Giant intraperitoneal non-pancreatic pseudocyst: a case report
ConclusionPrimary non-pancreatic pseudocysts are extremely rare lesions that must be differentiated from other possible causes of cystic lesions within the peritoneal or retroperitoneal regions. Surgeons should be aware of the potential occurrence of these lesions, which may have an unknown origin. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - April 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of modern contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among married reproductive age group women in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion
The findings of this study showed that the prevalence of modern contraceptive discontinuation rate of all methods among married reproductive age group women was 35.2%. To reduce modern contraceptive discontinuation, mutually, it is important to create community awareness about the importance of the continued use of modern contraceptives, improve the quality of family planning service in the health institution, strengthen family planning counselling service and give adequate counselling on details of effectiveness and side effects. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ayele, S. G., Mekonnen, B., Deribe, L., Tsige, A. W. Tags: Open access, Reproductive medicine Source Type: research
Epidemiology of hyperglycemia during pregnancy in Ethiopia: prevalence, associated factors, and feto-maternal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionAlthough there was some variation between studies, the meta-analysis revealed that approximately seven out of 100 pregnant women in Ethiopia had HIP. A family history of diabetes was found to be a significant predictor of HIP in Ethiopia. Additionally, HIP was associated with various serious adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants in Ethiopia. These findings highlight the need for national guidelines to ensure that pregnant women are uniformly screened for HIP. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Study protocol to assess aflatoxin M1 health risks versus benefits of dairy consumption in Ethiopian children: an epidemiological trial and risk-benefit analysis
Introduction
In Sidama, Ethiopia, animal-source foods can be difficult to access. Milk has important nutrients for child growth, but carries the risk of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) contamination. AFM1 is a metabolite of the mycotoxin aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in dairy feed; cows secrete AFM1 in milk when their feed contains AFB1 produced by Aspergillus fungi in maize, nuts and oilseeds. It is unknown whether AFM1 compromises child growth and health.
Methods and analysis
This protocol paper describes our study in Sidama to determine the impact of milk consumption and AFM1 on child growth in the first 18 months of life. We will collect b...
Source: BMJ Open - April 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wu, F., Headey, D., Hirvonen, K., Pokharel, A., Tessema, M. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and effectiveness of first-line triple eradication therapy among dyspeptic patients at hospitals in Hawassa City, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional follow-up study
ConclusionsThis study demonstrated that about half of adult dyspeptic patients were infected withH. pylori, and moderate eradication was observed. Factors such as previous history of eradication therapy, duration of the eradication regimen, and perception of potential adverse effects are associated with eradication rate and should be considered during the initiation of eradication therapy. (Source: Gut Pathogens)
Source: Gut Pathogens - April 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of urinary tract infections causing bacterial isolates and associated risk factors among HIV patients in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Urinary tract infections, a prevalent global infectious disease, are clinical issues not well studied in HIV-positive individuals. UTIs have become a global drug resistance issue, but the prevalence and antibi... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - April 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Tsgabu Kahsay, Gebrecherkos Teame Gebrehiwot, Gebreselema Gebreyohannes, Mulugeta Tilahun, Ataklti Gessese and Amlisha Kahsay Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effective coverage of antenatal care services in Ethiopia: a population-based cross-sectional study
Antenatal care (ANC) is a principal component of safe motherhood and reproductive health strategies across the continuum of care. Although the coverage of antenatal care visits has increased in Ethiopia, there... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 27, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zewditu Abdissa, Kassahun Alemu, Seblewengel Lemma, Della Berhanu, Atkure Defar, Theodros Getachew, Joanna Schellenberg, Tanya Marchant, Solomon Shiferaw, Amare Tariku, Tadesse Guadu, Girum Taye, Meseret Zelalem and Lars Ake Persson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among postpartum mothers in public health facilities in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Postpartum anemia, characterized by hematocrit or hemoglobin levels below the defined cutoff point ( (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 27, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gebeyehu Lakew, Amlaku Nigussie Yirsaw, Alemshet Yirga Berhie, Asnake Gashaw Belayneh, Solomon Ketema Bogale, Eyob Getachew, Getnet Alemu Andarge, Kedir Seid and Eyob Ketema Bogale Tags: Research Source Type: research
What ’s in your food? A new research effort intends to find out
NEW YORK CITY—
Humans eat more than 30,000 species of plants and animals. But for the most part we don’t know much about what is in them. Researchers have thoroughly analyzed the molecular components of only a few hundred of the most common foods, leaving a vast gap in our knowledge of nutrition.
This week, food scientists and activists met here to launch a new database that aims to close that gap. The database, part of a project called the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI), spearheaded by the Rockefeller Foundation, aims to document the vast array of biomolecules found in food, with a long-term goal ...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - April 26, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Diversity and Distribution of Avifauna in the Northeast of Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia
ScientificWorldJournal. 2024 Apr 18;2024:5592074. doi: 10.1155/2024/5592074. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTExploring avian species diversity and distribution patterns is vigorous for conservation efforts in biodiversity-rich countries such as Ethiopia. Compared to other species, birds are relatively well-known and easily observed, making them great markers of productivity or biodiversity. Although bird species are found all across the world, their survival and range have been negatively impacted by habitat loss, fragmentation, and destruction. Thus, the goal of this study is to provide baseline data on avifaunal diversity in th...
Source: The Scientific World Journal - April 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Tamenut Desalegn Belayneh Abebe Source Type: research
Hematological, clinical, cytogenetic and molecular profiles of confirmed chronic myeloid leukemia patients at presentation at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
In low-income countries there is insufficient evidence on hematological, clinical, cytogenetic and molecular profiles among new CML patients. Therefore, we performed this study among newly confirmed CML patien... (Source: BMC Cancer)
Source: BMC Cancer - April 26, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fekadu Urgessa, Boki Lengiso, Aster Tsegaye, Amha Gebremedhin, Fozia Abdella, Fisihatsion Tadesse, Jerald Radich, Helen Nigussie and Teklu Kuru Gerbaba Tags: Research Source Type: research
