October 2024

Assessment of the practice of exposing infants to sunlight and associated factors among caregivers attending Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital, Southeast Ethiopia

This study is an overview of a previous study conducted in Debre Berhan town in 2021, which highlighted that a significant percentage of participants had poor practice in sunlight exposure for infants. It mentions that mothers, particularly housewives or government employees aged 33 and above, believe that sunlight strengthens infant bones and improves their health. Additionally, it states that mothers who received...

Author(s): Abiyu Ketema, Melese Tadesse Aredo, Ayalneh Demissie and Mohammed Abubeker  

November 2024

Chlorine dioxide treatment for diabetic foot ulcers: Three case studies

Foot ulcers are a major source of morbidity and mortality for individuals suffering from diabetes mellitus. Currently, available treatments for these wounds are often ineffective, which can lead to the progression of these lesions to a point that requires amputation of the affected limb. Despite amputation, these individuals subsequently suffer from an increased risk of mortality. A novel therapy has been suggested to...

Author(s): Patricia Callisperis, Raul Pineda Aquino, Susan Raj Kota, Martin Vargas, Noel Rodriguez and Mitchell Liester