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  • Atrial fibrillation in the Middle East: unmapped, underdiagnosed, undertreated 
    Al-Shamkhani, Warkaa; Ayetey, Harold; Lip, Gregory Y. H. (EXPERT REVIEW OF CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY, 2018)
    Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest persistent cardiac arrhythmia with an estimated incidence rate of between 1.5–2% and an important cause of strokes. Few epidemiological studies and clinical trials ...
  • Attenuation of oxidative stress and artificial wound closure in C2C12 myoblasts induced by sequential extracts of Boerhavia diffusa 
    Yahaya, Ewura Seidu; Cordier, Werner; Steenkamp, Paul Anton; Steenkamp, Vanessa (Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2017)
    Objectives Whole plants of Boerhavia diffusa L. are widely used medicine in Ghana and other tropical countries, for the treatment of wounds and other ailments. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of sequential ...
  • Awareness of Oral Health among University of Cape Coast Primary School Pupils 
    Narteh, Philip Gorleku; Setorglo, Jacob; Edzie, Emmanuel Kobina; Piersson, Albert; Piersson, Albert (International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research, 2019)
    In 2017, World Oral Health was commemorated in Ghana with a campaign organized by Unilever Ghana and its global counterparts in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, Ghana Dental Association and the Ministry of ...
  • Bacteriological Pattern of Wound Swab Isolates in Patients with Chronic Leg Ulcer 
    Fadeyi, Abayomi; Adigun, Ismaila A; Rahman, Ganiyu A (International Journal of Health Research, 2008)
    PURPOSE: To determine the pattern of bacterial pathogens and their antibiotic sensitivity profile in patients with infected chronic leg ulceration. METHODS: Sixty swab specimens obtained from chronic leg ulcer (CLU) ...
  • Barriers and Enablers to the Use of the Partographin Central Region, Ghana: A Qualitative Study Using In-Depth Interviews, Case Scenarios and Focus Group Discussions 
    Unkels, Regine; Nneka M. Muoghalu; A. Adu, Joseph; A. Ameh, Charles (BCM prangnancy and childbirth, 2013)
    The partographis a useful tool for improving the quality of care during labour (pictorial overview of labour progress, clinical audit, training of health care workers and facilitating the transfer of care). The WHO recommends ...
  • Bergapten modulates ovalbumin-induced asthma 
    Adakudugu, Emmanuel A.; Obiri, David D.; Ameyaw, Elvis O.; Obese, Ernest; Biney, Robert P.; Aidoo, Douglas B.; Henneh, Isaac T.; Oge, Elizabeth N.; Thomford, Ama K.; Adanusa, Madison (Scientific African, 2020)
    Prior studies on the anti-inflammatory compound bergapten have shown promise in averting allergic airway hyperresponsiveness. This study sought to establish its possible role in modulating an immunologically-induced airway ...
  • Beyond nutrients, health effects of entomophagy: a systematic review 
    Ayensu, Jessica; Annan, Reginald Adjetey; Edusei, Anthony; Lutterodt, Herman (Emerald PublishingLimited, 2018)
    Purpose – Edible insects have emerged as a promising inexpensive option to address malnutrition among vulnerable groups in the world. However, it is not clear whether including insects in diets can improve health outcomes. ...
  • Blockade of TLR4 Within the Paraventricular Nucleus Attenuates Blood Pressure by Regulating ROS and Inflammatory Cytokines in Prehypertensive Rats 
    Wang, Mo-Lin; Xiao-Jing, Yu; Xiao-Guang, Li; De-Zhi, Pang; Su, Qing; Saahene, Roland Osei; Hong-Bao, Li; Xu-Ying, Mao; Kai-Li, Liu; Fu, Li-Yan; Ying, Li; Guo-Qing, Zhu; Yu-Ming, Kang (American Journal of Hypertension, 2018)
    BACKGROUND 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. METHODS Pr ...
  • 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 (Elsevier, 2018)
    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 of ...
  • Breast cancer in Accra, Ghana 
    Quayson, S.E.; Wiredu, E.K.; Adjei, D.N.; Anim, J.T. (Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, 2014)
    The aim of this study was to look at the pattern of breast cancer over a period of five years and to compare the findings to similar studies done in the Department and elsewhere within the African sub-region. All breast ...
