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2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 18-24
Social media platforms offer avenues for fostering anonymous online connections, discussions on diverse topics likeculture, politics, and community life. However, the proliferation of hate speech poses a pressing challenge forsociety, individuals, policymaker...
2024 | Medicine | Pp. 1-6
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, leading tothe formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells. While much research has focused on the molecular and cellular mechanismsunderlying the path...
2024 | DYSONA – Life Science 5 | Pp. 1-8
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is a commonly observed condition among pregnant women globally, with particularly high prevalence rates documented in African regions. Asymptomatic bacteriuria serves as an antecedent to the onset of urinary tract infection, which can...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 83-95
Platelets, conventionally recognized for their pivotal roles in hemostasis and thrombosis, have emerged as multifunctional players in immune responses. In the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, platelets exhibit intricate interactions in...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 72-82
Anemia remains a prevalent complication in individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), exerting a significant impact on disease progression and patient prognosis. Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), an established measure reflecting platelet he...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 62-71
Oxygen deprivation, or hypoxia, during pregnancy poses a multifaceted challenge to maternal and fetal well-being, significantly impacting gestational outcomes. This comprehensive review endeavors to elucidate the intricate mechanisms and consequences of hypox...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 50-61
Pregnancy in women with sickle cell anemia presents a unique clinical scenario, entailing intricate management strategies due to the inherent challenges posed by hemolysis and vaso-occlusive events. The convergence of the pathophysiological complexities of si...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 35-49
Co-infection with HIV and malaria presents a multifaceted clinical scenario with intricate immunological interplays, wherein neutrophils, the primary mediators of innate immunity, emerge as pivotal actors. This paper aims to comprehensively analyze the dynami...
2024 | Annals of Medicine & Surgery Publish Ahead of Print | Pp. 1-12
for affected individuals. This paper reviews the potential impact of erythropoietin therapy inenhancing life expectancy and ameliorating complications in individuals with Sickle CellAnemia. Erythropoietin, primarily recognized for its role in stimulating red...
2024 | International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research | Pp. 27-34
Pediatric anemia in the context of malaria infections presents a significant health challenge, particularly in regions where malaria is endemic. This abstract delves into the crucial need for integrated approaches to effectively manage anemia among children a...