Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) will cause anemia which can lead to death. CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy also experience anemia. Therefore, it is necessary check the erythrocyte index consisting of Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Hemoglobin (MCH), and Concentration (MCHC) determine type so that appropriate be given. Objectives: To determined description in at H. Adam Malik General Ho...

Background: Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder of hemoglobin causing myriad of pathology including anemia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the baseline values of steady state hemoglobin and packed cell volume as a guide to managing the early recognition of hemolytic crises in sickle cell anemia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the sickle cell patients atte...

The abuse of Acetaminophen (over-the-counter drug) is rapidly increasing globally, thus inducing physiological alterations and toxicity. In this study, it was hypothesized that overdose acetaminophen may induce certain type anemia; hence the anemia induced by oral exposure to toxic dose evaluated. Fifteen (15) Wistar rats weighing approximately 160 g were grouped into three (3) groups; Group 1 ...

BACKGROUND Complete blood count is one of the routinely advised blood investigation during pregnancy. It is also utilized as a diagnostic tool for neonatal anemia, sepsis and determining hemostatic status of the newborn. The present study aims at estimating the complete blood count of maternal and umbilical cord blood at the time of delivery and to establish its correlation. METHOD This cross...

Hematology is an important pathological and diagnostic tool. This paper describes the hematological parameters of 76 specimens of Hoplias malabaricus infested with monogenean parasites, which were collected from two lagoons. The hematological parameters included: erythrocyte count (Er), microhematocrit (Hct), hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and ...

Alterations in hematological indices such as decreases in blood cell counts (RBC), hematocrit (Ht) and hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations are key symptoms of anemia. However, few experiments were conducted to examine changes in hematological indices of fish exposed to microcystins that are believed to be fatal to circulatory systems of vertebrates. An acute toxicological experiment was designed to ...

Beta S-globin gene (β-globin) haplotypes, markers for severe sickle cell anemia (SCA), and the alpha-thalassemia 2 gene 3.7 kb deletion (-α2 3.7 kb thal) along with demographic and clinical data were investigated in SCA outpatients (n = 125, 63 female and 62 male) in the Brazilian state of Bahia, which has a high prevalence SCA. PCR-RFLP showed that the Central African Republic/Benin (CAR/BEN, ...

The salinity tolerance and hydromineral regulation capabilities of juvenile great sturgeon, Huso huso, of different age and size groups (1: 35 days, BW: 0.60±0.02g &TL; 4.80±0.13clp; II: 35 days, BW: 2.23±0.20 g & TL: 7.19±0.17cm; III: 35 days, BW: 9.91±0.23g& TL: 11.86±0.24cm; IV: 50 days, BW: 3.97±0.25 g & TL: 9.34±0.18cm; V:50 days, BW:22.27±1.9g & TL: 17.25±0.35cm; VI: 65 days, BW: 6.3±0.67...

The ability to characterize the mechanical properties of erythrocytes is important in clinical and research contexts: to diagnose and monitor hematologic disorders, as well as to optimize the design of cardiovascular implants and blood circulating devices with respect to blood damage. However, investigation of red blood cell (RBC) properties generally involves preparatory and processing steps. ...

Several homeopathic remedies, namely, Pulsatilla Nigricans (30th potency), Ceanothus Americanus (both mother tincture and 6th potency) and Ferrum Metallicum (30th potency) selected as per similia principles were administered to 38 thalassemic patients receiving Hydroxyurea (HU) therapy for a varying period of time. Levels of serum ferritin (SF), fetal hemoglobin (HbF), hemoglobin (Hb), platelet...