Hematological abnormalities, characterized by cytopenias, are a problem commonly encountered by persons with HIV or AIDS. Cytopenias can be multifactorial in their causation and potentially life threatening to this population. An understanding of the various causes of these cytopenias and the appropriate nursing care are tantamount to nursing practice and to ensure quality of life. Goals of med...

Background HIV-infected patients have a higher risk of developing hematological adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than the general population and have a significant impact on patients’ current and future care options. The study was to determine the causality, the incidence rate, severity pattern of occurrence of hematological ADRs associated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV positive...

INTRODUCTION Family member with IBD is the greatest risk factor for developing the disease. The hematological profileof first-degree relatives (FDRs) of Crohn's disease (CD) patients was studied in order to identify healthy FDRs at risk to develop disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty CD patients, 90 FDRs, and 28 non-related individuals (controls) were enrolled. Hematological profile and C-re...