Volume 14 Issue 1 (January–June 2024)

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Research Article

Anti-HBc antibodies and occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) among blood donors in Lomé, Togo

Liza Koboyo Nadjir, Gnatoulma Katawa, Maléwé Kolou, Esso-Mondjonna Tougouma, Magnim Badassan, Bassimtou Mazou, Amégnikpa Ablam Ameyissa, Lochina Feteke, Mounérou Salou, Koumavi Didier Ekouevi

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2024;14(1):11-16. doi: 10.5348/100083Z02LN2024RA

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Research Article

Ferritin level in sickle cell patients at the sickle cell referral center of Lomé in 2022

Magnang Hèzouwè, Mawussi Koffi, Womey Kodzovi Mawulé Corcellar, Kuéviakoé Messanh Délagnon Irénée, Layibo Yao, Padaro Essohana, Fétéké Lochina

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2024;14(1):5-10. doi: 10.5348/100082Z02MH2024RA

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Case Report

Refractory autoimmune hemolytic anemia secondary to Babesia

Menchu Ong, Jennifer Lee, Fnu Deepika, Eric X Wei, James Cotelingam

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2024;14(1):1-4. doi: 10.5348/100081Z02MO2024CR

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Volume 13 Issue 2 (July–December 2023)

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Research Article

Evaluation of the prevalence of anti-erythrocyte alloimmunization in 100 polytransfused patients in Lomé, Togo

Agboka S Hounogbé, Hèzouwè Magnang, Koboyo L Nadjir, Santrao Etassoli, Bassintou Mazou, Adjoa Holali Ameyapoh, Christelle Nguepou Tchopba, Gnatoulma Katawa, Lochina Fétéké, Maléwé Kolou

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2023;13(2):17-27. doi: 10.5348/100080Z02AH2023RA

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Clinical Studies

Every one counts: A retrospective cohort study examining the safety of extending pre-transfusion compatibility testing from 72 hours to 7 days in hematology patients receiving red blood cell transfusions

Harriet Ambrose, Ashlee Hedrick, Marcus de Leur, Georgina Elton, Alicia Evans (Bruce), Rebecca Mullen, Philip Rowlings, Bryony Ross, Ritam Prasad, Anoop K Enjeti

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2023;13(2):8-16. doi: 10.5348/100079Z02HA2023CL

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Research Article

Variations in low titer group O whole blood practices in the United States

Amy Z Lund, Ryan Kohli, Matthew Nicholaou, Justin R Rhees

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2023;13(2):1-7. doi: 10.5348/100078Z02AL2023RA

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Volume 13 Issue 1 (January–June 2023)

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Research Article

Distribution of ABO and Rhesus (RHD) blood groups among blood donors in Republic of Congo

Brunel M Angounda, Serge O Mokono, Geneviève B Boukatou, Boris S Bakoua, Edwige PLC Nanitelamio

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2023;13(1):9-14. doi: 10.5348/100077Z02BA2023RA

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Research Article

Rising anti-SARS-CoV-2 titer in a human immunoglobulin preparation

Christopher Hein, Viola Marschall, Veit Braun, Jörg Schüttrumpf, Matthias Germer

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2023;13(1):1-8. doi: 10.5348/100076Z02CH2023RA

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Volume 12 Issue 2 (July–December 2022)

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Research Article

Challenges facing blood transfusion services at a regional blood transfusion center in Western Kenya

Kavulavu BM, Bushuru BN, Muendo NN, Kumotia WO, Kipkulei JC, Lotodo TC, Kirinyet JK, Tum F, Obala A

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12(2):12-20. doi: 10.5348/100075Z02KM2022RA

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Research Article

Epidemiological surveillance and burden of serological infectious markers among adult population of New Juaben Municipality: A 6-year laboratory review from the Eastern Regional Hospital, Ghana

Francis Abeku Ussher, Osmanu Taufik, James Osei-Yeboah, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, George Damptey Danquah, George Kwasi Kwakye, Joyce Der

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12(2):1-11. doi: 10.5348/100074Z02FU2022RA

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Volume 12 Issue 1 (January–June 2022)

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Case Report

Assessment of transfusion practices in pediatrics: A case report

Lemssahli Ilham, Belmekki Abdelkader

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12(1):11-17. doi: 10.5348/100073Z02LI2022CR

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Research Article

Platelet transfusion practices in neonatology: A single-center observational study

Alexandra Zabeida, Jacques Lacroix, Anie Lapointe, Christian Lachance, Alexis Cournoyer, Andréanne Villeneuve

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100072Z02AZ2022. doi: 10.5348/100072Z02AZ2022RA

