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What is the best method or criteria for diagnosing hyper-reactive malarial splenomegaly syndrome (HMSS)? What is the role of PCR for in dx of HMSS?

HMSS- hyper reactive malarial splenomegaly syndrome, is one of the chronic form of malaria. it commonly occurs in peoples from malaria endemic areas who have recurrent malarial attacks.

02 September 2019 8,626 6 View

Was including a palcebo arm in the study descibed below ethical? Primaquine was a standard of care in the study settings except for Ethiopia then?

Summary Background: Primaquine is the only widely used drug that prevents Plasmodium vivax malaria relapses, but adherence to the standard 14-day regimen is poor. We aimed to assess the efficacy...

22 August 2019 4,828 1 View

What is the prevalence of G6PD deficiency in Ethiopia?

Glucose 6 phospho-dehydrogenase deficiency predisposes malaria patients receiving drugs like primaquine to develop hemolytic anemia.

02 August 2019 2,955 10 View

Corona (NOVEL) Virus Protection

The novel corona virus , the epidemic in China is the current threat to human kind. I hope it will be controlled. My discussion point is "what are the best ways to protect oneself from acquiring...

01 January 1970 10,013 8 View

what is lipedematous scalp?

I found a 50 years old female who complains of scalp discomfort. she has loose scalp with soft tissue feeling under it. it covers the whole scalp. It is in line with a lipedematous scalp...

01 January 1970 6,239 3 View

The antimalarials, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were hailed to be the "savior" of COVID19!

The antimalarials, hydroxychloroquine, and chloroquine that are the backbone of the treatment of rheumatologic conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis and SLE were hailed to be the "savior" of...

01 January 1970 4,188 7 View

Convalescent plasma for COVID 19 Ttreatment

Convalescent plasma is one of the treatment modalities being used in the management of COVID 19. How are the shreds of evidence and what are the experiences of treating clinicians?

01 January 1970 3,572 0 View

Economic crisis versus COVID-19 crisis?

It is undisputable that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a huge impact on the economic activities throughout the world. The impact is more palpable in the developing nations as the majority of ...

01 January 1970 8,888 16 View

Utilization of QUADAS-2 in assessing articles for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

I and my team, have planned to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis that aimed to study the performance of a diagnostic test. We planned to use the QUADAS-2 tool to assess eligible...

01 January 1970 6,924 2 View

What can cause that mosquitoes from Rockefeller reference strain (Aedes aegypti) spend too much time in larval stages?

We have been rearing Rockefeller mosquitoes for many years in our laboratory without any problems, but lately, in spite of good viability of eggs and unchanged environmental conditions (27°C,...

20 June 2024 3,515 2 View

To what end, Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has seen escalated civil war since 2021. Immediately after Ethiopia's PM took over power in 2018, a ceasefire and a peace agreement was signed between Ethiopia and Eritrea ending one of...

06 June 2024 6,306 0 View

@uganda Ssd Chemical Solution @+27685029687 For Cleaning Notes?

call +27685029687 Ssd chemical solution for sale in Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania, South Africa Contact us through phone or WhatsApp Ssd chemical solution for sale in Ethiopia, Egypt, DR...

12 May 2024 3,895 0 View

How can I publish on Research Gate??

I just finished writing an article on cloud computing and healthcare services in Africa. A case study on Ethiopia. How can I publish it on Research Gate? Thanks, Negussie T., Ph.D.

25 April 2024 8,597 0 View

Is there standard disabilities certification procedure in Ethiopia?

For instance, if Mr. "Y" has a limb impairment [physical] and categorises a person as having a physical disability, is there any standard procedure or tool to certify a disability in Ethiopia?

21 April 2024 4,279 1 View

Can anyone provide protocol for lab culturing different species of mosquito, which is suitable for Indian Condition?

Protocol needed for culturing and lab testing

26 February 2024 8,646 1 View

Agente polinizador Aedes?

Seria interessante observar qual é o tipo de planta que o mosquito da dengue é polinizador e aplicar anti florescimento ao invés de cortar a planta ou apenas planta lá em seu centro de origem?

24 February 2024 6,543 0 View

Mosquito salivary glands cells number?

Hello, Does anyone have any idea of the exact (if any) number of cells we can have in mosquito salivary glands (the species doesnt matter at this stage). Thank you

05 February 2024 823 0 View

What is the implication of Ethiopia's strategic diplomatic relation with Somaliland at regional and global level?

Recently, Ethiopia formed strategic relations with Somaliland a move viewed as a disdain to Somalia's sovereignty. Ethiopia has also been in conflict with Egypt and Sudan over the Nile River....

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