Background: Menopause is associated with hormonal and physiological changes that may influence haematological and inflammatory parameters. Platelet indices and platelet-derived ratios have been proposed as accessible markers of systemic inflammation and thrombotic tendency. Aims:...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i3266
Background: The importance of infection in the regulation of blood glucose is complex, but independent association of infectious agents such as plasmodia with increased glucose level through insulin resistance has been demonstrated in type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3231
Background: Intrauterine pregnancy loss referred to natural pregnancy loss before the twentieth weeks of gestation. Women who show signs of stress are three times more likely to lose their pregnancy during the first three weeks. Blood group system has been linked with development...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i12836
Background: Coagulation disorders are common in patients with Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Coagulation abnormalities occur as a result of HIV-related thrombocytopenia, induced hepatotoxicity due to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) that impairs liver function an...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3672
Background: Red blood cell changes are one of the most common complications in malaria and they play a very crucial role in malaria pathogenesis. Malaria infections are one of the common causes of maternal anaemia especially during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to determin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2289
Background: Thyroid hormones act on nearly every cell in the body including red blood cells. Thyroid hormones are also important to proper development and differentiation of all cells of the human body. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that destroys certain cells in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930490
Background: ABO and rhesus blood group study is very relevant to the blood transfusion services policy maker and clinicians. ABO and rhesus blood group are the most prevalent blood groups among so many other blood groups discovered. Aims: The aim of this study was to find out the...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/16278
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the serum/plasma levels of zinc, vitamin C and E in male subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus to establish their concentration pattern. Place and Duration of Study: Medical outpatient clinic, Chemical Pathology Laboratory of Enugu Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i330231
Background: Trace elements are known to enhance the complete function of the immune system; avert uncontrolled expression and synthesis of inflammatory cytokines. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of Copper, magnesium, selenium in male individuals with type 2 diab...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2020/v20i130166
Background: A number of processes regulating the thrombolytic balance are impaired in diabetic patients as a result of dysfunction of endothelial cells leading to a hypercoagulative state. Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is an important marker of endothelial dysfunction. Plasminogen...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2019/v9i230097
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is a well- known sexually transmitted bacteria that is capable of damaging female reproductive tract leading to infertility. Chlamydia trachomatis infection in men can mechanically hinder sperm from reaching female reproductive tract. Aim: The ai...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23106
Ifeanyichukwu Martin Ositadinma, Amilo Grace Ifeoma, Ngwu Amauche Martina, Obi Godwin Okorie, Okeke Chizoba Okechukwu, Okonkwo Chike James & Ibe Nancy Chiatogu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: One of the biggest challenges in blood donation particularly in Nigeria is the recruitment and retention of voluntary non-remunerated, low cost blood donors. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of repeated blood donations on iron stores and the prev...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/10442