Publications by authors named "Hailu Asmare Beyene"
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- The study focused on the prevalence of septic shock among critically ill COVID-19 patients in Addis Ababa, finding that 39.3% experienced this condition, which significantly worsens healthcare outcomes.
- Key risk factors for septic shock included advanced age (≥60), long ICU stays (over 7 days), the need for invasive ventilation, and having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In contrast, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases were linked to a lower risk of septic shock.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for healthcare professionals to closely monitor these high-risk patients, as septic shock poses a serious concern for those severely affected by COVID-19.
Introduction: New onset of diabetes mellitus was noted as the commonest comorbidity in the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to a worse prognosis. Existing evidence showed that new-onset diabetes is associated with increased mortality compared to nondiabetic and known diabetic patients in the COVID-19 era. SARS-CoV-2 virus can worsen existing diabetes; at the same time, it can trigger new-onset diabetes that eventually worsens patient outcomes.
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