Publications by authors named "Meaza Zergaw"
Myocardial Infarction (MI) is an obstruction in the coronary arteries, resulting in restricted blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart, leading to damage to the heart's tissues. Beyond the cardiovascular system, the impact of MI extends to potentially affecting cognitive abilities, especially in elderly populations. To optimize patient recovery and long-term outcomes, timely cardiac interventions and subsequent rehabilitation programs are essential.
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- Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood illness that has led to increased antibiotic use and the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains.
- A systematic review analyzed data from multiple databases to assess the effects of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) on AOM rates and antibiotic resistance in children under 18.
- Although PCVs, especially PCV13, have significantly reduced both AOM incidence and antibiotic-resistant strains, challenges like serotype replacement need ongoing monitoring and the development of new vaccines to maintain these positive outcomes.
Radiotherapy is a commonly used modality in pelvic malignancies such as prostate, gastrointestinal, or gynecological, either as a primary treatment or an adjuvant post-surgery. Despite its positive impact on the prognosis of these patients, it was found in several studies that it contributes to insufficiency fractures in different sites of the pelvis, more commonly in the sacral ala. This is particularly true for elderly patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLupus nephritis (LN) is the most frequent and lethal complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often presenting with subtle or no initial symptoms. Therefore, it is crucial to identify SLE patients who are at risk of developing LN to ensure they receive timely intervention. Significant scientific efforts have been made to identify various genes and antibodies that could increase the risk of LN.
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- - Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common chronic digestive issue that negatively affects quality of life, and many patients also experience sleep disturbances (SD), creating a complex relationship between the two conditions.
- - A systematic review analyzed 30 studies from the past decade, finding that a significant number of FD patients report poor sleep quality, with several factors, including circadian rhythms and psychological elements, influencing both disorders.
- - Nonpharmacological treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and acupuncture appear promising for managing FD and SD; addressing sleep disturbances in FD patients could enhance their overall symptom management, highlighting the need for further research in this area.