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Dementia Prevalence and Risk Factors: Data From Rural Tanzania
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of dementia in this population is similar to a recent community-based rate in Tanzania and lower than a hospital-based rate in Senegal. This is the first time the association between visual impairment and dementia has been reported in SSA. Other associations are in keeping with previous literature.PMID:37561952 | DOI:10.1097/WAD.0000000000000564
Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders - August 10, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Caitlin Roe Ssenku Safic Lwitiko Mwaipopo Catherine L Dotchin Joanna Klaptocz William Gray Marcyella Joseph Aimee Spector Sarah Urasa Richard W Walker Source Type: research

Trends of frequency, mortality and risk factors among patients admitted with stroke from 2017 to 2019 to the medical ward at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital: a retrospective observational study
Conclusion The burden of stroke on individuals and health services is increasing over time, which reflects a lack of awareness on the cause of stroke and effective preventive measures. Prioritising interventions directed towards the reduction of non-communicable diseases and associated complications, such as stroke, is urgently needed.
Source: BMJ Open - July 31, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Moshi, B., Yongolo, N., Biswaro, S. M., Maro, H., Linus, S., Siebert, S., Nkenguye, W., McIntosh, E., Shirima, F., Njau, R. E., Andongolile, A. A., Mwanswila, M. J., Halliday, J. E. B., Krauth, S., Kilonzo, K., Walker, R. W., Temu, G. A., Mmbaga, B. T. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine Source Type: research

E-035 Stroke management and outcomes in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a meta-analysis of 8,535 patients
ConclusionsA severe healthcare disparity is present in low- and lower-middle-income countries where there is delayed diagnosis of strokes and increased rates of poor clinical outcomes for these patients.Disclosures A. Aguirre: None. J. Rodgers: None. T. Reardon: None. N. Brown: None. N. Shlobin: None. A. Ballatori: None. J. Gendreau: None. S. Shahrestani: None.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 30, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Aguirre, A., Rodgers, J., Reardon, T., Brown, N., Shlobin, N., Ballatori, A., Gendreau, J., Shahrestani, S. Tags: SNIS 20th annual meeting electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research

Predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in northwestern tanzania: a prospective cohort study
Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest mortality in Low-middle-income countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary hospital in Northwestern Tanzania.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Gilbert Mlay, Fredrick Kalokola, Patrick Ngoya, Jemima Shindika, Rashid Ali Ahmed, Basil Tumaini, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Reuben Mutta, Mohamed Manji, Faheem Sheriff, Karim Mahawish Source Type: research

Predictors of 30-day mortality among patients with stroke admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A prospective cohort study
ConclusionStroke is associated with a high 30-day mortality rate in Northwestern Tanzania. Concerted efforts are warranted in managing patients with stroke, with particular attention to individuals with severe strokes, ECG abnormalities, and swallowing difficulties to reduce early morbidity and mortality.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - January 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

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