Publications by authors named "E Abera"
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- Haemodialysis is the main kidney treatment in Africa, with an increasing number of patients in Ethiopia, yet there's limited data on their outcomes, prompting a study at Jimma Medical Center.
- A retrospective study analyzed data from 68 patients between June 2017 and March 2024, finding that 69.1% had chronic kidney disease, predominantly males with a mean age of 42.7 years.
- The study revealed high mortality rates (47.6% in acute kidney injury and 40.4% in chronic kidney disease), with common symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and significant causes including hypertensive nephropathy and glomerulonephritis.
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- The study focused on the combined impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) on maternal and perinatal health in Ethiopia, identifying their co-occurrence as a significant public health concern.
- Out of 168 studies reviewed, 15 studies with 6,391 participants showed a pooled prevalence of 3.76% for co-existing GDM and PIH, along with a notable association indicating that women with GDM are three times more likely to develop PIH.
- The findings advocate for improved antenatal care programs in Ethiopia to better monitor and manage both GDM and PIH, aimed at enhancing health outcomes for mothers and infants.
Background: Studying the characteristics of hospitalized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is vital for understanding the disease and preparing for future outbreaks. The aim of this study was to analyze and describe the clinical profiles and factors associated with mortality among COVID-19 patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center COVID-19 Treatment Center (JMC CTC) in Ethiopia.
Methods: All confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to JMC CTC between 17 April 2020 and 05 March 2022 were included in this study.
We determined the dengue virus (DENV) serotypes and genotypes in archived serum samples that were collected during the 2014-2016 and 2021 dengue outbreaks in Dire Dawa City and the Somali region in Ethiopia. DENV serotype 1 (DENV-1) was predominant followed by DENV serotype 2 (DENV-2). Thirteen of the DENV-1 strains were assigned to Genotype-I, while the remaining two were found to be Genotype-III.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStroke, a leading global cause of mortality and neurological impairment, is often complicated by renal failure, exacerbating in-hospital risks and mortality. Limited understanding exists regarding renal failure prevalence in Ethiopian acute stroke patients. This study examines renal function abnormalities in acute stroke patients at Jimma Medical Center (JMC).
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