Kaladada Ibitrokoemi Korubo, Linda Anucha Dublin-Green, Paxman Uku, Onodingene Nkemsinachi Mary-Anne, Akpevwe Deborah Maduka, Emmanuel Wobo, Uchechukwu Prince Okite, Chidiadi Ezenwa-Ahanene & Chinyere Eunice Eze·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2025
Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a clonal haematological malignancy characterized by the rapid proliferation of lymphoblasts which mostly affects children however, it also occurs in adults. The pathogenesis of ALL is multifactorial involving genetic and environm...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1177
Background: Transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) pose a significant risk to blood transfusion safety, making early detection through reliable diagnostic methods crucial for reducing transmission rates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of viral TTIs among blood...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1176
Blood transfusion is a medical procedure in which donated blood or blood components (such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, or clotting factors) are transferred into a person's bloodstream to treat a variety of health conditions. The primary goal of a blood transfusion is to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1175
Aim(s): This study aimed to investigate the cortisol level and some hematologic parameters in African men with Prostate cancer (PCa) and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) compared to healthy controls. It also evaluated the influence of age and illness duration on the parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1174
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) is a rare and heterogeneous disorder characterized by persistent eosinophilia and organ dysfunction secondary to eosinophilic infiltration. This case study is a comprehensive overview of a patient diagnosed with HES, ranging from the clinical pres...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1173
Introduction: Low levels of red blood cell metrics, such as haemoglobin concentration, have been linked with premature canities, which are premature gray hair. Aim: This study assessed the haematological profiles (red blood cell metrics) among individuals with premature canities...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1172
This case-control study investigated the effects of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on coagulation parameters in a cohort of 102 individuals, revealing a significant increase in activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) among vaccinated individuals (34.233±0.653 seconds vs 28...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1171
This comprehensive review explores the prevalence, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for ITP in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ongoing challenges and future directions for research and clinical practice in this field. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a hema...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1169
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the imperative of effective vaccination strategies, and the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been extensively deployed globally, including in Nigeria. However, the haematological effects of this vaccine in the Nigerian population remain poorl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1170
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Akpan Idongesit Samuel, Akaba Kingsley Onoride, Edeani Bobby David, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Edim Okimedim Joseph, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Okwu Prudence Chidera, Osahenrhunmwen Abraham Okunorobo, Akam Nahaniel Ndim, Ebot Walter Ojong, Ezekoye Chisom Juliet & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2025
Background: Blood transfusion is a common medical intervention in pediatric patients. However, the prevalence of blood transfusion amongst children with different ABO/Rhesus blood group types have been not well established and documented due to lack of data and paucity knowledge....
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1168