Publications by authors named "Amenu Tolera Wirtu"
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- The study examined autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in Ethiopia, highlighting its clinical profile and factors affecting progression.
- Approximately 20% of patients progressed to end-stage renal disease, with younger age, male gender, high blood pressure, and comorbidities being key risk factors.
- The research emphasizes the need for early detection and management of hypertension and other health issues to improve patient outcomes in ADPKD.
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- Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to heart and circulatory system abnormalities present from birth, and the study in Ethiopia aimed to better understand its prevalence, patterns, and complications among patients at a referral hospital.
- A study involving 199 patients identified the most common types of CHDs as atrial septal defects (41.2%), ventricular septal defects (26.6%), and patent ductus arteriosus (9.5%), with 69.3% of patients experiencing complications.
- Findings showed a higher prevalence of CHDs in females (77.8%), particularly affecting individuals aged 15 to 25, and highlighted the significant rate of complications associated with these conditions.
Background: The relevance of anatomical dissection in instructing anatomy to medical, dental, and other health science students is indisputable. Ethiopian anatomists encountered challenges in obtaining human bodies for anatomy education and research, both prior to and following the COVID-19 outbreak. The challenges intensified during the pandemic, significantly affecting anatomy education in Ethiopia.
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