Publications by authors named "M Bah"
Objective: Sierra Leone, a country where onchocerciasis is endemic in 14 of the 16 districts, was the focus of our investigation. Despite 17 rounds of annual ivermectin treatment since 2005, a report circulated by a local politician indicated an increase in cases of suspected onchocerciasis-related vision impairment in two villages (Mangobo and Petifu) in Tonkolili district. In response, the National Neglected Tropical Disease Program conducted a comprehensive investigation.
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- In low-income countries, photometers like HemoCue-301 are used to screen and manage anaemia and assess iron status for public health interventions.
- This study evaluated the accuracy of HemoCue-301 in determining haemoglobin levels in anaemic children aged 6-12 months in rural Africa, using a more precise reference method, Sysmex XN-1500.
- Results showed significant bias in HemoCue-301 measurements for children with haemoglobin below 8.0g/dL, indicating it may not reliably measure low haemoglobin levels in this population.
Introduction: Abdominal surgical emergencies have a high mortality rate. Effective management primarily relies on the early identification of patients at high risk of postoperative complications. The objective of our study was to determine the prognostic factors associated with poor outcomes from abdominal surgical emergencies in Senegal and to establish a predictive score for mortality for preoperative risk evaluation (NDAR (New Death Assessment Risk) score).
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- - The study investigates the link between county-level air pollution, specifically PM2.5, and stroke mortality rates in U.S. residents aged 65 and older, focusing on how these effects differ based on race and socioeconomic status.
- - An analysis of data from 2016-2020 shows a significant increase in ischemic stroke deaths correlating with higher PM2.5 levels, with the most severe impact observed in counties with predominantly Black populations and those facing persistent poverty.
- - Findings highlight that counties with larger Black populations are more likely to exceed EPA air quality standards, experiencing greater increases in stroke mortality with rising air pollution levels compared to other demographic groups.
Neurotrauma registries (NTR) collect data on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) to advance knowledge, shape policies, and improve outcomes. This study reviews global NTRs from High-Income (HICs) and Low- and Middle-Income countries (LMICs). A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science following PRISMA guidelines to identify relevant NTRs.
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