The appendix is a small, tube-shaped organ that connects to the cecum, beginning of large intestine. Though its role unknown, it can become infected, resulting in acute appendicitis, which, if not detected and treated early, lead serious consequences. symptoms signs appendicitis are straightforward most cases, atypical locations might result unexpected presentations, which complications as be early. This case report describes 27-year-old Black Ethiopian male patient who presented with right...

Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia, with challenges timely diagnosis and management contributing to disabilities. This case report details 15-year-old boy who presented diffuse nodular bullous skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, systemic symptoms, ultimately diagnosed multibacillary leprosy confirmed by positive smear for acid-fast bacilli. A immunocompetent the emergency department 2-week history of diffuse, non-pruritic joint swelling, numbness, tingling...

Although the majority of hydatid cysts are found in liver and lungs, cardiac cysts, particularly those left ventricle interventricular septum, pose unique challenges because their extremely rare manifestation cystic echinococcosis, critical location, potential for serious complications. uncommon, a hydatic cyst heart should be investigated patient with an intracardiac mass-particularly if it is cystic-and symptoms failure caused by mass shown imaging examinations. We present case ventricular...

Acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of diseases characterized by sudden, decreased blood supply the heart muscle that results in cell death, also known as acute myocardial infarction. This severe chest pain or discomfort, with subsequent release cardiac biomarkers, and alterations electrocardiogram. It can cause diminished function mortality if not treated properly suitable measures. Despite fact percutaneous intervention is standard care one subset syndrome, significant number...

Introduction Colorectal cancer is one of the common malignancies, and obtaining sufficient lymph nodes after surgeries critical for staging subsequent treatment planning. While guidelines advocate collecting at least 12 nodes, insufficient node sampling can have catastrophic consequences. Methods This was a retrospective study that looked parameters influencing retrieval during colorectal surgery in tertiary hospital Ethiopia. In this study, data from 85 patients’ records stages I-III were...

Cancer has been the leading cause of death worldwide with its various enormous socio-economic impacts. Hence, early palliative care implementation is a potent addition to oncology for treatment physical, mental, and psychological pain in cancer patients. Therefore, this article aims assess prevalence patients requiring associated factors among admitted patients.A cross-sectional study was conducted who were wards during data collection period at St. Paul Hospital, Ethiopia. The Palliative...

There is improved access to Sever Acute Malnutrition management in Ethiopia; however, studies have revealed an alarming rate of defaulters' poor recovery and deaths, emphasizing the importance researching identify major causes. As a result, goal this research treatment outcome determinants associated factors severely malnourished children aged 6-59 months admitted public hospitals Eastern Ethiopia's stabilization centers.This study used institutional-based retrospective cohort design with...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has provided a great lesson for the globe about necessity and significance of pandemics-related preparedness in all settings. Public health emergency operation centers play critical roles preparing responding to public events emergencies by coordinating pooling resources. In this article, we aimed share lessons learnt from response louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF) outbreak coordinated center established respond COVID-19 Jimma, Ethiopia.After...

Introduction: cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most common causes of mortality and morbidity among patients with diabetes. The incidence is tremendously increasing in sub-Saharan African Countries. use anti-platelet, Aspirin, recommended for primary secondary prevention events eligible However, there paucity clinical data on prevalence correlates aspirin these segments patients. Hence, this study aimed at assessing low dose utilization

Background A person with epilepsy experiences recurrent seizures as a result of persistent underlying disorder. About 50 million people globally are impacted by it, 4 those being in Sub-Saharan Africa. One the most frequent comorbidities that raise mortality and morbidity rates epileptic patients is abnormal Electrocardiographic (ECG) findings. Thus, purpose this study to evaluate prevalence ECG findings might lead increased risk sudden cardiac death. Methodology hospital based...

Key Clinical Message Understand the importance of considering alternative diagnosis in patients presenting with atypical features. common presentations rare cases. Underscoring critical timely recognition and appropriate management potentially life‐threatening condition.

Understand the importance of considering alternative diagnosis in patients presenting with atypical features, specially when they are not responding to standard treatment. common presentations rare cases. Underscoring critical timely recognition and appropriate management potentially life-threatening conditions.

