Ghana medical journal
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Ghana medical journal · Sep 2014
A systems view and lessons from the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa.
This article analyses the on-going (2014) Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa from a systems perspective; and draws out lessons for West Africa in general and Ghana in particular.
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Ghana medical journal · Jun 2014
Peak expiratory flow as a surrogate for health related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a preliminary cross sectional study.
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) measures can capture the non-respiratory effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). However the relationship with Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is not well understood. ⋯ PEF correlates with SGRQ scores and may be a useful surrogate for HRQL in patients with COPD.
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Ghana medical journal · Mar 2014
A simple tissue model for practicing ultrasound guided vascular cannulation.
The use of ultrasound in anaesthetic practice continues to be more established and the use of ultrasound guidance in establishing vascular access is recommended by various groups. We have developed a tissue model for the practice and skills development in ultrasound vascular access. ⋯ We believe the "pork belly" tissue model adds to the range of models that can be used to practice ultrasound guided vascular access. The components required for this model are readily available locally and affordable.
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Ghana medical journal · Dec 2013
Adrenocortical function in Nigerians with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
This study sets out to determine the prevalence of adrenocortical insufficiency in persons with HIV infection by determining the response to low-dose (1 µg) ACTH stimulation. ⋯ Adrenocortical insufficiency is common in persons with HIV infection, occurring in about 34.8% of patients studied. Clinically evident adrenocortical insufficiency is uncommon in persons with HIV.
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Ghana medical journal · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyThe immunological response of HIV-positive patients initiating HAART at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
The study sought to document the experience of immunological improvement among Ghanaian PLHIV on HAART comparing different categories of patients. ⋯ The study suggests that a sustained CD4 increase could be achieved in adherent patients commencing therapy with baseline CD4 count ≤250 cells/μl, and that these patients have greater ability for immunological recovery during 12 months of treatment The study, therefore, concludes that significant immunological improvement is possible among Ghanaian PLHIV on HAART as long as a high level of treatment adherence is observed.