Publications by authors named "Asaminew Birhanu"
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- Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common issue among children with HIV in Ethiopia, exacerbated by factors like anemia and malnutrition, and the study aims to assess its prevalence using a clinical screening tool.
- A cross-sectional study involving 148 children found a prevalence rate of 20.9% for PN, with those aged 15-18 and with low BMI being at higher risk, alongside factors like previous tuberculosis treatment.
- Statistical analysis indicated that the duration of HIV illness was also linked to an increased likelihood of developing peripheral neuropathy.
Background: Flat foot, also known as pes planus, is a common condition among primary school children and is a leading cause of all clinical visits related to foot problems worldwide. It can cause skeletal problems and joint misalignment. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of flat foot and its associated factors among public primary school children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Type 2 DM has a strong hereditary background. A study of the dermatoglyphic features can help in the early identification of people with a genetic predisposition to develop type 2 DM.
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