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2024 | Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences | Pp. 26-31
Pregnancy is a remarkable yet complex physiological state that can be accompanied by various complications, including obstetric hemorrhage and severe anemia, which significantly affect maternal and fetal health. Blood transfusions serve as crucial interventio...
2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology | Pp. 20-33
Platelets are a type of inflammatory cell. As a result, they exhibit characteristics similar to those of a traditional cell-mediated immune effector cell. Platelets are known to contain and can be stimulated to release a variety of bioactive molecules. These...
2024 | Elite Journal of Public Health. | Pp. 15-21
This review article explores the critical role parents play in strengthening adolescent education for the prevention of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD, a genetic blood disorder, places a disproportionate burden on populations with a high prevalence of carrier...
2024 | Elite Journal of Scientific Research and Review | Pp. 24-36
Anemia is a pervasive complication in individuals living with HIV/AIDS, significantly diminishing their well-being and overall health. This comprehensive review explores the intricate relationship between anemia and HIV, emphasizing the pivotal role of erythr...
2024 | International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences | Pp. 15-25
The relentless global impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) underscores the urgency of understanding theintricate immune responses involved in its progression. CD8 T cells play a central role in orchestrating the immunedefense against HIV, wielding the...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 12-14
Community policing, characterized by its emphasis on law enforcement-community partnerships, problem-solvingstrategies, and decentralized organizational structures, represents a multifaceted approach aimed at improvingcommunity well-being and reducing crime r...
2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 19-24
This paper delves into the intricate relationship between school sports participation and academic performanceamong children and adolescents. It explores three primary types of physical activity in schools: physical educationclasses, school sports, and free-t...
2024 | Elite Journal of Scientific Research and Review | Pp. 51-64
Diabetes mellitus and sickle cell anemia are both complex and chronic conditions that pose significant challenges to healthcare providers and individuals alike. The coexistence of these two conditions, known as sickle cell trait-related diabetes (SCTD), prese...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine | Pp. 116-131
Malaria and Hypertension are among the important public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. Microalbuminuria and dyslipidemia have been regarded as two predictors of cardiovascular and renal dysfunction. This study is a hospital-based c...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medicine | Pp. 78-84
Globally, acute appendicitis, requiring emergency surgery, occurs in 7 to 22 cases per 10,000 persons. The study aimed to assess the correlation between acute appendicitis and serum bilirubin. This was observational prospective cohort study, conducted in West...