Uloma Vivian Abara, Titilayo O. Bamidele, Moses A. Daikwo, Jamey Peters Mairiga, Ann Ukamaka Ijeomah, Chinenye Benjamin Marcellina, Ifeomah Mojekwu, Kebe Etim Arikpo, Iwara Arikpo Iwara, B. I. Ele, Ebri Ofem Omini & Moses Zira Zaruwa·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of environmental contaminants that arise from the incomplete combustion of organic matter or fuel. They consist of more than 200 organic compounds containing two or more fused aromatic rings. Aim: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3264
Alcohol consumption may influence haematological status and red blood cell indices; however, local data from Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State, remain limited. This study compared selected red blood cell parameters and indices between alcohol-consuming adults and non-alc...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3261
Congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia type II is a rare inherited disorder of ineffective erythropoiesis that can resemble chronic haemolytic anaemia. This case describes a 25-year-old female with long-standing anaemia, recurrent jaundice, previous packed red blood cell transfusio...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3262
Myeloid sarcoma is an uncommon extramedullary manifestation of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), and orbital involvement in adults is particularly rare. Delayed recognition may occur because periorbital swelling, proptosis, facial swelling and soft-tissue masses can resemble inflamm...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3259
Maureen C. Anaebue, Ayodeji D. Johnson, Nwachukwu Uchechukwu, Abdirahman A. Kher, Ahmed I. Ali & Obinna D. Nwaizuzu·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia is a distinct subtype of acute myeloid leukaemia defined by the PML-RARA fusion gene and responsiveness to differentiation-based therapy with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. Although acute promyelocytic leukaemia typically presents with...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3260
Manasik Elghali, Abdelhakam G. Tamomh, Ali Louay Muhammad Nour, Hamza Azhary Abdullah, Hawazin Al-Fadel Saleh & Manasik Abdo Farj·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Ionising radiation can cause various forms of cellular damage, including an increased incidence of chromosomal aberrations. The cytotoxic effects of low-dose ionising radiation in occupationally exposed radiation workers have been reported; therefore, laboratory worke...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3258
Haemophilia A is a rare X-linked inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or a defect in coagulation factor VIII. Due to a recessive X–linked inheritance pattern, most men are affected, whereas their female relatives remain carriers. There is little experience about the...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3257
Osuvwe C. Orororo, Oghenetekevwe Efekemo, Isioma C. Okonta, Gloria A. Oigbokie & Mordecai O. Oghene-udi·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced hemolytic anemia is associated with oxidative stress and hematological dysfunction. This study evaluated the cardio-hematoprotective effects of combined Manihot esculenta and Vernonia amygdalina leaf extracts in PHZ-induced rats. Rats were divided in...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3255
C. Aloy-Amadi Oluchi, F. Nwaubani Chioma, U. Enyereibe Marvellous, C. Nsonwu Magnus & I. Aloy-Amadi Christabel·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a chronic viral disease of global public health importance characterized by progressive liver injury and numerous extrahepatic manifestations. Haematological abnormalities are among the most common systemic complications and contri...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3256
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia and an elevated risk of bleeding. It frequently manifests in pediatric patients following viral infections. We present a case of a one-year-old female child who pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3254