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Background: Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) has a significant positive correlation with poor glycemic control (HbA1c ≥7%). The clinical, biochemical and electrophysiological parameters of DPN in Bangladeshi citizens have not yet been explored elaborately Objective: The purpose of the study was to detect and categorize status of glycemic control of Bangladeshi people and to analyze its impact on clinical severity of DPN using Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) and electrophysiological severity by modified Michigan diabetic neuropathy score (MDNS). Methodology: This observational study was carried out on diabetic patients having probable DPN by purposive sampling, attending Neurology OPD of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Disorder (BIRDEM) Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2014 to June 2016. Clinical parameters were recorded and DPN was graded as “no neuropathy”, “mild”, “moderate” and “severe” neuropathy by the Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS). A standard nerve conduction study was performed on each patient and electrophysiological grading according to modified Michigan diabetic neuropathy score (MDNS) was done. Diabetic status of patients was classified into “controlled” (HbA1c

Background Wearing masks or personal protective equipment (PPE) has become an integral part of the occupational life of physicians due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Most physicians have been developing various health hazards related to the use of different protective gears. This study aimed to determine the burden and spectrum of various health hazards associated with using masks or PPE and their associated risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Dhaka Medical College from March 01–May 30, 2021, among physicians from different public hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We analyzed the responses of 506 physicians who completed case record forms through Google forms or hard copies. Findings The mean (SD) age of the respondents was 35.4 [7.7], and 69.4% were men. Approximately 40% were using full PPE, and 55% were using N-95 masks. A total of 489 (96.6%) patients experienced at least one health hazard. The reported severe health hazards were syncope, severe dyspnea, severe chest pain, and anaphylaxis. Headache, dizziness, mood irritation, chest pain, excessive sweating, panic attack, and permanent facial disfigurement were the minor health hazards reported. Extended periods of work in the COVID-19-unit, reuse of masks, diabetes, obesity, and mental stress were risk factors for dyspnea. The risk factors for headaches were female sex, diabetes, and previous primary headaches. Furthermore, female sex and reusing masks for an extended period (> 6 h) were risk factors for facial disfigurement. The risk factors for excessive sweating were female sex and additional evening office practice for an extended period. Conclusions Healthcare workers experienced several occupational hazards after using masks and PPE. Therefore, an appropriate policy is required to reduce such risks.