Youth onset type 2 diabetes (T2DM) continues to increase worldwide, concomitant with the rising obesity epidemic.There is evidence to suggest that youth with T2DM are affected by the same comorbidities and complications as adults diagnosed with T2DM.This review highlights specifically the kidney disease associated with youth onset T2DM, which is hi
Dengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and a major international public health concern in many tropical and sub-tropical areas worldwide.DENV is divided into four major serotypes, and infection with one serotype leads to immunity against the same, but not the other serotypes.The specific diagnosis of DENV-infections via antibody-detecti
Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia that represents a form of follicular lichen planus.Case Presentation: We describe a case of coexisting diffuse LPP and Copper Tube Bending Pliers female pattern hair loss masquerading as diffuse alopecia areata in a 32-year-old female.Discussion: In complex cases
Abstract Background Evidence suggests appearance of socioeconomic gradient in the probability of low birth weight (LBW).Such evidence, however, is scanty in Ethiopia.The study aimed to examine the prevalence of and socioeconomic gradient in LBW in Ethiopia.Method Data for the study were drawn from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey conducte