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Mar 19, 2015Open Access
Background: Tuberculosis
remains to be a major public health problem among the under developed world due
to delay in detection and treatment of patients with active TB. In Ethiopia,
case detection rate remains low compared with WHO target. Prolonged delay of
tuberculosis case detection may lead to disease that is more advanced, high
mortality, and continual transmission in the community. Therefore, we aimed to
assess the prevalence of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and its
associated fact...
Mar 05, 2015Open Access
Background: The word “venom” has always been taken as the synonym for poison
or a vile liquid with catastrophic effects. Out of several different venomous creatures,
snakes have perked special interest of scientists
and researchers in this matter across the world. Many scientists and researchers
around the world are trying to explore and put forward the positive aspects of snake
venom and in the past years they have come to the conclusion that snake venom has
some potential effects against serio...
Feb 15, 2015Open Access
The rate of the aging process of the Brazilian population and the
accentuated social inequality and fragile institutions determine differentials
in the mortality of the population, with many challenges for the health system.
The aim of the present study was to analyze the mortality profile of individuals
aged 60 to 69 years (young-old) and those aged 80 years or more (oldest-old) in
a poor Brazilian state, as well as to investigate the associated socioeconomic
factors. The Specific Mortality Rat...
Feb 13, 2015Open Access
Introduction: Oncoplasty has developed for 20 years in order to avoid
potentially major deformations of conservative treatment. We report the results
of our oncoplastic breast operations. Patients and Methods: We conducted a
descriptive and retrospective study of 48 patients treated by oncoplastic
technique in the national center of burn and plastic surgery in the U.H.
IBN-ROCHD of Casablanca between 2011 and 2014. Patient and tumor
characteristics, as well as information on the procedures and c...
Feb 06, 2015Open Access
This paper
describes the sexual practices and perceptions of risk among undergraduate
students attending a tertiary institution in Jamaica. The study was guided by
six research questions. To answer these research questions, a descriptive
survey design was used for the study. A total of 63 undergraduate students were
selected using the stratified random method. Data for the study were collected
through the use of a questionnaire and focus group discussion. The data were coded
and entered into SPS...
Jan 22, 2015Open Access
Background: Lack of
access to essential medicines is one of the most important public health
problems in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to verify availability, affordability and prices of essential medicines in primary health care units and private medicine outlets of
South Wollo Zone. Methods:
A facility-based cross-sectional study was undertaken in 10 primary health care units and 10
private medicine outlets. Data were collected through patient exit interview,
record review, observa...
Jan 19, 2015Open Access
Background: Healthcare settings require a system
that detects errors and near misses and learns from them to prevent their
reoccurrence. Development of such a system requires engagement of all stakeholders.
Retrospective reporting, analyzing and preventing future errors is currently
the most prevalent approach to reducing harm to patients. It is important to
point out that a recent report regarding reporting by the US Department of
Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General to Con...
Jan 15, 2015Open Access
Background: In some countries the use of Khat is widespread. The use or misuse of Khat is increasingly prevalent in
Ethiopia. College and university students consume Khat to get mental alertness and to work hard in their academic
endeavours. Most of the studies concerning Khat chewing were done on community-based
studies and high school-based as well as psychiatric effects of Khat: less was done among university
students. Objective: The study was aimed to asses...
Jan 09, 2015Open Access
Introduction: According to an estimate of the World Health Organization,
about 171 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. But the incidence is
increasing so rapidly that it is speculated that by 2030 this number will be
almost doubled. Diabetes mellitus occurs all the way through the world, but it
is becoming more common (especially type 2) in the developing countries. Due to
rapid urbanization and changes of lifestyles, it is in the state of
epidemiological shift. This study aimed to as...
Jan 02, 2015Open Access
Background: Chronic complications
reduce quality of life, increases diabetes related mortality and overburden the
public health services. This study aims to assess the prevalence of chronic complications
and its associated factors among diabetic patients at Nigist Eleni Mohammed
Memorial Hospital, Hossana, South Ethiopia.
Method and Materials: We conducted a hospital based cross-sectional
study. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 266 participants
from the follow up clinic of t...
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