Publications by authors named "Afa Kwasi"
Health Sci Rep
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) is a severe condition linked to high morbidity and mortality, and the study aimed to assess the effectiveness of glucocorticoid therapy (specifically prednisolone) on patient outcomes.
- *Data were collected from a randomized trial involving 587 HIV-positive patients to analyze the effects of prednisolone on survival outcomes such as death, cardiac tamponade, and constriction.
- *Results indicated that prednisolone decreases the risk of certain severe outcomes but paradoxically increases the risk of death, suggesting a complex interplay between treatment and patient health.
