Publications by authors named "Hildana Gulelat"
Epidemiological and clinical profile of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Ethiopia: a 5-year multicenter retrospective study.
Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious disease causing muscle weakness, with limited research on its impact in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia.
- A study in Ethiopia analyzed clinical records from 2016 to 2021, revealing a younger average age of onset at 51.9 years and a higher prevalence of spinal region involvement at diagnosis.
- Findings indicated that 31% of patients used the medication Riluzole, while many experienced significant disabilities, highlighting the need for further research to explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing ALS in this region.
Pott's paraplegia and role of neuroimaging in resource limited setting: A case report and brief review of the literatures.
J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis
December 2021
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Approximately 50% of cases of skeletal TB involve the spine. Failure to identify and treat these areas of involvement at an early stage may lead to serious complications such as vertebral collapse, spinal compression, and spinal deformity.
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