Ho Technical University

High seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among patients with HIV attending clinic in a tertiary hospital in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey

Toxoplasma gondii infects over a billion people globally, posing severe risks for HIV patients due to immunosuppression. High seroprevalence of T. gondii infection has been reported in sub-Saharan Africa, however, data from Ghana’s Volta Region remain limited. This study assessed...

Heavy metal concentrations in composite breast milk and health risk assessment for breastfed infants in Ho, Ghana

Background Breast milk is the optimal source of infant nutrition but may serve as a pathway for exposure to environmental contaminants. Objectives To quantify aluminum (Al), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg) in composite breast milk and assess non-carcinogen...

MetaMamba: Meta-learning with mamba for few-shot vegetation species classification using UAV-based hyperspectral imagery in desert rangeland

Effective monitoring of desert rangeland ecosystems is of crucial significance to regional ecological security. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hyperspectral remote sensing provides an effective means for the fine identification of vegetation species. However, in practical applicat...

A mini review on applications of photocatalysts in nanotextile

Purpose This study aims to highlight the integration of photocatalysts into textiles for various applications. One of the basic necessities in people’s lives is textiles. The advent of technology has progressively improved on the development of textiles to meet societal needs. Na...

Impact of red blood cell transfusion on clinical and hematological outcomes in hospitalized patients

Blood transfusion is a vital healthcare therapy and lifesaving procedure, yet research on its effects has shown mixed results, with some studies in Ghana questioning its appropriate use. This study aimed to assess the clinical and hematological effects of red blood cell transfusi...