• Postpartum fertility behaviours and contraceptive use among women in rural Ghana 

  Eliason, Sebastian Kofi; Bockarie, Ansumana Sandy; Eliason, Cecilia (Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2018)

  Background: Although most women would want to wait for more than two years before having another baby, their fertility behaviours during the first year following birth may decrease or increase the length of the birth ...
• Inguinal Hernia Containing Uterus, Fallopian Tube, and Ovary in a Premature Newborn 

  Cerit, KJvJlcJm Karadeniz; Rabia, Ergelen; Colak, Emel; Dagli, Tolga E. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-07)

  A female infant weighing 2,200 g was delivered at 34 weeks of gestation by vaginal delivery. She presented with an irreducible mass in the left inguinal region at 32 days of age. An ultrasonography (US) was performed and ...
• Nutritional management of cirrhosis patients: A qualitative study exploring perceptions of patients and health workers in Ghana 

  Nartey, Yvonne Ayerki; Asem, Mawuena; Agyei-Nkansah, Adwoa; Awuku, Yaw Asante; Setorglo, Jacob; Duah, Amoako; Bampoh, Sally; Ayawin, Joshua; Asibey, Shadrack Osei; Ye, Weimin; Mary, Mary Yeboah; Roberts, Lewis; Plymoth, Amelie (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

  Malnutrition is common among patients with end stage liver disease including liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Optimal nutrition is important to reduce morbidity and mortality of these patients. There is limited qualitative ...
• Palm Weevil Larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius) and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Enriched Biscuits Improved Nutritional Status in Female Wistar Albino Rats 

  Ayensu, Jessica; Larbie, Christopher; Annan, Reginald Adjetey; Lutterodt, Herman; Edusei, Anthony; Loh, Su Peng; Asiamah, Ernest Amponsah (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02)

  Edible insects have emerged as an inexpensive alternative source of protein for reducing the burden of malnutrition worldwide. However, there is a dearth of evidence on its efficacy, and thus, the aim of this study was ...
• Timely Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates at Adentan Municipality in Ghana 

  Setorglo, Jacob; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Setorglo, Bright; Asomboya, Mirabel; Arthur, Francisca Naana; Klevor, Moses K. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

  Early initiation of breastfeeding (BF) has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for optimum infant growth and development. Objectives: To determine the factors associated with early initiation of BF, ...
• Towards the scale and menace of unregulated sonography practice in Ghana 

  Gorleku, Philip N.; Setorglo, Jacob; Ofori, Ishmael; Edzie, Emmanuel K. M.; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Piersson, Albert D.; Okara, Chinyerenwa; Ackom, Daniel; Adu-Gyamfi, Enoch A. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  There is a high demand for medical sonographers, mainly due to high antenatal and other ultrasound examinations. Ghana has 334 registered radiographers and sonographers for a population of 30 million. The non-existence of ...
• Nutritional Counseling for Hypertensive Patients: Have Final-Year Nursing Students Learnt Enough to Be Able to Offer Advice to Such Patients 

  Nsiah-Asamoah, Christiana; Setorglo, Jacob; Bosco Mie, John (University of Cape Coast, 2017-10)

  Although nutrition education for the prevention and management of hypertension is the responsibility of registered dieticians and nutritionist, nurses also play this role particularly because there are few registered ...
• Nutritional composition and acceptability of biscuits fortified with palm weevil larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius) and orange‐fleshed sweet potato among pregnant women 

  Ayensu, Jessica; Lutterod, Herman; Annan, Reginald Adjetey; Edusei, Anthony; Loh, Su Peng (University of Cape Coast, 2010-11)

  Edible insects are currently being promoted as an inexpensive alternative source of protein in underdeveloped countries due to the rising cost of conventional animal protein and the foreseen future deficit in its supply. ...
• Hand washing knowledge and practices among public primary schools in the Kintampo Municipality of Ghana 

  Dajaan, Dubik S.; Addo, Henry O.; Ojo, Luke; Amegah, Kingsley E.; Fiagbe, Loveland; Bechala, Banewel D.; Benjamin, Begyele B. (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  Background: Hand washing is very effective in preventing communicable diseases. Hand washing is particularly important for children, as they are more vulnerable to infections gained from unwashed hands and also due to their ...
• SNARE Protein Syntaxin-1 Colocalizes Closely with NMDA Receptor Subunit NR2B in Postsynaptic Spines in the Hippocampus 

