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International Blood Research & Reviews

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2321-7219

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Following Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (AHTR) in a Pregnant Woman in Rural Tanzania: A Case Report

Abdu Hussein Mogella, Omary Shaban Kilume, Witness Lubomba, Gabriel Yessaya Nalaila, Martin Rohacek, Zenais Augustino Mselle, Theresia Karuhanga, Issa Shabani Nyangala, Elias Kweyamba & Emmanuel Chogo · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2026

Background: Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (AHTR) is a severe transfusion-related complication that may precipitate secondary DIC. This risk is higher in pregnant women, where physiological hypercoagulability can mask early signs. Case Presentation: We report a 23-year-old...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1376

Premarital Screening for Haemoglobin Genotype, HIV and Syphilis among Prospective Couples in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chidi L. C. Ndukwu · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2026

Background: Premarital medical screenings for prospective marital couples are vital public health tools for the prevention of such hereditary diseases as sickle cell disease, sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections, which may be transmitted from one spouse to the other and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1375

Epidemiology and Risk Stratification of Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia in Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Study in Takoradi, Ghana

Ransford Oduro Kumi, Emmanuel Ayitey, Rita Ofosuaa Agyemang Ntim, Sefakor Adzo Agbenyegah, Andrews Kumi, Belinda Oti & Isaac Kporha · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2026

Anemia in pregnancy is a major public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings, where iron deficiency remains the leading cause. This study investigated the prevalence, determinants, and risk profiling of microcytic hypochromic anemia, a type of anemia characterized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1374

Mapping Delays in Diagnosing Haematologic Malignancies in Adults in Rivers State, Nigeria: Perspectives from Patients and Healthcare Providers

Paxman Dandyson Uku, Christine Abaiayam Dangana, Emmanuel Wobo, Amarachi Faith Mbonu, Doreen Obugheni Arugu, Linda Anucha Dublin-Greene, Anuale Bright Piakorn, Thankgod Chukwudinma Bethel & Chimankpam Edison Okechukwu Omeodu · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Introduction: In developing countries, patients tend to present late to healthcare facilities and this makes early diagnosis impossible. The experience among patients with haematologic malignancies in our part of the world is not different. The objective of this survey was to ide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4373

Brentuximab Vedotin and Bendamustine Protocol in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Report of Two Cases in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Boidy Kouakou, Edgard Julien Sonkwa Lontsi, Yao Nicaise Atiméré, Alexis Dohoma Silué, Ismael Kamara, Danho Clotaire Nanho, Ruth Djeket, Emeraude Ndathz-Comoé, Daouda Koné, Norman Isaac Klebair Kouamé, Emmanuela Hiabba Assohou-Koffi & Gustave Kouassi Koffi · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Background: Hodgkin lymphoma is the first hematology malignancy to be cured. The Management of mediastinal or pulmonary location, whether inaugural or secondary, is restricted with conventional chemotherapy which contains cardio- or pneumotoxic molecules. The new Advanced therape...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4372

Haematological Profile and Mortality in Patients with Lassa Fever in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Nigeria

Okpunu Eseoleleti Christopher, Olanrewaju David Olaniyi, Otumu Odianosen Sunday, Dic-Ijiewere Ebenezer Oseremen, Awodu Omolade Augustina & Nwankwo Chikezie Chinedu · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Background: The viral haemorrhagic fever Lassa fever endemic in West African countries including Nigeria and Sierra Leone is associated with haematological changes characterised by bleeding and dysfunctional platelet aggregation. Haematological parameters, such as full blood coun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4371

Progression of Albuminuria in Sickle Cell Disease at the Clinical Hematology Department in Abidjan

Boidy Kouakou, Edgard Julien Sonkwa Lontsi, Alexis Dodoma Silué, Yao Nicaise Atiméré, Ismael Kamara, Danho Clotaire Nanho, Ruth Djeket, Emeraude Ndathz-Comoé, Daouda Koné, Norman Isaac Klebair Kouamé, Emmanuela Hiabba Assohou-Koffi & Gustave Kouassi Koffi · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common hemoglobinopathy worldwide. It is of significant public health importance in Sub-Saharan Africa. The SCD nephropathy is a major contributor to the morbidity and mortality. The Early detection and prevention of Albuminuria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4370

Effects of Aqueous Extract of Moringa Leaf on Red Blood Cell Parameters Using Albino Wistar Rats

Ohenhen J.E., Muhibi M.A., Oikerhe E.G., Omoruyi M.O., Obohwemu O.K. & Okhakhu M.I. · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Moringa oleifera is an Angiospermic plant commonly known as the ‘drumstick’ or ‘horseradish’ tree. It belongs to genus Moringa having 13 different species. Among them, Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated species native to tropical and sub-tropical region of the world....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4369

Place of Bone Marrow Transplantation for Patients with Hematology Malignancy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Boidy Kouakou, Ismael Kamara, Yao Nicaise Atiméré, Dohoma Alexis Silué, Danho Clotaire Nanho, Ruth Djeket, Emeraude Ndathz-Comoé, Daouda Koné, Aïssata Tolo-Diebkile & Gustave Kouassi Koffi · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Bone marrow transplant is practice since several decades in develops countries and plays an important role in achieving a complete remission or cure for most hematology malignancy diseases. Unfortunately it remains unavailable in most of developing countries in general and partic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4368

The Significance of Hematological Parameters Related to Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiencies

Jowaireia Gaber Al-Basheer Al-Hassan, ShamesEldeen Amara Amer, Ahmed Abdulla Agabeldour, Eldaw Breima Suliman & Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2025

Background: Health services in Sudan have recently deteriorated due to ongoing armed conflict. Poverty and nutritional imbalance elevate the risk of hypovitaminosis. This study aimed to identify the hematological parameters linked to deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate. Method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4367