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Durational Effect of Cement Dust Exposure on Haematological Profile of Albino Rat

Amalachukwu Okwukwe Ike, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Achilefu, Ramson Chinemerem, Okwuanaso Chetachi Blessing & God’sman Chidugam Eberechukwu · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2023

Background: This research work studied the durational effects of cement dust inhalation on the haematological parameters of exposed Albino rats. In this study, a glass house animal exposure chamber was fabricated using a plexi-glass and two blowing fans of adjustable revolution....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2023/v14i1296

The Impact of Vehicular Emission on Erythrocyte Level and Red Cell Indices of Occupationally Exposed Subjects in a Given City

Efeota Bright Odozi & Olutayo Ifedayo Ajayi · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Background: The association of combustive emission has been inter-related with haematologic parameters and a likelihood to pro-inflammatory state. This research is aimed at assessing the impact of vehicular emission on erythrocyte level and red cell indices of occupationally expo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4295

Blood Group Antigens Phenotype Frequencies among Pregnant Women in Sokoto State, Nigeria

H. A. Buhari, A. Sagir, S. A. Akuyam, O. Erhabor & A. A. Panti · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Background: Blood group antigens have been used to evaluate ethnic diversity of human populations and had been related to predisposing individuals to some diseases or may protect individuals against some diseases. They also play the most important role in success of pregnancy and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4293

The Phenomenon of the ‘Starry Sky’ on Blood: Lesson Learned From Severe Malaria Falciparum

Forman Erwin Siagian · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Severe malaria occurs when previously uncomplicated malaria infections are then turn to be full blown and tangled by serious, single or multi-organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism. Clinical deterioration can happen abruptly and unnoticed, due to the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4294

The Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio: An Emerging Diagnostic Biomarker for Parainflammation

Alphonsus Ogbonna Ogbuabor, Edwin Obiora Ohotu & Emmaneul Ikechukwu Nwobodo · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

The present century health care system has made great innovations for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Despite this, the diagnosis of parainflammation is difficult due to absence of symptoms in individuals. The development of diseases could generally be mitigated by early...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4292

CD8+ Mycosis Fungoides in Peripheral Blood; A Rare Finding

Fatima Meraj, Hamza Khan, Amna Qamar uz Zaman & Saba Jamal · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Cutaneous T cell lymphomas are mature lymphomas of T lymphocyte presenting with skin lesions and/or systemic manifestations. Majority of these cases show CD4+ phenotype and are classified as Mycosis Fungoides (MF)/Sezary syndrome (SS) spectrum. Here we present a case of 74-year-o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i4291

Assessment of Infection Control Practices in Bolan Medical Complex and Sandeman Provincial Hospital of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

Shumaila Nargus · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Pakistan has a double burden of disease, with more than 40% of the population suffering from infectious diseases. Therefore, in order to lower the risk of dangerous, avoidable infections among patients and healthcare staff, effective hospital infection control programmes are cruc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430193

Outcome of Haematological and Haemostatic Indices in Hospitalized Yellow Fever Patients at the Centre for Communicable Disease Control and Research (CCDCR) Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Anthony Uchenna Asiodu, Victor Azubuike Osiatuma, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Ngozichukwuka Andrew Oburo, Anthony Chukwuemeka Iyasele, Efe Erhinyaye Omoyibo, Chinyelu Ifeoma Emekekwue, Tochi Praise Nnanna, Justina Ifeoma Chukwumah, Samuel Uchenna Eluaka, Samuel Eno Edet, Queen Adesuwa Aigbokhaede, Ndudi Dibigbo-Ibeaji, Obianuju Nkemjika Jisieike, Ugoeze Francis Chinedu, Rosemary Odion Sadoh & Destiny Osarumwense Imade · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Aim: To assess the outcome of haematological and haemostatic indices in hospitalized Yellow Fever Positive patients treated using levels of full blood count, platelet count and other red cell indices at the Centre for Communicable Disease and Research (CCDCR) Federal Medical Cent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430192

Analysis of Donor Deferral in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-Western Nigeria

Temitope O. Olusanya, Abimbola Ogunlowo, Olusola T. Boyede, Uchenna S. Okafor, Adedolapo A. Onifade, Ayodele Fayiga, Mary F. Adaramola-Adepegba, Oluwasegun J. Adeniyi, Olalekan A. Kemiki & Ifeoluwa S. Abiodun · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Aim: This study aimed at evaluating the deferral pattern among blood donors, in order to draw out lessons that will help canvass for a strengthened policy framework and encourage better outcomes in voluntary blood donation. Study Design: This was a retrospective study. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430191

Hepatitis B Virus and Behavioural Risk among Blood Donors, Gabon

Denis, Maulot-Bangola, Christian, Mangala, Olivier, Rebienot Pellegrin, Joseph, Fokam & Thérèse, Nkoa · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Background: In resource- limited setting, co-infection between HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses important public health considerations. This cross-sectional study was undertaken with the aim of determining HBV seroprevalence patterns in urban blood banks. Methods: A cross-se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430190

Prevalence and Clinical Aspects of Hemophilia in the Western Region of Cameroon

Romaric De Manfouo Tuono, Gildas Boris Kuitsouc Tazemda, Ernest Tambo & Omer Njajou · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Introduction: Hemophilia is a constitutional defect in blood clotting related to a clotting factor deficiency. Its remains a major public health problem, mainly due to ignorance of the disease, limited screening capacities and access to treatment in sub-Saharan Africa and particu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430189

Evaluation of Effectiveness of Different Regimens of Centrifugation for a Single-spin Method of Pure Platelet-containing Plasma Preparation

Viktoria Petrushenko, Dmytro Grebeniuk & Halyna Nazarchuk · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Aims: The aim of the study is to determine the optimal parameters of single centrifugation for the preparation of platelet-containing plasma (PCP) with maximum reduction of other cellular elements of the blood. Materials and Methods: 30 conditionally healthy persons aged 18 to 60...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430188

Study the Impact of Cramming in Medical Students

Forman Erwin Siagian · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Aim: To reveal pre- exam cramming among pre-clinical medical students, what drives this practice, failure due to cramming and the problems and difficulties related to the act of cramming. Discussion: Cramming is common practice among struggling medical students. The prevalence of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430186

The Prevalence of Malaria in COVID-19 Patients among Blood Group Classification

Onosakponome, Evelyn Orevaoghene · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Background: COVID‐19 is caused by SARS‐CoV‐2; it is considered a global tragedy that has astounded health care systems. Since the pandemic began, identifying the characteristics that might influence risk of infection and poor disease outcomes have been of paramount interest. Mala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430187

Understanding Complement-mediated Nervous System aging in Order to Develop Neurodegenerative Therapeutics

Gabriel Pisani & Byron Baron · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2022

Aging is becoming one of the biggest burdens to the developed world, mainly due to it being linked to a variety of diseases from neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease to cancer. It involves the dysregulation of virtually every biological process known, affecting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ibrr/2022/v13i430185