  Hussain, Suleman; Ringsevjen, Håvard; Egbenya, Daniel L.; Skjervold, Torstein L.; Davanger, Svend (University of Cape Coast, 2016-02)

  Syntaxins are a family of membrane-integrated proteins that are instrumental in exocytosis of vesicles. Syntaxin-1 is an essential component of the presynaptic exocytotic fusion machinery in the brain and interacts with ...
• Pharmacology 

  Rosenfeld, Gary C. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014)

  This concise review of medical pharmacology is designed for medical students, dental students, and others in the health care professions. It is intended primarily to help students prepare for licensing examinations, such ...
• Antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid and xylopic acid in the carrageenan‐induced pleurisy model of lung inflammation in mice 

  Ekuadzi, Edmund; Biney, Robert P.; Benneh, Charles K.; Amankwaa1, Bismark Osei; Jato, Jonathan (2017-10)

  This study investigated the antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid (BA) and xylopic acid (XA) extracted from Margaritaria discoidea and Xylopia aethiopica, respectively. M. discoidea and X. aethiopica are plants ...
• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF HIPPOCRATEA INDICA ROOT BARK AND POGA OLEOSA FRUITS 

  Ogbole, O. O.; Ekor, M. N.; Oluremi, B. B.; Ajaiyeoba, E. O.; Ayoola, M. A. (2007-03)

  Abstract The methanolic extracts of Hippocratea indica root bark and Poga oleosa fruits were investigated for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Both extracts inhibited carrageenan-induced paw oedema significantly ...
• Antidepressant-like effect of Albizia zygia root extract in murine models 

  Kumbol, Victor Wumbor-Apin; Abotsi, Wonder Kofi Mensah; Biney, Robert Peter (2020-01)

  Background: Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr. (Leguminosae) has been used to treat mental disorders in traditional African medicine. Nonetheless, there is limited scientific evidence to justify its present use. The aim of ...
• Antibacterial and toxicological evaluation of the ethanol leaf extract of Anthonotha macrophylla 

  Essiet, Grace Akanimo; Anwankwo, Monday Udofa; Akuodor2, Godwin Christian; Ajoku, Gloria Ahunna; Aja, Daniel Ogbonna John (2019-03)

  Introduction: The leaves of Anthonotha macrophylla which are widely used in folkloric medicine in Africa were evaluated for antibacterial activity and its toxicological profile. Methods: Antibacterial activities of the ...
• Ameliorative Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum (Commelinaceae) on Vincristine-Induced Neuropathic Pain in rats 

  Boakye-Gyasi, Eric; Anle Kasanga, Ella; Biney, Robert Peter (2014-11)

  Vincristine-induced neuropathy is a major dose-limiting side effect of cancer chemotherapy and thus effective therapeutic strategy is required. The present study utilized a rodent model of neuropathy to determine whether ...
• Adequacy of pain management in oncology patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana 

  Abruquah, Akua A.; Biney, Robert P.; Osei-Bonsu, Ernest B.; Boamah, Kofi M.; Woode, Eric (2016-12)

  Background: Although cancer pain is well documented, efficient management is largely inadequate in most patients especially in developing countries. This study evaluated the adequacy of pain management as well as potential ...
• RESEARCH Open Access Central blockade of NLRP3 reduces blood pressure via regulating inflammation microenvironment and neurohormonal excitation in salt-induced prehypertensive rats 

  Wang, Mo-Lin; Kang, Yu-Ming; Li, Xiao-Guang (2018-04)

  Background: Inflammation has been implicated in the development of cardiovascular disease. We determined whether nod-like receptor with pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) involved in the process of prehypertension, central ...
• Carriage of high-risk human papillomavirus infection in male subjects in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 

  Tamini, Sya Forazoun Bienvenue; Zohoncon, Theodora Mahoukèdè; Soubeiga, Serge Theophile (2016-09)

  Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a public health problem in Africa because of its frequency and its various consequences in both men and women. In Burkina Faso, there is little data on the carriage of ...
• Blockade of TLR4 Within the Paraventricular Nucleus Attenuates Blood Pressure by Regulating ROS and Inflammatory Cytokines in Prehypertensive Rats 

  Wang, Mo-Lin; Yu, Xiao-Jing; Li, Xiao-Guang; Pang, De-Zhi; Kang, Yu-Ming (2018-09)

  Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been implicated in the progression of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension. However, the role of TLR4 in the development of prehypertension is uncertain.

