Aims: To validate the monocyte monolayer assay (MMA) technique concerning its suitability for blood donor screening and its cost per test performed. The MMA is an in vitro simulation of the behavior of the antibodies, demonstrating the reactions that would occur in the endothelia...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4316
Fondop Joseph, Atemkem Tsatedem Faustin, Banga Nkono Douglas, F. Dikongue Dikongue, Amougou Boris, A. C. Djam, Dogmo Arlette, Djientcheu Vincent de Paul & Fuentes Stéphane·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Penetrating wounds of the spine caused by edged weapons are on the increase due to the growing insecurity, violence, availability and accessibility of these weapons, which are generally objects of everyday use (knife, axe, machete, screwdriver, bicycle spoke, scissors, garden for...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4315
Introduction: Smoking is extremely toxic and has had a significant negative impact on society. One of the leading contributors to preventable illness and mortality has been found to be cigarette smoking. Aim: The goal of this study is to evaluate a few haematological metrics amon...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4314
Donating blood is an essential practice that can help save lives. Effective strategies are necessary to attract and keep blood donors to meet the demand for safe blood. To evaluate the experience of voluntary blood donors in Zanzibar, a survey was conducted, and purposive samplin...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4313
Introduction: Haemoglobin levels are usually used to diagnose neonatal anaemia. By the time haemoglobin levels drop, body iron is depleted. Serum ferritin is the standard measure for assessment of iron levels in neonates and detects iron deficiency earlier than haemoglobin levels...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4312
F. O. Galiba Atipo-Tsiba, A. Bilongo-Bouyou, J. C. Bango, J. A. Elira Samba, B. M. Gatsongui, F. Malanda, L. O. Ngolet & A. Elira Dokekias·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Introduction: The avascular osteonecrosis of the femoral head (AOFH) is a common complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It exposes to lameness and sometimes to a very debilitating handicap. It is a source of desocialization, particularly in developing countries where prosthet...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i4311
Background: ABO and Rh (D) blood groups are the most important in blood transfusion and are determined genetically. Although these blood groups are common to all humans, there is variation in their allelic frequency based on region and population. This study was performed to dete...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i3309
Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance produced by bees using nectar from flowers. Due to its complex chemical composition, it has been widely used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. The present study evaluated the protective role of honey in attenuating ph...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i3308
Petroselinum crispum (parsley or garden parsley), besides its use as an edible vegetable, is used in the treatment of various ailments with documented evidence validating some of these medicinal uses. The present study evaluates the impact of oral administration of P. crispum on...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i3310
Pure white cell aplasia (PWCA), also known as agranulocytosis without granulopoiesis, is an uncommon condition that causes neutropenia. If linked with thymomas or medication-induced PWCA, surgical thymectomy or drug cessation may be therapeutically helpful. Here we present the ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i3307
Background and Objectives: In acute leukemia, all diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols are based on cytogenetic and molecular genetic findings. Despite recent advances in molecular biology, cytogenetic studies still play a pivotal role in the sub-classification of B-lympho...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i3306
Gianluca Gessoni, Giovanni Roveroni, Lauretta Moro, Michela Pivetta, Michele Tessarin, Domenico Bagnara, Sara Valverde, Rossi Carla, Coluccia Enza, Collodel Luca, Roberto Valle & Giovanni Carretta·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Aims: This case-control prospective study aimed to describe the effects of COVID convalescent plasma (CCP) on late mortality in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Study Design: In this study were enrolled 214 consecutive patients with moder...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i2305
Olley Mitsan, Zekeri Sule, Aghatise Kevin Erhamwonyi, Osaiyuwu Osarenren Clement, Maureen Uchechukwu Okwu, Aiyanyor David Osayomwanbo & Igiebor Clive Uyi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, and if untreated could lead to complications. This study, carried out at the Igbinedion university teaching hospital Okada to ascertain some hematological parameters, usi...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i2303
Urinary schistosomiasis or Bilharzia caused by fluke worm Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium) is one of the seventeen (17) neglected tropical diseases associated with serious health problems and morbidities. It affects over 200 million people globally with an estimated death...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i2304
Gianluca Gessoni, Giovanni Roveroni, Lauretta Moro, Michela Pivetta, Michele Tessarin, Domenico Bagnara, Sara Valverde, Rossi Carla, Coluccia Enza, Collodel Luca, Roberto Valle & Giovanni Carretta·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Background: This was a single center prospective study about factors related with mortality in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia treated with convalescent plasma (CCP) infusion in Venice Prefecture. Methods: In this study were enrolled all the (376) consecutive...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i2302