School of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Transcranial dopplerography in acute left-hemispheric ischemic stroke.

RYA, Abdullaiev; LA, Sysun; OL, Tovazhnyanska; NF, Posokhov; O, Markovska (J Brain Neurol, 2018)

Introduction: Stroke is the second most common cause of morbidity worldwide and is the leading cause of acquired disability. Emergent brain imaging is essential for evaluation of acute ischemic stroke. Transcranial ...
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. (Food Science and Technology, 2020)

Background: 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 ...
The Capabilities of Ultrasound Diagnosis in Assessment of Gastric Carcinoma of Different Localization and Stage

Abdullaiev, Rizvan Yagubovich; Kryzhanovskaya, Irina Victorovna; Vinnik, Youri Alekseevich; Gorleku, Philip Narteh (American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2018)

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic possibilities of transabdominal ultrasonography for various localizations of gastric carcinoma (GC). Materials and Methods: The study included 101 patient with GC, the stage T1 in 5, ...
Assessment of availability, accessibility, and affordability of magnetic resonance imaging services in Ghana

Piersson, A.D.; Gorleku, P.N. (Radiography, 2017)

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the availability, accessibility, and affordability of MRI services to patients in Ghana. Methods: A descriptive quantitative research method which involve the use of a ...
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection among children living in a rural setting in Sub-Saharan Africa

Awuku, Yaw Asante; Simpong, David Larbi; Alhassan, Ishmael Kunateh; Tuoyire, Derek Anamaale; Afaa, Taiba; Adu, Patrick (BMC Public Health, 2017)

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection affects more than half of the world’s population. It is generally acquired during childhood with no symptoms but has long- term clinical sequelae. This study estimated the prevalence ...
Application of information and communication technology in radiological practices: a cross-sectional study among radiologists in Ghana

Edzie, Emmanuel K M; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Gorleku, Philip N; Idun, Ewurama A; Osei, Bernard; Cudjoe, Obed; Asemah, Abdul Raman; Kusodzi, Henry (Journal of Global Health Reports, 2020)

Background There is an inadequate number of radiologists in Ghana whose distribution are skewed in favour of urban areas, creating a huge service gap with the few radiologists overburdened with work. The only way to ...
Perception of Ghanaian Primigravidas Undergoing Their First Antenatal Ultrasonography in Cape Coast

Edzie, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi; Dzeﬁ-Tettey, Klenam; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Ampofo, James William; Kusodzi, Henry; Edzie, Richard Ato (Radiology Research and Practice, 2020)

Ultrasound scans have become an essential requirement of pregnancy care in countries with developed health services and increasingly being used in medical practice in Ghana as well. The aim of this study was to ﬁnd out ...
Occupational Dose And Radiation Protection Practice In Uae: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study (2002–2016)

Elshami, Wiam; Abuzaid, Mohamed; Piersson, Albert D.; Mira, Ola; AbdelHamid, Mohamed; Zheng, Xiaoming; Kawooya, MG. (Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 2019)

A two-phased retrospective cross-sectional study analysed the occupational dose and radiation protection practice among medical workers in two hospitals in the UAE. Phase 1 evaluated radiation protection practice using a ...
Nephrogenic systemic ﬁbrosis: A survey of the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents in Ghana

Piersson, A.D.; Gorleku, P.N. (Radiography, 2018-03-06)

Introduction: The aim of this study is to identify current practice of administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in Ghana. Method: A total of 13 MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) facilities were sent a ...
Incidental Finding of Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus in a 59-Year-Old Man

Edzie, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Cudjoe, Obed; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Adu, Patrick (Case Reports in Radiology, 2019)

Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly, which is characterized by right-sided heart apex and inversely rotated visceral organs of the abdomen. We report an unusual case of dextrocardia with situs ...
Mothers/Caregivers Age and Family Structure Predicted Knowledge on Recommended Nutrition Practices for Children under 5 Years

Setorglo, Jacob; Klevor, Moses K.; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Asomboya, Mirabel; AsarePereko, Kingsley Kwadwo; Adobasom-Anane, Austin Gideon; Steiner-Asiedu, Matilda (Research in Health Science, 2019)

Introduction: There are recommendations regarding infant and young child feeding and when followed children’s growth are optimum. These feeding practices are age definitive, starting from exclusive breastfeeding, to the ...
Laryngeal tuberculosis – case report and systematic review

Jeican, Ionuț Isaia; Homorodean, Daniela; Trombitaș, Veronica; Albu, Silviu (CLINICAL CASES, 2018)

Romania has the highest notification rate of tuberculosis (TB) in the European Union, five times the reported average. Nonetheless, the incidence of laryngeal tuberculosis (LTB) is low, most cases being diagnosed only ...
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; Piersson, Albert; Mutawakilu, Wasiya (Urban Studies and Public Administration, 2019)

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 ...
Incidental Finding of Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus in a 59-Year-Old Man

Edzie, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi; Dzefi-Tettey, Klenam; Cudjoe, Obed; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Adu, Patrick (Case Reports in Radiology, 2019)

Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly, which is characterized by right-sided heart apex and inversely rotated visceral organs of the abdomen. We report an unusual case of dextrocardia with situs ...
Impact of Big Data on Security

Kashyap, Ramgopal; Piersson, Albert D. (IGI Global, 2018)

The motivation behind this chapter is to highlight the qualities, security issue, advantages, and dis- advantages of big data. In the recent researches, the issue and challenges are due to the exponential growth of social ...
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; Egbi, Godfred; Steiner-Asiedu, Matilda (J Public Health Policy Plann, 2019)

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: ...
HPV Testing on Vaginal/Cervical Nurse Assisted Self-Samples Versus Clinician-Taken Specimens and EHE HPV Prevalence, in Adama Town, Ethiopia

LH, Eshetu; S, Cindy; B, Ina; B, Gurja; VG, Jean-Pierre; AR, Sharon; LL, Ramokone; PB, Johannes (Ergonomics International Journal, 2019-05-28)

This study aimed to determine the feasibility of vaginal/cervical Nurse Assisted Self-Sampling (NASS) and the agreement between Human papillomavirus (HPV) test on self-samples versus clinician-taken (CT) specimens. Women ...
Essentials of cardiac MRI in clinical practice

Piersson, Albert D (Piersson Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic, 2016-01)

Cardiac MRI (CMRI) is considered the “gold” standard for non-invasive characterization of cardiac function and viability as it allows the assessment of regional and global cardiac function, mass, volumes, myocardial ...
Ephrin and Eph receptor signaling in female reproductive physiology and pathology

Adu-Gyamﬁ, Enoch Appiah; Czika, Armin; Liu, Tai-Hang; Gorleku, Philip Narteh; Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah; Djankpa, Francis Tanam; Ding, Yu-Bin; Wang, Ying-Xiong (Biology of Reproduction,, 2020)

Ephrins are ligands of Eph receptors (Ephs); both of which are sorted into two classes, A and B. There are ﬁve types of ephrin-As (ephrin-A1–5) and three types of ephrin-Bs (ephrin-B1–3). Also, there are 10 types of EphAs ...
Self-collected vaginal sampling for the detection of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) using careHPV among Ghanaian women

Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Adu-Sarkodie, Yaw; Djigma, Florencia; Hayfron-Benjamin, Anna; Abdul, Latif; Simpore, Jacques; Mayaud, Philippe (Biomed Central, 2017)

Background: Detection of genital HPV DNA is recommended as an important strategy for modern cervical cancer screening. Challenges include access to services, the reliance on cervical samples taken by clinicians, and ...

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