A5019120785- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Microscopic Colitis
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2018-2024
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
2023-2024
Brooklyn Hospital Center
2013-2020
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2016-2020
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2020
University of Maryland Medical Center
2020
Mount Sinai Hospital
2017-2019
Mount Sinai Hospital
2018-2019
Pennsylvania State University
2018
Hypertension is an important public health menace globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. The prevalence of hypertension on the rise low- lower-middle-income countries (LMIC) such as Ghana. This led to adoption May Measurement Month (MMM) initiative, a global blood pressure screening campaign. We aimed create awareness present findings 2019 MMM campaign Ashanti region Ghana.Ghana was 1 92 that participated this community-based cross-sectional study 2019. Participants (⩾18 years) were recruited...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is said to be rare in Sub-Saharan Africa and even rarer males worldwide. SLE mostly considered a disease of women, though men may also affected, this lead delay diagnosis men. The result greater burden inflammation subsequent organ damage over time.Data from the medical records 13 male patients diagnosed with at Rheumatology Clinic Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital between January 2014 2017 was retrospectively analyzed.A total out 134 were included our analysis....
Despite comparatively low rates of COVID-19 admissions and recorded deaths in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the pandemic still had significant impact on health service utilization (HSU). The aim this scoping review is to synthesize available evidence HSU SSA during pandemic, focusing types studies, changes compared with pre-pandemic period, among specific patient groups.
Leiomyomas are rare, benign submucosal tumors originating from smooth muscle cells. The clinical presentation is usually asymptomatic, with excellent prognosis. We herein report the case of a 68-year-old female solitary leiomyoma found during esophagogastroduodenoscopy for hematemesis. Histopathological examination revealed proliferation supported by positive staining myosin heavy chain and negative CD117 S-100, consistent marker expression pattern leiomyoma. on this case, discuss origin,...
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare autoimmune condition which predominantly affects females in the fifth and sixth decades of life. DM presents acutely or progressively as painless proximal skeletal muscle weakness can be associated with heliotropic rash around eyes, Gottron's papules on extensor surfaces hands. While pathophysiology still unclear, abnormal T- B-cell immune activity has been reported. malignancy shown to appear before, concurrently with, after diagnosis cancer. We report...
HIV remains a significant public health dilemma in West and Central Africa. HIV-related morbidity mortality are unjustly high, yet little is known about the spectrum of complicating comorbidities HIV-positive patients who admitted to hospitals these regions.This study involved retrospective chart review determine common rate HIV-infected over six month period internal medicine service at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), tertiary care center Ghana. Patients with or new diagnosis from...
Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare and benign that can occur at any anatomical site. GCTs thought to originate from nerve cells, particularly Schwann cells. Their name derives the fact an accumulation of cytoplasmic lysosomes imparts tumor with a granular appearance. They most commonly observed in oral cavity, skin subcutaneous tissue, breast, respiratory tract. rarely affect gastrointestinal We report 56-year-old female medical history human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C,...
In sub-Saharan Africa and particularly in Ghana, there is scarcity of published literature specifically on the impact DM outcomes COVID-19 patients. Based difference genetic makeup demographic patterns Africans compared to Western world with rising burden other non-communicable diseases Ghana a need define has persons COVID-19. This would ensure adequate risk stratification surveillance for such patients as well appropriate scale up therapeutic management if needed.This single-center study...
Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is associated high mortality, but this has not yet been described Ghana. We therefore record here the proportion of COVID-19 AKI, determined corresponding a tertiary-level hospital
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related stigma has been identified as one of the principal factors that undermines HIV prevention efforts and quality life people living with (PLWH) in many developing countries including Ghana. While studies have conducted on HIV-related reduction, very few sought views PLWH how this might be done. The purpose study was to (i) identify cause Ghana from perspective PLWH, (ii) challenges poses treatment care (iii) obtain recommendations what they think...
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is an immune-mediated vasculitis. HSP presents with purple spots on the skin (purpura), arthralgia, digestive problems, and kidney injury. most commonly seen in children, rarely adults. The pathogenesis involves deposition of immune complexes small to medium size blood vessels which leads necrosis inflammation. Most patients recover after symptomatic treatment, while more severe cases are treated steroids. We report a 28-year-old female patient who presented...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease presenting from mild localized inflammation to severe infected necrotic pancreatic tissue. In the literature, there are a few cases of hypothermia-induced AP. However, association between hypothermia and AP still myth. Generally, mortality acute nearly 3-6%. Here, we present 40-year-old chronic alcoholic female who presented with induced by transient hypothermia. A was hypothermic at 81°F on arrival which improved 91.7°F warming blanket then...
In Ghana, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is 28.5% in diabetic hypertensive patients, 26.3% hypertensives, and 16.1% those with diabetes only. Trajectories estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among patients hypertension are important for monitoring instituting prompt interventions to prevent development CKD, especially face limited access renal replacement therapy. this prospective multi-center study conducted at five hospitals we assessed predictors rapid eGFR...
Key Clinical Message It is important to consider DDMS as a differential diagnosis in any patient with early childhood onset of epilepsy. Early and optimal management are key reducing the disabling effect DDMS.