Publications by authors named "Hassan Sh Abdirahman Elmi"

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  • Fear of snakes is common among humans and primates, considered an adaptive response to potential dangers like venomous snakes.
  • Snakes exhibit defensive behaviors that can heighten fear in their predators, particularly when in threatening postures compared to resting ones.
  • Cobras are especially effective at evoking fear in humans due to their distinctive hooding posture, suggesting that this behavior has evolved to trigger a strong fear response in mammals.
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Introduction: Appendiceal mucocele, a rare condition characterized by mucoid material accumulation in the appendix, often presents asymptomatically. Diagnosis can be challenging, and surgical resection is crucial to prevent complications. We report a case managed in a low-resource setting, highlighting the importance of early identification.

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  • * The unsuccessful preliminary attempts to treat the dislocation were followed by successful surgical intervention using open reduction and a Latarjet procedure, which provided a good outcome for the patient.
  • * Effective treatment for chronic dislocations relies on various factors, and while surgical techniques are promising, early and strict rehabilitation is essential for achieving optimal recovery results.
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  • * A cross-sectional study involving 323 participants found that factors such as alcohol use, lack of exercise, and low adherence to medication were significantly associated with an increased risk of LVH.
  • * The research emphasizes the importance of improving hypertension management and encouraging lifestyle changes to reduce the prevalence of LVH in affected individuals.
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In Uganda, hypertension is an escalating health issue, but there is limited specific data regarding the prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) among hypertensive patients in eastern Uganda. This study aimed to establish the prevalence of LVH among hypertensive patients at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. A cross-sectional study conducted at the hospital enrolled 323 participants using convenience sampling.

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Snakes are known as highly fear-evoking animals, eliciting preferential attention and fast detection in humans. We examined the human fear response to snakes in the context of both current and evolutionary experiences, conducting our research in the cradle of humankind, the Horn of Africa. This region is characterized by the frequent occurrence of various snake species, including deadly venomous viperids (adders) and elapids (cobras and mambas).

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High fear reaction, preferential attention, or fast detection are only a few of the specific responses which snakes evoke in humans. Previous research has shown that these responses are shared amongst several distinct cultures suggesting the evolutionary origin of the response. However, populations from sub-Saharan Africa have been largely missing in experimental research focused on this issue.

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Theories explain the presence of fears and specific phobias elicited by animals in contemporary WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) populations by their evolutionary past in Africa. Nevertheless, empirical data about fears of animals in the Cradle of Humankind are still fragmentary. To fill this gap, we examined which local animals are perceived as the most frightening by Somali people, who inhabit a markedly similar environment and the region where humans have evolved.

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Telescopus pulcher is an enigmatic colubrid snake only known from the holotype and paratype specimens described from 'Migiurtinia' in Puntland (Somalia) in 1935. Herein we recorded the third and fourth-ever known specimens of this species from the Toon village, Woqooyi Galbeed Region, and 15 km southeast of Sheikh, Saahil Region, Somaliland. The species is endemic to Somaliland and adjoining parts of Ethiopia and Puntland.

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A double-chambered membrane microbial fuel cell (MFC) was constructed to investigate the potential use of natural microflora anaerobic palm oil mill effluent (POME) sludge and pure culture bacteria isolated from anaerobic POME sludge as inoculum for electricity generation. Sterilized final discharge POME was used as the substrate with no addition of nutrients. MFC operation using natural microflora anaerobic POME sludge showed a maximum power density and current density of 85.

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