Publications by authors named "Abigail Oppong"
Background: Natural language processing (NLP) has the potential to promote public health. However, applying these technologies in African health systems faces challenges, including limited digital and computational resources to support the continent's diverse languages and needs.
Objective: This scoping review maps the evidence on NLP technologies for public health in Africa, addressing the following research questions: (1) What public health needs are being addressed by NLP technologies in Africa, and what unmet needs remain? (2) What factors influence the availability of public health NLP technologies across African countries and languages? (3) What stages of deployment have these technologies reached, and to what extent have they been integrated into health systems? (4) What measurable impact has these technologies had on public health outcomes, where such data are available? (5) What recommendations have been proposed to enhance the quality, cost, and accessibility of health-related NLP technologies in Africa?
Methods: This scoping review includes academic studies published between January 1, 2013, and October 3, 2024.
Article Synopsis
- Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in regulating various diseases, including those affecting the gastrointestinal tract as well as neurological conditions like Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Dysregulation of gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, is linked to neurodegeneration and may offer new pathways for diagnostics and therapies.
- The review discusses potential strategies such as prebiotics, probiotics, and diet adjustments that could help restore gut microbiota balance and possibly improve AD diagnosis and treatment.