Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013

  • Factors Affecting Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among People Living with HIV/Aids in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

    Yibeltal Berie, Kasahun Alemu, Alemayehu Belay, Zemichale Gizaw

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 147-152
    Received: 30 August 2013
    Published: 20 October 2013
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    Abstract: Introduction: Malaria and HIV are among the two most important global health problems of this time. All HIV-positive persons (PLHAs) in the household were encouraged to sleep under insecticide treated nets (ITNs) at all times of year. However, the information on utilization and associated factors on these groups have been limited. Objective: the ai... Show More
  • Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Mothers of Children Age Less Than 6 Month in Bahir Dar City Administration, Northwest Ethiopia; A Community Based Cross-Sectional Survey

    Abay Sefene, Dereje Birhanu, Worku Awoke, Tesfaye Taye

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 153-159
    Received: 3 September 2013
    Published: 20 October 2013
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    Abstract: Background- Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal feeding practice to achieve infants’ growth and development. Most mothers breastfeed their children but malnutrition is still prevalent in Ethiopia. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice are less known in the study area. Therefore the study aimed to assess its determinants among mother... Show More
  • Alterations in Postmodernity: Setting up Bulimia Nervosa

    Goetz Egloff

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 160-165
    Received: 9 September 2013
    Published: 20 October 2013
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    Abstract: In Bulimia nervosa, a complex syndrome of clinical symptoms is formed. The patient who will mostly attempt to keep her syndrome hidden is subjected to diverse alterations that can be observed in her, her family and society. Somatic alterations in Bulimia nervosa patients are depicted, family idiosyncrasies in families with a bulimic member are high... Show More
  • Comparison of SWL and RIRS in Lower Calyceal Stones

    Basri Cakiroglu, Tuncay Tas, Seyit Erkan Eyyupoglu, Aydin Ismet Hazar, M. Bahadir Can Balci, Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy, Bekir Sami Uyanik

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 166-170
    Received: 20 September 2013
    Published: 10 November 2013
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    Abstract: Background: The efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(SWL) in kidney stones in the lower calices was compared using retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS). Methodology And Materials: Between January 2008 and May 2011, 64 patients (40 male and 24 female) undergoing SWL and 60 patients (38 male 22 female) undergoing flexible URS were analyze... Show More
  • The Efficacy of Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Mapping for Meniscal Tears in the Knee

    Volkan Kızılgöz, Hasan Aydın, Baki Hekimoğlu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 171-175
    Received: 16 October 2013
    Published: 20 November 2013
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    Abstract: Objective : The aim of this study was to analyse the efficacy of Diffusion Weighted MR Imaging (DWI) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) mapping in the diagnosis of meniscal tears in the knee. Conclusion : DWI and ADC mapping technique are fast and easily applicable with routine MRI sequences and these new MRI techniques (for the knee) depicts... Show More
  • Response to Conventional Nutritional Treatment of Severely Malnourished Hospitalized Children in the Context of HIV Infection at Yekatit 12 Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Tesfaye Taye Gelaw, Amha Mekasha Wondemagegn

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
    Pages: 176-182
    Received: 22 October 2013
    Published: 20 November 2013
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    Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to describe the response to nutritional treatment of severely malnourished hospitalized children in relation to HIV infection Methods: The study was conducted in the paediatric wards of Yekatit 12 hospital, which is situated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia serving as a referral hospital for clinics, health centers and... Show More