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2021-09-01 20:11:12 #Gynecology #MedicalHistory

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Dr. Marion J Sims, "Father of modern Gynecology" famous for discoveries of Sims Speculum, Sims position and fistula repair used slave women! Open / Comment

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2021-06-27 17:06:09 #COVID19 #AstraZenecaVaccine

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2nd Dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine

Research shows that the second dose can be given between 3 and 12 weeks after the first dose. But can be given later than this also. Side effects tend to be milder with the second dose.

There is a very rare risk of serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. The risk for people who received the 2nd dose is about 1 in 600,000, it more commonly occurs in those with platelet deficiency. The risk is six times lower for the 2nd dose than the 1st dose. CDC&WHO

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2021-06-19 15:39:36 #LifeExpectancy #Ethiopia

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The current life expectancy for Ethiopia in 2021 is 67.07 years. this data doesn't include the current Covid19 pandemic.

The life expectancy in Ethiopia has overall been on an upward trend. Its current average life expectancy has more than doubled since 1950 when it stood at 32.53 years.

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2021-06-18 13:43:22 Hello everyone, i have great news for you!
With agreement with Amboss, we are going to get free access to around 500medical students and junior doctors in Ethiopia.
Fill the following survey to get a 6 month free access

Here is the link https://go.amboss.com/Pre-Assessment-Ethiopia-0621 Open / Comment

2021-06-16 21:14:06 #GrayHair #WhiteHair

It’s not uncommon for your hair to change to gray or white as you get older.

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Here are common causes of white or gray hair in early life.

Genetics, Your genetic makeup plays a big role in when (or if) you develop white hair
Stress
Autoimmune diseases, like Vitiligo
Thyroid disorder. Hypo and Hyperthyroidism
Vitamin B-12 deficiency, mostly in Vegetarians
Smoking.

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2021-06-14 20:15:08 Addis Ababa mortality surveillance result from all burial sites.

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2021-06-09 14:41:38 #COVID19 #Vaccine #VaccineAfterCOVID19

COVID19 Vaccination
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Do You Need to Get Vaccinated Even If You’ve Already Had COVID-19?

CDC says a person who’s had COVID-19 still needs to get vaccinated against the disease. They note that the immune response after having the disease isn’t as strong as the defensive response that occurs after vaccination. The antibody levels after vaccination are much higher than the antibody levels after natural infection. And higher antibody levels are usually associated with a longer duration of protection.

They also note that people who’ve had COVID-19 can still contract and transmit the coronavirus more easily if they haven’t been vaccinated.
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2021-06-04 11:47:19 #Chigungunya #ChigungunyaVirus

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Chikungunya and Ethiopia

The name #chikungunya is derived from an African language/Tanzania meaning "that which bends up" or "stooped walking" because of the incapacitating joint pain.

The first suspected case of chikungunya was reported in June 2016 from Dolloado district, in Somalia region. The second outbreak was on July 2019 in Dire Dawa affected over 40,000 people.

Transmitted by bites of infected mosquitoes, largely Aedes aegypti.

Characterized by sudden onset of fever and joint pain. other symptoms may include pain, headache, fatigue, myalgia, arthritis, conjunctivitis, nausea/vomiting, or maculopapular rash.

Diagnosis by ELISA or RT-PCR

No specific antiviral therapy only supportive treatment.


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2021-05-26 15:59:55 #ZikaVirus #ZikaFever #Ethiopia

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Ethiopia has a history of previous Zika Virus transmission. There is currently no evidence of an ongoing Zika Virus outbreak.

Transmitted by mostly Aedes mosquitoes which feed during the day. it can also be transmitted by sex, blood transfusion and from mother to child in pregnancy.

Most cases have no symptoms, but when present include
Fever,
Red eyes,
Joint pain,
Headache, and
Maculopapular rash.
Symptoms generally last less than seven days. It has not caused any reported deaths during the initial infection.
There are no vaccines developed still.

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