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A cardiovascular polypill for secondary stroke prevention in a tertiary centre in Ghana (SMAART): a phase 2 randomised clinical trial
Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Oct;11(10):e1619-e1628. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00347-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: A cardiovascular polypill containing generic drugs might facilitate sustained implementation of and adherence to evidence-based treatments, especially in resource-limited settings. However, the impact of a cardiovascular polypill in mitigating atherosclerotic risk among stroke survivors has not been assessed. We aimed to compare a polypill regimen with usual care on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) regression after ischaemic stroke.METHODS: In SMAART, a phase 2 parallel, open-label, assessor-masked, randomised clini...
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo Jenifer Voeks Sheila Adamu Benedict Apaw Agyei Manolo Agbenorku Nyantakyi Adu-Darko Mercy Adomah Oteng Vida Obese Rexford Adu Gyamfi Nathaniel Adusei Mensah Raelle Tagge Michael Ampofo Samuel Amoabeng Kontoh Samuel Blay Nguah Bruce Ovbi Source Type: research

Diabetes mellitus and functional limitations among older adults: Evidence from a large, representative Ghanaian aging study
CONCLUSIONS: In this representative study, older adults with DM showed higher odds for FL, and this association was partially explained by physical activity and health variables. Investing in a holistic management approach might be helpful for public health planning efforts to address DM-induced FL in old age.PMID:37677886 | DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111481
Source: Pain Physician - September 7, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Razak M Gyasi Julius Odei Mohammed Gazali Hambali Nelson Gyasi-Boadu Bernard Obeng Moses Asori Andr é Hajek Louis Jacob Yvonne Ami Dodzi Adjakloe Jones Opoku-Ware Lee Smith Ai Koyanagi Source Type: research

Ghana: Benemef Foundation Donates Gh¢60,000 Wheel Chairs ...Walking Sticks to Stroke Patients
[Ghanaian Times] Benemef Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), in partnership with Dr Wanda Evans-Brewer, a philanthropist, have presented 58 wheel chairs and walking sticks valued at more than GH¢60,000 to stroke patients and people living with disabilities in three communities in the Greater Accra and Volta regions respectively.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 25, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Aid and Assistance Ghana Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news

Prevalence and predictors of low folate levels among stroke survivors in a country without mandatory folate food fortification: Analysis of a Ghanaian sample
Vitamin supplementation with folic acid (FA) reduces hyperhomocysteinemia (Hcy), a vascular risk factor with a strong, graded, and independent association with stroke and other vascular diseases.1 Available data suggest that a 25% reduction in total plasma homocysteine level is accompanied by a 19% lower stroke risk.1,2 Evidence from clinical trials on the effect of folate supplementation on mitigation of stroke risk has however been conflicting. A synthesis of clinical trial data has shown that supplemental FA had a neutral effect on reducing vascular events in countries with a mandate for folate fortification of food, fo...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Richard Boateng, Priscilla Abrafi Opare-Addo, Rexford Adu Gyamfi, Samuel Blay Nguah, Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of stroke recurrence in ghana and nigeria
Recurrent stroke prevention is vital for promoting optimal quality of life in stroke survivors. However, data on the burden and risk factors of recurrent stroke in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. We assessed the burden, risk factors and fatality from recurrent stroke in Ghana and Nigeria.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Joshua Akinyemi, Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Adekunle G. Fakunle, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Godwin Osaigbovo, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akin Source Type: research

Determinants of stroke mortality among west africans: findings from the siren study
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in low-and-medium-income countries, but the pattern and determinants of stroke fatality are yet to be clearly understood among Africans. We assessed the determinants of stroke mortality among adults from 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria in the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network (SIREN) study in West Africa.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Joshua Akinyemi, Adekunle Fakunle, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Godwin Osaigbovo, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akinyem Source Type: research

The level of stroke severity amongst early and late presenters and their functional outcomes during a 30-day period in a teaching hospital in ghana
This study aimed at examining the clinical presentation of patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who presented early ( 4.5 hrs) against their functional outcomes during a 30-day period.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Duodu, D. Brodie Mends, P. Pekyi-Boateng, B. Agbinko-Djobalar, J. Abugre, P. Adjei, A Akpalu, K Nkromah Source Type: research

Time to ct scan imaging after symptom onset among ischeamic stroke patients presenting to a quaternary hospital in ghana
This study sought to determine the time of onset of symptoms to the time a CT imaging was done among patients presenting with acute stroke at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Duodu, D. Brodie Mends, B. Agbinko-Djobalar, P. Pekyi-Boateng, M. Amerwornu, P Adjei, A Akpalu, K Nkromah Source Type: research

The Choice of Healthy Source of Energy for Cooking Among Households in Ghana: Does Financial Inclusion Matter?
This study, therefore, investigates the effect of financial inclusion on the choice of healthy source of energy for cooking among households in Ghana. Doing so reveals whether financial inclusion can be employed as a tool to decrease the use of unhealthy sources of energy for cooking in Ghana. We employ the Ghana Living Standards Survey round 7 (GLSS7) as the data source for the study whiles the binary logistic regression is used as the estimation technique. The findings show that, households with financial inclusion (using a single indicator) are more likely to choose healthy sources of energy for cooking relative to thos...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - January 23, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mustapha Immurana Kwame Godsway Kisseih Enock Kojo Ayesu Ayisha Mohammed Yakubu Mbanba Ziblilla Toby Joseph Mathew Kk Micheal Kofi Boachie Babamu Osman Halidu Source Type: research

Recurrent stroke in an African female with idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: A case report
We report on a young Ghanaian female who was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) but had an ischemic stroke as the initial presentation. She was successfully treated with therapeutic plasma exchange. This case illustrates how TTP can masquerade as ischemic stroke and the application of PLASMIC score without ADAMTS-13 assay in risk prediction.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - January 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kwabena Oteng Agyapong, Aba Folson, Roland Wonkyi, Kelvin Amenyedor, Jeffrey J. Boateng, Kate Fiador Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Differential associations between pre-diabetes, diabetes and stroke occurrence among West Africans
CONCLUSION: Pre-DM is strongly and independently associated with stroke in Africans. Improving glycemic control through screening, healthy lifestyle and pharmacotherapy at a population level may be strategic in reducing the rising burden of stroke in Africa.PMID:36194925 | DOI:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2022.106805
Source: Atherosclerosis - October 4, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo Bruce Ovbiagele Joshua Akinyemi Onoja Akpa Albert Akpalu Kolawole Wahab Godwin Ogbole Reginald Obiako Morenikeji Komolafe Lukman Owolabi Godwin Osaigbovo Carolyn Jenkins Adekunle Fakunle Abiodun Adeoye Dan Lackland Donna Arnett Hemant K Source Type: research