Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Research Article

    Outcome of Emergency Cholecystectomy at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Tolera Kebede, Getachew Desta, Alemu Kibret, Wondwossen Amtataw*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: 21 March 2024
    Accepted: 8 April 2024
    Published: 23 July 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Emergency cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for acute cholecystitis worldwide. However, in Ethiopia, it's only performed in a limited number of healthcare facilities, despite its recognition as the preferred treatment by many physicians. To date, there is no study examining the prevalence and outcomes of emergency cholecystectom... Show More
  • Research Article

    Changes in the Prevalence of Diabetes in Bulgaria over an 18-Year Period (2006-2024)

    Anna-Maria Borissova, Boyana Trifonova*, Lilia Dakovska, Neriman Topchieva, Mircho Vukov

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 45-54
    Received: 28 July 2024
    Accepted: 16 August 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: The international medical community is increasingly aware that diabetes is a major global health threat and poses increasing challenges to public health and health systems worldwide. Aim: To compare the results of three national cross-sectional studies on diabetes prevalence in Bulgaria (2006, 2012 and 2024) and to assess the dynamics. Material and... Show More