Background: The ABO blood group system classifies individuals into four groups namely A,
B, AB, and O. Genotype classifies individuals majorly into AA, AS and SS. Infidelity is a …

Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study were to determine the normal
range of time-averaged mean maximal velocities (TAMMAX) in the MCA on imaging TCD …

Background information: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects the
haemoglobin (Hb) molecule. Interventions for SCD needs to be supported by local data …

Abstract Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) has been known in Africa before the twentieth century
and the inhabitance have given it several names based on their understanding. About that …

Background: Beta thalassaemia trait (BTT), a beta globin gene disorder share insulin
resistance with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). BTT may therefore be a risk factor for …

Background: Blood consists of plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes and platelets. The
relationship between serum levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total acid phosphatase …

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a major health challenge with serious consequences on
individuals, family and particularly adolescents living with the disease. Previous studies …

There is dearth of information on the gene frequencies of ABO and Rhesus blood groups,
secretor status, PTC taste perception and haemoglobin variants in Osun State, Nigeria and …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic, heritable blood disorder with affected individuals
suffering from debilitating health issues and requiring frequent hospitalisation. SCD is highly …

In Nigeria annually, 150,000 children are born with sickle cell anemia. One way of
preventing sickle cell disease is through premarital genetic counseling and screening. This …