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View article: Diagnostic value of long noncoding RNAs as biomarkers for Ankylosing Spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic value of long noncoding RNAs as biomarkers for Ankylosing Spondylitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) presents as a debilitating form of arthritis with potential for severe damage. In chronic cases, patients may experience progression to ankylosis and spinal immobility, significantly diminishing the…
View article: Prevalence and predictors of parental willingness to vaccinate daughters against human papillomavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence and predictors of parental willingness to vaccinate daughters against human papillomavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major health burden, especially in developing countries. Primary prevention through HPV vaccination has demonstrated excellent efficacy in preventing r cervical cancer incidence. Parenta…
View article: Predictors of inadequate minimum acceptable diet among infants and young children in Ethiopia: a multilevel logistic regression analysis
Predictors of inadequate minimum acceptable diet among infants and young children in Ethiopia: a multilevel logistic regression analysis Open
Background Inadequate minimum acceptable diet is the cause of poor physical and mental development and poses a significant burden among infants and young children aged between 6 and 23 months. The primary purpose of this study was to deter…
View article: Long‐term effects of metformin on offspring health: A review of current evidence and future directions
Long‐term effects of metformin on offspring health: A review of current evidence and future directions Open
Metformin is widely prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovary syndrome, and gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Its use is driven by factors including oral administration, lower patient and health …
View article: Predictors of anemia among HIV-infected children in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
Predictors of anemia among HIV-infected children in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Anemia continues to be one of the common complications among HIV-infected children. In Ethiopia, though there is a systematic review and meta-analysis study on anemia among HIV-infected children, it only disclosed the effect Highly Active …
View article: The Burden of Asymptomatic Malaria Infection in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Exploring Barriers to Elimination and Prevention
The Burden of Asymptomatic Malaria Infection in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Exploring Barriers to Elimination and Prevention Open
Background Malaria remains a major public health problem that continues to cause death in under-five children nearly every minute. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the pooled prevalence and predictor…
View article: Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola
Role of digital technology in epidemic control: a scoping review on COVID-19 and Ebola Open
Objective To synthesise the role of digital technologies in epidemic control and prevention, focussing on Ebola and COVID-19. Design A scoping review. Data sources A systematic search was done on PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, Google Scho…
View article: Global prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and its variation with different gestational age systematic review and meta-analysis
Global prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and its variation with different gestational age systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Summary: Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of microcytic hypochromic anemia, which predominantly affects pregnant women globally. Even though it is a public health problem, there is limited information on the poo…
View article: Geo-spatial analysis of high-risk fertility behaviors and child stunting in Ethiopia
Geo-spatial analysis of high-risk fertility behaviors and child stunting in Ethiopia Open
Background The process of childbirth involves significant risks, particularly when certain high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFBs) are observed. HRFB of birth includes maternal age below 18 years or above 34 years at the time of childbirth, …
View article: Chronic kidney disease and its associated factors in HIV-infected individuals: a comparison of antiretroviral therapy naïve and experienced patients
Chronic kidney disease and its associated factors in HIV-infected individuals: a comparison of antiretroviral therapy naïve and experienced patients Open
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as one of the primary comorbidity affecting individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), even after the initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The ma…
View article: Metabolic syndrome and associated factors among H. pylori-infected and negative controls in Northeast Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
Metabolic syndrome and associated factors among H. pylori-infected and negative controls in Northeast Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study Open
Background The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in patients infected with Helicobacter pylori , and the factors associated with it are not well understood. This study evaluates MetS and its associated factors among both H pylori-pos…
View article: Incidence of lost to follow up among HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Incidence of lost to follow up among HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background At the end of 2022, globally, only 46% of children (aged 0–14 years) on ART had suppressed viral loads. Viral load suppression is crucial to reduce HIV-related deaths. To suppress the viral load at the expected level, children m…
View article: Changes in selected hematological parameters in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Changes in selected hematological parameters in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that causes hyperglycemia and various life-threatening health problems. Although hematological parameters play a significant role in the progression and pathogenesis of diabetes,…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Children under Five Years of Age Attended at Bachuma Primary Hospital, West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Children under Five Years of Age Attended at Bachuma Primary Hospital, West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background. In regions of the world with low resources, such as Ethiopia, intestinal parasite diseases are still highly prevalent, especially in children. Poor personal and environmental hygiene, as well as unsafe and low-quality drinking …
