O. W. Aworanti

Physicians’ Response on Haemophilia Care in South Western Nigeria

W. A. Shokunbi, O. W. Aworanti, P. O. Olatunji, M. D. Dairo, E. S. Fakunle, O. T. Ojo, Saleh Yuguda, Leke Ibijola, Kapona Iwara, C. I. Ajuba & F. A. Fehintola · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Introduction: Haemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder that affects predominantly male because it is an X chromosome linked disorder. The severity of the disease is determined by the percentage of Factors VIII and IX activity in the individuals with Haemophilia. Objectiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11920

Cutaneous Side Effect of Hydroxurea in a Sickle Cell Anaemia Child-A Case Report

A. O. Salako, S. O. Ogunmefun & O. W. Aworanti · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2019

Background: Hydroxyurea (HU) has redefined the quality of life of children with sickle cell anaemia and their care givers. Despite the acclaimed benefits of HU, the drug could be associated with variable side effects affecting different systems in the human body, including the sk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2019/v12i130097

Mid Shaft Femoral Fracture in a Young Haemophilia A Patient - A Case Report

W. A. Shokunbi, B. J. Brown, M. O. Okunola, T. S. Akingbola & O. W. Aworanti · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2019

Introduction/Aim: Haemophilia is a rare X chromosome linked inherited bleeding disorder, characterized by deficiency of coagulation factor VIII in Haemophilia A or factor IX in Haemophilia B. Patients deficient of either of these coagulation factors are prone to fracture as a res...

Open access Research Article