed for 1,370 patients, of whom 12.2% complained of diarrhea (7.7% acute and 4.5% persistent). Diarrhea was more common among patients with a history of male-to-male sexual contact than in patients with other HIV risk factors (p < 0.003 for acute and p < 0.006 for persistent). The mean CD4 cell count was not significantly different in patients with or without persistent diarrhea (176 versus 212) or acute diarrhea (215 versus 212). Weight loss was reported in 25.2% of subjects (12.8% moderate and 12.4% severe). It did not correlate with CD4 count. Persistent diarrhea also was not associated with weight loss. Acute and persistent diarrhea were common among ambulatory HIV-positive patients, particularly in homosexual men. We did not identify a correlation among diarrhea, weight loss, and CD4 count. Thus, factors other than chronic diarrhea and immunosuppression appear to be responsible for weight loss in HIV-infected patients.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1984

"Race related illness in Vietnamese refugees".

The author worked for six weeks in September 1982, as a Medical Practitioner and Psychiatrist at the first Asylum Centre Puerto-Princessa, Palawan, Philippines. This paper relates relevant aspects of Mental Health needs of Vietnamese refugees related to racism, aftermath of war, leaving home-land without preparation, perilous escape, prolonged stay in cramped refugee camps, and move on to unsettled, unsure future in another country with alien culture and environment. Changes of life situation, loss of business, property or occupation, loss of loved ones, separation from friends, disruption of family relationships are related to racism and persecution elements in 'Boat People'. The most frequent psychiatric illnesses among the refugees are: depression, anxiety state, psychosomatic disease and psychosis. A special mental health project is needed to train health workers, provide service and consultation and to organising research activities. On the preventive aspects, primary prevention may be achieved by less stress on rapid assimilation and the reduced likelihood of discrimination, hostility and prejudice. Secondary prevention consists of early detection of the disease and early initiation of treatment and tertiary prevention consists of the elimination or reduction of residual disability after an illness.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Influence of experience and nationality on assessment and outcome of parasuicide.

In Sheffield 544 consecutive cases of attempted suicide (parasuicide) were seen at 2 large hospitals over a 12-month period, and allocated in sequence to the junior and senior psychiatric staff, of British and foreign origin. During the follow-up period of 12 months, 31 patients had a further episode of parasuicide and 5 patients committed suicide. The outcome (as measured by repeat parasuicide or suicide) was not significantly affected by the country of origin of the psychiatrist, nor his length of training in psychiatry.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

Affective disorder in Asian immigrants.

Socio-cultural factors play a contributory role in presentation and symptomatology of affective illness. Cultural shock, communication barriers, fear of loss of racial identity, different child rearing attitudes and dietary restrictions may all contribute towards the manifestation of reactive depression. An understanding of the immigrant's background will greatly help the therapist in management of his patient.

Adjustment Disorders↗
PubMed1976

Resolution of pathological identification between mother and son following rhinoplasty.

The case here described shows that severe psychological disturbance can be caused by identification between mother and son, resulting in preoccupation with a part of the body, which in the opinion of those outside the relationship, shows no gross abnormality. Similar delusional beliefs to those held by the mother were induced in the son, when he reached the age at which these beliefs occurred in the mother, in whom they were incompletely resolved. Plastic surgery, in the absence of gross deformity, brought relief of the distress caused by this type of psychopathology. Relief occurred in the conflicts of both mother and son, even though operation was on the latter, only.

Adolescent↗