An antioxidant is a substance that protects cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Vitamin C and E are examples of antioxidants. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of Vitamin C an...
Introduction: CD123 is the alpha chain of the interleukin 3 receptor (IL-3R) and is normally expressed on hematopoietic progenitor cells, monocytes, B lymphocytes and endothelial cells. Leukemic stem cells can be detected using CD123, and its usefulness for measuring residual dis...
Aims: To illustrate the relationship between Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia (CMML) and Systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases (SIADs). Presentation of Case: This report presents a case of a 68-year-old gentleman with newly-diagnosed CMML with SIADs. The diagnosis of CMML...
Background: Beta thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by decreased Hb production, which leads to anaemia, and the body does not have healthy RBCs. Individuals need regular blood transfusions. Thus, transfusions frequently result in side effects, inclu...
Habibur Rahman, Tahrina Akter, Sabrina Islam, A. B. M. Kamrul Hasan, Sabiya Afroz, Mahmood Rahman & Shahela Nazneen·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Background: Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by mosquitoes, is a global health threat, especially in tropical regions. The NS1 antigen is a key diagnostic marker for dengue. Hematological changes, such as platelet counts, white blood cells, and hematocrit...
We report the case of a young girl in whom the diagnosis of G6PD deficiency was revealed by an infection with COVID 19. The patient was 17 years old, with no particular personal pathological history. Clinical examination revealed sepsis, with right basal pulmonary condensation sy...
Background: The term "Haemostasis" has its origins in the Greek words "Haem," signifying blood, and "stasis," meaning a standstill. It refers to the process responsible for stopping bleeding, thereby preventing blood from escaping through damaged blood vessels. Pregnancy brings a...
Jatau Ezra Danjuma, Ma’an Victoria Tapsuk, Okeke Chinedu Nnawike, Jasini James, Iheanacho Charity Udoh & Achokanu John Atul·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Aims: This study was designed to determine the distribution of ABO and Rh-D blood group of clients accessing blood transfusion services in Jos University Teaching Hospital. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Blood Bank of the Jos University Teaching...
Okorie Chinwenwa Henrietta, Aghatise Kevin Erhamwonyi, Ugbomoiko D. O., Theophilus Ogie Erameh, Ezekiel Dauda Gambo, Muhammad Adamu Ibrahim & Paul Yiran Ntasin·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Aim The aim of the study is to inform the scientific and local community on the effects of ageing on hemostatic parameters in Keffi, Nasarawa state and also improve care for the elderly. Study Design: The study was a case-control descriptive study. The study was designed to asses...
Ezekiel Dauda Gambo, Anslem O. Ajugwo, Daniel Ohilebo Ugbomoiko, Aghatise Kevin, Mubarak Usman, Theophilus Ogie Erameh, Muhammad Adamu Ibrahim, Paul Yiran Ntasin & Bala Dennis Ntuhun·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of haematological alterations and their diagnostic utility in malaria-infected children in Jos, Nigeria's Plateau state. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional study design to investigate the Red Blood Cell Indices of Chil...
Aim: This study aims to explore the correlation between specific haematological inflammatory markers and varying degrees of malaria in children, utilizing blood samples from children with malaria in Jos, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study involving 384 clinically symp...
N. Okeke Chinedu, D. Damulak Obadiah, L. Salawu, D. Jatau Ezra, James Jasini, O. Okeke Amandy & I. Ode Charity·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Aims: To determine the frequency of red blood cell alloantibodies among pregnant women in Jos, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross sectional study was carried out among pregnant women accessing antenatal care. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Department of Obste...
Purpose: This case report presents a computational analysis of hemorheology in a patient diagnosed with diabetes who experienced encephalitis subsequent to pneumonitis. Hemorheology pertains to the study of blood flow characteristics and plays a critical role in comprehending and...
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a prevalent hematological disorder characterized by a deficiency of iron, leading to a reduction in red blood cell production and subsequent impairment of oxygen transport. Accurate and timely diagnosis of IDA is crucial for effective management an...
Md. Sazzad Zayed Chowdhury, Masuda Begum, Muhammad Shahidul Islam Sikder Rumi, Mohammed Wasim, Mohammed Murad Hossain, Md. Shafiur Rahman, Niraj Kumar Singh & Fatema Khatun·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2023
Background: HIV infection is an emerging issue all over the world. Bangladesh also experiencing increasing trend of infection over the time. Around 9500 infected individuals were in 2014 and it were only 500 individuals in 2000. Haematological manifestations are very common among...