Background: The maternal behaviour of seeking healthcare services is crucial in promptly identifying and treating newborn jaundice. Swift identification and intervention are crucial in order to avert problems and guarantee the welfare of the neonate. Various factors can impact th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1217
Background: Pregnancy induces coordinated hematologic adaptations to sustain maternal–fetal oxygen exchange. While clinical assessment traditionally relies on red cell indices such as hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, and mean corpuscular volume, these static measures incompl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1216
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, Obiageri Ihuarulam Okeoma, Oluchi Okechukwu, Chidinma Lorretta Gab-Obinna, Enobong Edoabasi Obong, Richard Afriyie Osei & Jazuli Isyaku Bala·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Hemophilia is a congenital bleeding disorder that requires frequent factor replacement therapies to manage bleeding episodes. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares the efficacy of extended half-life (EHL) and standard half-life (SHL) factor replacement therapies in pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1215
Emmanuel Wobo, Ifechukwude Anita Osunde, Adaeze Onyinyechi Okwu, Linda Anucha Dublin-Green, Chinyere Eunice Eze, Akpevwe Deborah Maduka, Opadeyi Oluseyi Michael, Okwummuo Emeka Paul, Otumu Odianosen Sunday, Oji Anya Nnachi & Eniefiok Hezekiah Jumbo·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Background: The treatment of newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma continues to evolve rapidly. Autologous stem cell transplantation remains the backbone in the management of the MM even in the era of novel agents. This procedure is not readily available in Nigeria AIM; To assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1213
Introduction: Obesity is a serious health challenge worldwide and is associated with various comorbidities, including dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is a challenging clinical condition to treat, because of their complex environmental components...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1214
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is classically defined by a single-point mutation in the β-globin gene leading to hemoglobin S polymerization and erythrocyte sickling. However, accumulating evidence indicates that SCD is a complex multisystem disorder characterized by chron...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1212
The incidence of anemia is generally higher in third-world countries compared to developed countries due to the presence of many predisposing and aggravating factors. This study aimed at determining the effect of combined leaf extract fractions of Mucuna pruriens and Justicia car...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1211
The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves and determine the impact of their extract on the zinc, iron and vitamin A metabolism in rats. Fresh Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves that we...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1210
Background: A dose-dependent increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been reported with higher monocyte counts and red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients with thrombosis. Although the D-dimer assay remains the most widely used biomarker for VTE assessment,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1209
Selenium supplementation has been reported to improve haematological indices, enhance antioxidant defence systems, and modulate stress biomarkers in livestock. This study investigated the effects of graded selenium supplementation on haematology, serum biochemistry, and stress bi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1208
This study evaluated the effect of graded levels of vitamin E supplementation on hematological, serum biochemical, stress indicators, and oxidative stress biomarkers in Uda rams. Fifteen rams (18–23 kg) were randomly assigned to three treatments: control (no vitamin E), 40 g/kg (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1207
Background: Donor safety and the quality of transfusion products may be impacted by coagulation disorders, which can range from hypocoagulable to hypercoagulable states and stay clinically silent in seemingly healthy persons. Sensitive coagulation testing is rarely included in ro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1206
Hemoglobin genotype distribution is a critical population-health indicator for guiding screening, genetic counseling, and anemia control, yet Philippine evidence has accumulated in a fragmented and method-dependent manner. This historical systematic review synthesized evidence on...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1205
Methimazole is one of the most commonly used drugs in the management of hyperthyroidism but rarely leads to potentially life-threatening agranulocytosis, which can significantly complicate clinical management. We report the case of a 49-year-old male with a known history of hyper...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1204
This study evaluated the effects of graded levels of Mormodica balsamina (Balsam apple) inclusion in complete diets on the haematology, serum biochemistry, and overall health of Uda ewes at different physiological stages. Sixteen Uda ewes (first parity) and four rams were allocat...
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