Iron is an essential micronutrient which plays important roles in human health. This study aimed at evaluating some haematological and iron status parameters of learners from primary schools in Abiakpo Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. A total of 180 primary school child...
Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by the disorder in carbohydrate metabolism and it is characterized by impairment in insulin production by the body cells. Beta cells located within clusters of cells in the pancreas are responsible for the secretion of insulin whose role in...
Blood donation stands as a paramount practice crucial for preserving human lives, playing a pivotal role in saving numerous lives annually. A proficient approach to address the demand for a secure blood supply hinges significantly on enlisting and retaining blood donors. In light...
The effects of co-administration of ethanol extracts of Gongronema Latifolium and Tapinanthus bangwensis leaves on blood glucose level, body and organs weights in normal male Albino Wistar rats were evaluated. Groups 1,2 and 3 of four animals each were treated respectively with 2...
Yusuf Ishaya Dogonzo, Christopher Chimaobi Onyeabor, Chiamaka Martha Oru, Ogochukwu Dorothy Owusi, Richard Chukwuebuka Ozor, Otude Ebubechi, Onyehara Esther Chizaram & Oparaji Blessing·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2023
Background: Oxidative stress is a clinical condition in sickle cell disease (SCD) that results from increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). High Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) is beneficial in sickle cell disease due to its ability to resist polymerization with sickle ha...
Acquired von Willebrand Disease (AvWD) is an uncommon bleeding disorder resulting from the development of decreased quantities of circulating functional von Willebrand factor (vWF). The condition may occur due to a number of pathogenic mechanisms, and is invariably associated wit...
The aim of this study was to evaluate thioacetamide mediated oxidative stress induced hepatic damage. Fresh stem bark of Cassia spectabilis was chopped and subsequently dried. Dried stem bark was ground into fine powder. Exactly 500 g of powdered plant sample was extracted with c...
Aims: Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF) is an uncommon variant of mycosis fungoides, rarely described in children. This type of lymphoma is particularly unresponsive to treatment and has a poor prognosis. Paradoxically, it can be clinically confused with conditions as benig...
Introduction: Penetrating trauma by vertebromedullary ballistic weapon is a rare pathology in Cameroon, it may be related to the existence of armed conflict zones, it may be responsible for CSF leakage, spinal instability and/or partial or complete neurological deficits. The cont...
Background: Minocycline is frequently utilized for multiple drug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant bacteria (XDR), but is associated with many side effects. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is one such effect resulting from the precipitation of raised intracrania...
Introduction: Hepatitis B and C, often known as HBV and HCV, are blood-borne diseases that have a high incidence of illness and mortality. Hematological parameters are crucial in identifying cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in these patients because these illnesses are resp...
Background: Over the past few decades, the results of laboratory testing have undergone tremendous modification. This is as a result of technology advancements that have improved diagnostic methodology. Aim: The overarching goal of this study was to provide an update on the adult...
Aims: Ischemic stroke in young adult patients is an increasing public health problem. Hypercoagulability states and thrombophilia are both rare conditions behind ischemic strokes in young patients. We report a case of ischemic stroke in a young patient due to an excess of factor...
Aims: VMs are slow-flow vascular malformations present at birth. Only 1% are multifocal. These lesions are complicated by LIC characterized by elevated D-dimer and decreased fibrinogen levels. The aim of this article is to report a rare case of multifocal VMs complicated with LIC...
A generalised form of bone involvement, both acute and chronic, termed as Sickle bone disease (SBD), is not well studied, especially in relation to the mechanism. Although painful crises due to vascular involvement of bone and joint are frequently reported finding in sickle cell...