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Faustina Obu Mensah

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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About

I obtained my Masters degree at the University of Reading investigating the effect of hormones of the hypothalamic- pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis on the secretion of Gonadotropins from Ovine Anterior Pituitary cells in vitro.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work centers on addressing health inequalities caused by chronic and acute conditions, particularly diabetes and gout, while linking these issues to cardiovascular risks and metabolic syndrome prevalence. They also explore the role of hyperuricemia and Uric Acid in Gout and metabolic processes, employing natural elements as therapeutic approaches within their holistic medical framework. Additionally, they investigate HIV-related complications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive interventions to improve health outcomes across diverse settings.

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients(2015)
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its predominant components among pre-and postmenopausal Ghanaian women(2013)
Prediction of metabolic syndrome among postmenopausal Ghanaian women using obesity and atherogenic markers(2012)
Prediabetes and some Associated Risk Factors in Children and Young Adults in Rural and Urban Communities in Kassena Nankana District, Ghana(2015)
Pica practice among pregnant women in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana(2010)
Plasma Levels of Uric Acid, Urea and Creatinine in Diabetics Who Visit the Clinical Analysis Laboratory (CAn-Lab) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana(2015)
Impact of nutrition education intervention on nutritional status of undernourished children (6-24 months) in East Mamprusi district of Ghana(2018)
Predictors of undernutrition and anemia among children aged 6–24 months in a low-resourced setting of Ghana: a baseline survey(2020)
Measurement of some blood proteins of children as an index of Nutritional Status(1998)
Geophagia, nutrition and health of women with pregnancy-induced hypertension(2018)
Serum vitamin E deficiency among people living with HIV and undergoing antiretroviral therapy at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana(2021)

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