Ansari, Tariq Akhtar Barik, Sitanshu Meena, Pradeep Arora, Shobha
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background The aim of this pilot study is to obtain preliminary results comparing topical oxygen therapy (TOT) and vacuum assisted closure (VAC) in terms of its ability to accelerate wound healing. Methods This non-randomised prospective study included patients with age 16–50 years, wound size ≥ 16cm2 and present below knee joint within seven days ...
Ayele, Biniyam A Belay, Hanna Demissie Oda, Dereje Melka Gelan, Yohannes D Negash, Hanna Assefa Kifelew, Selam Gebrewold, Meron Awraris Hagos, Teklil Zewde, Yared Z Yifru, Yared Mamushet
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background Little is known about the characteristics of electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in epileptic patients in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to characterize the EEG patterns, indications, antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and epilepsy risk factors. Methods A retrospective observational review of EEG test records of 433 patients referred...
Marew, Tesfa Richmond, Frances J Belete, Anteneh Gebre-Mariam, Tsige
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Decades ago, the United Nations declared that access to essential medicines was a key element of universal human rights. Accordingly, member states have been striving to address this issue through strategic policies and programs. Strengthening local pharmaceutical production has been a pivotal strategy adopted by many developing countries including...
Ranjbaran, Soheila Chollou, Khalil Maleki Babazadeh, Towhid
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background The main criteria of health determinants are Health Promoting Behaviors (HPBs) and Health Literacy (HL). This study aimed to assess HL and HPBs among the urban population of adults. Methods This study was conducted as a cross-sectional study with 379 adults in Iran. The inclusion criteria was that participants were randomly selected from...
Onyishi, Nnaemeka Thaddeus Lebbie, Aiah Sesay, Alie Amin Duduyemi, Babatunde Moses
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background Mature colonic teratomas are rare tumors and no case, to the best of our knowledge, has been reported from the African continent. In addition, some pedunculated teratomas in the colon have been treated by endoscopic polypectomy and classified as primary teratoma of the colon. We report a case of a distinct intra sigmoid pedunculated tera...
Ipinnimo, Tope Michael Durowade, Kabir Adekunle
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background Catastrophic health expenditure and impoverishment are the outcomes of poor financing mechanisms. Little is known about the prevalence and predictors of these outcomes among non-communicable disease patients in private and public health facilities. Methods A health facility-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 360 ...
Andualem, Habtamu Beyene, Temesgen Tuli, Wagari
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background The Glasgow Coma Scale is a dependable and objective neurological assessment instrument used for determining and recording a patient's level of consciousness. Therefore, the knowledge, practice, and factors affecting Glasgow coma scale evaluation among nurses working in adult intensive care units of federally administered hospitals in Ad...
Mohammed, Seid Redi, Sultan Berhe, Tekleberhan Teshome, Henok
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background Ureteroscopy is a major diagnostic and therapeutic technique for lesions of the ureter and intrarenal collecting system. Methods A retrospective chart review was done at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Ethiopia to determine the outcome of ureteroscopy and factors affecting it. The study period was from January 2018 to Apr...
Chollou, Khalil Maleki Shirzadi, Shayesteh Pourrazavi, Sara Babazadeh, Towhid Ranjbaran, Soheila
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
Background Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are one of the major causes of hospitalization and mortality worldwide. Strengthening perceived social support and quality of life can reduce these problems. This study aimed to describe the role of perceived social support on cardiovascular patients' quality of life. Methods This cross-sectional study was ...
Haileamlak, Abraham
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Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
