Oluomachi C Nnachi, Innocent P Ezenwenyi, John C Akulue, Oji A Nnachi, Favour E Nwadum, Tochukwu J Onoh, Ozioma E Ezeokoli & Chima G Ugwu·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
Background: The haemostatic system maintains a balance between prothrombotic and antithrombotic components in the body. The role of this system in ischaemic stroke is not certain. Objective: Prothrombin time (PT) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time(APTT) are widely used scr...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3341
Background: Regular blood donation which decreases blood iron levels may protect against cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This protection against atherosclerosis can be assessed by Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) a biomarker for atherosclerosis. This study sought to determin...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3340
Background: Few reports have been published about the current clinical management of anti-Kell alloimmunization in pregnancy; its low frequency of occurrence means that the few long series published have covered an extensive time period in which different treatment approaches ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3339
Introduction: Blood transfusion is a life-saving procedure best carried out as soon as it is recommended to avoid morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the Pattern, complications and social problems of blood transfusion in a neonatal unit in Southern Nigeria. Methodology: A...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2338
Background: A considerable number of RHD alleles responsible for weak and partial D phenotypes have been identified. Serological determination of these phenotypes is often doubtful and makes genetic analysis of RHD gene highly desirable in transfusion recipients and pregnant wome...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2337
Background: There is a thin line between a safe blood transfusion and transfusion-related fatality hence the need to be diligent in every aspect of the blood transfusion process. Appropriate and complete documentation on a blood transfusion request form is one of the most importa...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2336
The study investigated the effects of vitamin C on platelet parameters, white blood cell count and white blood cells differentials in Wistar rats exposed to lead acetate. A total of twenty-four male Wistar rats weighing between 160g and 200g were utilized. The experimental animal...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2335
Background: D-Dimer is considered a pivotal biomarker in diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation and in differential diagnosis of thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Case Summary: BL, Caucasian woman, 81 years old, was admitted to hospital, in October 2023, for concuss...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i2334
Tatiana Baglo, Alban Zohoun, Bienvenu Houssou, Romaric Massi, Charlotte Orou Guiwa, Ludovic Anani, Dorothée Kindé Gazard & Awa Omar Touré Fall·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
Aim: determine the prevalence of a FVIII inhibitors and identify the genetic mutations associated with their development in beninese personne with hemophilia (PwH) A. Study Design: this is cross-sectional descrptive study conducted from June 2022 to May 2023 in hemophilia treatme...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i1333
Background: Sickle cell anemia is a disease that affects largely Africans and people in the tropics. It affects an average of 7.74 million and the mortality rate was 376,000 in the year 2021. Sickle cell disease was discovered in 1910 by a Famous scholar Herrick who described it...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i1332