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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

John K. Njenga, Scholastica G. Mathenge, Nelson C. Menza & Jessie N. Githanga · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2022

Aims: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia among eligible whole blood donors attending Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Kenyatta National Hospital, Blood Transfusion Unit, between M...

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Predictive Significance of Mean Platelet Volume and Platelet Distribution Width Level in Immune Thrombocytopenia Patients Treated With Steroids

Ahmet Kaya, Irfan Kuku, Mehmet Ali Erkurt, Emin Kaya, Ilhami Berber, Ahmet Sarıcı, Soykan Biçim, Emine Hidayet, Fatma Hilal Yağin & Ayşe Uysal · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2022

Background: Immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired thrombocytopenia caused by autoantibodies against platelet antigens. Immune thrombocytopenia is usually observed more common in famale. Many patients with Immune thrombocytopenia are asymptomatic. Those with symptoms are primaril...

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Annona muricata L. Suppress Carbon Tetra Chloride Effects through Alleviating Hematological Disturbances in Adult Male Rabbits

Marfoua. S. Ali, Fayrouz. A. khaled & Aiman S. Abuajaila · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2022

Background: Annona muricata. L has many of medicinal properties and has been used widely in traditional medicine for treatment various disorders. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is rapidly absorbed by any route of exposure in humans and animals. Once absorbed, it is widely distribute...

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Phytochemical Profile and Haematological Indices in Toxicity Studies of Maerua angolensis and Gliricidia sepium Leaves Extracts

Abdurrasheed Ola Muhammed, Immaculate Nakalembe, Janet Nakyejwe, Luqman O. Olatunbosun & Suleiman Ibrahim Eleha · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2022

Background: In phytomedicine, plant actions and activities are tied to their molecular build up. Exploiting plant phytochemistry is, therefore, a pointer to its likely medicinal activities. We studied the phytochemical profile of G. sepium and M. angolensis and their haematologic...

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The Prognostic Value of Thrombocytopenia in COVID-19 Pneumonia, Gezira Isolation Centers, Sudan

Alaaeldeen Attaallah, Osman Amir, Moawia Elbalal & Abdalla Gibreel · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is spreading rapidly around the world. Thrombocytopenia in patients with COVID-19 has not been fully studied. To date no published works in Sudan desc...

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Pas III Added Donor Platelet Suspensions on Platelet Count Ph and Allergic Transfusion Reactions

Mustafa Özgül, Irfan Kuku, Mehmet Ali Erkurt, Ahmet Sarici, Soykan Biçim, Ilhami Berber, Emin Kaya, Emine Hidayet, Ahmet Kaya & Ayşe Uysal · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aim: Platelet additive solutions (PAS) platelet collection methods, in which less donor plasma is used, are becoming more common in order to reduce the reactions occurring in patients. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the platelet quality in apheresis platelet suspensions (I) c...

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Evaluation of Antinuclear Antibodies and Differential Leucocyte Count in ABO Typed Women with Spontaneous Abortion in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Finomo, Oladunni Abosede, Ken-Ezihuo, Stella U. & Eze, Evelyn Mgbeoma · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the anti-nuclear antibodies and differential leucocytes count in ABO typed women with spontaneous abortion (SA) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design:  Cohort cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Scanex Diagnostics No 58...

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Influence of Gender and Subjects’ Condition on Haemostatic Parameters in Sickle Cell Anaemia and Control Subjects

Mbeera, Barinaaziga S., Akwuebu, Susanna O., Ezimah, Anthony C. U., Ibeh, Nancy C. & Eze, Evelyn M. · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of gender and subjects’ condition on haemostatic parameters in sickle cell anaemia and control subjects. Study Design:  This study is a cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Port Harc...

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Leukocyte Profile of Children Hospitalized in Neonatology Services for Suspected Infection in Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rita Bokemposila, Clément L. Inkoto, Alexis Kazamwali, Gaston Mwema, Christian Lobinga, Louise Malonga, Jean Claude Malenga, Thérèse Mbeza, Jean Lambert Gini Ehungu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Neonatal infection (NI) remains a public health problem of concern because of its frequency and severity, which is related to the immuno-incompetence of the newborn and the risk of mortality, which is in the order of 10% to 30%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3...

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Aplastic Anaemia in Uyo, South-South Nigeria: A Review of Cases in a Tertiary Hospital

Idongesit Samuel Akpan, Sony-Shakins Jimmy Umotong, Eniefiok Hezekiah Jumbo & Ajayi Oyedele Oyewumi · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Background: Aplastic anaemia (AA) is an uncommon condition characterized by pancytopaenia and loss of haemopoietic stem and progenitor cells in the bone marrow. Without treatment, it is inexorably fatal. However with the availability of current definitive treatment options, patie...

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Impact of (ELIOZU) Dumpsite Leachates on Some Haematological Parameters in Wistar Rats

I. I. Weleh, I. E. Weleh & I. K. Green · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Leachates contain deleterious constituents that may cause contamination of ground and surface water leading to serious risks to the ecosystem and human health. The exposure of the environment to dumpsite leachate may occur in different ways, such as uncontrolled overflow, rainfal...

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Effect of Hydroethanolic Extract of Fleurya Aestuans on Haematological Parameters and Oxidative Indices of Phenylhydrazin Induced Toxicity

C. N. Charles, F. S. Amah-Tariah & D. V. Dapper · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Fleurya aestuans popularly called West Indian Wood Nettle is known for its therapeutic potential as it has been long used by herbalists in managing many diseases. The haematinic efficacy of the leaves of this plant was examined in this study.  A total of 43 rats were procured, 13...

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Hemoglobin and Nutritional Status among the Elderly in Selected Rural Area of Bangladesh

Tanveer Akik Ibne Alam, Md Sujan Hossen, Iftekhar Hasan, Md. Akhtaruzzaman & Md. Saidul Arefin · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Aims: To assess the hemoglobin levels and nutritional status of selected elderly people. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Ushayer Hatra village, Mohanpur, Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University o...

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Assessment of Some Systemic Inflammatory Markers and Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Different Trimesters in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Nyebuchi Jonathan, Erens Spiff Ekprikpo, Onengiye Davies-Nwalele, Lynda K. Giami & Evelyn M. Eze · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2021

Pregnancy is a physiological condition that is associated some changes in haematological and immunological parameters. This study evaluated the levels of some systemic inflammatory and haematological parameters in pregnant women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A total of 275 pregnant...

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