Knowledge and Associated Factors Towards Sepsis Management Among Nurses Working in the Emergency Department of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa.

Background: Sepsis is a major cause of mortality worldwide and an important public health problem. The quality of patient care is negatively impacted when nurses lack adequate knowledge regarding the management of sepsis. On the other hand, little is known regarding Ethiopian nurses' knowledge of sepsis management.

The Impact of Frailty and Severe Cognitive Impairment on Survival Time and Time to Initiate Dialysis in Older Adults With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

Background and objectives Frailty and cognitive impairment significantly impact survival time and time to initiate dialysis in older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aims to evaluate the effects of frailty and cognitive impairment on these outcomes and determine the most effective assessment tool for predicting early dialysis initiation and short survival time. Materials and methods This prospective observational cohort study involved 240 patients aged ≥65 years with stage 4 or 5 CKD, recruited from a nephrology outpatient department (ambulatory care) between March 2020 and March 2021.

Examining the use, confidence, and barriers to follow Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course guides in managing obstetric emergencies in Sudan.

Background: The Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course is a globally recognized interprofessional training program designed to assist healthcare professionals in acquiring and sustaining the necessary knowledge and skills to handle obstetric emergencies effectively. This survey aimed to assess the use, barriers, and confidence in using the ALSO course guidelines in managing obstetric emergencies in Sudan.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 103 physicians from the Sudan ALSO group in Sudan.

The Association of Human Leukocyte Antigen Genotyping Among Sudanese Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reference to Ethnicity.

Introduction:  Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) account for up to one-half of the total genetic contribution to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk. The study investigated the association of HLA class II genotyping with RA susceptibility in Sudanese ethnic groups.

Methods:  The DRB1 and DQB1 alleles and haplotypes were determined in 122 RA patients (i.

The SAFE study: Stress and fatigue control by exercise: Acute and long-term effects of aerobic exercise in lactating employed mothers.

Background: Stress and fatigue experienced by lactating employed mothers can affect mothers' and babies' mental and physical health detrimentally. Aerobic exercise is known to control stress and fatigue, but the dosages of the exercises needed to maintain long-term effects are still under investigation.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the acute and long-term effects of aerobic exercise on controlling stress and fatigue in lactating, employed mothers.