Self-care practice and its predictors among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at public health care diabetic referral clinics, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.

Diabetes Mellitus is a known metabolic disorder and an emerging public health problem in developing countries. The study aimed to assess patients' self-care practice and its predictors among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at public health care diabetic referral clinics in Debre Markos Town. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November to January 2021/2022, on diabetic patients who were on follow-up.

The practice of blood cross-match request and transfusion in surgical patients at Debre Markos comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Debre Markos, Ethiopia, 2021/2022. A prospective study.

Background: Blood transfusions play a great role to improve oxygen delivery to tissues for indicated surgical patients. Preoperative ordering of blood, especially in elective surgery, is often based on the worst-case assumptions, demanding large quantities of blood or overestimating the anticipated blood loss, of which little is ultimately used. This study aimed to assess the practices of blood requisite and transfusion in surgical patients.

Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic labor pain management techniques in a resource-limited setting: A systematic review.

Background: Despite improvement in pain management programs, labor pain is mostly ignored especially in low and middle-income countries.

Methods: The aim of this study is to establish a clear clinical working guideline for labor pain management in resource limited settings. This systematic review is conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline 2020.