• Postpartum fertility behaviours and contraceptive use among women in rural Ghana 

  Eliason, Sebastian Kofi; Bockarie, Ansumana Sandy; Eliason, Cecilia (Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2018)

  Background: Although most women would want to wait for more than two years before having another baby, their fertility behaviours during the first year following birth may decrease or increase the length of the birth ...
• Inguinal Hernia Containing Uterus, Fallopian Tube, and Ovary in a Premature Newborn 

  Cerit, KJvJlcJm Karadeniz; Rabia, Ergelen; Colak, Emel; Dagli, Tolga E. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-07)

  A female infant weighing 2,200 g was delivered at 34 weeks of gestation by vaginal delivery. She presented with an irreducible mass in the left inguinal region at 32 days of age. An ultrasonography (US) was performed and ...
• Nutritional management of cirrhosis patients: A qualitative study exploring perceptions of patients and health workers in Ghana 

  Nartey, Yvonne Ayerki; Asem, Mawuena; Agyei-Nkansah, Adwoa; Awuku, Yaw Asante; Setorglo, Jacob; Duah, Amoako; Bampoh, Sally; Ayawin, Joshua; Asibey, Shadrack Osei; Ye, Weimin; Mary, Mary Yeboah; Roberts, Lewis; Plymoth, Amelie (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

  Malnutrition is common among patients with end stage liver disease including liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Optimal nutrition is important to reduce morbidity and mortality of these patients. There is limited qualitative ...
• Palm Weevil Larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius) and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Enriched Biscuits Improved Nutritional Status in Female Wistar Albino Rats 

  Ayensu, Jessica; Larbie, Christopher; Annan, Reginald Adjetey; Lutterodt, Herman; Edusei, Anthony; Loh, Su Peng; Asiamah, Ernest Amponsah (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02)

  Edible insects have emerged as an inexpensive alternative source of protein for reducing the burden of malnutrition worldwide. However, there is a dearth of evidence on its efficacy, and thus, the aim of this study was ...
• Timely Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates at Adentan Municipality in Ghana 

  Setorglo, Jacob; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Setorglo, Bright; Asomboya, Mirabel; Arthur, Francisca Naana; Klevor, Moses K. (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

  Early initiation of breastfeeding (BF) has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for optimum infant growth and development. Objectives: To determine the factors associated with early initiation of BF, ...
• Towards the scale and menace of unregulated sonography practice in Ghana 

  Gorleku, Philip N.; Setorglo, Jacob; Ofori, Ishmael; Edzie, Emmanuel K. M.; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Piersson, Albert D.; Okara, Chinyerenwa; Ackom, Daniel; Adu-Gyamfi, Enoch A. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

  There is a high demand for medical sonographers, mainly due to high antenatal and other ultrasound examinations. Ghana has 334 registered radiographers and sonographers for a population of 30 million. The non-existence of ...
• Nutritional Counseling for Hypertensive Patients: Have Final-Year Nursing Students Learnt Enough to Be Able to Offer Advice to Such Patients 

  Nsiah-Asamoah, Christiana; Setorglo, Jacob; Bosco Mie, John (University of Cape Coast, 2017-10)

  Although nutrition education for the prevention and management of hypertension is the responsibility of registered dieticians and nutritionist, nurses also play this role particularly because there are few registered ...
• Nutritional composition and acceptability of biscuits fortified with palm weevil larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius) and orange‐fleshed sweet potato among pregnant women 

  Ayensu, Jessica; Lutterod, Herman; Annan, Reginald Adjetey; Edusei, Anthony; Loh, Su Peng (University of Cape Coast, 2010-11)

  Edible insects are currently being promoted as an inexpensive alternative source of protein in underdeveloped countries due to the rising cost of conventional animal protein and the foreseen future deficit in its supply. ...
• Hand washing knowledge and practices among public primary schools in the Kintampo Municipality of Ghana 

  Dajaan, Dubik S.; Addo, Henry O.; Ojo, Luke; Amegah, Kingsley E.; Fiagbe, Loveland; Bechala, Banewel D.; Benjamin, Begyele B. (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  Background: Hand washing is very effective in preventing communicable diseases. Hand washing is particularly important for children, as they are more vulnerable to infections gained from unwashed hands and also due to their ...
• SNARE Protein Syntaxin-1 Colocalizes Closely with NMDA Receptor Subunit NR2B in Postsynaptic Spines in the Hippocampus 

