Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

The Response of Extensive Fungal Infections of the Soles of Feet, Palms, and Nails to Low-Dose Food-Grade Hydrogen Peroxide: A Case Report

Background: Due to its growing resistance to treatment, dermatophytosis remains a major global health challenge. Recent case reports of tinea unguium resolution using low-dose food-grade hydrogen peroxide (FGHP) in two patients with 25- and 52-year histories of the disease sugges...

Prostate Cancer Research in Ghana: A Scoping Review of Research Direction and Priorities

Background: In Ghana, prostate cancer (PCa) was the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in 2022, after liver cancer. Despite increasing research interest, evidence needed to guide PCa research priorities remains fragmented. This scoping review aimed to highlight res...

From epidemiology to phenotyping: Characterizing neurologic dysfunction in Sub-Saharan Africans with HIV

Background Neurological complications remain an important manifestation of HIV infection, particularly as advances in diagnosis and antiretroviral therapy have increased survival. Despite this, neurological research in sub-Saharan Africa has remained largely focused on describing...

Obesity, hypertension, and hyperuricemia among people living with HIV in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Hyperuricemia is highly prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV), yet the influence of obesity and hypertension on hyperuricemia remains poorly characterized in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to quantify the association between obesity and hyperuricemia and t...

Caregivers’ adoption of telemedicine for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia receiving oral chemotherapy in palliative care settings in Ghana: a qualitative study

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) requires prolonged chemotherapy, often placing caregiving responsibility on families. In low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana, access to specialist care is limited, and telemedicine has emerged as a potential support tool. H...

Incidence and risks of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes in the LABOR study, a prospective intrapartum cohort in four tertiary referral centers in Ghana, India, and Zambia

Abstract Background Globally, more than two million perinatal deaths occur annually attributable to the intrapartum period, the vast majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We sought to ascertain the incidence of adverse neonatal intrapartum-related outcom...

Infection prevention and control practices among audiologists in Ghana using survey evidence, direct observation and microbial analysis

Abstract Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is critical in healthcare, yet the unique risks in audiology practice remain underexplored, particularly in Ghana. Audiologists use shared equipment in close patient contact, posing cross-contamination risks. This study...

Maternal obesity, overweight, and pregnancy outcomes: a cross-sectional study at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Obesity and overweight remain rising public health challenges globally, with worse outlook in low-resource settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight, the associated sociodemographic characteristics, and the maternal and neonatal pregnancy ou...

Reimagining research equity and beneficial community impact: reflections from the GSK Africa Open Lab inaugural cohort

Global health research continues to rely heavily on knowledge generated outside the regions that bear the greatest disease burden, reinforcing structural inequities in scientific leadership and innovation. The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Africa Open Lab (AOL) was established to address...

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...

Prevalence and risk factors of falls among older adults in the United States: a cross-sectional study

Several studies have examined falls among older adults in the United States; however, studies using recent nationally representative data to evaluate fall prevalence and associated factors in this population are limited. We investigated the current prevalence of falls among older...

One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa

ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...

Artificial intelligence awareness, usage, and readiness among fellows of the West African college of physicians

Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare globally, but its adoption remains limited in low- and middle-income countries, such as those in West Africa. Physician educators are central to AI uptake, making their awareness and readiness crucial. Th...