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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Poststroke Depression among Outpatient Stroke Patients Who Have a Follow-Up at the Outpatient Neurology Clinic of Zewditu Memorial Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CONCLUSIONS: The point prevalence estimate of poststroke depression was comparable with other studies. Low social support levels increased the odds for poststroke depression by more than eight folds. It appeared that external factors are more important in the pathogenesis of poststroke depression in the African population. Detection and prevention programs should consider disparities of poststroke depression incidence and risk factors.PMID:35359498 | PMC:PMC8964203 | DOI:10.1155/2022/9750035
Source: Depression Research and Treatment - April 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tsion Yehualashet Wubshet Sisay Gizaw Geberemichael Takle Menna Adilo Temesgen Tantu Arusi Muluken Gunta Gutulo Dereje Zewdu Assefa Mekete Wondesen Asfaw Source Type: research

PPAR agonists for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in patients with Diabetes
Conclusions: According to this study, Pioglitazone treatment in type 2 diabetes patients and hypersensitive Ischemic stroke patients is linked to minor ischemic stroke which is recurrent in Asian people. Pioglitazone and the telmisartan treatment have an increasing pleiotropic effect related to the higher PPAR- gamma effects. Further research needs to be conducted with the PPAR mechanism ' s details to confirm the PPAR effect on Ischemic stroke treatment. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(3): 249-257]Keywords: PPAR agonist, Dyslipidaemia, Thiazolidinediones, Type 2 diabetes, Pioglitazone, PPAR-alpha, PPAR-gamma, Insulin resistance, Alecardio.
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - November 25, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Zheng Xia, Guo Lixia, Zhang Zhijun Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Ethiopian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Conclusions: The findings revealed an emerging high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Ethiopia. Therefore, early intervention is required for the primary prevention of the occurrence of metabolic syndrome and the further reduction of the morbidity and mortality related to it. PMID: 33489358 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Obesity - January 27, 2021 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Tags: J Obes Source Type: research

Let Plants be Thy Medicine – You Are What You Eat
Credit: Busani Bafana/IPSBy Esther Ngumbi and Ifeanyi NsoforILLINOIS, United States / ABUJA, Oct 16 2019 (IPS) United Nations World Food Day is celebrated around the world on October 16 under the theme: “Our Actions ARE Our Future. Healthy Diets for a Zero Hunger World”. This theme is timely, especially, because across Africa and around the world, there has been a gradual rise in malnutrition and diet-related non communicable diseases, as highlighted in The Lancet study and a United Nations Report published earlier this year. While 45 percent of deaths in children are from nutrition-related causes, mainly malnu...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Esther Ngumbi and Ifeanyi Nsofor Tags: Food & Agriculture Global Headlines Health World Food Day Source Type: news

Determinants of dysphagia following stroke
Conclusions:Among 15 factors evaluated, age, type of lesion and Brunnstrom ’s stages showed a significant association with the severity of dysphagia following stroke. This study advocates early dysphagia management for elderly patients with high Brunnstrom’s grading, for those who are not expected to spontaneously recover following stroke, and for earlier and better co mmunity rehabilitation. [Ethiop.J. Health Dev. 2019; 33(3):147-152]Key words: Post-stroke dysphagia, Brunnstrom ’s stages, dysphagia risk factors.
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 8, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Multimorbidity and predictors of mortality among patients with cardiovascular disorders admitted to an intensive care unit: a retrospective study
Conclusions:There is a significant proportion of multimorbidity in our study population. Multimorbidity may be used as a criterion to prioritize and improve the management of patients. Measures to prevent cardiovascular disease in people who already have hypertension, diabetes or underlying causes of heart failure in primary care settings need to be emphasized. At higher levels of care, capacity building is key to addressing the management of patients who present with acute cardiovascular diseases.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):218-224]Keywords:Cardiovascular disease, multimorbidity, mortality, intensive care
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Prospective assessment of patients with stroke in Tikur Anbessa Specialised Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This study aimed to describe risk factors for stroke and clinical presentation of patients presenting to the emergency centre with stroke.MethodsWe conducted a cross sectional study conducted from August 2015 to January 2016 in an urban tertiary care centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between stroke types and stroke risk factors, and delayed presentation and clinical indicators. P-values less than .05 were considered statistically significant.ResultsA total of 104 patients were included. The mean age was 53 years, and 56%...
Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

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