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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyob Kebede Etissa, Mathewos Assefa, Birhanu Teshome Ayele
Summary: Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue globally, with different survival rates and prognostic factors affecting patients' outcomes. This study highlights the impact of cancer stage, lymph node status, metastasis, and adjuvant therapy on patients' survival rates. Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and timely adjuvant therapy play crucial roles in improving the prognosis for colorectal cancer patients.
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Biology
Yang Yang, Yuan Fang, GuoNing Yang
Summary: Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis is a rare disease with atypical symptoms. When new lesions appear in the nasopharynx, it should be differentiated from other diseases and a tissue biopsy should be performed for a final diagnosis based on histopathology.
OPEN LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
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Oncology
Birhan Legese, Adamu Addissie, Muluken Gizaw, Wondemagegnhu Tigneh, Tesfa Yilma
Summary: The study aimed to assess the information needs of women with breast cancer in a major hospital in Ethiopia, finding that disease and treatment information were the most needed areas. 67% of patients preferred information to come from health professionals. Urban residence and diagnosis at stage IV were significantly associated with breast cancer patients' information needs.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Samuel Hailu, Samuel Tesfaye, Gabriel Alemayehu
Summary: This study examined the frequency of osteoporotic fractures among patients presenting to Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Osteoporotic fractures accounted for 10.4% of all fractures and 31.8% of those 40 years and older. Hip fractures accounted for 60%. Therefore, devising strategies for preventing, treating, and rehabilitating osteoporotic fractures is critical.
ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS
(2023)
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Oncology
Helen Endale, Tefera Mulugeta, Teshome Habte
Summary: The study revealed that cervical cancer has significant social impact on patients in terms of social discrimination, loss of body image, loss of sexual functioning, and loss of femininity, as well as economic impact in terms of loss of income, financial distress, work and employment challenges. Efforts should be made to reduce social discrimination, provide psychotherapy support, and offer financial assistance to alleviate the socioeconomic impact of cervical cancer on patients.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Yared Boru Firissa, Dominick Shelton, Aklilu Azazh, Hywet Engida, Fitsum Kifle, Finot Debebe
Summary: This study analyzed urine sample data collected at Tikur Anbessa Hospital's laboratory over a two-year period to assess the prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of uropathogens. The results showed that urinary tract infections are mainly caused by gram-negative bacteria, with a higher resistance rate. Chloramphenicol, Amikacin, Vancomycin, Meropenem, Cefoxitin, and Nitrofurantoin are recommended for empirical treatment of complicated urinary tract infections in the emergency department.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
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Oncology
Mikiyas Amare Getu, Changying Chen, Panpan Wang, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Adamu Addissie
Summary: This study aimed to assess the quality of life and its influencing factors among breast cancer patients using a specific questionnaire. The results showed that future perspective had the lowest score, and financial difficulties, appetite loss, and fatigue were the most common symptoms. There were correlations between tumor stage and certain symptoms, and patients without comorbidities had better function in some areas.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minimize Hassen, Desalew Mekonnen, Oumer Sada Muhammed
Summary: This study aimed to assess the perspectives of patients and healthcare providers on how to decrease treatment burden in patients with heart failure in Ethiopia. The findings showed that higher education level, presence of comorbidities, daily intake of more than five pills, poor medication availability, presence of medication adverse effects, and higher monthly cost of medication were predictors of treatment burden. Patients and healthcare providers proposed suggestions primarily focused on improving self-care management, structural organization of the clinic and hospital, and healthcare system provision.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Oncology
Teka Nugusse, Semarya Berhe Lemlem, Jembere Deressa, Sezer Kisa
Summary: The study conducted at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia found a high prevalence of fatigue among cancer patients (74.8%). Factors such as age, cancer stage, presence of infection, type of cancer, and type of treatment were significantly associated with fatigue.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Daniel Beshah, Adey Desta, Gurja Belay, Tamrat Abebe, Solomon Gebreselasie, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema
Summary: This study investigated the microbial profile, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated risk factors for bloodstream infections in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study found that pediatric and ICU patients are more affected by bloodstream infections, and drug-resistant bacteria pose a major problem.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bajrond Eshetu, Bikila Balis, Woreknesh Daba, Bazie Mekonnen, Tamirat Getachew, Ephrem Yohanes Roga, Sisay Habte, Habtamu Bekele, Indeshaw Ketema, Adera Debella
Summary: This study aimed to assess the magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in Tikur Ambessa Specialize Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The results showed that pregnancy-induced hypertension, previous cesarean-section, and fetal distress were significantly associated with cesarean-section.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Anqi Xu, Xiao Jie, Yan Xiu, Hongcheng Shi
Summary: Metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer to nasopharynx is rare and can mimic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Pathology
Changwen Zhai, Cuncun Yuan, Ji Sun, Wanjing Song, Shuyi Wang, Lan Lin
Summary: This study evaluated the clinicopathologic features, molecular characteristics, treatment strategy, and prognosis of nasopharyngeal hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma (HCCC). The study found the clinical features and molecular markers of HCCC, as well as wide local excision as the optimal treatment choice.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Leul Deribe, Adamu Addissie, Eshetu Girma, Aynalem Abraha, Haileyesus Adam, Nataliya Berbyuk Lindstrom
Summary: This qualitative study explored the sources of stress, conditions for reducing stress, and coping strategies among parents of children with cancer receiving chemotherapy in Ethiopia. The sources of stress identified included the severity of the child's illness, fear of treatment side effects, and loss of body parts. Limited access to health facilities, long waiting times, lack of chemotherapy drugs, and inadequate information about the child's disease and treatment also caused stress. Positive changes in the child's health, receiving cancer treatment and access to drugs were identified as conditions that can reduce parents' stress. Coping strategies used by parents included religious practices, crying, accepting the child's condition, denial, and communication with healthcare providers.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Fatuma Hassen, Fikre Enquselassie, Ahmed Ali, Adamu Addissie, Girma Taye, Aster Tsegaye, Mathewos Assefa
Summary: This study aimed to assess risk factors associated with breast cancer among women at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. The results showed that middle-aged women and unemployed women had a higher risk of breast cancer, and women who consumed solid oil and used wood or animal dung as a source of fuel also had a higher risk of breast cancer. Additionally, postmenopausal women, women with early menarche, and women who had previous benign breast surgery were significantly more likely to develop breast cancer, while moderate physical activity was a protective factor.