Derick N. M. Osakunor

Accuracy of Blood Loss Determination after Vaginal Delivery: Visual Estimation versus Calibrated Measurement

Cornelius A. Turpin, Derick N. M. Osakunor & William K. B. A. Owiredu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The ability to determine accurately, the blood loss during childbirth is of extreme importance in the diagnosis and management of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Aims: In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of visual estimation of blood loss, as a method o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15114

Effects of Body Mass Index and Age on Prostate Specific Antigen: A Study on Men Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana

Richard K. D. Ephraim, Deric Baah-Asinor, Derick N. M. Osakunor, Billy Osei-Acheampong, Emmanuel Diabor, Justice Afrifa & David L. Simpong · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is useful in the diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Aims: Our study sought to establish possible effect of age and BMI on serum PSA levels in Ghanaian men with genitourinary complaints. Methods: In this non-randomized, cross-sectiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7569