A qualitative analysis of Ethiopian and Eritrean Americans ’ initiation and continuation of hookah smoking
. (Source: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse)
Source: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse - February 8, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Azieb W. Kidanu Tamnnet W. Kidanu James Butler Typhanye V. Dyer Source Type: research
Diabetes Mellitus and Its Associated Factors in Tuberculosis Patients in Maekel Region, Eritrea: Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
(Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy)
Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy - February 3, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy Source Type: research
Correction to: The social health impact of Eritrean refugees on the host communities: the case of May-ayni refugee camp, Northern Ethiopia
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - January 25, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Kahsay Gebrehiwet, Fitsum Abrha, Hailay Gebreyesus and Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin Tags: Correction Source Type: research
First molecular-based anti-TB drug resistance survey in Eritrea
(Source: International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease)
Source: International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - January 2, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mesfin, A. B. Araia, Z. Z. Beyene, H. N. Mebrahtu, A. H. Suud, N. N. Berhane, Y. M. Hailu, D. T. Kassahun, A. Z. Auguet, O. T. Dean, A. S. Cabibbe, A. M. Cirillo, D. M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The wandering calcified lung nodule
A 1.5-year-old previously healthy fully vaccinated boy presented to the pediatric emergency department with a 3-day history of fever and cough. A history of foreign body aspiration was denied. His parents were refugees from Eritrea. His father had completed therapy for proven tuberculosis 7 years ago. On presentation, the child ’s temperature, saturation, and heart-rate were, 102.6F, 93%, and 170/minute, respectively. He was alert but dyspneic with bilateral wheezing on auscultation. Laboratory tests demonstrated 25,000 u/l leukocytes with elevated C-reactive protein. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - December 29, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Michael Schnapper, Avigdor Mandelberg, Michaela Witzling, Racheli Sion Sarid, Ilan Dalal, Keren Armoni Domany Tags: Insights and Images Source Type: research
Evaluation of Snake Venom’s PhospholipaseA2 Enzyme Inhibition Activity of Cyphostemma adenocoule
Conclusion: In this study, the chloroform and ethanol extracts of the plant inhibited the enzyme of interest and thus proved the efficacy of anti-snake venom activity of the plant. (Source: Current Chemical Biology)
Source: Current Chemical Biology - December 28, 2020 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research
Mummified baboons reveal the far reach of early Egyptian mariners
The Red Sea was witness to important events during human history, including the first long steps in a trade network (the spice route) that would drive maritime technology and shape geopolitical fortunes for thousands of years. Punt was a pivotal early node in the rise of this enterprise, serving as an important emporium for luxury goods, including sacred baboons (Papio hamadryas), but its location is disputed. Here, we use geospatial variation in the oxygen and strontium isotope ratios of 155 baboons from 77 locations to estimate the geoprovenance of mummified baboons recovered from ancient Egyptian temples and tombs. Five...
Source: eLife - December 15, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Ecology Source Type: research
Assessment of Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intestinal Parasitosis, Malnutrition, and Anemia among School Children in Ghindae Area, Eritrea.
Conclusion: The prevalence of parasitic infection among school-age children in Ghindae area was high. Unsafe drinking water sources from streams and springs were among the core problems for increased prevalence along with decreased awareness on personal hygienic and sanitation practices. Undernutrition was widely prevalent among students in Ghindae area. Height for age and BMI for age scores of all participants were found to be below the WHO growth standards. Malnutrition was in higher prevalence in rural areas outside Ghindae, which is attributed to two times higher odds than their counterparts. The magnitude of anemia fo...
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - November 14, 2020 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: J Trop Med Source Type: research
Distribution of breast lesions diagnosed by cytology examination in symptomatic patients at Eritrean National Health Laboratory, Asmara, Eritrea: a retrospective study
Fine needle aspiration cytology is a simple, relatively accurate, non-invasive, and cost-effective method of diagnosing most breast pathologies. To date, there is no sufficient data depicting the distribution ... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - November 10, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kidane Siele Embaye, Saud Mohammed Raja, Medhanie Haile Gebreyesus and Matiwos Araya Ghebrehiwet Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Is praziquantel preventive chemotherapy associated with visual disorders in Eritrea? A comment on the case series reported by Debesai and Russom
by Antonio Montresor, Pauline N. Mwinzi, Anthony W. Solomon, Jonathan King, Amadou Garba (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - November 5, 2020 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Antonio Montresor Source Type: research
Health-Related Quality of Life of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Germany: a Cross-Sectional Study with Data from the German Socio-Economic Panel
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to estimate the health-related quality of life (HrQoL) of asylum seekers and refugees that arrived during the European migrant and refugee crisis in Germany between 2014 and 2017. The analysis was based on the 2016 and 2017 refugee samples of the German Socio-Economic Panel (n = 6821). HrQoL was measured using a modified version of the SF-12v2 questionnaire and presented as physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summary scores. PCS and MCS scores for the total sample, males and females were calculated by sociodemographic characteristics. Associations between PCS a nd MCS scores ...
Source: Applied Research in Quality of Life - November 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Phylogeography and Symbiotic Effectiveness of Rhizobia Nodulating Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Ethiopia.
Abstract
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) used to be considered a restrictive host that nodulated and fixed nitrogen only with Mesorhizobium ciceri and M. mediterraneum. Recent analysis revealed that chickpea can also establish effective symbioses with strains of several other Mesorhizobium species such as M. loti, M. haukuii, M. amorphae, M. muleiense, etc. These strains vary in their nitrogen fixation potential inviting further exploration. We characterized newly collected mesorhizobial strains isolated from various locations in Ethiopia to evaluate genetic diversity, biogeographic structure and symbiotic e...
Source: Microbial Ecology - October 24, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Gunnabo AH, van Heerwaarden J, Geurts R, Wolde-Meskel E, Degefu T, Giller KE Tags: Microb Ecol Source Type: research
Utilization of non-pharmacological methods and the perceived barriers for adult postoperative pain management by the nurses at selected National Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea
Pharmacological methods are widely used for postoperative pain management however, poorly controlled pain continues to pose a significant challenge. Non pharmacological methods could contribute to the unresolv... (Source: BMC Nursing)
Source: BMC Nursing - October 22, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Betiel Yihdego Kidanemariam, Traudl Elsholz, Laban L. Simel, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam and Yonatan Mehari Andemeskel Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Effect of Health Education on Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity among Female Teachers Aged 40-60 Years in Asmara, Eritrea: A Quasiexperimental Study.
Conclusion: The structured educational intervention was beneficial for the studied women in changing their practice on healthy nutrition and physical activity.
PMID: 33062325 [PubMed] (Source: Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism)
Source: Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism - October 21, 2020 Category: Nutrition Tags: J Nutr Metab Source Type: research
Intravenous ranitidine injection and risk of cardiac arrest: Medication errors.
CONCLUSION: There appears a causal link between ranitidine and cardiac arrest, possibly related to medication errors that warrants immediate attention from healthcare professionals.
PMID: 33044195 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine - October 15, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Risk Saf Med Source Type: research
