Search Results - "Ofori, A."

Comparative analysis of the ex vivo IFN-gamma responses to CD8+ T cell epitopes within allelic forms of PfAMA1 in subjects with natural exposure to malaria by Nlinwe, Omarine N, Ofori, Ebenezer A, Akyea-Mensah, Kwadwo, Kyei-Baafour, Eric, Ganeshan, Harini, Belmonte, Maria, Peters, Bjoern, Villasante, Eileen, Sedegah, Martha, Kusi, Kwadwo Asamoah

“…Antigen polymorphisms in essential malarial antigens are a key challenge to the design and development of broadly effective malaria vaccines. The effect of…”
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Detection of adverse events of transfusion in a teaching hospital in Ghana by Owusu‐Ofori, A. K., Owusu‐Ofori, S. P., Bates, I.

“…SUMMARY Background and Objectives Monitoring the whole chain of events from the blood donors to recipients, documenting any undesirable or untoward effects and…”
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The exploration of near-extinct indigenous Ghanaian cultural symbols for interior decoration by Ofori, Emmanuel A., Tawiah, Benjamin, Asinyo, Benjamin K., Adomako, Kwaku A., Eghan, Benjamin

“…The culture and artistic heritage of Ghana have been endorsed by the rich influence of Akan symbols like Adinkra, the akuaba doll, and others from various…”
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Combining ability and gene action for sexual compatibility and pattern of nut colour segregation among ten elite clones of kola (Cola nitida (Vent) Schott and Endl.) by Nyadanu, D., Lowor, S. T., Tchokponhoué, D. A., Pobee, P., Nunekpeku, W., Brako-Marfo, M., Okyere, D., Owusu-Ansah, F., Ofori, A.

“…Knowledge of combining ability and mode of inheritance is important in devising strategies to breed compatible and high yielding plant varieties. This study…”
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Multivariate studies and heavy metal pollution in soil from gold mining area by Akoto, Osei, Yakubu, Salome, Ofori, Linda A., Bortey-sam, Nesta, Boadi, Nathaniel O., Horgah, Jonathan, Sackey, Lyndon N.A.

“…Mining generates large volumes of waste, which if not regulated can release toxic metals, causing widespread environmental contamination. This study focused on…”
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Comparison of the impact of allelic polymorphisms in PfAMA1 on the induction of T Cell responses in high and low malaria endemic communities in Ghana by Ofori, Ebenezer A, Tetteh, John K. A, Frimpong, Augustina, Ganeshan, Harini, Belmonte, Maria, Peters, Bjoern, Villasante, Eileen, Sedegah, Martha, Ofori, Michael F, Kusi, Kwadwo A

“…Abstract Background Malaria eradication requires a combined effort involving all available control tools, and these efforts would be complemented by an…”
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Disease reaction of cacao progenies following inoculation with the cacao swollen shoot Togo B virus (CSSTBV) under field conditions by Domfeh, O., Ameyaw, G. A., Awudzi, G. K., Arthur, A., Ofori, A., Anokye, E., Gyamera, E. A., Padi, F. K.

“…The level of tolerance in 13 cacao progenies to cacao swollen shoot disease (CSSD) was assessed in a field trial. Variations were found among the progenies in…”
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Plasmodium falciparum AMA1 and CSP antigen diversity in parasite isolates from southern Ghana by Kusi, Kwadwo A, Amoah, Linda E, Acquah, Festus Kojo, Ennuson, Nana Aba, Frempong, Abena F, Ofori, Ebenezer A, Akyea-Mensah, Kwadwo, Kyei-Baafour, Eric, Osei, Frank, Frimpong, Augustina, Singh, Susheel K, Theisen, Michael, Remarque, Edmond J, Faber, Bart W, Belmonte, Maria, Ganeshan, Harini, Huang, Jun, Villasante, Eileen, Sedegah, Martha

“…Diversity in malarial antigens is an immune evasion mechanism that gives malaria parasites an edge over the host. Immune responses against one variant of a…”
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Occurrence of aflatoxins in herbal medicine distributed in South Korea by Shim, Won-Bo, Kim, Kyeongyeol, Ofori, Jack A, Chung, Young-Chul, Chung, Duck-Hwa

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence of aflatoxins in herbal medicines distributed in South Korea. A total of 700 herbal medicine…”
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Antimicrobial resistance and self-medication: A survey among first-year health students at a tertiary institution in Ghana by Darko, E., Owusu-Ofori, A.

