Mekelle University, School of Medicine

Flat head syndrome is caused by prolonged pressure on an infant’s skull during pregnancy or early infancy.

This JAMA Patient Page explains the types, prevention, and treatment of flat head syndrome in infants. https://ja.ma/4auZHW6

Systematic review evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of clinical examination in determining a dislocated hip in infants.

https://ja.ma/3UsPrIt

Review discusses the selection, creation, and maintenance of arteriovenous access for hemodialysis for patients with kidney failure.

https://ja.ma/3xDYPzU

New machine learning model achieves breakthrough in heart disease prediction with over 95% accuracy A machine learning-based heart disease prediction model (ML-HDPM) that uses various combinations of information and numerous recognized categorization methods.

More than half of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes occur in adulthood. A new review focuses on the prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. Read the full review: https://nej.md/43J9XqZ

Review summarizes current evidence regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. https://ja.ma/3JaRvhB

Infectious arthritis occurs when bacteria, fungi, or a virus infects a joint, causing inflammation. It can occur suddenly and cause intense pain, fever, and chills. A person’s immune system regularly removes these harmful pathogens from the body, but when they enter closed areas, such as a joint, they can multiply rapidly and cause severe inflammation and tissue destruction. https://ter.li/h0bw0k

📌 The highly anticipated April issue of the Ethiopian Medical Journal is here, your gateway to the updates in the field of medicine!
Prepare to be captivated by a wealth of peer-reviewed original articles and compelling case reports, meticulously curated to add to your medical knowledge.

Delve into a diverse range of topics. Indulge in the prestige of the Ethiopian Medical Journal, a symbol of excellence in Ethiopian medical literature.
Stay informed, stay Updated.

https://emjema.org/index.php/EMJ/issue/view/72

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in sibling control analysis.

https://ja.ma/3xskdIn

In this study, there was no significant difference in freedom from atrial arrhythmias at 12 months between patients receiving left atrial appendage ligation and pulmonary vein isolation compared with pulmonary vein isolation alone.

https://ja.ma/4aAE3PO

Measles cases are spreading in the US.

This JAMA Patient Page explains measles diagnosis, potential complications, and information about treatment and prevention.

Click the link to learn more. https://ja.ma/4cEaA9w

Uvular Lesion in a 62-Year-Old Man An otherwise healthy man in his early 60s presented with a sore throat and skin lesions on his neck. What is your diagnosis?