Host cytokine genetic polymorphisms in a selected population of persons living with hepatitis B virus infection in the central region of Ghana.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health concern in resource limited settings like Ghana. Over the past decades, it is noted that the natural course of HBV in persons infected are taking a worse turn leading to liver cirrhosis and cancer. The outcome of HBV infection is influenced by viral and host factors including genetics.

(Pers.) C.D. Adams and Crantz Exhibit Antibacterial Activity against Resistant Strains.

Typhoid fever, caused by , has plagued underdeveloped countries for many years. Recently, there has been a surge in strains identified to be multidrug-resistant in endemic areas. and have been reported to exhibit activity against ; however, this study aimed to investigate the effect of and against resistance strains of The leaves of the plants were extracted using distilled water (hot (A) and cold (A)), methanol (M), ethyl acetate, and petroleum ether.

Preliminary Screening for the Anthelmintic Activity of Harms and Its Modifying Effect on Albendazole.

Helminthic infections affect a greater proportion of the world's population. This study determined the anthelmintic activity of and its modifying effect on albendazole. Powdered leaves of were successively extracted with petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and ethanol.

The role of social support and self-management on glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus with complications in Ghana: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can result in detrimental complications which are connected with long-term impairments and disabilities. Chronic complications are well-known consequences of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progression, which reduce patient quality of life, place a burden on the healthcare system, and increase mortality. Measures to promote health outcomes for people with DM are scanty; the study therefore aimed at determining the effects of self-management and social support on glycemic control of T2DM with complications in Ghana.

Cercaricidal Activity, Acute Toxicity, and GC/MS Analysis of Some Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants.

Schistosomiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the species and is recognised in public health as second to malaria in terms of its socioeconomic impact on humans. Four local plants native to many tribes in Ghana and known for their medicinal properties against some diseases were assessed for their cercaricidal activity against cercariae. The plants, namely, stem bark (NLSB), stem bark (SCSB), leaves (MCL), and leaves (OVL), were extracted for their active metabolites using methanol.