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Time to doubling of serum creatinine in patients with diabetes in Ethiopian University Hospital: Retrospective follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Diabetic kidney disease is one of the long-term microvascular complications of diabetes. Doubling of serum creatinine is an important …
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Pyrazinamide resistance in rifampicin discordant tuberculosis
INTRODUCTION: Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains with phenotypically susceptible rpoB mutations (rifampicin discordant) have emerged following implementation of rapid molecular drug resistance …
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Demographic and clinical profile of black patients with chronic kidney disease attending a tertiary hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide; black patients have an increased risk of developing CKD …
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Cardiovascular disease risk profile and management among people 40 years of age and above in Bo, Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Access to care for cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRFs) in low- and middle-income countries is limited. We aimed to …
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Predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at health facilities in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in 2019 and caused widespread disruption to many facets of life, including …
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Visualising trends in dentition to lip mouth morphology using geometric morphometrics
Linear measurements taken from bony landmarks are often utilised in facial approximation (FA) to estimate and plan the placement of …
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Perinatal outcome of twin pregnancies among mothers who gave birth in Adama Hospital Medical College, Central Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Twin pregnancy carries a high risk of pregnancy-related complications including adverse perinatal outcomes. Although evidence from international studies indicated …
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Saliva sample for detection of SARS-CoV-2: A possible alternative for mass testing
Molecular diagnostic testing has played a critical role in the global response to the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, since …
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The magnitude of mental distress and associated factors among a school of medicine and college of health sciences students at Debre Markos University, 2021
INTRODUCTION: Mental distress is a collection of mental health abnormalities characterized by symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, …
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Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia in children aged 6–24 months living a high malaria transmission setting in Burundi
BACKGROUND: In very young children, anaemia has been linked to increased morbidity, mortality and poor cognitive development. Although Burundi has …
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Bacteriological quality and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of isolates of ready-to-eat raw minced meat from hotels and restaurants in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the bacteriological quality of ready-to-eat raw meat is of a great public health concern as it can serve …
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Exploring experiences of quarantined people during the early phase of COVID-19 outbreak in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia enforced extremely rigorous contact tracing and mandatory quarantine for all suspected contact and travelers entering the country for …
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Understanding and comparing the medical tourism cancer patient with the locally managed patient: A case control study
INTRODUCTION: Medical tourism is characterized by people seeking treatment abroad for various medical conditions due to varied reasons, many of …
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Quality of life and associated factors among the youth with substance use in Northwest Ethiopia: Using structural equation modeling
BACKGROUND: Substance use leads to serious clinical conditions with the potential to cause major health and emotional impairments in individuals. …
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Target areas to reduce the burden of maternal death due to obstetric hemorrhage in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Obstetric hemorrhage is defined as active bleeding of more than 500 ml in vaginal delivery or 1000ml following cesarean …
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Strengthening Kangaroo Mother Care at a tertiary level hospital in Zambia: A prospective descriptive study
BACKGROUND: Globally, complications due to preterm birth are the leading contributor to neonatal mortality, resulting in an estimated one million …
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Hypoglycemic events and glycemic control effects between NPH and premixed insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A real-world experience at a comprehensive specialized hospital in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Though initiation of insulin results in a significant change in glycemic levels, treating patients without significant hypoglycemic events remains …
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Anticipated stigma and associated factors among chronic illness patients in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Anticipated stigma related to chronic illness patients undermines diagnosis, treatment, and successful health outcomes. The study aimed to assess …
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Adolescent on the bridge: Transitioning adolescents living with HIV to an adult clinic, in Ghana, to go or not to go?
BACKGROUND: Children survive into adult life with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which previously would have been lethal in early childhood. …
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An explorative study with convenience vegetables in urban Nigeria—The Veg-on-Wheels intervention
Nigerian consumers have been found to view vegetables as healthy and health is a principal motivation for consumption; however, consumers …