Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of global mortality, with
a disproportionately high burden in low- and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia.
Unhealthy dietary practices are a major modifiable ...
Despite substantial global control efforts, Ethiopia is currently facing a malaria
resurgence with a steadily rising incidence year over year since 2021. Progress towards malaria control
is challenged by the lack of ...
Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding is a critical issue and global healthcare challenge that
must be addressed in order to improve ED quality of healthcare & performance. It occurs due to
mismatch between healthcare ...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections
worldwide, affecting millions of people annually. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
(CAUTIs) are common healthcare-associated infections ...
TizitaAlemu; Shimelis Girma; Elias Tesfaye(2026-05)
Treatment gaps for mental illness exceed 75% in low-income countries. In
Ethiopia, religious healers serve as primary conventional mental health care providers. However
collaboration with biomedical services remains limited
Steroids are widely used in the management of inflammatory and allergic
conditions. Despite their therapeutic benefits, steroid use is associated with several ocular side
effects, among which steroid-induced ocular ...
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological conditions in children
and is associated with an increased risk of poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Children with epilepsy experience difficulties across ...
Psychoeducation is a structured psychosocial intervention which provides patients
and families with evidence based information about mental illness, treatment options, coping
strategies and relapse prevention. Despite ...
Worldwide, nearly half of the patients admitted to Intensive care units require
ventilatory support. Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention for critically ill patients, yet
it is associated with high mortality ...
Seizure is a transient clinical condition resulting from abnormal excessive
neuronal activity in the brain. Post-stroke seizures adversely affect functional recovery, length of
hospital stay and mortality among stroke ...
Dyslipidemia is a common and largely modifiable cardio-metabolic abnormality
that substantially contributes to the growing burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, yet
its magnitude and determinants among adult ...
Dry eye syndrome is a common but underdiagnosed condition among medical
students, affecting academic performance and quality of life. Increased screen exposure,
academic stress and environmental factors may contribute, ...
Diarrheal illness is the third largest cause of death in children under 5 years old
globally. Despite global measures to prevent and control diarrhea, it remains a public health issue
that causes significant morbidity ...
Malaria remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia, with Plasmodium vivax (P.
vivax) accounting for a substantial proportion of cases. Chloroquine combined with primaquine is the
first-line treatment for uncomplicated ...
Stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, posing
significant challenges to healthcare systems. Understanding the inpatient time to mortality among
stroke patients can inform clinical practices ...
Corneal transplantation, particularly PK, is a critical intervention for corneal
blindness. However, postoperative complications significantly impact graft survival and
visual outcomes, especially in resource-limited ...
Mohammed Endris; Shimelis Girma; Elias Tesfaye(2026-05)
University life involves critical academic, social, and psychological transitions that
often challenge students' adaptive capacities. Adjustment problems, characterized by maladaptive
emotional or behavioral responses ...
Minyahil Zeleke; Regassa Getachew; Daniel Yilma(2026-04)
Malaria remains a significant public health threat in Ethiopia. Severe malaria can
lead to several complications such as malaria-associated acute kidney injury which stands out as a
critical yet under recognized medical ...
Childhood cancer is a fatal illness that significantly impairs physical
development, particularly in resource-limited settings like Ethiopia. Body growth
faltering, comprising stunting, wasting, and underweight is a ...