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Research Article

A randomized open-label clinical trial to evaluate convalescent plasma compared to conventional standard care management for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients in the Dominican Republic

Angiolina Camilo Reynoso, Socrates Sosa, Dolores Mejia, Ludwig Frontier, Angel Diaz, Rafael Montero

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100071Z02AC2022. doi: 10.5348/100071Z02AC2022RA

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Research Article

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on whole blood donation: Perspective of a Portuguese Hospital Blood Bank

Filipa Martins Pereira, Luís Moura, Liliana Fonseca, Arnaldo Brito, Filipe Lobo, Ana Palmira Amaral, Marina Costa

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100070Z02FP2022. doi: 10.5348/100070Z02FP2022RA

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Review Article

Blood supply and transfusion safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ilham Lemssahli, Abdelkader Belmekki

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100069Z02IL2022. doi: 10.5348/100069Z02IL2022RV

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Case Report

Blood donation and anemia: A case report

Ilham Lemssahli, Khadija Hajjout, Abdelkader Belmekki

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100068Z02IL2022. doi: 10.5348/100068Z02IL2022CR

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Short Report

Spectrum of clinically significant anti-M antibody in patients requiring transfusion

Ashish Jain, Lakhvinder Singh, Arunpreet Kaur, Ratti Ram Sharma

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2022;12:100067Z02AJ2022. doi: 10.5348/100067Z02AJ2022SR

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Volume 11 Issue 2 (July–December 2021)

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Research Article

The burden of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C virus infections in patients with sickle cell anemia in Uyo, Nigeria: A hospital based cross-sectional study

Idongesit Samuel Akpan, Asukwo Etim Onukak, Iyanam Victory Edet, Ajayi Oyedele Oyewumi

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100066Z02IA2021. doi: 10.5348/100066Z02IA2021RA

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Review Article

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood transfusion systems: International review and the Moroccan blood transfusion system experience

Sabah Bouhou, Khadija Lahjouji, Mohammed Benajiba, Azlarab Masrar

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100065Z02SB2021. doi: 10.5348/100065Z02SB2021RV

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Review Article

The risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through blood and blood products: The current state of knowledge (international review)

Sabah Bouhou, Mohammed Benajiba, Azlarab Masrar

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100064Z02SB2021. doi: 10.5348/100064Z02SB2021RV

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Research Article

Initiative for rare donor registry for A₂/A₂B subgroups with Rh phenotyping: A first of its kind

Sadhana Mangwana, Dolly Gohel, Shashi Kumar

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100063Z02SM2021. doi: 10.5348/100063Z02SM2021RA

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Editorial

One year of COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and lessons learnt on the transfusion of convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients

Sadhana Mangwana

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100062Z02SM2021. doi: 10.5348/100062Z02SM2021ED

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Editorial

Who is our patient: The fetus or the mother?

Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, Silvana Gonzalez, Jeremías González

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100061Z02CG2021. doi: 10.5348/100061Z02CG2021ED

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Volume 11 Issue 1 (January–June 2021)

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Technical Report

Accurate temperature representation of storage conditions of human tissue and blood products: A cold chain analysis

Michael R Rusnack

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100060Z02MR2021. doi: 10.5348/100060Z02MR2021TR

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Editorial

Regulatory systems for blood and blood components: What about effectiveness?

Cees Th. Smit Sibinga

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100059Z02CS2021. doi: 10.5348/100059Z02CS2021ED

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Research Article

Comparative in vitro evaluation between platelet concentrates from buffy-coat pooling storage in 100% plasma and 80% platelet additive solution SSP+

Dalia Moreno, Ludwig Frontier, Ignacio Álvarez, Yolanda Ibarra, Yazmín Morales, Claudia Vianey Domínguez

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100058Z02DM2021. doi: 10.5348/100058Z02DM2021RA

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Case Report

Proactive strategies during a COVID-19 pandemic on regional center for blood transfusion in Oujda city and its impact on blood supply management

Saliha Mharchi, Mounir Cherfi, Ahmed Karim, Abdelhamid Bouazza, Zaina Sidqi, Mohammed Benajiba

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100057Z02SM2021. doi: 10.5348/100057Z02SM2021RA

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Research Article

A close aspect of recognizing and resolving blood group discrepancy carried in a tertiary hospital, Bangladesh

Sonia Shormin Miah, Ashadul Islam, Mahbuba Sharmin Linia

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2021;11:100056Z02SM2021. doi: 10.5348/100056Z02SM2021RA

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Volume 10 Issue 2 (July–December 2020)