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Genetic variation and relationship of traits related to drought tolerance in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) under shade and no-shade conditions in Ghana by Ofori, A, Padi, F. K, Acheampong, K, Lowor, S

“…Drought is the major abiotic stress limiting cocoa seedling survival during establishment. The level of genetic variation and relationship among traits related…”
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A novel strategy for screening blood donors for syphilis at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Sarkodie, F., Ullum, H., Owusu-Dabo, E., Owusu-Ofori, S., Owusu-Ofori, A., Hassall, O.

“…SUMMARY Objective To implement and describe a novel syphilis screening strategy for blood donors. Background The seroprevalence of syphilis in blood donors is…”
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Application of the hub and spokes model in improving access to cervical cancer screening in Ghana by Effah, Kofi, K. Attivor, Evans, H. Atuguba, Bernard, D. Adaletey, Donatus, A. Ofori, Delali, Diame, Philip, Tekpor, Ethel, M. Wormenor, Comfort, Gedzah, Isaac, Agyiri, Dominic, E. Amuah, Joseph, K. Akakpo, Patrick, M. Gmanyami, Jonathan, Adjuik, Martin, Amu, Hubert, Kweku, Margaret

“…Objective: To examine the contribution of lower-level health facilities in increasing access to cervical cancer screen-ing in the North Tongu District.Design:…”
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Improving the screening of blood donors with syphilis rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and rapid plasma reagin (RPR) in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC) by Sarkodie, F., Hassall, O., Owusu‐Dabo, E., Owusu‐Ofori, S., Bates, I., Bygbjerg, I. C., Owusu‐Ofori, A., Harritshøj, L. H., Ullum, H.

“…SUMMARY Background Syphilis testing conventionally relies on a combination of non‐treponemal and treponemal tests. The primary objective of this study was to…”
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Variability of survival and yield traits in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) clones under marginal field conditions in Ghana by Ofori, A., Padi, F. K., Akpertey, A., Adu-Gyamfi, P., Dadzie, M. A., Amoah, F. M.

“…Increasing the genetic base of current parental cacao varieties grown in West Africa with clones that are able to perform well under marginal conditions could…”
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Inheritance of foliar resistance to Phytophthora species in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.): can it be influenced by CSSV infection? by Nyadanu, D., Akromah, R., Adomako, B., Awuah, R. T., Kwoseh, C., Lowor, S. T., Ofori, A., Dzahini-Obiatey, H., Akrofi, A. Y., Adu Amoah, R., Manigben, K. A., Attamah, P.

“…Studies on quantitative genetics of foliar resistance to black pod disease in cacao could inadvertently use cocoa swollen shoot virus (CSSV) infected leaves…”
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Immunodetection of Porcine Red Blood Cell Containing Food Ingredients Using a Porcine-Hemoglobin-Specific Monoclonal Antibody by Ofori, Jack A, Hsieh, Yun-Hwa P

“…Monoclonal antibody (mAb) 24C12-E7 has been found to bind to a 12 kDa antigenic protein in the red blood cell (RBC) of porcine blood. The purpose of this study…”
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Determining the site occupancy of Ru in the L12 phase of a Ni-base superalloy using ALCHEMI by OFORI, A. P, ROSSOUW, C. J, HUMPHREYS, C. J

“…Small additions of Ru significantly improve the high temperature creep properties of Ni-base superalloys, but the mechanism is uncertain. In order to…”
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Joining psychiatric care and faith healing in a prayer camp in Ghana: randomised trial by Ofori-Atta, A, Attafuah, J, Jack, H, Baning, F, Rosenheck, R

“…Care of people with serious mental illness in prayer camps in low-income countries generates human rights concerns and ethical challenges for outcome…”
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Key influences in the design and implementation of mental health information systems in Ghana and South Africa by Ahuja, S., Mirzoev, T., Lund, C., Ofori-Atta, A., Skeen, S., Kufuor, A.

“…Strengthening of mental health information systems (MHIS) is essential to monitor and evaluate mental health services in low and middle-income countries. While…”
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