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
Introduction: Hemophilia is a constitutional defect in blood clotting related to a clotting factor deficiency. Its remains a major public health problem, mainly due to ignorance of the disease, limited screening capacities and access to treatment in sub-Saharan Africa and particu...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430189
Aims: The aim of the study is to determine the optimal parameters of single centrifugation for the preparation of platelet-containing plasma (PCP) with maximum reduction of other cellular elements of the blood. Materials and Methods: 30 conditionally healthy persons aged 18 to 60...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430188
Aim: To reveal pre- exam cramming among pre-clinical medical students, what drives this practice, failure due to cramming and the problems and difficulties related to the act of cramming. Discussion: Cramming is common practice among struggling medical students. The prevalence of...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430186
Background: COVID‐19 is caused by SARS‐CoV‐2; it is considered a global tragedy that has astounded health care systems. Since the pandemic began, identifying the characteristics that might influence risk of infection and poor disease outcomes have been of paramount interest. Mala...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430187
Aging is becoming one of the biggest burdens to the developed world, mainly due to it being linked to a variety of diseases from neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease to cancer. It involves the dysregulation of virtually every biological process known, affecting...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430185