Taofeeq Oduola, Faruq Bunza, Monsurat Temitope Yusuf, Muhammed Kabiru Dallatu, Muhammed Alhaji Ndakotsu, Abubakar Panti, Ben Onankpa & Adesoji Adeniji·International Blood Research & Reviews·2018
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is one of the most common enzyme defects affecting all races and particularly in malaria-endemic areas. This study aimed at determining G6PD deficiency, bilirubin and oxidative stress biomarkers in G6PD deficient neonates a...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/42009
Aim: This study aimed to estimate the normal CD4 counts in healthy Bhutanese blood donors. Study Design: A prospective descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Thimphu, between Jul...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/41946
Background: Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) are the serological markers used in the diagnosis of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). HIV infection has been associated with an elevated aPls level, but its link to the APS with clinical thrombosis is still been investigated. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/41710
Aims: To observe any diversity of pattern in the anaemic parameters in the major ethnic groups of Pakistan. Study Design: Observational, cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Creek general Hospital, Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan from October 2017 to M...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/42073
Introduction: A Transfusion transmitted infection (TTI) is a virus, parasite, or other potential pathogen that can be transmitted in donated blood through a transfusion to a recipient. This transmission is one of the most dreaded complications of blood transfusion. Aims and Objec...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/41271
Aim: To highlight the diagnosis of haemophilia B in 5 Nigerian brothers as well as the diagnostic and management challenges inherent in resource-poor settings. Presentation of Cases: We report the cases of 5 brothers with ages ranging from 2 years to 13 years seen at the paediatr...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/40474
S. Azonbakin, B. Houssou, I. Azannai, B. Awede, R. MassI, M. Adjagba, A. Agbalinsou, L. Anani, R. Darboux, F. Gangbo & A. Laleye·International Blood Research & Reviews·2018
Chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML) is an acquired myeloproliferative disorder (MPD) characterized by a chromosomal abnormality (the Philadelphia chromosome) that causes the chimeric BCR-ABL oncogene. An acquired genetic mutation in exon 12 of the JAK2 tyrosine kinase gene leadin...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/39436
S. Abubakar, O. Erhabor, I. Z. Issac, A. B. Ibrahim, Van Dyke Knox, S. Yuguda, A. Girei, S. Adamu, A. Saidu, M. Bello & B. H. Tilako·International Blood Research & Reviews·2018
Sickle cell disease is a global public health problem. L-arginine is an amino acid that helps in improving blood in the arteries of the heart and improved symptoms of clogged arteries, chest pain or angina and coronary arteries disease. Nitric oxide is a powerful neurotransmitter...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/39769
The therapeutic benefits of camel milk consumption are a supplement to routine sickle cell disease management. In maintaining hemolytic crises in sickle cell anaemia, patients were assessed during a six weeks study. Throughout the study, 20 patients were recruited for the study a...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/38776
Aims: To assess the overall performance of the transfusion-transmissible infection testing laboratory through the evaluation of the results obtained from the participation in a blood proficiency testing study (B-PTS). Study Design: The B-PTS study was designed, organized and cond...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/38371
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the deficiency of Glucose-6-phosphate 10 dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity among students of Sultan Abdurrahaman School of Health Technology Gwadabawa, Sokoto State. Methodology: A total of 164 subjects comprised of...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/31901
I. Z. Isaac, E. Osaro, T. C. Adias, S. A. Isezuo, M. Imoru, F. P. Udomah, H. M. Ahmad, M. A. Makusidi & R. T. John·International Blood Research & Reviews·2017
Aim: No data are available regarding the frequencies of clinically significant alloantibodies among patients requiring transfusion in Sokoto North western Nigeria. We intend to provide information on the prevalence of clinically significant alloantibodies and their specificity am...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/29073
Aims: To determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Ambulance Drivers and Mortuary workers in Plateau State with possible associated risk factors for the infection. Study Design: A cross section, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Various hospitals in platea...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/37976
Aim: To measure serum myoglobin concentration in stable patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who had not commenced hemodialysis and determine its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Renal Unit, Dep...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/38064
Background: Transmission of HBV infection has been documented from hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood donors. Objective: To determine the prevalence of serological markers of hepatitis B virus infectivity among hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood donors at the Univ...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/37188