Background: Hematocrit and other red blood cell indices are essential indicators of donor health and transfusion efficacy. While obesity and anthropometric factors such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference have been implicated in altering iron metabolism, the associat...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i2357
Chukwuma J. Okafor, Othman Said Abdalla, Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Diane Millo Martin, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Hadiya Mahadhi Haji, Saida Salim Saleh, Thuwein Nassor Said, Aniuska Palacios Noa & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common and serious inherited disorder worldwide and ranks among the top 50 leading causes of non-communicable disease-related deaths globally. Africa bears a disproportionately large burden of these deaths. Various interventions h...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i2358
Background: Packed cell volume and blood group are two parameters which are key in blood transfusion services, and as such, reduced packed cell volume or incompatible blood group will affect the outcome of transfusion. Blood lead may or may not affect the concentration of blood,...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i2356
Background: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) is considered as a first line therapy in erythrodermic Cutaneous T Cells Lymphoma (CTCL) and a consolidated second line treatment in steroid resistant Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD). ECP consists of collecting, using a cell separat...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i2355
Introduction: Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the development and progression of diabetic complications. Haematological inflammatory indices have emerged as reliable markers of systemic inflammation in diabetes. Aim/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the neutrophil...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i2354
Rayhan Chowdhury, Hafizul Islam, Al Imran Rimon, Md. Mahfuz Al Mubin, Pronoy Kumer Sarker, Sumon Halder & Md Samiul Bashir·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Background: Hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia’s are among the most common inherited disorders globally, particularly prevalent in South and Southeast Asia. In Bangladesh, conditions such as Hb E trait, Hb E disease, and beta thalassemia trait are increasingly recognised as signi...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1353
Background: Vitamin B12 is crucial for DNA synthesis, haematological and neurological functions. Conventional Vitamin B12 supplementation methods, including intramuscular and oral routes, have limitations. The intramuscular injections are painful, and their dosing schedule is inc...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1352
Baraka Kimaka Mwantolwa, Attalla Mohammed Attalla, Charles Idehen, Onyinyechi Bede-Ojimadu, Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe, Theophilus Pius, Swalehe Hamis Mahanga, KomboJuma, Calistus France Nzota & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: The term "blood transfusion" describes the safe administration of blood and blood products into a recipient's vein, including packed red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and whole blood. It is necessary for blood transfusion services to offer patients who need blood...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1351
Alabi Raphael, Adeniji Favour Oluwabukunmi, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu, Akpan Richard Peter & Oniye Adesola Helen·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: Hormonal changes associated with menstruation, or the periodic shedding of the uterine lining, can affect a number of physiological measures, including the absolute platelet count. The impact of menstruation on platelet counts in female students at Lead City Univers...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1350
Oladoja Olubayo Olumide, Oyeleke Kikelomo Olayemi, Nassar Suleiman Adebayo, Oni Janet Oluwaseun, Ajala Rachael Funke & Olanipekun O. Samuel·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: Accurate and cost-effective blood group identification remains a critical challenge in resource-constrained healthcare settings. Therefore, this study investigates the potential of locally sourced legumes [Arachis hypogaea (groundnut), Vigna unguiculata (brown beans...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1349