Publications by authors named "H M Alemayehu"
Introduction: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is being performed more frequently in children, but few studies have evaluated surgical practice patterns in infants. In this study, we surveyed pediatric surgeons within a regional consortium to assess current preferences for IHR strategy in infants. We hypothesized that early-career pediatric surgeons would prefer laparoscopic IHR over open IHR in this patient population.
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- - The study compares the outcomes of two gastrostomy tube placement techniques—laparoscopic (LAP) and percutaneous endoscopic (PEG)—in pediatric patients, focusing on complications and the need for additional procedures.
- - Researchers reviewed records of 688 patients aged 0-18 who had GT placements, finding that LAP patients were generally younger and lighter than PEG patients, but both groups had similar rates of major complications.
- - Results showed that PEG patients had a higher likelihood of developing skin infections, while no LAP placements failed during the study period, indicating potential advantages of LAP over PEG in certain aspects.
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- Tomatoes have high nutritional value but their production is hindered by improper soil nutrient combinations.
- A pot experiment tested various levels of Azolla (an organic fertilizer) and inorganic nitrogen to assess their impact on tomato plant growth and physiological traits.
- Results indicated that both Azolla and nitrogen significantly influenced key factors like chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, and overall plant growth, highlighting the need for a balanced fertilizer approach rather than solely relying on organic methods.
Background: A decrease in obtaining quality healthcare is a major cause of maternal and newborn deaths in low-income and middle-income countries. Ethiopia has one of the highest neonatal mortality rates. Increasing mothers' health-seeking practices related to neonatal danger signs is an essential strategy for reducing the death rate of newborns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGilbert's syndrome and G6PD deficiency are common genetic disorders. They both give rise to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia through different mechanisms. Falciparum malaria-induced hemolysis is another cause of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
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