  • Breast Cancer in Limited-Resource Countries: Early Detection and Access to Care 
    Smith, Robert A.; Caleffi, Maira; Ute-Susann, Albert; Chen, Tony H. H.; Duffy, Stephen W.; Franceschi, Dido; Nyströom, Lennarth (BREAST HEALTH GLOBAL INITIATIVE, 2006)
    Although incidence, mortality, and survival rates vary fourfold in the world’s regions, in the world as a whole, the incidence of breast cancer is increasing, and in regions without early detection programs, mortality is ...
  • Breast Cancer Metastasis to the Cerebellum: A Rare Event in Our Setting, the Adverse Impact of Late Presentation-Case Report 
    Olugbenga, Odebode Timothy; Adegboyega, Olatoke Samuel; Adebisi, Rahman Ganiyu; Olakojo, Afolayan Enoch Abiodun; Ibukun, Oyinloye Olalekan; Owoade, Agboola John (ARC Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 2017)
    Although breast cancer is the commonest cancer in Nigerian women (just as it is worldwide), metastasis to the cerebral parenchyma is very rare and spread to the cerebellum has not been reported. Of more than 37 childhood ...
  • 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 (International Journal of Breast Cancer, 2018)
    Background. 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 ...
  • BURNS IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW 
    Oladele, A.O.; Olabanji, J.K (Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters, 2010)
    Burn injuries continue to be a major source of mortality and morbidity in low- and middle-income countries of the world, of which Nigeria is a part. Overview data on burn care in Nigeria are sparse but the available ...
  • The calcium sensor synaptotagmin 1 is expressed and regulated in hippocampal postsynaptic spines 
    Hussain, Suleman; Egbenya, Daniel Lawer; La, Yi-Chen; Dosa, Zita J.; Sørensen, Jakob B.; Anderson, Anne E.; Davanger, Svend (Wiley, 2017)
    Synaptotagmin 1 is a presynaptic calcium sensor, regulating SNARE-mediated vesicle exocytosis of transmitter. Increasing evidence indicate roles of SNARE proteins in postsynaptic glutamate receptor trafficking. However, a ...
  • Cancer pain assessment and management in ambulatory patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana 
    Abruquah, Akua A.; Biney, Robert P.; Osei-Bonsu, Ernest B.; Boamah, Kofi M.; Woode, Eric (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2017)
    Background: Adequate cancer pain assessment using valid and reliable pain assessment tools is essential for effective cancer pain management. This study evaluated the common types, effectiveness as well as adherence to ...
  • Cardiac arrest as a result of ventricular tachycardia in a trauma patient 
    Rahman, Ganiyu A.; A-Haizaey, Abdullah H.; . Al-Soudi, Abdelaziz D (Saudi Medical Journal, 2011)
    Cardiac arrest is classified based on whether it is treatable using defibrillation or not. It is classified as shockable rhythm (ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia), or non-shockable (asystole ...
  • Cardiometabolic risk factors and preclinical target organ damage among adults in Ghana: Findings from a national study 
    Li, Jie; Owusu, Isaac Kofi; Geng, Qingshan; Folson, Aba Ankomaba; Zheng, Zhichao; Adu-Boakye, Yaw; Dong, Xinran; Wu, Wen-Chih; Agyekum, Francis; Fei, Hongwen; Ayetey, Harold; Deng, Mulan; Adomako-Boateng, Fred; Jiang, Zuxun; Abubakari, Braimah Baba; Xian, Zhao; NketiahFokuoh, Forster; Appiah, Lambert Tetteh; Liu, Simin; Lin, Chunying (Journal of American Heart Association, 2020)
    Background: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Nevertheless, very few studies have directly examined the development of and risk factors for CVD among Africans. Objective: ...
  • Carotenoids content of Corchorus olitorius and Solanum macrocarpon - commonly used Ghanaian vegetables 
    Steiner-Asiedu, M; Agbemafle, I; Setorglo, J; Danquah, A. O; Anderson, A. K (International Food Research Journal, 2014)
    Green leafy vegetables are rich in carotenoids. The study investigated the effect of duration of storage and cooking time on the carotenoids in Corchorus olitorius and Solanum macrocarpon, locally known as ‘adeimey’ and ...
  • Carriage of high-risk human papillomavirus infection in male subjects in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 
    Tamini, Sya Forazoun Bienvenue; Zohoncon, Theodora Mahoukèdè; Soubeiga, Serge Theophile; Djigma, Florencia Wendkuuni; Traore, Ina Marie Angele; Ouedraogo, Rogomenoma Alice; Ouattara, Abdoul Karim; Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Ouedraogo, Charlemagne; Simpore, Jacques (Research Square, 2019)
    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 HPV ...

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