Publications by authors named "Tesaka Wondimnew"
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- Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection is highly prevalent in Ethiopia and is linked to cardiovascular disease and anemia, but there is limited data on its associated risk factors such as blood parameters and lipid profiles.
- A study involving 108 dyspeptic patients at Jimma Medical Center analyzed blood samples to evaluate the effects of H.pylori infection using advanced medical equipment and statistical methods.
- Results indicated that H.pylori infected patients had lower red blood cell counts and sodium levels, alongside higher cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels, suggesting significant health impacts from the infection.
Introduction: Nephrotoxicity is the most common and severe side effect of cisplatin. Cisplatin causes nephrotoxicity through free radical production and debilitating cellular antioxidant capacity. Coffee is a commonly consumed drink and its ingredients have antioxidant roles that could bring benefits to patients affected by nephrotoxicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sharps injuries are a serious public health problem that healthcare providers face and constitute a major risk for the transmission of blood-borne infections. Prevention of sharps injuries in hospitals requires that healthcare providers comply with universal precautions.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess and improve the compliance of healthcare providers with protocols based on best available evidence for prevention of sharps injuries in medical, surgical and pediatric wards of the hospital.
Background: Foods fried with oils at streets contain many harmful substances for health. Locally fried foods are consumed commonly in our society, yet their health effect is not studied.
Objective: To assess the effect of palm oil-fried street kokor on liver and kidney biomarkers of Swiss Albino mice.
Objective: To assess the prevalence and determinants of hyperuricemia among type 2 diabetic patients on follow-up at Jimma Medical Center from March 1 to June 30, 2019.
Methods: This institution-based cross-sectional study was used to assess the level of serum uric acid in type 2 diabetic patients attending their follow-up at Jimma Medical Center chronic illness clinic. A systematic sampling technique was used to include 287 type 2 diabetic patients in the study and an interviewer-based questionnaire was used to collect important data from each participant.