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A community based cross sectional study on the prevalence of dyslipidemias and 10 years cardiovascular risk scores in adults in Asmara, Eritrea by Achila, Oliver Okoth, Fessahye, Nahom, Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Habtemikael, Naemi Tesfamariam, Werke, Wintana Yebio, Zemichael, Femal Tesfazghi, Leghese, Haben Negash, Weldegegish, Thomas Amanuel, Tekeste, Tsegay Habteab, Garoy, Eyob Yohannes

“…Despite the contribution of dyslipidemia to the high and rising burden of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Sub-Saharan Africa; the condition is…”
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Incidence of Cervical, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer in Eritrea: Data from the National Health Laboratory, 2011-2017 by Medhin, Lidia Biniam, Tekle, Lia Alem, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Said, Salih

“…The main objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of cervical (C53), ovarian (C56) and uterine (C54–55) cancers in pathology department of the…”
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Dyslipidemia and associated risk factors among HIV/AIDS patients on HAART in Asmara, Eritrea by Achila, Oliver Okoth, Abrhaley, Feven, Kesete, Yafet, Tesfaldet, Feven, Alazar, Filmon, Fisshaye, Lidya, Gebremeskel, Lidya, Mehari, Rodas, Andemichael, Danait

“…Background Though the initiation of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has led to decreased HIV/AIDS related mortality, the regimen has been reported…”
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea by Tesfu, Thomas, Ghirmay, Robel, Kesete, Robel, Tekeste, Daniel Goitom, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Gebreab, Yacob Berhane, Garoy, Eyob Yohaness, Kiflay, Ruta

“…Background. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a well-recognized public health problem throughout the world. The evolution of new…”
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Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections among blood donors at National Blood Transfusion Service, Eritrea: a seven-year retrospective study by Siraj, Nejat, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Issac, John, Menghisteab, Efrem, Hailemariam, Maedn, Hagos, Semere, Gebremeskel, Yosan, Tesfamichael, Daniel

“…Blood transfusion is associated with several risks particularly exposure to blood transfusion-transmissible infections (TTI), including: Hepatitis B virus…”
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Prevalence and factors associated with pediatric HIV therapy failure in a tertiary hospital in Asmara, Eritrea: A 15-year retrospective cohort study by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Ghebremeskel, Ghirmay Ghebrekidan, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Abrehe, Miriam Berhane, Tewelde, Samuel Fisseha, Idris, Mahmud Mohammed, Tikue, Tsegereda Gebrehiwot, Mesfin, Araia Berhane

“…Treatment failure (TF) in HIV infected children is a major concern in resource-constrained settings in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study investigated the…”
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Real-world treatment outcome of direct-acting antivirals and patient survival rates in chronic hepatitis C virus infection in Eritrea by Ghebremeskel, Ghirmay Ghebrekidan, Berhe Solomon, Michael, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Asmelash, Rahel Frezghi, Berhane Mesfin, Araia, Hamida, Mohammed Elfatih

“…Reliable real-world data on direct acting anti-retroviral (DAA) uptake and treatment outcomes are lacking for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in…”
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Antiretroviral therapy regimen modification rates and associated factors in a cohort of HIV/AIDS patients in Asmara, Eritrea: a 16-year retrospective analysis by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Yohannes, Arsema, Issaias, Hermon, Mesfn, Mical, Zerufael, Simon, Dirar, Aman, Teklemariam, Habtemichael M., Ghebremeskel, Ghirmary Ghebrekidane, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Basha, Saleem

“…Combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) durability and time to modification are important quality indicators in HIV/AIDs treatment programs. This analysis…”
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Incidence of colorectal cancer in Eritrea: Data from the National Health Laboratory, 2011-2017 by Medhin, Lidia Biniam, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Abrham, Adiam Tesfamariam, Efrem, Biniam, Hailu, Kibrom, Abraha, Daniel Mebrahtu, Gilazghi, Luwam, Meresie, Alay, Said, Salih Mohammed

“…Recent studies have reported a significant increase in the prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Further, several studies…”
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Determinants of therapy failure among adults on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Asmara, Eritrea: a multicenter retrospective matched case-control study by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Ghebremeskel, Ghirmay Ghebrekidan, Ghebrat, Hermon Berhe, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Yohannes, Nahom Asmerom, Ghebrenegus, Amon Solomon, Wendmhuney, Filmon Ghebretsadik, Yeibyo, Naod, Andegiorgish, Amanuel Kidane, Mesfin, Araia Berhane, Leake, Negassi

“…Information on treatment failure (TF) in People living with HIV in a data-poor setting is necessary to counter the epidemic of TF with first-line combined…”
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Incidence of prostate cancer in Eritrea: Data from the National Health Laboratory, Orotta Referral Hospital and Sembel Hospital 2011-2018 by Medhin, Lidia Biniam, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Syum, Biniam Efrem, Gebremichael, Kibrom Hailu, Said, Salih Mohammed, Lobeck, Hartmut, Ghidei, Yosief Tewolde

