Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant disorder characterized by the proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells derived from β-cells in the bone marrow. This present study aims to determine the clinical and laboratory features, stages, and outcomes of newly diagnos...
Background: Paint workers are occupationally exposed to harmful chemicals; solvents, pigments and heavy metals found in paint products during their application and removal. Objective: This study was carried out to examine the effect of occupational exposure to paint on blood leve...
Study was done to analyze various hematological parameters and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes mellitus and also focused on risk factors and outcome at term and effect on childbirth. The study was a systematic review analysis .it was able to conclude that there are so many...
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe & Ibukunoluwa Pius Famodimu·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2022
Hypertension is a major health issue that affects people all over the world. It can cause cardiovascular disease as well as functional issues, such as changes in haematological parameters. This study aimed to assess some haematological parameters of hypertensive individuals at F...
Aim: To present a case of an unusual association of development of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in a longstanding case of chronic immune thrombocytopenia with the help of lab investigations. Methodology: The peripheral blood smear slides were stained by using Leishman stain and...
Striae distensae is a skin condition associated with cosmetic morbidity and psychological distress, particularly in young adult females. This study was designed to appraise if there are alterations in blood glucose level and hematological profile of young adult females with Stria...
Background: GSTs (glutathione S-transferases) are enzymes that are well known for their capacity to detoxify hazardous substances. Previous research has found a link between GST polymorphisms and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). The outcomes differed depending on the study an...
Peter Waibode Alabrah, Agoro, Eni-Yimini Solomon, Peter Waripamo Oweisi, Anthony Okeoghene Eguvbe & Osazee Kehinde·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2022
Anaemia in pregnancy has remained a universal public health issue, causing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. This prospective cross-sectional analytic study aimed to determine the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy at booking and other related determinants. It was carri...
Healthy modulation of lifestyles in many cases has a better therapeutic effect than that obtained by many first-line drugs. These results and the recent slowdown in the development of new drugs have shifted more attention to the preventive and therapeutic role of healthy lifestyl...
Herbal medicines are attractive as therapeutic agents for treating different disease either alone or in combination with chemical drugs. Among these, Acacia nilotica have activities such as antimalarial, antioxidant, antifungal and many other activities. This study aimed to deter...
Ketan Modak, Naveen John Thomas, Partho Mukherjee, Uma Kant Dutt, Kanwardeep S. Kwatra & M. Joseph John·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2022
Priapism is an involuntary, painful erection of the penis for more than 4 hours without any sexual stimulation or ejaculation. It is a urological emergency that requires urgent intervention to prevent erectile dysfunction. We report a case of a young adult who presented to emerge...
Introduction: As the world battles to combat the spread of COVID-19, there is need to ensure the availability of blood and blood products for the population of sick individuals who need them. Doctors and other health workers are often faced with the challenges of providing safe b...
This study was carried out to determine the haematological and biochemical effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Cymbopogon citratus in swiss albino mice infected with Plasmodium berghei (NK65). A total of 16 albino mice were randomized into four groups of four mice each for acute...
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a chronic haemolytic anaemic condition resulting in various forms of crises leading to repeated hospitalizations, due to severe pains, infections and anaemia. Knowing this chronic symptomatic disorder that requires constant care by the car...
Idongesit Samuel Akpan, Adesina Sunday Babatunde, Emmanuel Effiong Ekanem, Emmanuel Oswald King & Enam-Eti Okon Akpan·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2021
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, an X-linked recessive disorder, is the commonest inherited red cell enzymopathy affecting mankind. It is known to cause severe neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia that can result in permanent neurologic damage or death. Numerous...