Ethiopian medical journal
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Ethiopian medical journal · Jan 2012
Review Historical ArticleEthiopian Medical Journal: an overview assessment of the last 50 years.
The Ethiopian Medical Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. To mark this anniversary reviewing a bit of history, and addressing the current status and challenges of the Journal would therefore be appropriate. This paper attempts to highlight some important developments and give a quick3review of the papers published over the last five decades. ⋯ The journal played a key role in transforming medical knowledge and was a sound tool in disseminating timely and relevant information in Ethiopia and is going strong.
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Septic shock remains an important cause of death and serious morbidity in medical, surgical and obstetric illness. Many patients with septic shock succumb despite aggressive therapy. ⋯ Better outcome is more likely when recognition is early and treatment is much more aggressive. Therefore, where there is suspicion of septic shock: commence fluid resuscitation, administer oxygen, take blood, urine, and other fluids for culture, commence intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics, pass a urethral catheter, determine the cause of sepsis and remove if possible, consult for expert medical advice and possible patient transfer to intensive care units, and provide supportive care to involved organ systems.
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Ethiopian medical journal · Apr 2002
ReviewIntegrated management of childhood illness: a review of the Ethiopian experience and prospects for child health.
Pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles and malnutrition account for over 70% of the 11.5 million deaths and 80-90% of sick child consultations in developing countries. These conditions often occur in combinations requiring a holistic approach of assessment, treatment and caretaker counseling. The Integrated management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy has been developed to address these needs. ⋯ Planning for IMCI should set clear milestones and take into consideration central and regional capacities and ways to strengthen them. Operations research is required to guide policy development and planning for IMCI implementation. It should be included as an essential activity in strategic and annual plans for IMCI implementation in Ethiopia.
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Ethiopian medical journal · Jan 1997
Review Case ReportsExtramedullary blast transformation in a patient with chronic myelogenous leukaemia.
Extramedullary blast transformation (crisis) of stable, chronic myelogenous leukaemia in a 71-year old male Ethiopian is presented. The difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of this rare but grave condition are discussed and literature is reviewed.