Search Results - "Owiredu, William B K A"

Community burden of hypertension and treatment patterns: An in-depth age predictor analysis: (The Rural Community Risk of Non-Communicable Disease Study - Nyive Phase I) by Osei-Yeboah, James, Owusu-Dabo, Ellis, Owiredu, William K. B. A, Lokpo, Sylvester Yao, Agode, Francis Delali, Johnson, Beatrice Bella

“…Background This study aimed to describe the burden, treatment patterns and, age threshold for predicting hypertension among rural adults in Nyive in the Ho…”
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Association of MYH9-rs3752462 polymorphisms with chronic kidney disease among clinically diagnosed hypertensive patients: a case-control study in a Ghanaian population by Owiredu, William K B A, Appiah, Michael, Obirikorang, Christian, Adu, Evans Asamoah, Boima, Vincent, Amos-Abanyie, Ernestine Kubi, Akyaw, Priscilla Abena, Owiredu, Eddie-Williams, Acheampong, Emmanuel

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant comorbidity among hypertensive patients. Polymorphisms in the non-muscle myosin heavy chain 9 gene (MYH9) have…”
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Hepatitis B and C infections in HIV-1 and non-HIV infected pregnant women in the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana by Frempong, Margaret T, Ntiamoah, Paul, Annani-Akollor, Max Efui, Owiredu, William K B A, Addai-Mensah, Otchere, Owiredu, Eddie-Williams, Adu-Gyasi, Denis, Agyapong, Evans Owusu, Sallah, Lorraine

“…Hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus co-infections in HIV are alarming during pregnancy due to the risk of vertical transmission and the eventual…”
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Altered Bioavailability of Nitric Oxide and L-Arginine Is a Key Determinant of Endothelial Dysfunction in Preeclampsia by Seidu, Laila, Asare, Listowell, Ephraim, Richard K. D., Owiredu, William K. B. A., Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Tashie, Worlanyo, Adu-Gyamfi, Enoch Appiah

“…Background. Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence indicates that endothelial…”
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes and imbalance in angiogenic growth mediators and oxidative stress biomarkers is associated with advanced maternal age births: A prospective cohort study in Ghana by Odame Anto, Enoch, Owiredu, William K B A, Sakyi, Samuel Asamoah, Turpin, Cornelius Archer, Ephraim, Richard K D, Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Obirikorang, Christian, Adua, Eric, Acheampong, Emmanuel

“…Advanced maternal age (AMA) has been associated with negative pregnancy outcomes. Oxidative stress (OS) and defective placental dysfunction are contributing…”
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High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among normotensive and hypertensive pregnant women in Ghana by Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Tashie, Worlanyo, Owiredu, William K B A, Adu-Gyamfi, Enoch Appiah, Seidu, Laila

“…Hypovitaminosis D in pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes in mothers, newborns and infants. This study assessed the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin…”
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Diagnostic value of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as an early biomarker for detection of renal failure in hypertensives: a case-control study in a regional hospital in Ghana by Danquah, Mark, Owiredu, William K B A, Jnr, B A Eghan, Serwaa, Dorcas, Odame Anto, Enoch, Peprah, Maxwell Owusu, Obirikorang, Christian, Fondjo, Linda A

“…Renal failure is one of the most serious vascular effects of hypertension. For better therapy and prevention of complications, early kidney disease…”
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Assessing the variability and predictability of adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, resistin and their ratios) in non-obese and obese women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome by Obirikorang, Christian, Owiredu, William K B A, Adu-Afram, Sandra, Acheampong, Emmanuel, Asamoah, Evans Adu, Antwi-Boasiakoh, Enoch Kwabena, Owiredu, Eddie-Williams

“…To assess the variability and predictability of adiponectin, leptin, resistin and their ratios in non-obese and obese women with anovulatory polycystic ovary…”
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Weight management merits attention in women with infertility: a cross-sectional study on the association of anthropometric indices with hormonal imbalance in a Ghanaian population by Owiredu, William K B A, Ofori, Peter Ntim, Turpin, Cornelius Archer, Obirikorang, Christian, Acheampong, Emmanuel, Anto, Enoch Odame, Owiredu, Eddie-Williams, Adu, Evans Asamoah

“…This study determined the association of anthropometric indices with hormonal imbalance among infertile women in a Ghanaian population. Follicle stimulating…”
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Association of body iron stores and anemia in a Ghanaian type‐2 diabetes mellitus population: A multicentered cross‐sectional study by Boadu, Wina I. O., Owiredu, William K. B. A, Donkoh, Emmanuel Timmy, Boadu, Kwame O., Kwayie, Afia A., Frimpong, Joseph, Anto, Enoch O., Obirikorang, Christian, Korsah, Emmanuel E., Ansah, Ezekiel, Nyantakyi, Michael, Opoku, Stephen, Senu, Ebenezer, Aboagye, Elizabeth

“…Background and Aims Anemia has been a common comorbidity in most chronic diseases, but has not been well monitored in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients…”
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Early gestational profiling of oxidative stress and angiogenic growth mediators as predictive, preventive and personalised (3P) medical approach to identify suboptimal health pregnant mothers likely to develop preeclampsia by Anto, Enoch Odame, Coall, David Antony, Addai-Mensah, Otchere, Wiafe, Yaw Amo, Owiredu, William K. B. A., Obirikorang, Christian, Annani-Akollor, Max Efui, Adua, Eric, Tawiah, Augustine, Acheampong, Emmanuel, Asamoah, Evans Adu, Wang, Xueqing, Opoku, Stephen, Boakye, Derick Kyei, Hou, Haifeng, Wang, Youxin, Wang, Wei

