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View article: Slow virologic control but strong immune and metabolic recovery with dolutegravir-anchored therapy in an HIV cohort in Ghana
Slow virologic control but strong immune and metabolic recovery with dolutegravir-anchored therapy in an HIV cohort in Ghana Open
Introduction The West African HIV/AIDS epidemic, historically driven by HIV-1 CRF02_AG, other recombinant forms and HIV-2, remains less researched for various preventive and therapeutic interventions. We established the W ACCBIP long-term …
View article: The urgent need for newer drugs in routine HIV treatment in Africa: the case of Ghana
The urgent need for newer drugs in routine HIV treatment in Africa: the case of Ghana Open
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has tremendously improved the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLWH). Through rigorous scientific research and development, newer, more effective, and less toxic antiretrovirals (ARVs) have been devel…
View article: The Confluence of HIV‐1 and HIV‐2: Implications for Disease Progression and Insights for Therapy
The Confluence of HIV‐1 and HIV‐2: Implications for Disease Progression and Insights for Therapy Open
Two distinct types of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), namely, HIV‐1 and HIV‐2 exist. HIV‐1 is responsible for the global pandemic and has an aggressive pathogenesis. On the contrary, HIV‐2 is not only less aggressive but also confined …
View article: Evaluation of Analytical Performance of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits for Blood Groupings
Evaluation of Analytical Performance of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits for Blood Groupings Open
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the analytical performance of ABO and Rh D rapid diagnostic test kits as a substitute for the conventional tube method. Design/Methodology/Approach: 161 participants who visited the Koforidua Technica…
View article: Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison, Liberia
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Inmates at the Monrovia Central Prison, Liberia Open
Determination of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in key populations including prison inmates is crucial for formulating appropriate intervention approaches. However, in many low-income countries, such as Liberia, there is hardly any doc…
View article: Rapid, Cheap, and Effective COVID-19 Diagnostics for Africa
Rapid, Cheap, and Effective COVID-19 Diagnostics for Africa Open
Background: Although comprehensive public health measures such as mass quarantine have been taken internationally, this has generally been ineffective, leading to a high infection and mortality rate. Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pand…
Awareness and Occupational Exposures to Needlestick Injuries among Healthcare Workers: A Quantitative Assessment in a Ghanaian Metropolis Open
Background: This study determined awareness and occupational exposures to needlestick injuries (NSIs) and its associated risk factors among healthcare workers (HCWs) in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cro…
View article: Disease Pattern And Diagnostic Accuracy Of Th 1 And Th 2 Cytokines In Hepatitis B Virus Infected Patients: A Case Control Study In Ghana.
Disease Pattern And Diagnostic Accuracy Of Th 1 And Th 2 Cytokines In Hepatitis B Virus Infected Patients: A Case Control Study In Ghana. Open
Background: The host immune response to hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection affect the clinical outcome. Cytokines inhibit HBV replication and influences the clinical outcome of HBV infection. This study sought to determine the disease patte…