Background: Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions (FNHTRs) are common complications associated with allogenic transfusion and it is caused by the leucocytes and cytokines released by leucocytes during storage of blood/ blood components. These reactions are generally not life...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/11610
Aim: The main objective of this study was to identify the magnitude of hematological abnormalities among HIV patients on their first visit to antiretroviral treatment (ART) centers. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 189 HIV positive patients, visiting Universit...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/11137
Aim: The aim of our project work was to assess the thrombolytic activity of five common Bangladeshi plant extract in different solvent. Five plants are Geodorum densiflorum (Shankhamul), Pistia stratiotes (Topa Pana), Smilax zeylanica (Kumarilata), Pandanus foetidus (Keya) &...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/9623
Aims: Atherosclerosis is latent precursor of clinical cardiovascular disease. The present study aimed to assess modifiable and non-modifiable atherogenic risk factors in both sexes. Study Design: Cross sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: It was conducted at Exserviceme...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/11306
Introduction: Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) are a major problem associated with blood transfusion. Accurate estimates of risk of TTIs are essential for monitoring the safety of blood supply and evaluating the efficacy of currently employed screening procedures. Aims:...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/11193
Sub-lethal toxicity of mercuric chloride (0.0002, 0.002, 0.02mg/L) in Nile catfish (Clarias gariepinus) after long-term (14 days) of exposure in the present study was investigated by measurement of some selective hematological and biochemical parameters with respect to erythrocyt...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/11214
Primary testicular lymphoma (PTL) is an uncommon extranodal presentation constituting 1% of all NHL and 5% of all testicular neoplasm. The objective of our study was to identify the presenting signs and symptoms, treatment and outcome of patients with testicular lymphoma diagnose...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/10504
Background: Parts of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) including especially the barks are commonly used for their medicinal properties. Aims: The aim of this work is to evaluate the antisickling activity of baobab tree barks, which are used in Congolese traditional medicine to man...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/10539
Chizoba Okechukwu Okeke, Grace I. Amilo, Martin Ifeanyichukwu, Ogochukwu M. T. B. Ochiabuto, Anulika O. Onyemelukwe & Sylvester Nnaemeka Ibekailo·International Blood Research & Reviews·2014
Aim: To determine the Red cell indices and Reticulocyte count values in HIV-positive patients under antiretroviral treatment and those not under antiretroviral treatments with varying durations of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatments. Study Design: Case-control study. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/10243
Aims: The management of relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma is challenging and new choices are needed. Brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine are two effective drugs in these cases. The aim of this study is to present the response to bendamustine after brentuximab failure. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/8834
Aims: The study was undertaken to establish prevalence of plasmodium and salmonella infections among pregnant women manifesting fever, presented to three hospitals in Lagos and Ogun state, Nigeria. To determine the rate of co-infection with respect to the use of widal test and st...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/8690
Aim: Obesity and family history of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus are the major risk factors for the development of type 2 Diabetes mellitus in youth. The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between serum ferritin and insulin resistance in healthy young obese with a...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/8833
K. Wooi Seong, M. Nor Asiah, M. Normi, M. Y. Aliza, A. Norhanim, A. Yasmin, A. T. Nur Syimah, K. Roslaili & M. Y. Narazah·International Blood Research & Reviews·2014
Aims: In South East Asia, there is no regional or local HHV-8 seroprevalence data on blood donors. Thus this study was aimed to determine the seroprevalence of HHV-8 among blood donors in National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur (NBCKL) and to test its association with donor socio dem...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/9537
Aims: To determine whether antenatal administration of low-molecular-weight-heparin (LMWH) reduces the recurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO). Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Place and Duration of the Study: Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA and Georgeto...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/9703
Aims: We studied some blood cell changes and alterations in renal and hepatic functions in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia and determined baselines for the population in owerri, south east Nigeria. Study Design: It was a cross sectional case control study conducted prospectively amon...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/3018