Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition marked by recurrent menstrual pain, predominantly affecting females of reproductive age. The immune system is intricately connected to menstrual cycle regulation, and various endogenous and exogenous factors can alter the leukocyte...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1378
Venous thrombosis is a life threatening disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. Predisposing factors of venous thrombosis associated with obesity, age, varicose veins etc. There is an interaction between the thrombosis and inflammation. P selectin unregulated glycop...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1377
Abdu Hussein Mogella, Omary Shaban Kilume, Witness Lubomba, Gabriel Yessaya Nalaila, Martin Rohacek, Zenais Augustino Mselle, Theresia Karuhanga, Issa Shabani Nyangala, Elias Kweyamba & Emmanuel Chogo·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
Background: Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (AHTR) is a severe transfusion-related complication that may precipitate secondary DIC. This risk is higher in pregnant women, where physiological hypercoagulability can mask early signs. Case Presentation: We report a 23-year-old...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1376
Background: Premarital medical screenings for prospective marital couples are vital public health tools for the prevention of such hereditary diseases as sickle cell disease, sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections, which may be transmitted from one spouse to the other and...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1375
Anemia in pregnancy is a major public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings, where iron deficiency remains the leading cause. This study investigated the prevalence, determinants, and risk profiling of microcytic hypochromic anemia, a type of anemia characterized...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i1374
Introduction: In developing countries, patients tend to present late to healthcare facilities and this makes early diagnosis impossible. The experience among patients with haematologic malignancies in our part of the world is not different. The objective of this survey was to ide...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4373
Boidy Kouakou, Edgard Julien Sonkwa Lontsi, Yao Nicaise Atiméré, Alexis Dohoma Silué, Ismael Kamara, Danho Clotaire Nanho, Ruth Djeket, Emeraude Ndathz-Comoé, Daouda Koné, Norman Isaac Klebair Kouamé, Emmanuela Hiabba Assohou-Koffi & Gustave Kouassi Koffi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Background: Hodgkin lymphoma is the first hematology malignancy to be cured. The Management of mediastinal or pulmonary location, whether inaugural or secondary, is restricted with conventional chemotherapy which contains cardio- or pneumotoxic molecules. The new Advanced therape...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4372
Background: The viral haemorrhagic fever Lassa fever endemic in West African countries including Nigeria and Sierra Leone is associated with haematological changes characterised by bleeding and dysfunctional platelet aggregation. Haematological parameters, such as full blood coun...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4371
Boidy Kouakou, Edgard Julien Sonkwa Lontsi, Alexis Dodoma Silué, Yao Nicaise Atiméré, Ismael Kamara, Danho Clotaire Nanho, Ruth Djeket, Emeraude Ndathz-Comoé, Daouda Koné, Norman Isaac Klebair Kouamé, Emmanuela Hiabba Assohou-Koffi & Gustave Kouassi Koffi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common hemoglobinopathy worldwide. It is of significant public health importance in Sub-Saharan Africa. The SCD nephropathy is a major contributor to the morbidity and mortality. The Early detection and prevention of Albuminuria...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4370
Moringa oleifera is an Angiospermic plant commonly known as the ‘drumstick’ or ‘horseradish’ tree. It belongs to genus Moringa having 13 different species. Among them, Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated species native to tropical and sub-tropical region of the world....
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i4369