Publications by authors named "Ephrem Tafesse Teferi"
Article Synopsis
- - Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a genetic condition linked to mutations in the APC gene, leading to numerous colorectal polyps and an increased risk for colorectal cancer, occurring in about 1 in 10,000 to 30,000 births.
- - The case describes a 22-year-old Ethiopian woman diagnosed with FAP after presenting with rectal bleeding; imaging and biopsy confirmed the presence of a rectal tumor and adenocarcinoma associated with her condition.
- - The importance of establishing quality diagnostic and treatment services for colorectal cancer in low- and middle-income countries is emphasized, as improved early detection and resource-sensitive care could significantly improve patient outcomes.
Cancer and diabetes mellitus (DM) are diagnosed within the same individual more frequently and share common risk factors. Although diabetes among cancer patients may result in more aggressive clinical courses of cancer, there is limited evidence about its burden and associated factors. Hence, this study aimed to assess the burden of diabetes and prediabetes among cancer patients and its associated factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Obesity, especially the hidden type of obesity (central obesity), has been believed to be the major risk factor for developing and progressing non-communicable diseases, including cancers. However, there are limited studies regarding the issue in Ethiopia and the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the magnitude of central obesity and its associated factors among cancer patients visited the oncology unit of the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death and was responsible for 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Worldwide, 2 million people experience pain every day, and cancer pain is one of the major neglected public health problems, especially in Ethiopia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Cancer Patients at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.
J Multidiscip Healthc
April 2022
Introduction: Hypertension is the most common comorbidities in adult cancer patients. Although hypertension is a leading cause of cancer-related death and disability, there is no evidence about its prevalence and associated factors among cancer patients in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among cancer patients.
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