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pro vyhledávání: '"Alex Osei‐Akoto"'
Autor:
Yaa Gyamfua Oppong–Mensah, Samuel Frimpong Odoom, Isaac Nyanor, Evans Xorse Amuzu, Suraj Abubakar Yawnumah, Emmanuel Asafo‐Adjei, Samuel Blay Nguah, Daniel Ansong, Alex Osei‐Akoto, Vivian Paintsil
Publikováno v:
Health Science Reports, Vol 6, Iss 9, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Abstract Background and Aims Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest monogenic haemolytic disorder in Africa. Despite strides made in its management, a significant proportion of patients are hospitalized from the various complications of the disea
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b452ac4575a54e948b130271b7083aaa
Autor:
Samuel F. Odoom, Sam K. Newton, Emmanuel K. Nakua, Kennedy G. Boahen, Samuel B. Nguah, Daniel Ansong, Isaac Nyanor, Evans X. Amuzu, Ernest Amanor, Francis A. Osei, Aliyu Mohammed, Nicholas K. Mensah, Charles Martyn‐Dickens, Alex Osei‐Akoto, Vivian Paintsil
Publikováno v:
Health Science Reports, Vol 5, Iss 6, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)
Abstract Background and Aims Penicillin V prophylaxis protects children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) from bacteria infections especially Streptococcus pneumonia. However, the uptake of penicillin V prophylaxis is difficult to assess and ofte
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/21a36677a7f4493788cf6f19eda7b2c5
Autor:
Ernest Amanor, Alexander Kwarteng, Amma Larbi, Fatima Amponsah Fordjour, Kelvin Kwaku Koranteng, David Sebbie Sackey, Emmanuel Bannor, Francis Adjei Osei, Aliyu Mohammed, Ezekiel Bonwin Ackah, Samuel Frimpong Odoom, Samuel Blay Nguah, Vivian Paintsil, Alex Osei‐Akoto
Publikováno v:
Health Science Reports, Vol 5, Iss 6, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)
Abstract Background and Aims Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have an increased risk of multiple hemotransfusions and this can predispose them to elevated iron stores. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of elevated iron s
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/68a1751aa0ff42c7aeddb68c4d191657
Autor:
Obiageli Eunice Nnodu, Alex Osei-Akoto, Victoria Nembaware, Jill Kent, Maxwell Nwegbu, Irene Minja, Gaston Kuzamunu Mazandu, Julie Makani, Ambroise Wonkam
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 13 (2022)
Skills development, the building of human capacity, is key to any sustainable capacity building effort, however, such undertakings require adaptable and tailored strategies. The Sickle Pan-African Research Consortium (SPARCo) is building capacity in
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ff10603a81bc4bf3ac050958ecbb7025
Autor:
Vivian Paintsil, Evans Xorse Amuzu, Isaac Nyanor, Emmanuel Asafo-Adjei, Abdul Razak Mohammed, Suraj Abubakar Yawnumah, Yaa Gyamfua Oppong-Mensah, Samuel Blay Nguah, Paul Obeng, Elliot Eli Dogbe, Mario Jonas, Victoria Nembaware, Gaston Mazandu, Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, Ambroise Wonkam, Julie Makani, Daniel Ansong, Alex Osei-Akoto, the Sickle Cell Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genetics, Vol 13 (2022)
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common clinically significant hemoglobinopathy, characterized by painful episodes, anemia, high risk of infection, and other acute and chronic complications. In Africa, where the disease is most prevalent, large
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d7f9dd83464b416daf629276da4b45eb
Autor:
Lilian A. Boateng, Henk Schonewille, Peter C. Ligthart, Ahmad Javadi, Barbera Veldhuisen, Alex Osei-Akoto, Yvonne Dei-Adomakoh, Imelda Bates, C. Ellen van der Schoot
Publikováno v:
Haematologica, Vol 106, Iss 8 (2021)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/763a717ec23c43e88ac52f7305bd661c
Autor:
Bismark Okyere, Alex Owusu-Ofori, Daniel Ansong, Rebecca Buxton, Scott Benson, Alex Osei-Akoto, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Collins Adjei, Evans Xorse Amuzu, Joseph Marfo Boaheng, Ty Dickerson
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 7, p e0232874 (2020)
BackgroundPlasmodium infection among children is a serious public health problem. Asymptomatic malaria infection among humans serves as a significant reservoir for transmitting Plasmodium to uninfected Anopheles mosquitoes, fueling malaria endemicity
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/441008cb588b43588027370e1ccb5e46
Publikováno v:
Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp e2013062-e2013062 (2013)
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic disorder of haemoglobin in sub-Saharan Africa. This commentary focuses on the management options available and the challenges that health care professionals in developing countries face in caring f
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aee7c40c5c4545deb426c5b81eff3f13
Autor:
Daniel Ansong, Kwaku P Asante, Johan Vekemans, Sandra K Owusu, Ruth Owusu, Naana A W Brobby, David Dosoo, Alex Osei-Akoto, Kingsley Osei-Kwakye, Emmanuel Asafo-Adjei, Kwadwo O Boahen, Justice Sylverken, George Adjei, David Sambian, Stephen Apanga, Kingsley Kayan, Michel H Janssens, Marc J J Lievens, Aurelie C Olivier, Erik Jongert, Patrice Dubois, Barbara M Savarese, Joe Cohen, Sampson Antwi, Brian M Greenwood, Jennifer A Evans, Tsiri Agbenyega, Philippe J Moris, Seth Owusu-Agyei
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PLoS ONE, Vol 6, Iss 4, p e18891 (2011)
BackgroundThe Plasmodium falciparum pre-erythrocytic stage candidate vaccine RTS,S is being developed for protection of young children against malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. RTS,S formulated with the liposome based adjuvant AS01(E) or the oil-in-wate
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9bed284a434d46c6bccc775ce72665e0
Autor:
Siana Nkya, Bruno P. Mmbando, Uche Nnebe-Agumadu, Obiageli E Nnodu, Mario Jonas, Emmanuel Peprah, Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, Adekunle Adekile, Hezekiah Isa, Joyce Gyamfi, Alex Osei-Akoto, Arthemon Nguweneza, Emmanuel Balandya, Ambroise Wonkam, Vivian Paintsil, Victoria Nembaware, Andre Pascal Kengne, Anazoeze Jude Madu, Raphael Z. Sangeda, Emile R. Chimusa, S.A. Asala, Chide E Okocha, Biobele J. Brown, Julie Makani
Publikováno v:
Hemoglobin
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease with a predisposition to infections caused by encapsulated organisms, especially Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumococcal vaccines and prophylactic penicillin have reduced the rate of this infection and mortalit