One of the main causes of avoidable maternal fatalities worldwide, thromboembolism during pregnancy continues to be a significant contribution to morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy-related physiological changes, such as endothelial activation, venous stasis, and hypercoagulabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i2197
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1162
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i1160
Introduction: In low- and middle-income nations, transfusion-transmissible diseases (TTIs), primarily syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV, continue to pose a threat to blood safety. Whether red-cell antigen systems (ABO and RhD) affect vulnerabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2025/v8i2188
Adesola Helen Oniye, Rotimi Justina Oluwakemi, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Akpan Richard Peter, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu & Alabi Raphael·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Children under the age of 15 are especially susceptible to severe outcomes, including multi-organ complications, from malaria, an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites that is spread through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The liver, an or...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i41649
Oniye Adesola Helen, Ariwoola Bright Shariah, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu, Akpan Richard Peter & Alabi Raphael·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2025
Introduction: A leading cause of cardiovascular disorders and metabolic dysregulation, hypertension continues to pose a serious threat to global health. Urbanization, dietary changes, and sedentary lifestyles are some of the factors contributing to the rising prevalence of hypert...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i2966
Adenuga Jacob Olaitan, Olusegun Taiwo Oke, Muhibi Musa Abidemi, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Olatunji Oluwatobi, Ajao Oluwadare Amos & M. B. Ajayi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
Hemoglobinopathies (e.g., HbS, HbC, HbF) are the most common single-gene disorders worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Beyond affecting red blood cells and oxygen transport, they significantly disrupt blood clotting (hemostasis) and blood flow properties (haemorheology)....
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i3388
Adenuga Jacob Olaitan, Olusegun Taiwo Oke, Muhibi Musa Abidemi, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Olatunji Oluwatobi, Ajao Oluwadare Amos & M. B. Ajayi·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
Reference intervals, the statistically defined ranges of physiological parameter values expected in a healthy reference population, constitute a cornerstone of clinical laboratory medicine. In haemorheology, reference intervals for whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, erythro...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i3387
Amusan Festus Olatubosun, Ugbomoiko Daniel Ohilebo, Obhioze Augustine Akpoka, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Oniye Adesola Helen & Erameh Theophilus Ogie·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2025
Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common genetic hemoglobinopathy that is typified by vaso-occlusive crises and chronic hemolytic anemia. Even if they are less severe, hematological changes in steady state—defined as no crisis, transfusion, or in...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63129
Amusan Festus Olatubosun, Ugbomoiko Daniel Ohilebo, Obhioze Augustine Akpoka, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, OniyeAdesolaHelen & Erameh Theophilus Ogie·Advances in Research·2025
Introduction: Nigeria has the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, making it a major genetic disorder of public health concern in Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SCD patients were particularly vulnerable due to their compromised immune and hematological...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31352
Alabi Raphael, Adeniji Favour Oluwabukunmi, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu, Akpan Richard Peter & Oniye Adesola Helen·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: Hormonal changes associated with menstruation, or the periodic shedding of the uterine lining, can affect a number of physiological measures, including the absolute platelet count. The impact of menstruation on platelet counts in female students at Lead City Univers...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1350
Oniye Adesola Helen, Agbaje Boluwatife Temilade, Ojebode Emmanuel Olwapelumi, Adesina Beatrice Ebun, Amusan Festus Olatunbosun, Inegbenebor Sylvester Ehilenbalu, Alabi Raphael & Akpan Richard Peter·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2025
Introduction: Exposure to cement dust presents serious threats to one's health at work, especially for construction workers. Its possible effects on liver function are still little understood, despite the well-established benefits on respiratory and skin health. Aim/Objective: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2025/v8i1110
Adebola Shakirat Akinbile, Richard Akpan, Adesola Helen Oniye, Abdulkabir Abiodun Fasasi, Kehinde Akeem Adegoke, Adetola S. Oshi, Arowolo Ayokanmi Daniel, Ajani Olanrewaju Oyetunde, Adesina Beatrice Ebun & Amusan Festus Olatubosuna·International Blood Research & Reviews·2026
Aims: To determine trimester-specific reference intervals and compare glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and full blood count (FBC) parameters between second- and third-trimester non-diabetic pregnant women. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study....
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2026/v17i4402