Debre Berhan University

Endoscopic management of benign esophageal strictures at a tertiary center in sub-Saharan Africa: a retrospective cohort study from Ethiopia

Benign esophageal stricture (BES) is a chronic complication of variable etiology, which is primarily managed by endoscopic interventions. Despite significant advances that have been made in therapeutic management across the world, literature on the demographic characteristics and...

Schizophrenia research in 2026: report from the annual meeting of the Schizophrenia International Research Society

Abstract SIRS 2026, held under the theme “Schizophrenia Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” brought together researchers, clinicians, and persons with lived experience to take stock of a field whose tools for measuring, predicting, and intervening in psychosis have e...

Utilization of low glycemic index foods and associated factors among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in Debre Markos referral and Finote Selam hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019

Entire populations are at risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus. There are also limited resources in Ethiopia to control hyperglycemia due to high catastrophic expenditures associated with managing chronic diseases. Due to the critical importance of balancing blood...

Interactive effects of seed rate, sowing method, and variety on Teff (Eragrostis tef) yield, yield components, and lodging trait performance in the central highlands of Ethiopia

Teff (Eragrostis tef) occupies close to three million hectares of agricultural land in Ethiopia, nonetheless, realized yields remain substantially below the crop’s inherent genetic yield potential. Thus, this study aimed to examine how different sowing rates and methods impacted...

Defect-rich three-dimensionally ordered macroporous magnesium cobalt oxide spinel coupled with graphite felt for vanadium redox flow batteries

Developing electrodes that simultaneously enable rapid redox kinetics and efficient mass transport is critical for advancing high-performance vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). Herein, a defect-rich three-dimensionally ordered macroporous MgCo 2 O 4 catalyst is integrated ont...

Using multi-trait polygenic scores to predict lithium responsiveness in patients with bipolar disorder

Background The predictive power of polygenic scores (PGSs) for lithium treatment response in bipolar disorder remains limited. Aims To enhance the prediction of lithium responsiveness by developing a multi-trait PGS (mt-PGS) combining genetic information from multiple phenotypes...

Occupational pesticide exposure and its associated health impacts on vegetable farmers in North-Shoa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Extensive and indiscriminate use of pesticides in the agricultural sector has increased significant environmental, health, and food security concerns, particularly in countries where regulations are not strictly implemented. This study aimed to assess associations between pestici...

Knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices regarding human papillomavirus among health and social science female students in Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Background University students are vital for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) prevention, yet comparative data between academic disciplines remain limited. This study compared HPV knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among female health and Social Science students at Debre Tabor...

Oxygen‐Vacancy‐Engineered CoSnO 3 /rGO Nanocubes as High‐Performance Cathode Electrocatalysts for Advanced Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Oxygen vacancy‐engineered CoSnO 3 /reduced graphene oxide (CoSnO 3 /rGO) serves as a durable cathode electrocatalyst for vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm the formation of defect‐rich amorphous CoSnO 3 uniformly integrated with a...

Heavy metal levels in crop and livestock product in Ethiopia: a review

Heavy metal contamination in food is a growing public health concern due to its potential for chronic toxicity. In Ethiopia, several studies have reported elevated levels of heavy metals in cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk, and fish across different regions, particularly in indu...

Effect of starter ration supplementation on pre- and post-weaning growth performance of Dorper × Menz lambs

Pre-weaning nutrition is critical for improving lamb growth, as inadequate nutrient supply during early life can limit growth potential. This study evaluated the effects of starter ration supplementation, with or without vetch hay, on the growth performance of Dorper × Menz lambs...

Nasopharyngeal Carriage Rate, Risk Factors, and Co‐Resistance Patterns of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

ABSTRACT Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasopharyngeal carriage is a major global health concern linked to severe infections and transmission. However, comprehensive evidence on the burden of MRSA carriage, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors...

A narrative review on immune checkpoint inhibitor drug interactions with statins, proton pump inhibitors and corticosteroids

Abstract Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are increasingly and highly used in aging cancer patients with polypharmacy. The common comedications, such as statins, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and corticosteroids, have the potential to interact with ICIs and alter th...

Evaluation of venous thromboprophylaxis practices and factors associated with inappropriate use in hospitalized medical patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective observational study

Hospitalization increases the chance of developing venous thromboembolism. Moreover, the risk of thromboembolism of the veins will be increased by co-morbidities, surgery, and current infections, which emphasizes the necessity of meticulous evaluation of high-risk patients and pr...

Genotype × environment interaction and yield stability of food barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) varieties using AMMI and GGE biplot models

Abstract Background Barley is a crucial crop worldwide, but it faces significant production challenges due to limited adaptable varieties, poor management practices, and environmental factors. Food barley varieties often struggle in unfamiliar environments, leading to crop loss....

Pseudotumoral schistosomiasis mimicking locally advanced rectal carcinoma: a case report

Abstract Introduction and Importance: Pseudotumoral rectal schistosomiasis is a rare complication of chronic Schistosoma mansoni infection characterized by mass-forming granulomatous inflammation and fibrosis. It may closely mimic locally advanced rectal carcinoma clinically and...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Sequence Labeling in Urdu Social Media Texts: Data Annotation and Transformer-Based Deep Learning Models

Sequence labeling tasks such as part-of-speech (POS) tagging and named entity recognition (NER) have advanced significantly in high-resource languages and well-structured texts. However, low-resource languages, such as Urdu, face unique challenges due to limited annotated resourc...

The 30-day perioperative outcomes of sigmoid volvulus surgery in resource-limited setting in Northcentral Ethiopia

Sigmoid volvulus remains a leading cause of intestine obstruction in low middle income countries, particularly in volvulus belt countries. The objective of this study to explore the morbidity and mortality after sigmoid volvulus surgery in Northcentral Ethiopia. Hospital-based re...

The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model

Community pharmacies play a crucial role in expanding access to vaccination services. Vaccination services in Ethiopia can significantly enhance public health services by improving vaccine accessibility. However, pharmacist-led vaccination services are not yet available. This stu...