Background: Platelet indices offer insights into platelet morphology and production, in addition to platelet count. In cancer patients, it is uncertain whether these indicators indicate tumor-specific traits or hematopoietic stress generated by chemotherapy. Aim: To evaluate plat...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2253
Ezunu Okechukwu Emmanuel, Ekpete Onyebuchukwu Nwachukwu, Obu Sylvia Ifeoma, Yakub Yusuf, Ogbutor Udoji Godsday, Nelson Elisha A., Chukwunonso Daniel Iloh, Edet Samuel Eno & Ezunu Esther Ngozi·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Introduction: Stroke is often a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, with hypertension and diabetes remaining as well-established risk factors. The ABO blood group system has been linked to thrombotic and cardiovascular disorders, but its association with stroke i...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2252
Malignant Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a common tumor, with extranodal involvement observed in nearly 40% of cases. Primary lymphomas of soft tissues, particularly those involving skeletal muscle, are extremely rare, with intramuscular involvement accounting for less than 1.5% o...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2251
Muhammad Nabeel Eusoff, Hoi Jia Tse, Jill Wong Hui Yin, Agathe Camille Foussat & Joyce Lam Ching Mei·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) remains the most prevalent nutritional disorder affecting children globally, with disproportionate consequences for those aged 0–5 years, a period of critical neurodevelopmental growth. Despite decades of targeted interventions, IDA continues to affe...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2250
Bruno Chukwuemeka Chinko, Price Paul Kwaku Joffa, Avwerosuoghene Great Ododo, Paul Chiedu Igwedibia, Jennifer Chioma Okeke, Oghenemega Sophia Ukrakpo, Precious Whiskey Ikete, Ogechuchukwu Grace Onuoha, Chimburuoma Nath-Abraham & Hamilton Chukuka Opurum·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Arachis hypogaea (peanut) is an important oilseed crop rich in essential minerals, vitamins, and unsaturated fatty acids. Data on the haematological effects of its oil-rich fraction remain scarce, as most studies have focused on the whole seed or parts. This study eva...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2249
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a major global public health concern, particularly affecting infants and young children. This is the first public study in Habanyai city to estimate the prevalence rate of iron deficiency anemia among children. Objectives: To study...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2248
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global mortality, characterized by complex pathophysiological changes that begin with endothelial dysfunction and lipid accumulation. In this context, Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) serves as a vital cellular biomarker relea...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2247
Background: Dengue is rapidly emerging arboviral disease associated with considerable morbidity, mainly due to thrombocytopenia and hemorrhagic complication. Mean platelet volume (MPV) which reflects platelet production and activation, may act as a useful prognostic indicator in...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2246
Audu Isaiah, Ibrahim Kalle Kwaifa, Festus Uchechukwu Onuigwe, Hussaini Mohammed Alhassan & Abubakar Usman·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number and size of red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues and organs. It is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 1.6 billion people globall...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2245
Background: The most severe health effects associated with activities in small-scale industries are often not immediately observable, but instead manifest after prolonged exposure, frequently later in the lives of affected individuals. This latency in the development of adverse o...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2244
Omolola Kafayat Awolope, David Olufemi Adebo, Emmanuel Sunday Oni & Odeyinka Olufunso Odewusi·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is characterised by chronic haemolysis, inflammation, and recurrent vaso-occlusive crises, with endothelial dysfunction playing a central role in disease pathophysiology. von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag) and ADAMTS13 are key regulators...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2243
Background: Thrombocytopenia is a common haematological abnormality encountered in clinical practice and is associated with a wide spectrum of etiologies ranging from transient infections to chronic systemic disorders. The clinical significance of thrombocytopenia depends not onl...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2242
Blood coagulation is a complex physiological process that prevents excessive haemorrhage and preserves the integrity of the circulatory system. It comprises a sequence of tightly regulated events that culminate in the formation of a blood clot, or thrombus, at the site of vascula...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2241
Urhie Otejiro Onayimi, Okuonghae Efe Mobolaji, Dirisu Muhammad Ishau, Awotiku Olumide Akintomiwa & Ibhayehor Juliet Orobosa·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2026
Background: Sickle cell leg ulcers (SCLU) contribute to significant morbidity in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Nigeria has the highest burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) and about one-third of the patients have leg ulcers. Although several factors contribute to the de...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i2240
Background: Dapsone is frequently used as a steroid-sparing agent in autoimmune blistering disorders such as pemphigus foliaceus. Although generally well tolerated, dapsone can rarely cause serious hematological adverse effects, including hemolytic anemia, which may be life-threa...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2026/v9i1239