Negash, Markos; Wondmagegn, Tadelo; Tajebe, Fitsumbrhan(Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2021-07-13)
Background. Cryptococcus neoformans is a frequent opportunistic infection in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome. While the advent of ART reduces the occurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients, ...
Tuberculosis (TB) represents one of the major challenges to global health. TB is
usually classified based on the disease symptoms and the site of infection. Two
types of clinical manifestation of TB are pulmonary ...
Getaneh, Alem; Tegene, Birhanemeskel; Belachew, Teshome(BMC Public Health, 2021)
Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem. In the world, cervical cancer is the fourth most
common cancer among women and it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in females. It is the ...
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia is a re-emerging threat to public health, with increased geographical
distribution and number of cases. It is a fatal disease without early diagnosis and treatment; thus, the ...
Dessie, Tewodros; Jemal, Mohabaw; etal(International Journal of Microbiology, 2021-09-24)
Background. Pneumonia is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, mostly caused by
different species of bacterial pathogens. Hence, patient management needs awareness of the pathogens and ...
bjective. To determine the hematologic profile of preterm infants with regard to different diseases. Methods.
A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study, conducted in 5 hospitals in Ethiopia from July 2016 to ...
Problem Statement: Abortion is one of the major causes for maternal mortality in the world as
well as in our country. Unintended pregnancies which end up in abortion occur due to
contraception method non use or misuse. ...
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Glaucoma is among the leading causes of irreversible blindness
in developing countries including Ethiopia. It remains as a major public health
concern that impedes the quality of life of patients ...
Abstract
Introduction: Coping strategy is the mechanism by which patients adjust to the condition
they face. It can be adaptive or maladaptive. It is common among patients with chronic
illnesses. Despite the higher ...
Abstract
Introduction: Ocular injury is a significant but preventable cause of ocular morbidity
worldwide especially in developing countries but little is known. Even though knowing
regarding the epidemiological distribution ...
Abstract
Introduction: Glaucoma is a main blinding condition which, predispose patients
to co morbid common mental disorders. Ethiopia in general and in the current
study area in particular the prevalence of common mental ...
Abstract
Introduction: Worldwide, the prevalence of ophthalmic self-medication ranges from
23.3% to 76.3%. Self-medication is the act of procuring a drug for self-recognized
diseases. Inappropriate use of ophthalmic ...
Abstract
Background: Adherence to topical anti-glaucoma medications is essential to reduce
further progression of glaucoma. There is limited information about adherence and
associated factors in Southern Ethiopia. Providing ...
Abstract
Background: Visual impairment refers to presenting distance visual acuity less than
6/12 in the better eye. It is a major public health problem with more than a billion
people affected around the world. There are ...
Abstract
Background: Traditional eye medicines are a form of biologically based therapies,
practices or partially processed organic or inorganic agents that are instilled or applied
to the eye or administered orally to ...
Abstract
Introduction: Near visual impairment is presenting near visual acuity of the eye
worse than N6 at 40 cm distance. Teachers' regular duties, such as reading books,
writing on the blackboard and recognizing ...
Abstract
Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, which accounts about
half of the global blindness. It is the most effectively treatable condition if timely intervention
initiated. It is conceived ...
Abstract
Introduction: Strabismus/squint is an ocular misalignment in which the eyes are not
properly aligned with each other. It is an avoidable cause of blindness, has a global
prevalence which ranges from 2% to 6%. ...
Abstract
Introduction: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally and accounts for half of the total
blindness in Ethiopia. Despite it is treatable, the lack of knowledge about cataract and its treatment
is still ...
Abstract
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common microvascular
complication of diabetes mellitus. It remains one of the leading cause of preventable
blindness among working age adults around the world. ...