Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013

  • Assessment of the Level and Associated Factors with Knowledge and Practice of Diabetes Mellitus among Diabetic Patients Attending at FelegeHiwot Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

    Solomon Asnakew Feleke, Chalachew Misganaw Alemayehu, Hawult Taye Adane

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 110-120
    Received: Aug. 11, 2013
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    Published: Sep. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus was perceived as the problem of the developed world but currently developing countries like Ethiopia are suffering chronic diseases of which diabetes is the major one.Objective: The aim of this study wasto assess of the level and associated factors with knowledge and practice of diabetes mellitus among diabetic patie... Show More
  • An Assessment of Hamstring Flexibility of Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis and Their Age Matched Control

    Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Oyebukola Akindoyi, Funmilola Adenike Faremi, Adaobi Okonji, Oniyangi Shuaib, Olaitan Olukunmi Lanre

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 121-125
    Received: Aug. 04, 2013
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    Published: Sep. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Most often, attention is focused on management of pains, restricted joint motions and decreased muscle strength in subjects with knee osteoarthritis, with little attention on hamstring flexibility training. The objectives of this study were to assess and compare hamstring flexibility of subjects with knee osteoarthritis with their age matched healt... Show More
  • Prevalence and Correlates of Exchanging Sex for Money (Gift), among Private College Students in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

    Zelalem Alamrew, Worku Awoke, Getachew Fikadie, Bizuayhu Shimekaw

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 126-134
    Received: Aug. 30, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Transactional sex is the practice of exchanging sex for financial or life style rewords; which has been associated with increased risk of HIV and others STD’s. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of exchanging sex for money (gifts) among college students in Bahir Dar city. Methods: A cross sectional study w... Show More
  • The Correlation of Symptoms Severity and Objective Measures in Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

    Basri Cakiroglu, Ramazan Gozukucuk, Orhun Sinanoglu, Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy, Tuncay Tas, Seyit Erkan Eyyupoglu, Bekir Sami Uyanik

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 135-139
    Received: Sep. 11, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between international prostate symptom score (IPSS) and objective measures of lower urinary tract symptoms to estimate the grade of infravesical obstruction in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: The data of 152 male patients examined in urology outpatient clinic with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)... Show More
  • Associated Risk Factors for Postoperative Nosocomial Infections among Patients Admitted at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia

    Wondemagegn Mulu, Gebre Kibru, Getenet Beyene, Meku Damtie

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 140-147
    Received: Sep. 07, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Nosocomial infections are the most challenging problem in all health care systems. In developing countries many people are dying daily due to inadequate health care services of which postoperative infections constitute a large proportion of this burden. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated for post op... Show More
  • Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Invading the Larynx and Trachea

    Melissa Laus, Domenico Crescenzi, Alessandro De Stefano, Adelchi Croce

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 148-153
    Received: Sep. 21, 2013
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    Published: Oct. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Larynx and trachea invasion by thyroid cancer is an uncommon but difficult problem. There is no consensus on indication for the extent of surgery, particularly when there is a requirement for airway reconstruction. In general, the surgeon must decide between a complete ablation of the tumor at the cost of large-mutilation and a less radical dissec... Show More
  • Autoimmune Tissue Scurvy Misdiagnosed as Child Abuse

    Michael D Innis

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 154-157
    Received: Oct. 02, 2013
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    Published: Nov. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Requests from distressed parents and relatives seeking help after having been falsely accused by doctors of injuring their children are not uncommon. Viraland parasitic infections andvaccinescause an autoimmune disorder, Tissue Scurvy, misdiagnosed as child abuse. This report presents the evidence. Method. Relevant hospital and laboratory reports o... Show More
  • Should We Determine the Significance of “Follicular Lesion of Undetermined Significance’’

    Aybala Agac Ay, Abdullah Çetin

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 158-161
    Received: Nov. 20, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Aim: Thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy (TFNAB) is the gold standard methodology for the evaluation of thyroid nodule. Nevertheless, diagnosis of TFNAB specimens is sometimes interpreted as “follicular lesion of undetermined significance”: This indeterminate diagnosis is given upon TFNAB despite the presence of sufficient cellular material avail... Show More
  • Effects of Fat and Cinnamon Feeding on Adiponectin after Rat Injection with Dexamethasone

    Mahmoud Hassan El-Bidawy, Nabil Mohamed Elbahey, Mohamed Mahmoud Shaaban

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 162-166
    Received: Dec. 01, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Chronically excessive numbers of glucocorticoids are known to induce insulin resistance, which is possibly involved in impairing the insulin signaling in liver, muscle, and adipose tissues. Excessive levels of cortisol are characterized by the symptoms of abdominal obesity, hypertension, glucose intolerance or diabetes and dyslipidemia ,all of thes... Show More
  • Risk Factors for Frequent Hospital Readmissions for Acute Exacerbations of COPD

    Gaude Gajanan, Hattiholi Jyothi, Chaudhury Alisha

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 167-173
    Received: Nov. 24, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) are known to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality and have a significant socioeconomic impact. The factors that determine frequent hospital readmissions for AECOPD are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to EVALUATE the factors responsible for the repeated admissions for AECO... Show More