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Status of Some Antioxidant Micronutrient and Pregnancy Outcomes in Ghanaian Adolescents Attending Antenatal Clinic in Urban (Suntreso) and Rural (Mampong) Hospitals

Ayensu, Jessica; Edusei, Anthony; Oduro, Ibok; Larbie, Christopher (2017-07)

Aims: Antioxidants are important in maintaining cellular function in normal pregnancy and are needed for mitigating the effects of oxidative stress. However, there is paucity of information on the importance of antioxidants ...
Prevalence and determinants of anaemia in pregnant women receiving antenatal care at a tertiary referral hospital in Northern Ghana

Wemakor, Anthony (2019-05)

Abstract Background: Anaemia during pregnancy is a major public health problem in developing countries. It is important to regularly monitor haemoglobin level in pregnancy and factors associated with it to inform clinical ...
Management and Care of Malnourished Children: Gaps in their Knowledge Levels of Final-Year Community Health Nursing Trainees

Nsiah-Asamoah, C.; Ayensu, J.; Owusu, K. (2019-02)

Abstract Objective: Community Health Nurses are usually the first to identify malnourished children in the community and refer them to the hospital. Therefore, they should have adequate knowledge about malnutrition in ...
Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Providing Approximately the Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin A Do Not Increase BreastMilk Retinol Concentrations among Ghanaian Women

Klevor, Moses K; Lartey, Anna; Adu-Afarwuah, Seth; Dewey, Kathryn G; Haskell, Marjorie J (2015-11)

Abstract Background: Vitamin A deficiency remains a global public health problem. Daily supplementation with a lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) has potential for increasing milk vitamin A concentrations. Objective: ...
Knowledge, Risk Factors and Perceived Attitude towards Cervical Cancer among Female Tertiary Students in the Tano-North Municipality in Ghana

Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Setorglo, Jacob; Amoah, Sebastian Ken (2019-10)

Abstract Ghana is among the countries with high incidence rate of cervical cancer in the world. Knowledge of the risk factors and the aetiology of cancers, especially, cervical cancer leads to reduction in cancer incidence ...
Hypertension prevalence and predictors among taxi drivers at Abura in Cape Coast metropolis of Ghana.

Setorglo, Jacob; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Appeatu, Doreen; Pereko, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare (2020-01)

Background: Hypertension is a major health problem in developing countries including Ghana. Lifestyle and occupational factors can be associated with hypertension development among individuals and groups of people. Objective: ...
Effect of Eating Habits on Oral Health among Junior High Students in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Gorleku, Philip N.; Setorglo, Jacob; Edzie, Emmanuel K. (2019-12)

Abstract The effect of eating habits on the oral health of 200 students at University Junior High School was assessed using cross-sectional survey. 51.8% of the respondent perceived they have good oral health and 41.7% had ...
Computed tomography estimation of the prevalence of neuro-ophthalmic injuries in head trauma patients seen in a tertiary health facility in Ghana

Gorleku, Philip N.; Edzie, Emmanuel K.; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Setorglo, Jacob; Ocansey, Stephen (2020-06)

Introduction: Prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is extremely high and potentially associated with severe incapacitating consequences. Literature reports that 90% of road traffic deaths and injuries including TBI ...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Metformin: A Cross-Sectional Study from South-Western Part of Ghana

Yakubu, Maryam; Laing, Edwin Ferguson; Nsiah, Paul; Anthony, Richard; Acheampong, Emmanuel; Asamoah, Samuel Kojo; Djokoto, Gabriel (2019-07)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Metformin is the most widely administered anti-diabetic medication among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. However, metformin induces vitamin B12 malabsorption which may increase the risk ...
The study was aimed at determining the effect of plasma chromium concentration on the metabolism of glucose, and lipids and their subsequent cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Bolgatanga district of Ghana.

Ngala, Robert Amadu; Awe, Martin Akilla; paul, Nsiah (2018-07)

The study was aimed at determining the effect of plasma chromium concentration on the metabolism of glucose, and lipids and their subsequent cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Bolgatanga district ...
The effects of plasma chromium on lipid profile, glucose metabolism and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A case - control study

Ngala, Robert Amadu; Awe, Martin Akilla; Nsiah, Paul (2018-07)

The study was aimed at determining the effect of plasma chromium concentration on the metabolism of glucose, and lipids and their subsequent cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Bolgatanga district ...
Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in Ghanaian HIV positive cohort: a consideration for their health care

Pappoe, Faustina; Hagan, Charles Kofi Oheneba; Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Nsiah, Paul (2019-02)

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly decreased HIV/AIDS-related morbidity and mortality. However, globally, many people living with HIV die from non-AIDS related illnesses including liver diseases ...
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viral Infections among Type 2 Diabetics: A Cross‑sectional Study in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Ephraim, RKD; Osakunor, DNM; Adoba, P (2014-09)

Hepatitis B,Hepatitis B c
Placental peptides metabolism and maternal factors as predictors of risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women. A case-control study

Ngala, Robert Amadu; Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah; Gmagna, Peter (2017-07)

Background Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for perinatal complications; include shoulder dystocia, birth injuries such as bone fractures and nerve palsies. It is associated with later development of type 2 diabetes, ...
Pattern of Breast Cancer Distribution in Ghana: A Survey to Enhance Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Ghartey Jnr, Frank Naku; Anyanful, Akwasi; Eliason, Sebastian; Adamu, Saanid Mohammed; Debrah, Samuel (2016-07)

Background. Nearly 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana are in advanced stages of the disease due especially to low awareness, resulting in limited treatment success and high death rate. With limited ...
Haematological Changes among HIV-Positive Persons on Antiretroviral Therapy at a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana

Obiri-Yeboah, D.; Charwudzi, A.; Botchwa, E. T.; Nsiah, P.; Ekem, I. (2014-01)

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Haematological abnormalities such as anaemia, leucopenia, and thrombocytopenia are common complications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Few researchers have studied the changes in ...
Evaluating the Accuracy of the "Breastlight" as a Screening Tool for Breast Cancer in Iraq

Al-Alwan, Nada A. S.; Hussain, Israa; Gasim, Maha (2014-10)

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Iraq and is the leading cause of death among women. The poor survival reflects the limited public awareness among the general population. The Hope light , a domestic breast ...
Blood pressure control, glycemic control, and dyslipidemia among healthy adults in the Cape Coast metropolis, Ghana

Gato, Worlanyo Eric; Acquah, Samuel; Nsiah, Paul; Opoku, Samuel Tawiah; Apenteng, Bettye Appiah; Johnson, Benjamin Kwasi (2018-08)

Background: The World Health Organization recommends the implementation of interventions focused on the early detection of clinical risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as effective strategies for the control ...
Thrombolysis of Acute Massive Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism: A Success Story in a Ghanaian Emergency Department

Dike, Nkechi O.; A. Quao1, Nana Serwaa; Ofori-Anti, Kwasi (2017-01)

Study/Objective: To report on the first successful management of a patient with acute massive bilateral Pulmonary Embolism, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Emergency Department (KATH ED), Kumasi, Ghana. Background: ...
The sagittal diameter of the lumbar vertebral canal in normal adult Nigerians

AMONOO-KUOFI, HAROLD S. (1984-05)

Anatomical narrowing of the lumbar vertebral canal and intervertebral foramina has been reported as a cause of compression of the cauda equina and the emerging nerve roots (Sarpyener, 1945; Schlesinger & Taveras, 1953; ...

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