Background: Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) is a relatively uncommon form of haemolytic anaemia characterised by the presence of autoantibodies directed against erythrocyte surface antigens, most frequently of the IgG isotype. A positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is a k...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2233
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that may cause measurable haematological changes. Evidence describing these alterations among Nigerian subjects remains limited. Aim: This study evaluated haematological indices in rheumatoid arthritis...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2231
This study evaluated the haematological modulatory effects of ethanol leaf fractions of Sida acuta and Ficus exasperata, singly and in combination, in alloxan-induced diabetic female Wistar rats. Sixty-three female rats were divided into nine groups (n = 7): A, normal control; B,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2230
Introduction: The P1 blood group antigen is part of a clinically relevant blood group system that plays an important role in blood transfusion. The prevalence of the P1 blood group antigen among individuals in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, is not yet known. Aims: This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2229
Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common neonatal condition that may result in serious complications when recognition and appropriate care are delayed. Maternal knowledge is important for early identification, timely care-seeking and avoidance of unsafe home practices. This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2228
Rhesus alloimmunisation remains a major cause of haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), particularly among Rh-negative women exposed to Rh-positive foetal red blood cells. This study investigated the prevalence of Rhesus (Rh) antibodies, specifically anti-C, anti-D and anti-E,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2227
Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a BCR-ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasm that may be diagnostically difficult when canonical driver mutations are absent. We report a male in his 30s with treated hypothyroidism who presented with low-grade intermittent fever and left-sided d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2226
Most cervical cancers are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection that causes warts in various parts of the body. Cervical cancer is the second common female malignant tumor globally that seriously threatens females’ health. This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2225
Sickle cell disease (SCD) has typically been seen through the prism of acute vaso-occlusive crises and other clinically noticeable issues that call for medical attention. The mortality rate among people with sickle cell disease (SCD) is still much higher than that of the general...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2224
Background: Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy are essential procedures in haematology for the diagnosis, prognostication, and monitoring of a wide range of haematological disorders. Although generally safe, rare procedural complications may occur, including breakage of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2223
Alteration in coagulation parameters is one of the common occurrences in the pathology of many health conditions, including uterine fibroids. This study evaluated the levels of some platelet and coagulation in female subjects with uterine fibroids. The study involved 240 subjects...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1222
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of thrombosis research, offering novel opportunities to enhance the understanding and prediction of platelet-driven thrombotic events. Platelets play a central role in hemostasis and pathological thrombosis, yet c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1221
The categorization of human blood into specific groups is a cornerstone in both clinical medicine and genetics, playing a vital role in procedures such as blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and maternal-fetal immune compatibility. Among the numerous blood group classificat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1220
Introduction: Bone marrow aspiration is an established procedure for the diagnosis and management of a wide range of haematological and non-haematological conditions worldwide. The main aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic outcome of bone marrow aspiration at the Univer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1219
Menopause represents a critical physiological transition in a woman's life, marked by significant hormonal changes. Platelets are small blood cells that play a crucial role in the process of haemostasis, which is the body's mechanism for stopping bleeding after an injury. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1218