Publications by authors named "A Egge"
Introduction: Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare, life-threatening complication, sometimes associated with infections like malaria and dengue fever. This case report details a unique presentation of SSR.
Case Presentation: A 28-year-old male in Somalia presented with fever, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and body aches, consistent with malaria and dengue.
Status epilepticus (SE) is a critical medical emergency that demands immediate and effective intervention. We report a unique case involving a 21-year-old woman with left hemimegalencephaly who was hospitalized for super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE) that persisted for 8 weeks. Despite extensive treatment efforts including multiple anti-seizure medications, anesthetics, high-dose methylprednisolone, anakinra, magnesium infusion, and a ketogenic diet, her condition remained unchanged.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation (FGM) among daughters of women aged 15-49 in Somalia using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS).
Design: A cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2020 SDHS.
Setting: Data was collected across Somalia, including urban, rural, and nomadic areas.
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluated the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of a new subcutaneous EEG device (sqEEG) for monitoring epilepsy in patients with drug-resistant focal seizures.
- In the first phase, the sqEEG was able to detect all seizures in patients when compared to traditional scalp EEG, though the semi-automated detection had varying success across patients.
- In the outpatient phase, concordance between the two detection methods was high for some patients, but others showed discrepancies, and treatment adjustments were often ineffective, with only one patient experiencing a minor side effect (an infection).
Background: Hypertension, a major global health concern, continues to affect millions of adults worldwide, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The burden of hypertension is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, where limited healthcare resources and infrastructure pose unique challenges for effective prevention and management. Despite the pressing need for accurate data on hypertension prevalence and determinants, there is a dearth of research focusing on the Somali population.
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