Filtered By:
Countries: Ghana Health

This page shows you your search results in order of date. This is page number 8.

Order by Relevance | Date

Total 139 results found since Jan 2013.

The dynamics of Poststroke depression among Ghanaians
The very few published data on post-stroke depression (PSD) among indigenous Africans have covered its prevalence and predictors. We sought to evaluate the dynamics of PSD in a cohort of Ghanaian stroke survivors followed for 9  months after an acute stroke.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Manolo Agbenorku, Sheila Adamu, Vida Obese, Patrick Berchie, Bruce Ovbiagele, On behalf of PINGS Study investigators Source Type: research

Isolation of Antimicrobial Compounds From Cnestis ferruginea Vahl ex. DC (Connaraceae) Leaves Through Bioassay-Guided Fractionation
Conclusion In conclusion, aqueous extracts of C. ferruginea leaves showed antimicrobial activity due to the presence of hydroquinone and caffeic acid methyl ester. This supports its traditional use for infections and confirmed that the active molecules are water-soluble. Author Contributions KK, SP, LVP, and WL conceived and designed the experiments. SP, KK, M-RY, and J-GL performed the experiments. SP, LVP, WL, M-RY, J-GL, and Z-HJ analyzed the data. WL and Z-HJ contributed reagents, materials, and analysis tools. KK, SP, WL, M-RY, Z-HJ, and LVP contributed to the writing of the manuscript. All authors contributed to m...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - April 10, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Explanatory models of stroke in Ghana: perspectives of stroke survivors and their caregivers
.
Source: Ethnicity and Health - March 28, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade Francis Nii-Amoo Dodoo Kwadwo Koram Ama de-Graft Aikins Source Type: research

Is social support associated with hypertension control among Ghanaian migrants in Europe and non-migrants in Ghana? The RODAM study
This study assessed the association between multiple proxies for social support and HTN control among Ghanaians resident in Ghana and Europe. The Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants (RODAM) study participants with HTN and who self-reported HTN (n = 1327) were included in this analysis. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between proxies of social support and HTN control (SBP <  140 mmHg and DBP <  90 mmHg) with adjustments for age and socioeconomic status (SES). Among Ghanaian males in both Europe and Ghana, cohabiting with more than two persons was associated with...
Source: Internal and Emergency Medicine - March 25, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence, Trajectory, and Predictors of Poststroke Fatigue among Ghanaians
Poststroke fatigue (PSF) is rife among stroke survivors and it exerts a detrimental toll on recovery from functional deficits. The burden of PSF is unknown in sub-Saharan Africa. We have assessed the prevalence, trajectory, and predictors of PSF among 60 recent Ghanaian stroke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 20, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Patrick Berchie, Arti Singh, Michelle Nichols, Maria Agyei-Frimpong, Carolyn Jenkins, Bruce Ovbiagele, On behalf of PINGS Study Investigators Source Type: research

Recurrent Stroke in a Ghanaian Patient With Polycythemia
Polycythemia is a rare but important preventable cause of stroke with potential for recurrence when not identified and appropriately managed.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 27, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Patrick O. Berchie, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Ohene K. Opare-Sem, Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research

Response by Sarfo to letter regarding “Patients with hypertension and/or diabetes and incident stroke: A risk assessment”
We sincerely thank Dr. Kawada for his interest in our study titled ‘Incident stroke among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes: a multicenter, prospective study’. The aim of our study [1] was to assess the rates and determinants of incident stroke among a prospective, hospital-based Ghanaian cohort with hypertension and or type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this regard, our study was not designed to “evaluate the risk of hypertension and diabetes for incident stroke” as specified by our correspondents.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - December 13, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Estimated glomerular filtration rate predicts incident stroke among Ghanaians with diabetes and hypertension
This study sought to fill this knowledge gap.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - November 15, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Linda Meta Mobula, Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Sheila Adamu, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Daniel Ansong, Rexford Adu Gyamfi, James Duah, Bertha Abraham, David Ofori-Adjei Tags: Clinical short communication Source Type: research

WITHDRAWN: Estimated glomerular filtration rate predicts incident stroke among ghanaians with diabetes and hypertension
This article has been withdrawn at the request of the editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - September 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Linda Meta Mobula, Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Sheila Adamu, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Daniel Ansong, Rexford Adu Gyamfi, James Duah, Bertha Abraham, David Ofori-Adjei Source Type: research

Estimated glomerular filtration rate predicts incident stroke among ghanaians with diabetes and hypertension
This study sought to fill this knowledge gap.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - September 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Linda Meta Mobula, Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Sheila Adamu, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Daniel Ansong, Rexford Adu Gyamfi, James Duah, Bertha Abraham, David Ofori-Adjei Source Type: research

Incident stroke among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes: A multicenter, prospective cohort study
The burden of stroke among hypertensive and diabetic population in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. We sought to identify the risk factors associated with stroke occurrence in these high-risk population groups.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - September 13, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Linda M. Mobula, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Daniel Ansong, David Ofori-Adjei Source Type: research

Prevalence of pre-hypertension and hypertension and its related risk factors among undergraduate students in a Tertiary institution, Ghana
ConclusionThe study revealed considerable prevalence rates of pre-hypertension and hypertension among undergraduate students, with significant risk factors such as obesity detected by BMI and WHtR. Gender as male was also significant for pre-hypertension and hypertension. Sound prevention and control programmes of hypertension should be devised among students, to improve their knowledge and lifestyle practices early in life.
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Biobanking in a Challenging African Environment: Unique Experience from the SIREN Project.
Authors: Akinyemi RO, Akinwande K, Diala S, Adeleye O, Ajose A, Issa K, Owusu D, Boamah I, Yahaya IS, Jimoh AO, Imoh L, Fakunle G, Akpalu A, Sarfo F, Wahab K, Sanya E, Owolabi L, Obiako R, Osaigbovo G, Komolafe M, Fawale M, Adebayo P, Olowoyo P, Obiabo Y, Sunmonu T, Chukwuonye I, Balogun O, Adeoye B, Oladele F, Olowoniyi P, Adeyemi F, Lezzi A, Falayi AT, Fasanya M, Ogunwale K, Adeola O, Olomu O, Aridegbe O, Laryea R, Uvere E, Faniyan M, Melikam E, Tagge R, Akpa O, Akinyemi J, Arulogun O, Tiwari HK, Ovbiagele B, Owolabi M Abstract Africa was previously insufficiently represented in the emerging discipline of biobank...
Source: Biopreservation and Biobanking - May 9, 2018 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Biopreserv Biobank Source Type: research