Background: Malaria is associated with changes in haematological indices, but local evidence among patients presenting with suspected malaria at General Hospital Doma, Nasarawa South, Nigeria, remains limited. This study assessed malaria prevalence and compared haematological par...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2251
Background: Anticoagulant therapy is widely used for the prevention and management of thromboembolic disorders, but its effects on platelet-related and coagulation parameters require appropriate laboratory monitoring to support safe and effective treatment. Aim: This study assess...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2249
Background: Breast cancer and its treatment may alter erythropoiesis, leukocyte distribution and platelet characteristics. Evidence describing these changes among Nigerian women remains limited, particularly in studies that distinguish newly diagnosed patients from treatment-expo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2250
Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Anthony Uchenna Asiodu, Ekeneam Omo, James Chukwunenye Ibuaku, Francis Chinedu Ugoeze, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Mfonobong Edward Effiong, Regimus Azuka Obi, Samuel Okwuchukwu Ilikannu, Ndudi Dibigo–Ibeaji, Efe Erhinyaye Omoyibo, Adesuwa Queen Aigbokhaode, Chinyelu Ifeoma Emekekwue, Justina Ifeoma Chukwumah, Odion Rosemary Sadoh, Dawn Theresa Ojie, Ugochukwu Josiah Okoli, Kome Ruth Odede, John Emmanuel Antia, Deborah Nwanneka Okonji, Onoriode Amreyah & Brain Avuevuroyesa·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Aim: To evaluate the level of awareness, risk factors, and prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C among antenatal attendees at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, from June to October 2025. Methodology: This hospi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2248
Background: Oral contraceptives are widely used for family planning, yet their relationship with circulating leukocyte patterns is not fully understood and may differ according to population and hormonal formulation. Objective: To compare total and differential whi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2247
Background: Pregnancy alters inflammatory and haemostatic profiles, complicating the interpretation of routine laboratory measurements. Aim: This study compared C-reactive protein (CRP), prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time with kaolin (aPTTK) in obstet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2246
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by progressive dementia, neuroinflammation, and the accumulation of intracellular neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular amyloid plaques. Oxidative stress and cholinergic dysfunction are key con...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2244
Background: Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that may be associated with alterations in cardiac biomarkers, haematological parameters, lipid metabolism, vascular function, and inflammatory responses. Assessing haematological and biochemical parameters may theref...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2245
Background: Anaemia is a common health problem among women of reproductive age. Local studies from Tripura have reported anaemia in young women and have highlighted the possible contribution of menstrual and nutritional factors. This study evaluated haematological parameters and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2243
Adeyanju Oluwaseyi Adeteju, Festus Olatubosun Amusan, Beatrice Ebun Adesina, Richard Peter Akpan, Akanbi Mitchelle, Adewale Adetunji Oladapo, Adeyanju Adebukola Temilade & Olusegun Taiwo Oke·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2026
Background: Sickle cell anaemia is characterised by chronic haemolysis and inflammation. Whether these processes persist during clinically stable periods or are mainly associated with painful crises remains unclear in the local literature. Objective: To compare lactate dehydrogen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2242