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Altered Immunoglobulins (A and G) in Ghanaian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Asare-Anane, Henry; Botchey, Collins Paa Kwesi; Ofori, Emmanuel Kwaku; Boamah, Isaac; Crabbe, Sandra; Asamoah-Kusi, Kwadwo (University of Cape Coast, 2018-02)

Objectives: Elevated immunoglobulin levels have been strongly linked to the development and progression of inflammatory disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. This study aimed to evaluate circulating immunoglobulin ...
Symptomatic Accommodative Disorders and Asthenopia: Prevalence and Association in Ghanaian Children

Darko-Takyi, Charles; Khan, Naimah E.; Nirghini, Urvashni (University of Cape Coast, 2016-11)

Background: There is a scarcity of data on asthenopia and accommodative disorders in children in Ghana as optometrists sometimes fail to carry out comprehensive assessments because of the lack of appropriate instruments. Aim: ...
Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness among Cocoa Farmers in Ghana

Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Hansraj, Rekha; Mashige, Khathutshelo Percy; Osafo-Kwaako, Alfred; Ilechie, Alex Azuka; Abokyi, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2016-12)

To determine the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness among cocoa farmers in Ghana in order to formulate early intervention strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional study using multistage random sampling ...
Seasonal Variations and Immune Responses: Any Succor for COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria Running title: Immunity and COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria

Ayanshina, Oluwamuyiwa A.; Adeshakin, Adeleye O.; Afolabi, Lukman O.; Adeshakin, Funmilayo O.; Alli-Balogun, Ganiyu O.; Essien-Baidoo, Samuel; Wan, Xiaochun (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

There is a global rise in the emergence of infectious diseases and the enigmatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) being the most recent one. It is ravaging the world with little understanding of its etiology and factors ...
Seroconversion of Hepatitis B Vaccine in Young Children in the Kassena Nankana District of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dassah, Sylvester; Sakyi, Samuel A.; Frempong, Margaret T.; Luuse, Arnold T.; Ephraim, Richard K. D.; Anto, Enoch O.; Oduro, Abraham (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is an important public health problem that requires high priority efforts towards prevention and control. Active immunization is the single most important and effective preventive measure ...
Caffeine Intake is Associated with Pupil Dilation and Enhanced Accommodation

Abokyi, S.; Owusu-Mensah, J.; Osei, K. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

It is purported that caffeine, an autonomic stimulant, affects visual performance. This study sought to assess whether caffeine intake was associated with changes in pupil size and/or amplitude of accommodation. Patients ...
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Examination and Wound Healing Potential of the Root Extract of Amaranthus Spinosus

Barku, V. Y. A. Boye; A., Adinortey; C., Bobie-Ansah; Kwame-Femi, E. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2014-09)

Amaranthus spinosus is traditionally acclaimed to be effective in treating infectious wounds in man and animals. It is also used medicinally in the treatment of menstrual disorders in women, eczema, burns, earache, ...
Awareness, Knowledge and Self-Care Practices toward Glaucoma among Final Year Health Science University Students in Ghana

Boadi-Kusi, Samuel B.; Kyei, Samuel; Mashige, Khathutshelo P.; Hansraj, Rekha; Abraham, Carl Halladay; Ocansey, Stephen; Agbedzie, Elvis L. (University of Cape Coast, 2014-08)

In the absence of adequate services, patients have to rely on the few health professionals that they do come into contact with to advise them on their treatment options. The aim of this study was to determine the level ...
Autorefraction, Retinoscopy, Javal’s Rule, and Grosvenor’s Modified Javal’s Rule: The Best Predictor of Refractive Astigmatism

Asiedu, Kofi; Kyei, Samuel; Ampiah, Emmanuel Ekow (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

The aim of the study was to determine the level of agreement between Javal’s rule, autorefraction, retinoscopy, and refractive astigmatism and to determine which technique is the most suitable substitute when subjective ...
Assessing the Progress towards Achieving “VISION 2020: The Right to Sight” Initiative in Ghana

Morny, Enyam Komla Amewuho; Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel; Yeboah, Kwame; Mmaduagwu, Maureen Adanna (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

The aim of this study was to analyse eye health delivery in Ghana and examine the progress towards achieving VISION 2020 indicator targets. Methods. (is descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2017 ...
Anti-uveitogenic effect of Xylopic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats

Kyei, Samuel; Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Woode, Eric; Abueh, Blessing Barilee; Osei, Owusu-Afriyie; Karikari, Akua Afriyie (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

