Publications by authors named "Joseph Dao"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to assess tobacco usage documentation, including electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), among otolaryngology patients to help reduce head and neck cancer incidence and improve recovery outcomes.
- - Analyzing data from over 2,100 adult patients, the research found that 56.7% were never smokers, 28.9% were former smokers, and 14.4% were current smokers, with a significant majority of current users relying on cigarettes.
- - Results highlight that certain demographics, such as males, unmarried individuals, uninsured patients, and those with head and neck cancers, showed higher rates of tobacco use, suggesting a need for better documentation and intervention strategies in clinical settings.
Objectives: Continued smoking after cancer diagnosis is associated with worse outcomes, however, many persons diagnosed with cancer who smoke are unable to quit successfully. Effective interventions are needed to promote quitting in this population. The purpose of this systematic review is to understand the most effective interventions for smoking cessation among persons with cancer and to identify gaps in knowledge and methodology to suggest directions for future research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Patients with mental health disorders, including schizophrenia (SCZ) are known to have an increased risk for CVD. Given the association with metabolic syndrome, patients with SCZ are often prescribed metformin and statins but its impact remains unsatisfactory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To estimate the surgical burden of malignant disease in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.
Setting: Regional hospital in the eastern region of Ghana.
Background: While sodium is attractive at low and aversive at high concentrations in most studied species, including Caenorhabditis elegans, the molecular mechanisms behind transduction remain poorly understood. Additionally, past studies with C. elegans provide evidence that the nematode's innate behavior can be altered by previous experiences.
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