Baraka Kimaka Mwantolwa, Attalla Mohammed Attalla, Charles Idehen, Onyinyechi Bede-Ojimadu, Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe, Theophilus Pius, Swalehe Hamis Mahanga, KomboJuma, Calistus France Nzota & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: The term "blood transfusion" describes the safe administration of blood and blood products into a recipient's vein, including packed red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and whole blood. It is necessary for blood transfusion services to offer patients who need blood...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1351
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
Oladoja Olubayo Olumide, Oyeleke Kikelomo Olayemi, Nassar Suleiman Adebayo, Oni Janet Oluwaseun, Ajala Rachael Funke & Olanipekun O. Samuel·International Blood Research & Reviews·2025
Introduction: Accurate and cost-effective blood group identification remains a critical challenge in resource-constrained healthcare settings. Therefore, this study investigates the potential of locally sourced legumes [Arachis hypogaea (groundnut), Vigna unguiculata (brown beans...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i1349
Caroline Gesu Ngunyi, Michel Noubom, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Patrick Njukeng, Claude T. Tagny, Gesu Nkenganyi, Ebaiayuknso Etambe, Nsah Bongdze-em Lilian, Apouamoun Mouppe Amadou, Leonard Fonkeng Sama & Emmanuel Asongalem·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
Background and Objective: Blood transfusions are crucial medical procedures that can save lives. The release of stress hormones in the course of blood donation varies according to the characteristics of the donor and may render red cells vulnerable to haemolysis. This 24-month ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4347
Ebabh Yolande Hermance Kassi-Kablan, Adia Eusèbe Adjambri, Mahawa Sangaré-Bamba, Boidy Kouakou, Ismael Kamara, Taïratou Kamagaté, Marie France Edjeme Meledje, Jocelyne Rebecca N’Guessan-Blao, Eugénie Mireille Yayo-Ayé, Emma Aha N’Draman-Donou & Duni Sawadogo·International Blood Research & Reviews·2024
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorders (CLPDs) in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on recent advancements in diagnostic techniques to improve patient management. The study characterizes CLPDs in Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting advancements...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4348
Introduction: The ABO blood group system is the most clinically recognized and routinely investigated blood group system in donated blood used for transfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa, due to its immunogenicity and the potential for antibodies against ABO antigens to cause the dest...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4346
Haematological malignancy constitutes a major public health disease burden globally due to the degree of mortality and morbidity they cause. Aim: This review was aimed at exploring and reporting some of the difficulties that hinder early/accurate diagnosis and management of haema...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4345
The present study needs to assess the plasma levels of calcium, creatinine and blood glucose among hypertensive patients in Edo State, Nigeria in order to ascertain whether plasma levels of these parameters are associated with hypertension in this population which will provide im...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i4344
Background: CD38 is a protein highly expressed on myeloma (MM) cells that has been shown to be an effective target antigen for monoclonal antibody therapies, so treatment with anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies is a first line therapy for patients with MM. Although CD38 is weaker ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3343
Eclampsia is always considered as a very serious complication of pregnancy which is responsible for numerous maternal and perinatal mortality in global setting. Eclampsia is characterized by seizures in a pregnant or postpartum patient as a result of hypertension. It is an escala...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2024/v15i3342