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A Descriptive Study of the Use of Bone Marrow Biopsies in a Paediatric and Young Adult Population: A Tertiary Hospital Experience

Okezie Ugwa Chinedu, Amadi Darlington Chidi & Christian Chika Ogbu · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Introduction: Bone marrow biopsy is important in the management of both primary haematological disorders and non-haematological disorders of the bone marrow. These disorders could be non-neoplastic, bone marrow infiltrative lesions or primary neoplastic disorders of the bone marr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1166

Heamatology and Histological Assessment of Methanol Leave Extract of Lantana Camara in Albino Wistar Rats

Asadu, Chidimma Lilian, Ugwu, Obiora Celestine, Umeakuana Chidinma Doris, Uzoefuna Chima Casmir, Ogbonna Chidera Gloria, Offiah Ogbonna Raymond, Ndu Chidiebere Kingsley, Odo Ogbonna Eric, Emeje Ileanwa Solomon & Anosike Chioma Assumpta · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Background: Exposure of animals to xenobiotics may or may not trigger adverse response at cellular levels. The study examined the toxicological properties of methanol leave extract of Lantana camara with a view to elucidating its toxic nature. Methodology: Forty eight adult wista...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1165

Blood Transfusions in the Children Emergency Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

Bassey EU, Nnoli C, Oghenedoro O & Evans DF · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Background: Anaemia is a major cause of morbidity and deaths in children resident in many countries of the sub-Saharan region. Blood transfusion in the emergency units, is an important intervention in the management of many of these children. Some deaths occur even before these t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1164

Toxicological Effects of Chronic Inhalation Exposure of 2-2 Dichlorovinyl Dimethyl Phosphate on Haematological Indices of New Zealand White Rabbits

C.C. Ozoemena · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Aim: To assess the Toxicological Effects of Chronic Inhalation Exposure of 2-2 dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate on Haematological indices of New Zealand white Rabbits. Study Design: This is an experimental study. Methodology: A total of twenty four male New Zealand white rabbits,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1163

Prevalence of Malaria among Blood Donors and Recipients in Dschang Health District, West Cameroon

DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, Edith Laure Manuella DJIENANG, EARNEST NJIH TABAH, Corine Leader NDONGMO DONJIO, Brenda Motangu, Solomon Ifang, Bernadette NGO BIKOTOK & Ateudjieu Jérôme · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of transfusion-transmitted malaria in the Dschang Health District. It will contribute to improving transfusion safety, particularly regarding the transmission of malaria through blood transfusions. Blood transfusion is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1161

Evaluation of Total Leucocyte Count among Menstruating Female Students Aged 16-30 at Lead City University, Ibadan

Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Oniye Adesola Helen, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Olufemi Olabisi Ajoke, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu, Akpan Richard Peter & Alabi Raphael · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Introduction: The menstrual cycle and other physiological processes have an impact on the total leucocyte count (TLC), a crucial indicator of immunological function. TLC and immunological regulation are known to be impacted by hormonal changes, blood loss, and physiological stres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1162

Hemoglobin Phenotype Variants among Voluntary Blood Donors at Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service

Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Oniye Adesola Helen, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Raheem Rashidat, Akpan Richard Peter, Alabi Raphael & Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Introduction: A class of hereditary blood illnesses known as hemoglobinopathies continues to pose a serious threat to world health, especially in areas with high prevalence, such as sub-Saharan Africa. To ensure transfusion safety and address the particular public health issues o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1160

Prevalence of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas: A Cross-sectional Study Using SEER Database up to 2018

Shangyi Fu, Vivian Rojas, Zachrieh Alhaj, Melissa Marchan-Martinez, Ibeth Caceres, Diana Bonilla & Danny Huynh · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2025

Cutaneous lymphomas (CL) are a group of rare subtypes of lymphomas that affect the skin and require timely diagnosis and treatment. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of CL in the United States population sing the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1159

Intricacies in the Diagnosis and Management of Al Amyloidosis: Experience from a Tertiary Care Institute in North India

Souvik Saha, Ipra Singh, Faraz Ahmad, Manish Kumar Singh, Sanjeev, Khaliqur Rahman, Dinesh Chandra, Ruchi Gupta & Rajesh Kashyap · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Aims: Primary (AL) amyloidosis is a form of systemic amyloidosis, causing organ dysfunction, mainly affecting the heart and kidney. Early recognition and diagnosis is critical in AL amyloidosis management. This study aimed to describe the clinical and laboratory profile and treat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2024/v7i2158

Evaluating the Diagnostic and Prognostic Roles of Fibrinogen Degradation Products and C-reactive Protein in Management of Sickle Cell Disease

Amusan Festus · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Introduction: Abnormal hemoglobin is a hallmark of sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic blood abnormality that can cause a number of clinical consequences, such as vaso-occlusive crises and an elevated risk of infection. One potential biomarker for evaluating disease activity and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2024/v7i2157

Sex and Age-Independent Variations in Biomarkers among Sickle Cell Patients in Ibadan, Oyo State

Amusan Festus · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Introduction: Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder predominant among people of African origin. Nigeria has the highest burden of the disease in the world. Demographic factors have been shown to influence the clinical manifestation of the disease. Understanding sex and age-re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2024/v7i2156

Comparative Analysis of Fibrinogen Degradation Products and C-Reactive Protein in Sickle Cell Disease and Non-sickle Cell Individuals in University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State

Amusan Festus · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Introduction: Nigeria has the greatest global burden of sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary illness that is common among persons of African origin. Understanding the etiology of the disease depends on biomarkers like fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) and C-reactive protei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2024/v7i2155

Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Associated Factors in Gout Patients in Lebdosari Health Center, Semarang: A Cross-sectional Survey

Okty Prahalanitya, Eni Mahawati & Andreas Wilson Setiawan · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Background and Objective: Gout, or hyperuricemia, is an arthritis caused by high uric acid levels in the blood. Hyperuricemia is an excess of uric acid without symptoms, while gout occurs when uric acid crystals form in the joints, causing pain and swelling. The prevalence of gou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijr2h/2024/v7i2154

Assessing Occult HBV Infection Risk: Serological Markers and HBV-DNA PCR in HBsAg-Negative Blood Donors in Ilorin, Nigeria

Rasheed Oladimeji Lambe, Kikelomo Olayemi Oyeleke, Suleiman Adebayo Nassir & Yusuf Olalekan Ahmed · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Introduction: Blood transfusion is essential in medicine but carries risks of blood transmission infections like the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Research has revealed the existence of occult HBV infection where Individuals with no detectable HBsAg habor HBV DNA in their liver or blo...

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Evaluation of the Alterations in Haematological Parameters of Cervical Cancer Subjects in Port Harcourt

Abiye Chiladi Isomah, Stella Urekweru Ken-Ezihuo, Evelyn Mgbeoma Eze & Zaccheaus Awortu Jeremiah · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2024

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, with a high incidence and mortality rate among women. This study was aimed at evaluating the alterations in haematological parameters of cervical cancer subjects in Port Harcourt. This study is a case control study. A t...

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