Referral of emergency surgical patients in a
tertiary hospital, addis ababa, ethiopia.
Conclusions: The rate of referral from St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College Emergency Room is high.
It is higher in trauma cases, specifically orthopedic and neuro-traumas. Main reason for referrals was lack of bed.
The capacity of the hospital and other hospitals in AA in absorbing traumas, specifically orthopedic and neurotraumas
need to be evaluated and necessary policy adjustments should be implemented. Further study at each hospital
and the whole city gives better picture of referrals among hospitals in Addis Ababa.
PMID: 29115121 [PubMed] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Three siblings with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
THREE SIBLINGS WITH ANDROGEN INSENSITIVITY SYNDROME.
Ethiop Med J. 2016 10;54(4):229-36
Authors: Teklu S, Schneider J, Terefework Z, Shimeles B, Abraham S, Bonsa E
Abstract
Genetic, gonadal, phenotypic and psychological genderis the basis for gender assignment to an individual. Derangement
in genetic makeup, under or over exposure to sex hormones and problems related to sex hormone receptors
will lead to abnormal development of the external and internal genitalia. Failure to respond for the endogenous
androgen, Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome is one of the common causes of genital...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Recurrent myxoma arising from multiple cardiac
chambers with systemic embolization:a case report.
We report an adolescent girl presenting with recurrent myxoma arising from multiple cardiac chambers with systemic
embolization. As a diagnostic and preventive measure of recurrence and chronic systemic embolization, we
recommend a regular follow up of such patients with echocardiographic evaluation following surgical resection.
PMID: 29115670 [PubMed] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Corrigendum.
CORRIGENDUM.
Ethiop Med J. 2016 10;54(4):241
Authors:
PMID: 29115803 [PubMed] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Mortality and Disability-Adjusted Life-Years (Dalys) for Common Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia, 1990-2015: Evidence from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.
CONCLUSIONS: Ethiopia has made a remarkable progress in reducing the DALY rates for most of the NTDs over the last 25 years. The rapid scale of interventions and broader system strengthening may have a lasting impact on achieving the 2020 goal of elimination of most of NTDs. Ethiopia should strengthen the coverage of integrated interventions of NTD through proper coordination with other health programs and sectors and community participation to eliminate NTDs by 2020.
PMID: 28878427 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Elimination of Guinea Worm Disease in Ethiopia; Current Status of the Disease's, Eradication Strategies and Challenges to the End Game.
Authors: Beyene HB, Bekele A, Shifara A, Ebstie YA, Desalegn Z, Kebede Z, Mulugeta A, Deribe K, Tadesse Z, Abebe T, Kebede B, Abrha G, Jima D
Abstract
Dracunculiasis, also named Guinea Worm Disease (GWD), is one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) caused by a parasitic nematode known as Dracunculus medinensis and has been known since antiquity as 'fiery serpent' from Israelites. It is transmitted to humans via drinking contaminated water containing infective copepods. Given, its feasibility for eradication, the Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP) was launched in 1980 with the aim of eradicating th...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
The National Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis from Ethiopia.
Authors: Mengistu B, Deribe K, Kebede F, Martindale S, Hassan M, Sime H, Mackenzie C, Mulugeta A, Tamiru M, Sileshi M, Hailu A, Gebre T, Fentaye A, Kebede B
Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is one of the most debilitating and disfiguring diseases common in Ethiopia and is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Mapping for LF has shown that 70 woredas (districts) are endemic and 5.9 million people are estimated to be at risk. The national government's LF elimination programme commenced in 2009 in 5 districts integrated with the onchocerciasis programme. The programme developed gradually and has shown significant...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Review of Ethiopian Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme.
Authors: Meribo K, Kebede B, Feleke SM, Mengistu B, Mulugeta A, Sileshi M, Samuel A, Deribe K, Tadesse Z
Abstract
Onchocerciasis is a severe parasitic infection which causes disabling skin and subcutaneous tissue changes. The disease is endemic in many African countries including Ethiopia. In 2013, Ethiopia launched Onchocerciasis elimination program with the goal of attaining interruption of onchocerciasis transmission nationwide by 2020. The country has successfully scaled up interventions and achieved 100% geographic coverage in all known endemic districts. The main strategy for interrupting the disease...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Podoconiosis in Ethiopia: From Neglect to Priority Public Health Problem.
Authors: Deribe K, Kebede B, Mengistu B, Negussie H, Sileshi M, Tamiru M, Tomczyk S, Tekola-Ayele F, Davey G, Fentaye A
Abstract
Podoconiosis is a geochemical disease occurring in individuals exposed to red clay soil of volcanic origin. This Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) is highly prevalent in Ethiopia. According to the nationwide mapping in 2013, the disease is endemic in 345 districts, where an estimated 35 million people live. The government of Ethiopia prioritized podoconiosis as one of eight priority NTDs and included it in the national integrated master plan for NTDs. An integrated lymphoedema man...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Ethiopia Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthes Control Programme: Progress and Prospects.
Authors: Negussu N, Mengistu B, Kebede B, Deribe K, Ejigu E, Tadesse G, Mekete K, Sileshi M
Abstract
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes are among seventeen WHO prioritized neglected tropical diseases that infect humans. These parasitic infections can be treated using single-dose and safe drugs. Ethiopia successfully mapped the distribution of these infections nationwide. According to the mapping there are an estimated 37.3 million people living in schistosomiasis endemic areas, and 79 million in schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes endemic areas. The Federal Ministry of Health succe...
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - September 9, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
The need for increased access to good quality evidence to improve patient care.
THE NEED FOR INCREASED ACCESS TO GOOD QUALITY EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.
Ethiop Med J. 2016 Apr;54(2):47-8
Authors: Demissie M
PMID: 27476222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Cardiac surgery for valvular heart disease at a referral hospital in ethiopia: a review of cases operated in the last 30 years.
CONCLUSIONS: Valve surgery for valvular heart diseases has been more common performed for young and female patients. A great majority of the replacements done have been with mechanical valves. As many of the patients have been younger and female, the choice of valve surgery and the need for anticoagulation impacts subsequent management of rheumatic heart disease and associated morbidities, lifestyle plans and pregnancy.
PMID: 27476223 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Management of inflammatory appendiceal mass in zewditu memorial hospital, addis ababa, ethiopia.
CONCLUSION: Initial non-operative management of appendiceal mass was successful in most cases and the complication rate after interval appendicecomy seems lower than with early operative treatment.
PMID: 27476224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Patterns of trauma in patient seen at the emergency clinics of public hospitals in mekelle, northern ethiopia.
CONCLUSION: This study indicates a high burden of trauma in the study area and the need for interventions to control the problem. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with trauma, trauma registry system will be beneficial in Tigray and perhaps for the whole country.
PMID: 27476225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
Pattern and outcome of tetanus in a tertiary health facility in north west nigeria.
CONCLUSION: Tetanus is still a major public health problem in our setting and affects the younger age group with a high case fatality rate. The incidence of tetanus can be reduced drastically by an effective and sustained immunization program.
PMID: 27476226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal)
Source: Ethiopian Medical Journal - August 3, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: Ethiop Med J Source Type: research
