Background: Since the advent of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), well controlled studies in developed world have shown that the life expectancy of patients with CML is comparable to normal people without the disease. But long-term follow up studies are lacking in resource poor se...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i2301
Introduction: Potash refers to the various naturally occurring water-soluble compounds of potassium used as a traditional food additive in Nigeria. Several health warnings have highlighted the deleterious effect of their consumption. Aim: The present study is aimed at evaluating...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1300
G. Gessoni, L. Collodel, I. Vaccara, M. Pivetta, T. Mancuso, P. Lago, A. Cattarozzi, N. Revelli, A. Barzan & P. Cavicchioli·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
The authors report a case of neonatal haemolytic disease (HDN) attributable to maternal allo immunization to a high frequency antigen present on paternal red blood cells which have been identified as Colton-a (Coa). The case seemed worthy of reporting not only for the relative ra...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1299
Background: Harvest of hematopoietic progenitor cells via leukapheresis is being used increasingly for autologous transplantation. Adequate yield of cells per kilogram body weight of recipient is required for a successful engraftment. Collection efficiency (CE) is a useful parame...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1298
The induction of enzymes is a defensive mechanism for some xenobiotics, but it may alter the drug's safety and efficacy by altering the activity of metabolic enzymes. One of the major families of enzymes involved in phase I metabolism is Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes which may ge...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1297
Amalachukwu Okwukwe Ike, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Achilefu, Ramson Chinemerem, Okwuanaso Chetachi Blessing & God’sman Chidugam Eberechukwu·International Blood Research & Reviews·2023
Background: This research work studied the durational effects of cement dust inhalation on the haematological parameters of exposed Albino rats. In this study, a glass house animal exposure chamber was fabricated using a plexi-glass and two blowing fans of adjustable revolution....
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1296
Background: The association of combustive emission has been inter-related with haematologic parameters and a likelihood to pro-inflammatory state. This research is aimed at assessing the impact of vehicular emission on erythrocyte level and red cell indices of occupationally expo...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4295
Background: Blood group antigens have been used to evaluate ethnic diversity of human populations and had been related to predisposing individuals to some diseases or may protect individuals against some diseases. They also play the most important role in success of pregnancy and...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4293
Severe malaria occurs when previously uncomplicated malaria infections are then turn to be full blown and tangled by serious, single or multi-organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism. Clinical deterioration can happen abruptly and unnoticed, due to the...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4294
The present century health care system has made great innovations for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Despite this, the diagnosis of parainflammation is difficult due to absence of symptoms in individuals. The development of diseases could generally be mitigated by early...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4292
Cutaneous T cell lymphomas are mature lymphomas of T lymphocyte presenting with skin lesions and/or systemic manifestations. Majority of these cases show CD4+ phenotype and are classified as Mycosis Fungoides (MF)/Sezary syndrome (SS) spectrum. Here we present a case of 74-year-o...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4291
Pakistan has a double burden of disease, with more than 40% of the population suffering from infectious diseases. Therefore, in order to lower the risk of dangerous, avoidable infections among patients and healthcare staff, effective hospital infection control programmes are cruc...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430193
Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Anthony Uchenna Asiodu, Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Ngozichukwuka Andrew Oburo, Anthony Chukwuemeka Iyasele, Efe Erhinyaye Omoyibo, Chinyelu Ifeoma Emekekwue, Tochi Praise Nnanna, Justina Ifeoma Chukwumah, Samuel Uchenna Eluaka, Samuel Eno Edet, Queen Adesuwa Aigbokhaede, Ndudi Dibigbo-Ibeaji, Obianuju Nkemjika Jisieike, Ugoeze Francis Chinedu, Rosemary Odion Sadoh & Destiny Osarumwense Imade·International Blood Research & Reviews·2022
Aim: To assess the outcome of haematological and haemostatic indices in hospitalized Yellow Fever Positive patients treated using levels of full blood count, platelet count and other red cell indices at the Centre for Communicable Disease and Research (CCDCR) Federal Medical Cent...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430192
Temitope O. Olusanya, Abimbola Ogunlowo, Olusola T. Boyede, Uchenna S. Okafor, Adedolapo A. Onifade, Ayodele Fayiga, Mary F. Adaramola-Adepegba, Oluwasegun J. Adeniyi, Olalekan A. Kemiki & Ifeoluwa S. Abiodun·International Blood Research & Reviews·2022
Aim: This study aimed at evaluating the deferral pattern among blood donors, in order to draw out lessons that will help canvass for a strengthened policy framework and encourage better outcomes in voluntary blood donation. Study Design: This was a retrospective study. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430191
Background: In resource- limited setting, co-infection between HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses important public health considerations. This cross-sectional study was undertaken with the aim of determining HBV seroprevalence patterns in urban blood banks. Methods: A cross-se...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430190