  Hussain, Suleman; Ringsevjen, Håvard; Egbenya, Daniel L.; Skjervold, Torstein L.; Davanger, Svend (University of Cape Coast, 2016-02)

  Syntaxins are a family of membrane-integrated proteins that are instrumental in exocytosis of vesicles. Syntaxin-1 is an essential component of the presynaptic exocytotic fusion machinery in the brain and interacts with ...
• Pharmacology 

  Rosenfeld, Gary C. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014)

  This concise review of medical pharmacology is designed for medical students, dental students, and others in the health care professions. It is intended primarily to help students prepare for licensing examinations, such ...
• Antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid and xylopic acid in the carrageenan‐induced pleurisy model of lung inflammation in mice 

  Ekuadzi, Edmund; Biney, Robert P.; Benneh, Charles K.; Amankwaa1, Bismark Osei; Jato, Jonathan (2017-10)

  This study investigated the antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid (BA) and xylopic acid (XA) extracted from Margaritaria discoidea and Xylopia aethiopica, respectively. M. discoidea and X. aethiopica are plants ...
• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF HIPPOCRATEA INDICA ROOT BARK AND POGA OLEOSA FRUITS 

  Ogbole, O. O.; Ekor, M. N.; Oluremi, B. B.; Ajaiyeoba, E. O.; Ayoola, M. A. (2007-03)

  Abstract The methanolic extracts of Hippocratea indica root bark and Poga oleosa fruits were investigated for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Both extracts inhibited carrageenan-induced paw oedema significantly ...
• Antidepressant-like effect of Albizia zygia root extract in murine models 

  Kumbol, Victor Wumbor-Apin; Abotsi, Wonder Kofi Mensah; Biney, Robert Peter (2020-01)

  Background: Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr. (Leguminosae) has been used to treat mental disorders in traditional African medicine. Nonetheless, there is limited scientific evidence to justify its present use. The aim of ...
• Antibacterial and toxicological evaluation of the ethanol leaf extract of Anthonotha macrophylla 

  Essiet, Grace Akanimo; Anwankwo, Monday Udofa; Akuodor2, Godwin Christian; Ajoku, Gloria Ahunna; Aja, Daniel Ogbonna John (2019-03)

  Introduction: The leaves of Anthonotha macrophylla which are widely used in folkloric medicine in Africa were evaluated for antibacterial activity and its toxicological profile. Methods: Antibacterial activities of the ...
• Ameliorative Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum (Commelinaceae) on Vincristine-Induced Neuropathic Pain in rats 

  Boakye-Gyasi, Eric; Anle Kasanga, Ella; Biney, Robert Peter (2014-11)

  Vincristine-induced neuropathy is a major dose-limiting side effect of cancer chemotherapy and thus effective therapeutic strategy is required. The present study utilized a rodent model of neuropathy to determine whether ...
• Adequacy of pain management in oncology patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana 

  Abruquah, Akua A.; Biney, Robert P.; Osei-Bonsu, Ernest B.; Boamah, Kofi M.; Woode, Eric (2016-12)

  Background: Although cancer pain is well documented, efficient management is largely inadequate in most patients especially in developing countries. This study evaluated the adequacy of pain management as well as potential ...
• RESEARCH Open Access Central blockade of NLRP3 reduces blood pressure via regulating inflammation microenvironment and neurohormonal excitation in salt-induced prehypertensive rats 

  Wang, Mo-Lin; Kang, Yu-Ming; Li, Xiao-Guang (2018-04)

  Background: Inflammation has been implicated in the development of cardiovascular disease. We determined whether nod-like receptor with pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) involved in the process of prehypertension, central ...
• Carriage of high-risk human papillomavirus infection in male subjects in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 

  Tamini, Sya Forazoun Bienvenue; Zohoncon, Theodora Mahoukèdè; Soubeiga, Serge Theophile (2016-09)

  Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a public health problem in Africa because of its frequency and its various consequences in both men and women. In Burkina Faso, there is little data on the carriage of ...
• Blockade of TLR4 Within the Paraventricular Nucleus Attenuates Blood Pressure by Regulating ROS and Inflammatory Cytokines in Prehypertensive Rats 

  Wang, Mo-Lin; Yu, Xiao-Jing; Li, Xiao-Guang; Pang, De-Zhi; Kang, Yu-Ming (2018-09)

  Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been implicated in the progression of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension. However, the role of TLR4 in the development of prehypertension is uncertain.

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