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Short Report

Latin American experience with blood component’s quality control obtained by buffy coat method

Dalia María Moreno Cardona, Ludwig Frontier, Ignacio Álvarez, Yolanda Ibarra, Yazmín Morales, Alicia Alvarado, Karin Martínez, Nohora Cristancho, Mary Rolón, Zuly Hernández

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2020;10:100055Z02DM2020. doi: 10.5348/100055Z02DM2020CR

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Case Report

Thrombocytapheresis: An important therapeutic tool in the management of thrombocytosis in cerebral venous thrombosis

Sadhana Mangwana

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2020;10:100054Z02SM2020. doi: 10.5348/100054Z02SM2020CR

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Research Article

Immunogenicity of red cell alloantigens in the Japanese population

Mao Watanabe, Hitoshi Ohto, Christopher A Tormey, Hiroyasu Yasuda, Nozomi Takano, Keiji Minakawa, Satoshi Ono, Maiko Yamada-Abe, Hiroe Suzuki, Akiko Sugawara, Kinuyo Kawabata, Kenneth E Nollet, Kazuhiko Ikeda

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2020;10:100053Z02MW2020. doi: 10.5348/100053Z02MW2020RA

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Volume 10 Issue 1 (January–June 2020)

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Research Article

Seroprevalence of transfusion transmissible infections among sickle cell anemia patients in Jos, North Central Nigeria

E D Jatau, O J Egesie, O D Damulak, A Oyekemi, J Jasini, C N Okeke, Z Ayuba, O A Adeyemi, E A Akor, U G Egesie

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2020;10:100052Z02EJ2020. doi: 10.5348/100052Z02EJ2020RA

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Research Article

Endocrine complications of beta-thalassemia major patients—Cross-sectional study

Attanayaka Mudiyanse Dilhara Sewwandi Karunaratna, Jamburagoda Gamage Shirani Ranasingha, Rasnayaka Mudiyanselage Mudiyanse

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2020;10:100051Z02AK2020. doi: 10.5348/100051Z02AK2020AK

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Volume 9 Issue 2 (July–December 2019)

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Research Article

Implementation and evaluation of a blood products traceability procedure in a District General Hospital

Francis Ajeneye

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100050Z02FA2019. doi: 10.5348/100050Z02FA2019RA

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Research Article

Platelet transfusion: A study of methods of preparation, storage, quality control, and indications of whole blood-derived platelet concentrates

Suhas K Thazha, Bibin Scaria, Ramieldin GA Mohammed, Sameesh S Rengan

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100049Z02ST2019. doi: 10.5348/100049Z02ST2019RA

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Research Article

Red blood cell alloimmunization in multitransfused hemodialysis renal patients in central Sudan

Mohamed Eltaib Elmobark, Asaad Adam Abbass, Eman Anwer, Usama Abdalla Elsharief, Bakri Yousif Mohamed Nour

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100048Z02ME2019. doi: 10.5348/100048Z02ME2019RA

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Research Article

Variations of three single nucleotide polymorphisms in ABCG₂ modify Jr^a expression

Yoshiko Ogiyama, Shoichi Ito, Michiyo Irino, Tomoko Hishinuma, Tomomi Asano, Masanori Ooyama, Hiroshi Shimizu, Kunitoshi Nakagawa, Masayoshi Minegishi, Takahiro Osabe, Kenichi Ogasawara, Ikuo Wada, Hitoshi Ohto

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100047Z02YO2019. doi: 10.5348/100047Z02YO2019RA

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Case Report

Successful treatment of severe idiopathic mixed autoimmune hemolytic anemia with bortezomib and intravenous immunoglobulin

Iloabueke Chineke, Suaka Kagbo-Kue, Judith Aniekwena, Myra Rose

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100046Z02IC2019. doi: 10.5348/100046Z02IC2019CR

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Volume 9 Issue 1 (January–June 2019)

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Editorial

Red blood cell allo- and autoimmunization and microbes: Two sides of the same coin

Carlos A. Gonzalez, Silvana Gonzalez

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100045Z02CG2019. doi: 10.5348/100045Z02CG2019ED

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Editorial

Prevention of adverse reactions: Journey from blood safety to transfusion safety

Sadhana Mangwana

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100044Z02SM2019. doi: 10.5348/100044Z02SM2019ED

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Editorial

Universal health coverage and WHO model list of essential medicines – impact on blood transfusion in lower- and middle-income countries

Cees Th. Smit Sibinga, Yetmgeta E. Abdella

International Journal of Blood transfusion and Immunohematology 2019;9:100043Z02CS2019. doi: 10.5348/100043Z02CS2019ED

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