Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2017)
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Assessment of Magnitude and Associated Factors of Adverse Birth Outcomes among Deliveries at Suhul Hospital Shire Tigray, Ethiopia from September, 2015 to February, 2016
Abstract: An adverse birth outcome is common phenomena both in developed and underdeveloped countries. Among all these adverse birth outcomes prematurity, low birth weight and stillbirth are the most common cases. Each year, about 15 million babies in the world, more than one in 10 births, are born too prematurely. More than 7% of those babies die shortly after birth; countless others suffer from lifelong physical, neurological, or educational disabilities, often …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Assessment of Quality of Postnatal Care Services Offered to Mothers in Hospitals of Tigray Ethiopia, 2016
Abstract: Each year, 287,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and about 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries. The first hours, days and weeks after childbirth are a dangerous time for both the mother and newborn infant. Postnatal care prevents the great majority of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. This study therefore, aims to assess quality of postnatal care services offered to mothers in Tigray …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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AI Robotic System in Medical Field
Abstract: Our idea focuses on implementing a robot equipped with a special Artificial Intelligence Program (AIP) for performing surgery in the medical field and various other medical operations. The special AI program is made of deep neural networks, which is trained for thousands of medical prescription and surgical operations procedures. As the AI program is highly trained program the error rate will be almost negligible as compared to the error rates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Primary Hydatid Cyst of Spleen, A Rare Occurrence: A Case Report
Abstract: Hydatid disease, a zoonosis occur worldwide, but more prevalent in sheep and cattle raising areas. Common site of involvement is liver followed by lungs. Primary involvement of spleen, i.e., without involving other organs, occur in 0.9% to 8.0% of cases. We report a case of histopathologically confirmed primary hydatid cyst of the spleen in a 60-year-old female. Keywords: Hydatid cyst, spleen, zoonosis, triple layered wall, brood capsules Cite this ArticleKavita …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Women’s Satisfaction with Care Providers Interaction and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Tiyo District, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia, 2016: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Background: Health care provider-client interaction during antenatal care is an effective strategy to improve maternal health care seeking behavior. When clients are informed and involved in decision making, they are more adherent to medical recommendation and carry out more health related behavioral changes. However, the unsatisfactory interaction between health care providers and women pose a significant challenge in the health care service utilization.Objective: This study is aimed to assess women’s …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Thermal Care Practice for Newborns and its Associated Factors in Mekelle Hospital and Ayder Referral Hospital Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, December 2016
Abstract: About 3,100 newborns die within 24 h of birth each day. Ninety percent of these babies could be saved if warmth is provided promptly besides breastfeeding. Seventy percent of these deaths could be prevented with simple low-cost interventions, coupled with educating mothers and health workers to facilitate widespread implementation of essential newborn care practices. Studies on thermal care practice in health facilities witnessed by mothers are missing. This study was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in Jimma Health Center, Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breastfeeding is a natural gift that is very important for the fulfillment of natural necessity of newborn. However, now a days, the practice of breastfeeding especially exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months is decreasing all over the world including the developing countries like Ethiopia despite its numerous advantages. Maternal parity, age, educational level and total family income are some of the reasons incremented for the decline in breastfeeding. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–60 Read article