Yishan Zhou | Cardiology | Most Reader’s Article Award

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Ms. Yishan Zhou | Cardiology | Most Reader's Article Award

The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine | China

Ms. Zhou Yishan is a dedicated researcher in Chinese Internal Medicine whose academic and professional journey reflects consistent excellence and a strong commitment to advancing integrative medical practice. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine in Clinical Medicine (Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine) from Guangzhou Medical University, followed by a Master of Medicine in Chinese Internal Medicine (Nephrology) from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. During her postgraduate studies, she served as a core project member in the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen, contributing to research initiatives focused on clinical nephrology. She also played a key role in the Baoan District Association of Chinese Medicine Promotion Project, working on the clinical evaluation of the Yiqi Huoxue Fumigation-Wash formula for preventing early failure of autogenous arteriovenous fistulas, demonstrating her commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based traditional therapies. Earlier in her academic career, she served as a Research Assistant at the National Center for Respiratory Medicine, supporting Professor Sun’s team through data collection, literature reviews, and preparation of research materials, which strengthened her multidisciplinary foundation. Her achievements have been recognized through honors such as Outstanding Graduate and University Merit Student, along with multiple First-Class and Second-Class Scholarships. With 2 published documents, 11 citations, and an h-index of 1, Ms. Zhou continues to build a promising research profile grounded in rigorous clinical investigation and integrative medical innovation.

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Featured Publications

Zhou, Y., Zou, Y., Cao, Y., et al. (2025). The association between the cardiometabolic index and hyperuricemia: 2011–2016 NHANES. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 16, 1545968.

Cao, Y., Zhou, Y., Zhong, Y., Liao, X., Chen, X., & Pi, Y. (2024). Association between oxidative balance score in adults with and without chronic kidney disease: 2011–2028 NHANES. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11, 1374719.

Zhou, Y., et al. (2025). Clinical observation on Yiqi Huoxue Fumigation-Wash Formula for preventing early failure of autogenous arteriovenous fistula. Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, 31(08), 114–120, 127.

Zhou, Y., et al. (2024). Exploration on the clinical application of Ephedrae Herba in stimulating Yang Qi. Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 41(01), 234–239.

Getu Gizaw | Cardiovascular Researches | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Getu Gizaw | Cardiovascular Researches | Editorial Board Member

Jimma University | Ethiopia

Getu Gizaw is an Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition at Jimma University, Ethiopia, and a seasoned academic and researcher with extensive experience in maternal and child health, acute malnutrition management, and public health nutrition across humanitarian and development settings. With more than nine years of involvement in observational studies and randomized controlled trials, he has contributed significantly to evidence generation on the impacts of malnutrition and the effectiveness of simplified, community-based treatment approaches. He has played major roles in high-impact research, including a large UNICEF-supported randomized controlled trial evaluating cost-effective strategies for treating acute malnutrition, where he contributed to protocol development, data management, field coordination, staff supervision, training, and donor reporting. At Jimma University, he lectures on nutritional epidemiology, diet and disease, and emergency nutrition, supervises postgraduate students, and participates in institutional and national technical working groups focused on updating and adapting guidelines for wasting prevention and malnutrition management. Based in Addis Ababa, he also works as an independent consultant, specializing in study design, implementation research coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, supporting organizations in strengthening the quality and impact of public health and nutrition interventions. Skilled in advanced statistical analysis and widely published in peer-reviewed journals, he remains committed to advancing research-driven, context-appropriate solutions that improve maternal and child health outcomes and contribute to national and global nutrition agendas.

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Featured Publications:

Gizaw, G., Mekonnen, N., Mamo, A., Fekadie, A., Nigussie, S., G/Egziabher, M., Mekonin, W., Girma, S., Mulat, S., Mekonnen, A., et al. (2025). Effects of an egg production intervention with social behavioral change communication and subsidy on child dietary diversity in Ethiopia. Scientific Reports.

Ahmed, E., Gizaw, G., & Argaw, A. (2025). Association between self-reported sleep quality and body mass index among Jimma University academic staff: Structural equation modeling. BMC Nutrition.

Trehan, I., Beyene, Y., Darsene, H., Adams, B. S., Wrabel, M., Gizaw, G., Legese, L. A., Cichon, B., Chitekwe, S., Shellemew, M. W., et al. (2025). The Modified Dosages for Acute Malnutrition (MODAM) study: Protocol for three integrated randomized controlled trials of novel approaches for the management of childhood wasting in Ethiopia. BMC Nutrition.

Tamiru, D., Girma, S., & Gizaw, G. (2025). Contributing factors to acute malnutrition among children admitted to public health facilities in South West Ethiopia: A matched case–control study. Frontiers in Nutrition.

Gizaw, G., Wells, J. C., Argaw, A., Olsen, M. F., Abdissa, A., Asres, Y., Challa, F., Berhane, M., Abera, M., Sadler, K., et al. (2025). Associations of early childhood exposure to severe acute malnutrition and recovery with cardiometabolic risk markers in later childhood: 5-year prospective matched cohort study in Ethiopia. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.