Infective Endarteritis in a Patient With Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Rheumatic Heart Disease.

We present a 10-year old patient from Ethiopia with 3 pathologic findings: infective endarteritis with known patent ductus arteriosus and rheumatic heart disease. The patient was managed with antibiotics and ligation of the patent ductus arteriosus. She was followed up with monthly benzathine penicillin and recovered well.

Supporting Women after Obstetric Fistula Surgery to Enhance Their Social Participation and Inclusion.

Obstetric fistula is a childbirth complication causing abnormal openings between the urinary, bowel, and genital tracts, leading to involuntary leakage and potential long-term disability. Even after surgical repair, women continue to face psychological and social challenges that affect their social inclusion and participation. This study explored family and service provider perspectives on current support systems and identified gaps affecting women's inclusion and participation post-fistula surgery.

The Impact of a Medication Therapy Management Service on the Outcomes of Hypertension Treatment Follow-Up Care in an Ethiopian Tertiary Hospital: A Pre-Post Interventional Study.

Background: According to a report from the WHO, an estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension. Medication therapy management (MTM) service is a clinical service based on the theoretical and methodological framework of pharmaceutical care practice, which aims to ensure the best therapeutic outcomes for the patient by identifying, preventing, and resolving drug therapy problems (DTPs).

Predictors of uncontrolled hypertension among type 2 diabetic patients in Ethiopia: Multicenter cross-sectional study.

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the commonest comorbidity among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Uncontrolled HTN is a major risk factor for several diseases. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and predictors of uncontrolled HTN among T2DM patients.