ASRIC Journal on Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
ISSN: 2795-3637
EISSN: 2795-3580
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ASRIC Journal on Health Sciences 2025 v5-i1
Published: 2025-12-31
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Evaluating the Level of Renal Dysfunction and its Predictors among Adult Cardiovascular Patients, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Fekadu Ayelgn, Amare Mekuanint, Habtamu Wondifraw Baynes
Background: Renal dysfunction has become a significant public health concern and often manifests as a serious complication in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and underlying causes of renal dysfunction. Methods: Comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on 302 adult cardiovascular disease patients and controls at Tibebe Gihon Comprehensive Speci
Family Planning Service Satisfaction and Associated Factors Among Pills and Injectable Users in the Southeast Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Kahsay Zenebe Gebreslasie, Gebretsadik Berhe Gebremedhin, Solomon Weldemarian Gebrehiwot, Gelawdiyos Gebre Melkayesus, Esayas Adane Haile
Background: Satisfaction with family planning services has been described as a key issue in increasing contraception use. Objective: This study assessed the satisfaction of the family planning service and the associated factors among pills and injectable users in southeast Tigray Ethiopia. Design: A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 845 female family planning users were included b
In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Tamarind 'Ichekwu’ Fruits Extract' and Its Protective Effect on Oxidative Damage in Animal Model
Umerah, N. N.
Oxidative stress is the major driving factor responsible for the initiation and progression of sudden death, cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammatory diseases among other syndromes. This study was carried out to investigate the In-vitro Antioxidant activity of Tamarindus indica 'ichekwu’ fruits and its protective effect on oxidative damage in
Quality of Life of Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Desta Hailu, Haftu Berhe, Hailemariam Berhe, Gerezgiher Biruh, Kalayu Kidanu, Yibrah Berhe, Senait Abrha
Background: Health-related quality of life is crucial for managing chronic conditions like breast cancer. However, data on quality of life among patients diagnosed with breast cancer in Ethiopia, especially in the Tigray region, is limited. This study explored health related quality of life in patients diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Association of FSH with High-Density Lipoprotein In Postmenopausal Periods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yonatan Kindie, Getnet Fetene, Abebaw Worede, Mastewal Yechale
Prior researchers identified a number of studies on the metabolism of lipids among postmenopausal women. Though more recent studies have demonstrated that FSH has extragonadal effects on HDL, they still connected it to the amount of estrogen. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) has been proposed as a potential determinant of lipid changes after menopause, but the evidence is inconsistent. Objective
Ethnobotanical and chemical composition of “Achi” (Brachystegia Eurocoma) and “Uhiokrihio” (Tetrapleura Tetraptera)
Umerah, N. N.
Most indigenous plants in Nigeria exhibit a wide range of biological and physiological activities like anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic and anti-carcinogenic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and ethnobotanical effect of “Achi” (Brachystegia eurocoma) and “Uhiokrihio” (Tetrapleura tetraptera). Brachystegia eurocoma and Tetrapleura te
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