American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020

  • Large Granular Lymphocytes Leukemia: A Case Report with a Review of the Literature

    Maryam Mouamin, Ghita Badou, Hicham Yahyaoui, Imane Benjelloun, Mohamed Raissi, Mustapha Ait Ameur, Mohamed Chakour

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Dec. 06, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2019
    Published: Jan. 09, 2020
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    Abstract: Larges granulars lymphocytes (LGL) leukemias correspond to rare haemopathies secondary to clonal proliferation of larges lymphocytes rich in azurophilic granules with phenotype T of CD3+ or CD3- (NK cell) profile. We report the case of a patient, 75 years old, who was admitted for pancytopenia associated with lymphocytosis at 8G / L all evolving in... Show More
  • Andrew Obrzut - Eminent Polish Professor, First Head of the Department of Pathological Anatomy (1896-1910) of the Medical Faculty of Lviv University

    Dmytro Zerbino, Liliya Volos

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020
    Pages: 5-10
    Received: Nov. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2019
    Published: Jan. 16, 2020
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    Abstract: This paper presents an overview of the history of life, scientific and pedagogical activity, major achievements of a great Polish pathologist Andrew Obrzut. Andrew Obrzut was born in Poland, studied at the Medical Faculty of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow (Poland) and received a diploma of the Doctor of Medicine. Andrew Obrzut was a student ... Show More
  • Socio-demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Regular Blood Donors Receiving Free Blood Bags at The National Blood Transfusion Center in Côte d’Ivoire

    Sekongo Yassongui Mamadou, Konan Sidoine, Kouamenan Sidonie, Tiembre Ibrahima, Tchimou Jeremie, Konate Seidou

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020
    Pages: 11-14
    Received: Jan. 12, 2020
    Accepted: Jan. 21, 2020
    Published: Feb. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: The objective of this study is to review the activities of free delivery of blood bags to the regular blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Center of Abidjan Treichville. Il was a descriptive cross-sectional study that took place at the National Blood Transfusion Center in Abidjan from 1 January to 31 March 2015. Were Included in the study... Show More
  • Species Diversity of Candida from Hospital Environment in Plateau State, Nigeria

    Nnaemeka Emmanuel Nnadi, Miri Alexander Nanpyal, Nanpon Kaduna, Bege Jonathan, Iskender Karalti

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020
    Pages: 15-19
    Received: Jan. 08, 2020
    Accepted: Jan. 20, 2020
    Published: Feb. 07, 2020
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    Abstract: In the past few years the role the hospital environment in the transmission of infections has increased leading to the increase in the incidence of morbidity and mortality associated with Candida infections. The hospital environment can serve as an alternative niche for the presence of opportunistic pathogens of public health concern. This study so... Show More
  • Assessment of the Risk of Hemochromatosis in Polytransfused Sickle Cell Patients at the Abidjan Transfusion Therapy Unit

    Yassongui Mamadou Sekongo, Kabore Saydou, Kouakou Boidy, Kouamenan Sidonie, Kassogue Kadidja, N’Guessan Parfait, Oue Nabo Bertin, Konate Seidou, Sanogo Ibrahima

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2020
    Pages: 20-24
    Received: Jan. 15, 2020
    Accepted: Jan. 27, 2020
    Published: Feb. 07, 2020
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    Abstract: In Côte d'Ivoire, sickle cell disease affects 14% of the population. It is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Transfusion is a significant element in the management of major sickle cell anemia, which exposes them to post-transfusion hemochromatosis. The biological diagnosis is based on the determination of serum iron and the trans... Show More