Publications by authors named "William Kba Owiredu"
Objectives: Micronutrients, especially calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are reported to reduce preeclampsia events via several factors such as endothelial cell control, optimal oxidative stress and a balanced angiogenic growth mediator. We evaluated the association of micronutrients with oxidative stress biomarkers, and angiogenic growth mediators in early-onset preeclampsia and late-onset preeclampsia.
Methods: This case-control study recruited 197 preeclampsia (early-onset preeclampsia = 70 and late-onset preeclampsia = 127) as cases and 301 normotensive pregnant women as controls from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
Background: The worldwide epidemic of diabetes and obesity has resulted in a rapid upsurge in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS makes the individual liable to endothelial dysfunction which can initiate sexual dysfunction (SD). This study assessed the association between MetS and SD among clinically diagnosed diabetic subjects in Tema, Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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- Diabetes mellitus significantly impacts sexual dysfunction (SD) in men, with a study in Ghana revealing a 69.3% prevalence among diabetic patients.
- The research involved 300 men aged 18-82, using the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction questionnaire to assess various aspects of their sexual health.
- Key findings indicated that infrequent sexual activities and dissatisfaction were major issues, while only a small percentage experienced severe SD; testosterone levels also showed an interplay with other health indicators like blood sugar levels.