Publications by authors named "Kwesi Prah Thomford"
Characteristics and trends in adverse drug reactions in Ghana-evidence of spontaneous reports, 2005-2021.
Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in Ghana over 16 years, highlighting the significance of ADR monitoring for patient safety.
- A total of 6853 individual case safety reports were reviewed, revealing a significant increase in ADR rates from 2005 to 2019, particularly in males and with antiprotozoals as the most frequently associated medications.
- Despite a recent decline in ADR reports from 2019 to 2021, the findings emphasize the need for strategies to minimize medication-related risks in Ghana's healthcare system.*
Introduction: The impact of foodborne trematode infections is gaining recognition worldwide. Clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis are some of the most neglected tropical foodborne diseases that pose a significant threat to human health. Persistent or chronic infection of Clonorchis/Opisthorchis often leads to hepatobiliary diseases including cholangitis, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, hepatic fibrosis, cholangiocarcinoma and liver cancer.
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