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Development of a Mobile Application Platform for Self-Management of Obesity Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Int J Telemed Appl. 2021 Aug 27;2021:6624057. doi: 10.1155/2021/6624057. eCollection 2021.ABSTRACTObesity is a major global health challenge and a risk factor for the leading causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Attempts to manage and regulate obesity have led to the implementation of various dietary regulatory initiatives to provide information on the calorie contents of meals. Although knowledge of the calorie content is useful for meal planning, it is not sufficient as other factors, including health status (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) and level of physical activity,...
Source: International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications - September 6, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Sylvester M Sefa-Yeboah Kwabena Osei Annor Valencia J Koomson Firibu K Saalia Matilda Steiner-Asiedu Godfrey A Mills Source Type: research
Influence of age on links between major modifiable risk factors and stroke occurrence in West Africa
BackgroundThe burden of stroke in Africa is high. Understanding how age associates with major modifiable stroke risk factors could inform tailored demographic stroke prevention strategies.PurposeTo quantify the magnitude and direction of the effect sizes of key modifiable stroke risk factors according to three age groups: 65 years (elderly) in West Africa.MethodsThis was a case-control study involving 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria. Cases included adults aged ≥18 years with CT/MRI scan-typed stroke.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Onoja Akpa, Bruce Ovbiagele, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Morenikeji Komolafe, Reginald Obiako, Lukman Owolabi, Godwin O. Osaigbovo, Carolyn Jenkins, Godwin Ogbole, Adekunle Fakunle, Hemant K. Tiwari, Oyedunni Arulogun, Donna K. Arnett, O Source Type: research
Quantitative and qualitative analyses of herbal medication use among Ghanaian stroke survivors
Herbal medicines are not regulated by regulatory authorities and are often not of proven safety and efficacy. Anecdotal reports suggest widespread use of traditional herbal medicine (THM) for treatment of stroke in Africa, but verifiable data are limited in published literature.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - June 12, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Bruce Ovbiagele Tags: Clinical short communication Source Type: research
Systemic disorders and the prognosis of stroke in Congolese patients: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Arterial hypotension and fever adversely affect stroke patient outcomes, and strokes are responsible for high mortality in Congo.FUNDING: Not applicable.PMID:33883770 | PMC:PMC8042813 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v54i4.4
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - April 22, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Marc Tshilanda Ulrick S Kanmounye Remy Kapongo Michel Tshiasuma Source Type: research
