Correction to: Rapid and reliable detection of α-globin copy number variations by quantitative real-time PCR
The copy number of the HBA1 assay for the -( α)20.5 deletion in the HBA-CNV method described in the original article [1] was incorrectly reported. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - October 30, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Correction to: Patterns of bone marrow aspiration confirmed hematological malignancies in Eritrean National Health Laboratory
The original version of this article [1] unfortunately included an error to an author ’s name. Author Amin Ata Alamin was incorrectly presented as Anim Ata Alamin.The correct author name has been included in the author list of this Correction article and is already updated in the original article. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 30, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Correction to: The impact of helicobacter pylori eradication on platelet counts of adult patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
In the original version of this article [1], published on 20 September 2018, there was an error in the author name of Dr. Sankari Tarabishi. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 29, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice and associated factors of blood donation among health care workers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThe overall level of knowledge was satisfactory and the level of attitude and practice was unexpectedly low. Female respondents were found to have lesser practice towards blood donation than males. Health care workers, blood banks and the hospital are demanded to design ways to update knowledge, and build its psychological benefits and make services more accessible. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 14, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Health-related quality of life of adolescents with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study highlighted that pain was negatively associated with both physical and psychosocial functioning; whereas getting Pneumococcal vaccine was positively associated with both physical and psychosocial functioning as reported by children and caretakers. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 13, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Response to Imatinib therapy is inferior for e13a2 BCR-ABL1 transcript type in comparison to e14a2 transcript type in chronic myeloid leukaemia
ConclusionPatients with an e13a2 transcript demonstrate an inferior molecular response to imatinib in our regional population. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 1, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Patterns of bone marrow aspiration confirmed hematological malignancies in Eritrean National Health Laboratory
ConclusionThis study shows that hematologic malignancies are not uncommon in Eritrea. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - May 1, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Anemia and its associated factors among school-age children living in different climatic zones of Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia
ConclusionsMore than one-third of school-age children were suffering from anemia. Intestinal parasitic infections and school non-enrollment were among the major factors associated with anemia among school-age children in the study area. Interventions, focusing on identified contributing factors need to be implemented by integrating with other school or community-based health programs. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - April 22, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Seroprevalence of transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors in Gash Barka Zonal Blood Transfusion Center, Barentu, Eritrea, 2014 through 2017
ConclusionThe prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections is relatively high. In particular, specific groups in the population appear to be disproportionally affected. Therefore, targeted sensitization campaigns should be implemented in the future. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - March 11, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Molecular characterization of β-thalassemia intermedia in the West Bank, Palestine
ConclusionsHomozygosity for the mild β-globin gene IVS-I-6 allele was the major contributing factor for the TI phenotype among the study subjects. The role ofXmnI SNP and α-thalassemia mutations in ameliorating the TI phenotype was observed in few patients for each factor. The beta − 101 C > T mutation was diagnosed in one patient in homozygote state for the first time in Palestine. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - February 18, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Magnitude of elevated iron stores and risk associated in steady state sickle cell anemia Congolese children: a cross sectional study
ConclusionIn SCA children, hyperferritinemia requiring iron chelation is most strongly related to blood transfusion. This situation concerned almost one in five children in present study; this shows the magnitude of the problem which is underestimated. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - February 8, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Effect of iron deficiency anemia on HbA1c in diabetic patients at Tikur Anbessa specialized teaching hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
ConclusionHbA1c is significantly lower in diabetic patients with IDA compared to the non-IDA diabetic patients. Therefore, the authors believe that monitoring these patients using only HbA1c could be misleading, hence physicians and health care providers should take this into account before making any therapeutic decision. Detailed examination including large number of participants employing advanced laboratory techniques is recommended. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - January 9, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Prevalence of anemia among adults at Hawassa University referral hospital, Southern Ethiopia
ConclusionThe CBC parameters help to diagnose and classify anemia in to major components, which might help for a better treatment practice in developing countries, where additional investigations are not available for a reliable diagnosis and classification of anemia. Despite resource limitations in developing countries, additional anaemia work up such as iron studies and markers of inflammation, will provide a more efficient diagnosis of anaemia. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - January 8, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Risk factors of metabolic syndrome among adult Sudanese sickle cell anemia patients
ConclusionThere was significant decrease in fasting High-density lipoprotein, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and fasting blood glucose among SCA patients compared to control. There was no significant difference in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, fasting triglycerides and uric acid levels between patients and control groups. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - December 27, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
The role of haematological indices in predicting early iron deficiency among pregnant women in an urban area of Sri Lanka
ConclusionIron deficiency can be predicted in early stages using Hb and red cell indices, which is much less expensive. This could be a useful method in areas with limited resources and a high prevalence of iron deficiency. (Source: BMC Hematology)
Source: BMC Hematology - December 22, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
