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Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia with Radio-Ulnar Synostosis (ATRUS): A Case Report

Sachin Bansal, Pradeep Kumar, Ipsita Sahoo, Rajesh Kashyap & Pritish Chandra Patra · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

The association of bone marrow failure and skeletal defects is well known. However, the genetic basis for most of these syndromes remains unclear. We describe here a syndrome of congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia (CAMT) with skeletal abnormality. This case report summari...

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Venous Thromboembolism in Covid-19 ICU Patients: A Narrative Review

Noun Eltayeb Ahmed Abdulgader, Abdelrahman Hamza Abdelmoneim Hamza, Hiba Awadelkareem Osman Fadl, Rawan Khidir Abdel Galil & Sahar G. Elbager · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Aim: The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a summarized coverage of evidence-based researches reporting VTE in COVID-19 patients in the ICU. It aims to serve as a contribution to healthcare professionals in designing a comprehensive strategy in managing COVID-19 pati...

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Lipid Profile and Other Measures of Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Anemic Individuals with and without Thalassemia in Metro Manila, Philippines

Maria Sofia Amarra & Francisco de los Reyes · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Objectives: The present study examined biochemical, clinical, and anthropometric factors that influence cardiovascular disease risk among anemic individuals with and without thalassemia. The objectives were to analyze and compare the following conditions in subjects with anemia d...

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Nigeria: An Insight into the Clinical, Laboratory Features and Outcomes

Anazoeze Jude Madu, Kaladada Korubo, Ifeoma Clare Ajuba, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Augustine Ejike Okoye, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Augustine Nwakuche Duru, Kenechi Anthony Madu, Ebele Muoghalu, Onyinye Eze, Nneka Amu, Chioma Ugwu, Gladys Ilechukwu, Chiemelie Obiatuegwu & Frances Nwamaka Madu · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Background: The prevalence of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) has waxed and waned with the trends in HIV prevalence over the years. The clinical landscape as well as treatment experience in Africa has not earned the much needed attention. Aim: This study aimed at giving insight to the...

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Qualitative Phytochemical Screening, Anti-inflammatory and Haematological Effects of Alkaloid Extract of Combretum dolichopetalum Leaves

Nwuke P. Chinedu · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Background: Inflammation has been implicated in a number of wounds and disease conditions, spurring the search for compounds with anti-inflammatory properties. Aim: The study investigated the anti-inflammatory potentials and effect of alkaloid extract of Combretum dolichopetalum...

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Relationship between HAS-BLED Score & Major Bleeding Events in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation on Warfarin: A Study at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Vishwa Lokuhettige, Prabath Chathuranga, Chandima Kulathilake, Nishadya Ranasinghe, Sampatha Goonewardena & Vindya Kumarapeli · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Background: Prevention of stroke and thrombo-embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation(AF) using oral vitamin K antagonists is closely related to risk of bleeding. The HAS-BLED score has been evaluated as a predictor of major bleeding risk in various populations. The present...

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Cost and Financial Challenges of Accessing Bone Marrow Transplantation: Opinion Survey in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution

Nwagu Marcellinus Uchechukwu, Adeyemi Oluwafemi & Nwaopara O. Anthony · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Background: Bone Marrow Transplantation is a procedure that involves infusion of bone marrow cells to a recipient to treat bone marrow diseases like leukemia, sickle cell disease and autoimmune diseases. This medical intervention was first done in the early sixties and has since...

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Assessment of Some Haemo-rheological Parameters in Descent of Rumuche, Emohua, Rivers State, Nigeria with Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease

Serekara Gideon Christian, Ransome Baribefii Jacob & Mercy Eberechi Onu · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Aims: This study assessed some haemo-rheological parameters on individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis disease. Study Design: A cross sectional, case-control field based design was employed with a total of eighty-six subjects consisting of thirty-one males and fifty-five females ag...

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P1 Blood Group Antigen Dominant among Indigenes of Ogoni Ethnicity in Rivers State of Nigeria

Serekara Gideon Christian, Evelyn Mgbeoma Eze & Ibioku Elekima · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Aim: The study aimed to determine the percentage distribution and frequency of occurrence of P1 blood group antigen among indigenes of Ogoni ethnicity in Rivers State of Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional study conducted on Ogoni indigenes whose first generati...

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Demographic and Clinical Enumeration of Patients of CLL: Experience of the Hematology-oncology Department of the Central Hospital of Yaounde

Chetcha Chemegni Bernard, F. Ngo Sack, A. Sango, E. Lontsi & N. Njedock · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

The objective of this study was to identify the demographic and clinical features of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), followed at the Central Hospital of Yaoundé (HCY) over a period of 6 years (January 2012 to December 2018). Methodology: This retrospective analy...

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A Clinically Asymptomatic Patient with a Flowcytometry Profile of Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome

C. C. Kariyawasan, B. L. T. Balasuriya & S. A. C. D. Ranatunga · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Introduction: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of cutaneous T –cell lymphoma accounting for 50% of all cutaneous lymphomas. Sezary Syndrome (SS) and MF are closely related T –cell neoplasms. They are considered separately on the basis of clinical features and cell o...

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Primary Plasma Cell Leukaemia in a Young HIV Infected Male, Associated with Epstein-barr Virus

Rakhi V. Jagdale, Jaydeep N. Pol, Zeba Nisar, Sachin J. Patil, Abhijit S. Pethkar & D. N. Lanjewar · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2020

Background: Primary Plasma Cell Leukaemia (PPCL) in young patients has been evaluated in very few studies in the English literature. The aim of this study is to describe a case of PPCL in a young HIV infected male associated with EBV. This is first such case in Indian literature....

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