Publications by authors named "Shimalis Tadasa"
Background: Heart failure is an important global health problem which is associated with high mortality. Uncontrolled heart failure leads to hospitalization and reduction in quality of life. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the treatment outcome such as improved, death, hospitalization, and self-discharges without improvement and associated factors in heart failure patients admitted to south western Ethiopian hospitals.
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- Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a common issue in preterm infants, resulting from bleeding in the brain's ventricular system due to fragile tissues unique to preterm infants.
- A study conducted at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital found an IVH occurrence rate of 27.04% among preterm neonates, identifying specific risk factors related to birth weight and gestational age.
- The findings suggest that early delivery and low birth weight greatly increase the risk of IVH, emphasizing the need for heightened care for vulnerable newborns by healthcare providers and families.
Hydatid cyst, which is caused by Echinococcus larvae, is a worldwide zoonotic disease which can affect virtually any organ in the body. Although the liver and lungs are the most commonly affected, it can occur in other parts of the body. Mediastinal hydatid cysts are incredibly rare, but imaging is crucial to diagnose and determine the extent of involvement and complications.
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