“…Up-to-date statistics on prostate cancer incidence and causative risk factors are essential for the primary prevention of this disease. However, the incidence…”
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Do nurses have barriers to quality oral care practice at a generalized hospital care in Asmara, Eritrea? A cross-sectional study by Dagnew, Zewdi Amanuel, Abraham, Isayas Afewerki, Beraki, Ghirmay Ghebreigziabher, Mittler, Sibyl, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Tesfamariam, Eyasu H

“…Oral care is a fundamental nursing practice that has a great impact on patient well-being and general health during hospitalization. Nurses are responsible for…”
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Factors Associated with Poor Glycemic and Lipid Levels in Ambulatory Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients in Asmara, Eritrea: A Cross-Sectional Study by Rezene, Yohannes, Makonen, Shewit, Ghebretinsae, Millen, Kidane, Abraham, Simon, Michael, Achila, Oliver Okoth

“…Objective. There is a dearth of relevant research on the rapidly evolving epidemic of diabetes mellitus (particularly Type 2 diabetes mellitus) in sub-Saharan…”
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Metabolic syndrome, associated factors and optimal waist circumference cut points: findings from a cross-sectional community-based study in the elderly population in Asmara, Eritrea by Achila, Oliver Okoth, Araya, Mathewos, Berhe, Arsema Brhane, Haile, Niat Habteab, Tsige, Luwam Kahsai, Shifare, Bethelihem Yemane, Bitew, Tesfaalem Abel, Berhe, Israel Eyob, Abraham, Isayas Afewerki, Yohaness, Eyob Garoy

“…ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), associated factors, and optimal waist circumference (WC) cut…”
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High Incidence of Esophageal Cancer in Women in Eritrea and Its Potential Link to Low Age at Menopause: Evidence from a 10-Year Retrospective Data Analysis by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Kesete, Yafet, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Fikadu, Genet Tekeste, Abrhaley, Feven, Fikadu, Emnet Tekeste, Said, Salih Mohammed, Gheberehiwet, Matiwos Araya, Hamida, Mohammed Elfatih, Ghidei, Yosief Tewolde

“…Detecting a group of esophageal cancer (EC) cases in endemic regions is essential in identifying high-risk populations and executing appropriate interventions…”
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Attrition and associated factors among children living with HIV at a tertiary hospital in Eritrea: a retrospective cohort analysis by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Ghebremeskel, Ghirmay Ghebrekidan, Rezene, Aron, Idris, Mahmud Mohammed, Tikue, Tsegereda Gebrehiwot, Hamida, Mohammed Elfatih, Achila, Oliver Okoth

“…BackgroundReducing attrition in paediatric HIV-positive patients using combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) programmes in sub-Saharan Africa is a challenge…”
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Epidemiology of confirmed measles virus cases, surveillance, incidence, and associated factors in Eritrea: 18-year retrospective analysis by Mengistu, Samuel Tekle, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Tewelde, Asmerom Tesfagiorgis, Hamida, Mohammed Elfatih, Tekle, Freweini, Michae, Issaias, Said, Mensura, Fsahatsion, Dawit, Abai, Haimanot, Mulugeta, Rahel, Tsegai, Tsigehana, Woldu, Luwam Gilazghi, Werke, Wintana Yebio

“…BackgroundDespite the outstanding measles vaccine coverage (MVC) in Eritrea, sporadic outbreaks are not uncommon. Therefore, understanding the incidence of…”
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Antihypertensive Medication Adherence and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Patients Attending a National Referral Hospital in Asmara, Eritrea by Mebrahtu, Goitom, M Moleki, Mary, Okoth Achila, Oliver, Seyoum, Yemane, Adnoy, Elias T, Ovberedjo, Martin

“…Recent research suggests that poor adherence to antihypertensive medication (AHM) is a major problem in the management of hypertension. This study was…”
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Magnitude of Multidrug Resistance among Bacterial Isolates from Surgical Site Infections in Two National Referral Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea by Garoy, Eyob Yohannes, Gebreab, Yacob Berhane, Achila, Oliver Okoth, Tecklebrhan, Nobiel, Tsegai, Hermon Michael, Hailu, Alex Zecarias, Buthuamlak, Abrehet Marikos, Asfaga, Tewelde Ghide, Hamida, Mohammed Elfatih

“…Background. The World Health Organization has emphasized the importance of understanding the epidemiology of MDR organisms from a local standpoint. Here, we…”
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Biochemistry reference intervals for healthy elderly population in Asmara, Eritrea by Achila, Oliver Okoth, Semere, Paulos, Andemichael, Danait, Gherezgihier, Harerta, Mehari, Senait, Amanuel, Adiam, Yohannes, Tedalo, Yohaness, Eyob, Goje, Tzegezeab

“…There is a scarcity of reference interval studies on the elderly in Africa. This study establishes reference interval for the elderly for some commonly used…”
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