View article: Metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among dyspeptic patients: A facility based cross-sectional study design
Metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among dyspeptic patients: A facility based cross-sectional study design Open
Objective The aim of study is used to assess the association between Metabolic syndrome and its associated factors among dyspeptic patients at Tefera Hailu Memorial General Hospital, Sekota, North-East Ethiopia. Methods The study was a cro…
View article: Dyslipidemia and Its Associated Factors Among Helicobacter pylori-Infected Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, North-West Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Dyslipidemia and Its Associated Factors Among Helicobacter pylori-Infected Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, North-West Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Open
There was a median lipid profile statistically significant difference between H. pylori-positive and control groups. Helicobacter pylori infection, educational status, and alcohol drinking habit had statistically significant association wi…
View article: Dyslipidemia and its associated factors among Helicobacter Pylori-infected Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, North- West Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Dyslipidemia and its associated factors among Helicobacter Pylori-infected Patients Attending at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, North- West Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Dyslipidemia refers to a lipid profile disturbance due to decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. H. pylori infection can lead to so…
View article: Trend Analysis and Forecasting the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia Using Box–Jenkins Modeling Procedure
Trend Analysis and Forecasting the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia Using Box–Jenkins Modeling Procedure Open
Yemane Asmelash Gebretensae,1 Daniel Asmelash2 1Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Aksum University, Aksum, Ethiopia; 2Department of Clinical Chemistry, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, Col…
View article: Trend Analysis and Forecasting the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia Using Box–Jenkins Modeling Procedure
Trend Analysis and Forecasting the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Ethiopia Using Box–Jenkins Modeling Procedure Open
Forecasts show that confirmed and recovered COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia will increase on a daily basis for the next 60 days. The findings can be used as a decision-making tool to implement health interventions and reduce the spread of COVID…
View article: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Its Associated Factors Among Residents of Gondar Town During the Early Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Its Associated Factors Among Residents of Gondar Town During the Early Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic Open
In this study, the overall depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly high. There are number of factors associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. Designing and implementing tailored strategies for COVID-19 prevention and con…
View article: Total Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Errors and Evaluation of the Analytical Quality Control Using Sigma Metric for Routine Clinical Chemistry Tests
Total Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Errors and Evaluation of the Analytical Quality Control Using Sigma Metric for Routine Clinical Chemistry Tests Open
The study found a higher frequency of errors in the total testing process in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and almost all test parameters had an unsatisfactory sigma metric value.
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Toward Prevention and Early Detection of COVID-19 and Associated Factors Among Religious Clerics and Traditional Healers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Toward Prevention and Early Detection of COVID-19 and Associated Factors Among Religious Clerics and Traditional Healers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study Open
Daniel Asmelash,1 Alebachew Fasil,1 Yalewayker Tegegne,2 Temesgen Yihunie Akalu,3 Habtamu Asfaw Ferede,4 Getie Lake Aynalem5 1Department of Clinical Chemistry, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sc…
View article: <p>Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Toward Prevention and Early Detection of COVID-19 and Associated Factors Among Religious Clerics and Traditional Healers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study</p>
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Toward Prevention and Early Detection of COVID-19 and Associated Factors Among Religious Clerics and Traditional Healers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study Open
Majority of the participants had poor practice and negative attitudes. Therefore, there should be a sensitization program to fill the gap in the knowledge, attitudes and practice measures of COVID-19 especially for elderly and illiterates.
View article: Extra-Analytical Clinical Laboratory Errors in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Extra-Analytical Clinical Laboratory Errors in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Open
The study found high prevalence of pre- and of post-analytical clinical laboratory errors in Africa. In addition, the study showed that the standard completion of the laboratory request forms was poor and there were significant numbers of …
View article: Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia
Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia Open
Background . Chronic kidney disease is a global health problem with serious adverse effects, including kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. Improving awareness and practice on the impact, prevention, and early detec…