April 2025

Comparative analysis of immune cell ratios and hemostasis indicators in type 2 diabetic patients in Benin City

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin action and secretion, can lead to complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of immune cell ratios, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), prothrombin time (PT), and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients in Benin City,...

Author(s): Eboselume Osamudiamen Joshua, Fidelis Ohiremen Oyakhire, Babatunde Ishola Gabriel Adejumo, Samson Efenarhua, Emmanuel Omokheowa Ajakaye–Egwuakhide, Emmanuel Onosetale Afeikhena, Adolphus Osakpolor Ogbebor, Emmanuel Ojeideleko Akhaumere, Grace Eleojo Obasuyi, Olaniyan Edusola Juliana, Grace Umahi–Ottah, Willians Peter Udoh, Andre Julin–Paulidor Kamdem, Ugochukwu Oduwe, Oboigbe Peace Amieghogho, Aisudo Favour Ebihoro, Chinedum David, Ibeh–Mark Chinelo Rhoda, Osawaru Oghosa Jarvis, Ifueko Mercy Moses–Otutu and Andre Marie Abouo  

June 2025

Acute kidney injury and associated factors among ICU patients at Arsi University Asella Hospital, Ethiopia

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. Although most cases are suspected to occur in resource-limited countries, there is a lack of comprehensive data on the prevalence of AKI in critical care settings in Ethiopia. This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors of AKI in adult patients admitted to the ICU at Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital in Southeast...

Author(s): Feyera Megersa, Melese Tadesse Aredo, Koricho Simie,  Shemsedin Abdulkadir and Ephrem Awulachew