“…Background P regnant women, particularly in developing countries are facing a huge burden of preeclampsia (PE) leading to high morbidity and mortality rates…”
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Elevated Serum Sialic Acid Levels May be Associated With Diabetes Retinopathy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana by Owiredu, William K B A, Obirikorang, Christian, Agoe, Alberta Boye, Acheampong, Emmanuel, Anto, Enoch Odame, Amanquah, Seth D, Agbodzakey, Hope, Adu, Evans Asamoah, Owusu, Hubert

“…This study determined the association between serum sialic acid (SSA) and metabolic risk factors in Ghanaian Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with and without micro…”
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Laboratory prediction of primary postpartum haemorrhage: a comparative cohort study by Owiredu, William K B A, Osakunor, Derick N M, Turpin, Cornelius A, Owusu-Afriyie, Osei

“…Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal deaths, the world over. The aim of this study was to determine laboratory parameters that could…”
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Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female Secondary and Tertiary School Students in Ghana by Owiredu, William K. B. A., Acheampong, Emmanuel, Amankwaa, Bright, Wiafe, Akua Addo, Sakyi, Samuel A., Owusu-Afriyie, Osei, Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Ephraim, Richard K. D.

“…Background. Breast cancer remains a serious public health problem globally. It is particularly increasing among adolescents and premenopausal women. Breast…”
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Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Ho Municipality, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study by Manaphraim, Nana Yaw Barimah, Senyo Kwasi Nyamadi, Prince, Ntoni, Tibemponi, Avorkliyah, Roseline, Asumbasiya Aduko, Romeo, Tetteh Quarshie, Seyram, Jenkins Gbemu, Maxwell, Asiamah, Emmanuel Akomanin, Deku, John Gameli, Allotey, Emmanuel Alote, Obirikorang, Christian, Lokpo, Sylvester Yao, Kwame Norgbe, Gameli, Owiredu, William K. B. A., Osei-Yeboah, James, Yiadom Boakye, Edward

“…Quality of life (QoL) is an important component in the evaluation of the wellbeing of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). This study was aimed at evaluating…”
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Renal Dysfunction among Ghanaians Living with Clinically Diagnosed Hypertension in the Asutifi-South District: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hwidiem by Asumbasiya Aduko, Romeo, Muanah, Ivan, Ntiamoah, Paul, Gadzeto, Felix, Orish, Verner Ndudiri, Ussher, Francis Abeku, Owiredu, William K. B. A., Osei-Yeboah, James, Lokpo, Sylvester Yao, Botchway, Felix Abekah

“…Background. This study aimed at evaluating the burden of renal dysfunction among people living with hypertension in the Asutifi-South District of the Brong…”
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Perceptions of normal and abnormal ejaculatory latency times: an observational study in Ghanaian males and females by Amidu, Nafiu, Owiredu, William K B A, Dapare, Peter P M, Antuamwine, Benedict B

“…This cross-sectional study aimed at quantifying the perceptions of Ghanaian men and women on how long they thought sex should last, from intromission until…”
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Vitamin D status and its association with insulin resistance among type 2 diabetics: A case -control study in Ghana by Fondjo, Linda Ahenkorah, Owiredu, William K B A, Sakyi, Samuel Asamoah, Laing, Edwin Ferguson, Adotey-Kwofie, Michael Acquaye, Antoh, Enoch Odame, Detoh, Eric

“…Vitamin D plays a major role in physiological processes that modulate mineral metabolism and immune function with probable link to several chronic and…”
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Association between Interleukin-6 Gene Polymorphism (rs1800795 and rs1800796) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Ghanaian Population: A Case-Control Study in the Ho Municipality by Obirikorang, Christian, Lokpo, Sylvester Yao, Owiredu, William K. B. A., Ahenkorah-Fondjo, Linda, Osei-Yeboah, James, Duedu, Kwabena Obeng, Adejumo, Esther Ngozi, Ametepe, Samuel, Asamoah, Evans Adu, Coffie, Shadrack Asiedu, Mawuli, Emmanuel Nattah, Essandoh, Priscilla, Kwadzokpui, Precious Kwablah

“…Background. There is no conclusive evidence on the association between interleukin- (IL-) 6 gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM). Thus,…”
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Performance of Body Adiposity Index and Relative Fat Mass in Predicting Bioelectric Impedance Analysis-Derived Body Fat Percentage: A Cross-Sectional Study among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Ho Municipality, Ghana by Lokpo, Sylvester Yao, Ametefe, Cephas Yao, Osei-Yeboah, James, Owiredu, William K. B. A., Ahenkorah-Fondjo, Linda, Agordoh, Percival Delali, Acheampong, Emmanuel, Duedu, Kwabena Obeng, Adejumo, Esther Ngozi, Appiah, Michael, Asiamah, Emmanuel Akomanin, Ativi, Emmanuel, Kwadzokpui, Precious Kwablah

“…Objective. The study sought to determine the diagnostic accuracy of body adiposity index (BAI) and relative fat mass (RFM) to predict BIA-derived BFP among…”
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