High prevalence of erectile dysfunction in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 145 studies
Diabetic Medicine, 2017 July
Erectile dysfunction is common in diabetes, affecting more than half of men with the condition and with a prevalence odds of approximately 3.5 times more than controls. The study evaluated the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), type 1 and type 2, evaluating the data of 145 studies already published representing [...]
Cost-effectiveness of an ambulance-based referral system for emergency obstetrical and neonatal care in rural Ethiopia
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017 July
The study's scope was to assess the cost-effectiveness of a referral system based on the use of ambulances for obstetric emergencies and neonatal care in remote, rural settings of sub-Saharan Africa. The study was conducted in the Oromiya Region of Ethiopia, evaluating the effectiveness and actual cost of all obstetric cases transferred to the hospital [...]
Giant elephantiasis and inguino-scrotal hernia
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017 June
Who estimates that 25 million men experience genital disease. Inguinal hernia and lymphatic filariasis are two of the most frequent surgical diseases in Africa; in Mozambique and other sub-Saharan countries there are many cases of genital elephantiasis, caused by lymphatic obstruction and overload. In medium- and low-income countries, serious cases often occur at the end [...]
Giant rhinophyma in low-resource setting: a case report
International Journal of Dermatology, 2017 June
Rhinophyma is a progressive disorder that deforms the nose, considered the end phase of rosacea. The disorder involves the distal part of the nose increasing in size due to the formation of large inflammatory nodules. A variety of treatments and approaches have been offered to manage rhinophyma, specifically surgery for the most severe, intractable cases. [...]
Barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services in South Sudan: a qualitative study in Rumbek North County
Reproductive Health, 2017 May
Access to adequate antenatal care (ANC) is critical to ensure good maternal health and to prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. South Sudan has one of the world’s poorest health indicators due to a fragile health system and a combination of socio-cultural, economic, and political factors that prevent access to care. This qualitative study [...]
Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Diabetes
Mycobacterial Diseases Journal, 2017 May
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death in sub-Saharan African countries, and its coexistence with diabetes mellitus (DM) is affecting more and more people. It has been observed that each disease may adversely affect the outcomes of the other, in terms of delayed diagnosis and healing, severity of symptoms, and mortality. There [...]