Studying the characteristics of hospitalized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is vital for understanding disease and preparing future outbreaks. The aim this study was to analyze describe clinical profiles factors associated with mortality among COVID-19 admitted Jimma Medical Center Treatment (JMC CTC) in Ethiopia. All confirmed JMC CTC between 17 April 2020 05 March 2022 were included study. Socio-demographic data, information, outcome variables collected retrospectively from...

Key Clinical Message Rheumatic mitral stenosis is a common rheumatic heart diseases in sub‐Saharan Afrleading to increased morbidity and mortality. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty the mainstay of less invasive therapy those with moderate severe valve stenosis, being symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy. Though generally save experienced hand setup, post procedural complications include development regurgitation, tear thrombosis. Mitral leaflet infective endocarditis are an uncommon...

Abstract Background: Relapse is one of the difficulties in managing severe acute malnutrition children under age five. The evidence on post-discharge outcomes following initial recovery from still limited. As a result, purpose this study was to determine magnitude relapse after cure for Outpatient Treatment Program and associated factors aged 6-59 months Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional conducted 223 6 59 discharge an outpatient treatment program stabilization...

Abstract Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious brain and spine birth defects. Although NTDs primarily pregnancy complications, such as abortion stillbirth, they also contribute to under-five morbidity mortality, well long-term disability psychological impact. Despite these negative outcomes, the determinants of not widely studied in Ethiopia, particularly country’s east. As a result, we sought identify risk factors for neonates born public referral hospitals eastern Ethiopia....

Louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF) remains a cause of sporadic illness and occasional outbreaks in Ethiopia other east African countries overcrowded unhygienic settings. In this article, we present clinical profiles treatment outcome patients treated as confirmed or probable cases LBRF at Jimma Medical Center (JMC) southwest Ethiopia.Patients JMC during period May-July 2022 were prospectively followed their course hospital stay. All evaluated with blood film for hemoparasites, complete...

Introduction: heart failure (HF) is the leading cause of hospitalization and readmission in patients with cardiovascular diseases. It also a significant mortality, morbidity related impaired quality life. This study aims to identify factors contributing admission, common precipitating comorbidities admitted Heart Failure. The objective this was assess associated hospital among Failure Admitted Medical Ward during period

Congenital heart disease is a condition that affects the heart’s structure impacting direction of blood flow. This causes fatigue, cough, difficulty breathing and rhythm disturbances. The common congenital diseases manifest early following delivery may end up in neonatal death if left untreated. aim this study was to report case single ventricle presented at an age 18 years, with visual Evaluation revealed oxygen saturation 75-80%, plethoric conjunctivae, basal lung crepitation finger...

Abstract Background : Background: Acute ischemic stroke is one of acute cerebrovascular emergencies that require timely medical intervention. Thrombolytic therapy an important treatment option, but its effectiveness dependents on prompt hospital arrival. This study was aimed to assess the arrival time and associated factors these patients, with objective providing thrombolytic therapy. Methodology a hospital-based cross-sectional conducted from September 1st January 30, 2023. All patients...

Abstract Background : Thyrotoxicosis is a common endocrine disorder that can lead to clinically significant cardiovascular disease. Early recognition and control of hyperthyroidism reduce serious cardiac complications with morbidity mortality. Echocardiographic abnormalities were evident informative regarding subsequent complications. The main aim this study was determine the patterns in patients thyrotoxicosis during treatment follow-up at Jimma Medical Center, Ethiopia. Methodology A...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Nowadays, both metropolitan areas of underdeveloped countries and the industrialized world use bottles to feed babies. Particularly in developing nations like sub-Saharan Africa, this practice is linked an increased risk diarrheal illnesses. In Bole Sub-City Health Centers Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, study was carried out assess impact bottle-feeding on undernutrition children aged 6–23 months. Objective Therefore, goal determine prevalence bottle feeding its...

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most common causes of mortality and morbidity among diabetic patients. Aspirin is recommended for primary secondary prevention cardiovascular events in patients with diabetics who eligible therapy based on active international guidelines. However, these guidelines underutilized. Hence, this article helps to assess low dose aspirin use its associated factors diabetes mellitus follow-up at clinic Jimma Medical Center (JMC). Method A...