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The Management of Coronary Artery Disease in Ethiopia: Emphasis on Revascularization by Shashu, Bekele Alemayehu

“…Cardiovascular diseases are number one cause of death worldwide. Over half of the cardiovascular diseases, 51%, are due to coronary artery disease. Coronary…”
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Factors Associated with the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease and the Attained Outcome of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Gesund Cardiac and Medical Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Shashu, Bekele Alemayehu, Baru, Ararso

“…In Ethiopia, objective evidences showing pathologic features and clinical characteristics predicting the extent of coronary artery disease are scanty. The…”
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HIV testing, test results and factors influencing among infants born to HIV positive mothers in public hospitals of Mekelle City, North Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Ebuy, Hiluf, Bekele, Alemayehu, Redae, Getachew

“…Timely infant testing for HIV is critical to ensure optimal treatment outcomes among exposed infants. While world health organization recommends HIV exposed…”
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Assessment of the adverse pregnancy outcomes and its associated factors among deliveries at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Tadese, Mesfin, Dagne, Kefyalew, Wubetu, Abate Dargie, Abeway, Shiferaw, Bekele, Alemayehu, Misganaw Kebede, Worku, Baye Mulu, Getaneh

“…Background Adverse pregnancy outcomes are the main causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and long-term physical and psychological sequels in…”
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Prevalence of high bloodpressure, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and their determinants in Ethiopia: Evidences from the National NCDs STEPS Survey, 2015 by Gebreyes, Yeweyenhareg Feleke, Goshu, Dejuma Yadeta, Geletew, Tedla Kebede, Argefa, Terefe Gelibo, Zemedu, Theodros Getachew, Lemu, Kassahun Amenu, Waka, Feyissa Challa, Mengesha, Alemayehu Bekele, Degefu, Fasil Shiferaw, Deghebo, Atkure Defar, Wubie, Habtamu Teklie, Negeri, Mussie Gebremichael, Tesema, Tefera Tadele, Tessema, Yabetse Girma, Regassa, Mulugeta Guta, Eba, Geremew Gonfa, Beyene, Misrak Getnet, Yesu, Kissi Mudie, Zeleke, Girum Taye, Mengistu, Yewondwossen Tadesse, Belayneh, Abebe Bekele

“…The prevalence of diabetes, dyslipidemias, and high blood pressure is increasing worldwide especially in low and middle income countries. World Health…”
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Subcutaneous mycoses: Endemic but neglected among the Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia by Enbiale, Wendemagegn, Bekele, Alemayehu, Manaye, Nigus, Seife, Fikre, Kebede, Zeyede, Gebremeskel, Filmon, van Griensven, Johan

“…Subcutaneous (deep) mycoses are a chronic infectious disease of the skin and underlying structures endemic in tropical countries. The disease has serious…”
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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about acute coronary syndrome among patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Demisse, Lemlem, Alemayehu, Bekele, Addissie, Adamu, Azazh, Aklilu, Gary, Rebecca

“…Abstract Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) morbidity and mortality are rising in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. The shift in…”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Health Institutions of Arba Minch Town, Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Bekele, Alemayehu, Mekuria, Aleme, Malaju, Marelign Tilahun

“…Background. Anemia during pregnancy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality of pregnant women in developing countries and has both maternal and fetal…”
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Determinants of soil-transmitted helminth infections among pre-school-aged children in Gamo Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia: A case-control study by Asfaw, Mekuria Asnakew, Wegayehu, Teklu, Gezmu, Tigist, Bekele, Alemayehu, Hailemariam, Zeleke, Gebre, Teshome

“…Pre-school aged children (PSAC) are highly affected by soil-transmitted helminths (STH), particularly in areas where water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are…”
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Practices and challenges of community engagement in health research in Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Solomon, Kalkidan, Jibat, Nega, Bekele, Alemayehu, Abdissa, Alemseged, Kaba, Mirgissa

“…ObjectiveThe role of the community in the research process in Ethiopia has not been documented. This study aims to explore the existing practices and…”
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Quality of anticoagulation management with warfarin among outpatients in a tertiary hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Fenta, Teferi Gedif, Assefa, Tamrat, Alemayehu, Bekele

