Publications by authors named "S Worku"
Yam ( spp.) is a versatile tuber crop that holds nutritional, cultural, and economic values. Yam is a major source of carbohydrates for tropical Countries and provides various nutrients and health benefits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe early postnatal period is defined as the first 48 h to 7 days after delivery. The early postnatal visit is especially the most critical time for the survival of mothers and newborns, particularly through early detection and management of postpartum complications. Despite the benefits, most mothers and newborns do not receive early postnatal care services from healthcare providers during the critical first few days after delivery.
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- Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for various infections, particularly in surgical sites, and this study focused on characterizing strains that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and are resistant to carbapenems.
- A multicenter study in Ethiopia identified a variety of Acinetobacter species using advanced microbiological techniques, revealing high rates of ESBL and carbapenem resistance among isolates from surgical site infections.
- Results indicated that 93% of isolates produced ESBL enzymes, with higher prevalence of resistance genes found through whole genome sequencing, emphasizing significant public health concerns regarding antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter species across different hospitals.
Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is a common cause of severe surgical site infections (SSI). The molecular epidemiology of MRSA is poorly documented in Ethiopia. This study is designed to determine the prevalence of MRSA and associated factors among patients diagnosed with SSI.
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- Low-valent f-block metals exhibit interesting properties that can be enhanced by using specific ligands, making their coordination chemistry essential for technological advancements.
- The research involved creating and analyzing twenty-seven metal complexes with different f-metal ions and a flexible ligand called tris[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl]amine, which showed improved luminescence and diverse binding interactions compared to traditional ligands.
- The findings suggest that this innovative ligand could be beneficial for developing new light-emitting devices and for isolating other important low-valent f-block metals, paving the way for various applications.