Caroline Gesu Ngunyi, Michel Noubom, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Patrick Njukeng, Claude T. Tagny, Gesu Nkenganyi, Ebaiayuknso Etambe, Nsah Bongdze-em Lilian, Apouamoun Mouppe Amadou, Leonard Fonkeng Sama & Emmanuel Asongalem·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
Background and Objective: Blood transfusions are crucial medical procedures that can save lives. The release of stress hormones in the course of blood donation varies according to the characteristics of the donor and may render red cells vulnerable to haemolysis. This 24-month ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4347
Ebabh Yolande Hermance Kassi-Kablan, Adia Eusèbe Adjambri, Mahawa Sangaré-Bamba, Boidy Kouakou, Ismael Kamara, Taïratou Kamagaté, Marie France Edjeme Meledje, Jocelyne Rebecca N’Guessan-Blao, Eugénie Mireille Yayo-Ayé, Emma Aha N’Draman-Donou & Duni Sawadogo·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorders (CLPDs) in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on recent advancements in diagnostic techniques to improve patient management. The study characterizes CLPDs in Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting advancements...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4348
Introduction: The ABO blood group system is the most clinically recognized and routinely investigated blood group system in donated blood used for transfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa, due to its immunogenicity and the potential for antibodies against ABO antigens to cause the dest...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4346
Haematological malignancy constitutes a major public health disease burden globally due to the degree of mortality and morbidity they cause. Aim: This review was aimed at exploring and reporting some of the difficulties that hinder early/accurate diagnosis and management of haema...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4345
The present study needs to assess the plasma levels of calcium, creatinine and blood glucose among hypertensive patients in Edo State, Nigeria in order to ascertain whether plasma levels of these parameters are associated with hypertension in this population which will provide im...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4344
Background: CD38 is a protein highly expressed on myeloma (MM) cells that has been shown to be an effective target antigen for monoclonal antibody therapies, so treatment with anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies is a first line therapy for patients with MM. Although CD38 is weaker ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3343
Eclampsia is always considered as a very serious complication of pregnancy which is responsible for numerous maternal and perinatal mortality in global setting. Eclampsia is characterized by seizures in a pregnant or postpartum patient as a result of hypertension. It is an escala...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3342
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