“…Warfarin is the most widely used anticoagulant in the world. The difficulty of managing warfarin contributes to great potential for patient harm, both from…”
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Soil-transmitted helminth infections among pre-school aged children in Gamo Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia: Prevalence, intensity and intervention status by Asfaw, Mekuria Asnakew, Gezmu, Tigist, Wegayehu, Teklu, Bekele, Alemayehu, Hailemariam, Zeleke, Masresha, Nebiyu, Gebre, Teshome

“…Soil-transmitted helminths (STH), i.e., Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworms are among the most prevalent Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)…”
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Another dengue fever outbreak in Eastern Ethiopia-An emerging public health threat by Gutu, Mulugeta Asefa, Bekele, Alemayehu, Seid, Yimer, Mohammed, Yusuf, Gemechu, Fekadu, Woyessa, Abyot Bekele, Tayachew, Adamu, Dugasa, Yohanis, Gizachew, Lehageru, Idosa, Moti, Tokarz, Ryan E, Sugerman, David

“…Dengue Fever (DF) is a viral disease primarily transmitted by Aedes (Ae.) aegypti mosquitoes. Outbreaks in Eastern Ethiopia were reported during 2014-2016. In…”
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Acute coronary syndrome treatment delay in low to middle-income countries: A systematic review by Beza, Lemlem, Leslie, Sharon L., Alemayehu, Bekele, Gary, Rebecca

“…Although morbidity and mortality rates are declining for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in most high-income countries, it is rising at an alarming pace for low…”
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The clinical characteristics and outcomes of appendicitis in a population with a high HIV-infection prevalence by Bedada, Alemayehu Ginbo, Eshetu, Alemayehu Bekele

“…IntroductionIn Botswana, the prevalence of HIV-infection is high (20.1%). Literature on characteristics of appendicitis in a high HIV-infection prevalence is…”
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Quality upgrading in Ethiopian dairy value chains: dovetailing upstream and downstream perspectives by Ruben, Ruerd, Dekeba Bekele, Alemayehu, Megersa Lenjiso, Birhanu

“…In this article, we analyze opportunities and constraints for upgrading product quality in the dairy value chain in Ethiopia. Our analysis is based on an…”
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Magnitude of opportunistic diseases and their predictors among adult people living with HIV enrolled in care: national level cross sectional study, Ethiopia by Weldegebreal, Teklu, Ahmed, Ismael, Muhiye, Abiyou, Belete, Shoandagne, Bekele, Alemayehu, Kaba, Mirgissa

“…Opportunistic diseases cause morbidity and mortality among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected persons. There is dearth of evidence on the magnitude…”
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GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay for the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis on Concentrated Fine Needle Aspirates in High Tuberculosis Burden Settings by Tadesse, Mulualem, Abebe, Gemeda, Abdissa, Ketema, Aragaw, Dossegnaw, Abdella, Kedir, Bekele, Alemayehu, Bezabih, Mesele, Apers, Ludwig, de Jong, Bouke C, Rigouts, Leen

“…The diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBL) remains challenging. The routinely used methods (cytology and smear microscopy) have sub-optimal sensitivity…”
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Plasticity of blood feeding behavior of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ethiopia: a systematic review by Ashine, Temesgen, Kochora, Abena, Shibru, Hailu, Bekele, Alemayehu, Assefa, Muluken, Gidisa, Bedasa, Negash, Nigatu, Weetman, David, Ayele, Tadesse Awoke, Gadisa, Endalamaw, Massebo, Fekadu

“…The efficacy of vector control tools depends on the behavior of the vector species. Many studies have sought to determine the feeding behavior of Anopheles…”
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Causes and trends of adult mortality in southern Ethiopia: an eight-year follow up database study by Meles, Gebrekiros Gebremichael, Ayele, Gistane, Gutema, Befikadu Tariku, Kondale, Mekides, Zerdo, Zerihun, Merdekios, Behailu, Tsalla, Tsegaye, Kote, Mesfin, Baharu, Alazar, Bekele, Alemayehu, Gebremeskel, Feleke, Shegaze, Mulugeta, Gultie, Teklemariam

“…Broad and specific causes of adult mortalities are often neglected indicators of wellbeing in low-income countries like Ethiopia due to lack of strong vital…”
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