Uveitis, intraocular inflammatory disorder is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. This study investigated the curative effect of xylopic acid on endotoxin-induced uveitis in Sprague-Dawley rats. Uveitis ...
Anti-tussive, Muco-Suppressant and Expectorant Properties, and the Safety Profile of a Hydro-Ethanolic Extract of Scoparia Dulcis

Koffuor, George A.; Ofori-Amoah, Jones; Kyei, Samuel; Antwi, Stephen; Abokyi, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2014-04)

Scoparia dulcis is used in Ghanaian folkloric medicine for the management of asthma and its related complications. This study was therefore aimed at evaluating the anti-tussive, muco-suppressant and expectorant properties of ...
Anti-Nociceptive Synergism of Pregabalin and Xylopic acid Co-administration in Paclitaxel-induced Neuropathy: Isobolographic Analysis

Ofori, Ameyaw Elvis; Woode, Eric; Kyei, Samuel; Biny, Peter Robert; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko (University of Cape Coast, 2015-08)

Paclitaxel-induced neuropathy still remains a clinical problem for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the interaction between xylopic acid and pregabalinco-administration ...
Anti-Asthmatic Property and Possible Mode of Activity of An Ethanol Leaf Extract of Polyscias Fruticosa

Koffuor, George Asumeng; Boye, Alex; Kyei, Samuel; Ofori-Amoah, Jones; Asiamah, Emmanuel Akomanin; Barku, Atsu; Acheampong, Jacqueline; Amegashie, Elikplim; Awuku, Albert Kumi (University of Cape Coast, 2015-10)

Context: Polyscias fruticosa (L.) Harms (Araliaceae) is used as a traditional remedy for asthma in Ghana. Objective: The objective of this study is to establish the anti-asthmatic property and a possible mode of activity ...
Antiallergic Effect of an Aqueous Leaf Extract of Pistia Stratiotes in Murine Model of Ovalbumin‑Induced Allergic Conjunctivitis

Abokyi, Samuel; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Kyei, Samuel; Asiamah, Emmanuel A.; Atobiga, Clement Nsobire; Awuah, Agnes (University of Cape Coast, 2014-04)

The aim was to investigate the antiallergic effect of an aqueous leaf extract of Pistia stratiotes (ALPS) in a murine model of ovalbumin (OVA)‑induced allergic conjunctivitis (AC). Materials and Methods: Prior to topical ...
Mathematical Models of Breast and Ovarian Cancers

Botesteanu, Dana-Adriana; Lipkowitz, Stanley; Lee, Jung-Min; Levy, Doron (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

Women constitute the majority of the aging United States (US) population, and this has substantial implications on cancer population patterns and management practices. Breast cancer is the most common women's malignancy, ...
Knowledge Level and Determinants of Neonatal Jaundice: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana

Adoba, Prince; Ephraim, Richard K. D.; Kontor, Kate Adomakowaah; Bentsil, Joseph-Josiah; Adu, Patrick; Anderson, Maxwell; Sakyi, Samuel Asamoah; Nsiah, Paul (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is a major cause of hospital admission during the neonatal period and is associated with significant mortality. This case-control study with cross-sectional design sought to identify the possible ...
Breast-i Is an Effective and Reliable Adjunct Screening Tool for Detecting Early Tumour Related Angiogenesis of Breast Cancers in Low Resource Sub-Saharan Countries

Ghartey, Frank Naku; Watmough, David; Debrah, Samuel; Morna, Martin; Anyanful, Akwasi (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

What cheaper alternative breast screening procedures are available to younger women in addition to clinical breast examination (CBE) in Sub-Saharan countries? In 2009, we first described BreastLight for screening and ...
Clinical Spectrum of congenital heart defects (CHD) detected at the child health Clinic in a Tertiary Health Facility in Ghana: a retrospective analysis

Thomford, Nicholas Ekow; Biney, Robert Peter; Okai, Emmanuel; Anyanful, Akwasi; Nsiah, Paul; Frimpong, Prosperity G.; Boakye, Dominic O.; Adongo, Charles A.; Kruszka, Paul; Wonkam, Ambroise (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the singular most common congenital anomalies and account for a significant fraction of childhood mortality and morbidity. CHD occurs in ~ 1% of livebirths globally and often requires ...
Acute Effects of Consumption of Energy Drinks on Intraocular Pressure and Blood Pressure

Ilechie, A. Alex; Tetteh, Sandra (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Energy drinks contain a wide variety of ingredients including caffeine, for which there have been conflicting reports regarding its effects on intraocular pressure (IOP) and blood pressure. The aim of this study was to ...

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