Professor Anthony Etyang
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Anthony Etyang
Associate Professor
I trained in Internal Medicine and Epidemiology. My research interest is in hypertension. My current studies specifically examine the pros and cons of different methods of blood pressure measurement on the epidemiology and clinical management of hypertension. I am also testing the hypothesis that previous exposure to malaria is associated with higher blood pressure using a Mendelian randomization approach.
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Unmasking hypertension - the silent killer
Anthony studies hypertension in Kenya and The Gambia, focusing on improving diagnosis, treatment, and blood pressure control. His research addresses low awareness and treatment gaps, aiming to prevent severe outcomes like stroke and heart failure. With over 25% of adults affected, his work targets a major cause of premature death in Africa.
Recent publications
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Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burden, Barriers and Priorities for Improving Treatment Outcomes.
Jobe M. et al, (2025), Circ Res, 137, 106 - 118
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Hepatitis B Core-Related Antigen Point-of-Care Tests as a Risk Stratification Tool for Treatment Eligibility: Experience From Kenya
Downs LO. et al, (2025), Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 12
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Implementation strategies to improve outcomes in patients with established cardiovascular disease in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.
Sanga LA. et al, (2025), PLOS Glob Public Health, 5
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Hepatitis B core-related antigen (HBcrAg) point-of-care tests as a risk stratification tool: experience from Kenya
Downs LO. et al, (2024)
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Evaluation of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for the prevention of COVID-19 (COPCOV): A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Schilling WHK. et al, (2024), PLOS Medicine, 21, e1004428 - e1004428