Inventi Impact - Cardiology & Haematology
(Formerly Inventi Rapid/Impact: Blood)
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Journal Scope:
Quarterly published in print and online ‘Inventi Rapid/Impact: Cardiology & Haematology (Formerly Inventi Rapid/Impact: Blood)’ publishes high quality unpublished as well as high impact pre-published research and reviews catering to the needs of researchers and professionals. The journal welcomes papers in all the areas of hematology including basic laboratory, translational, and clinical investigations in hematology. The focus areas are disorders of leukocytes, both benign and malignant, erythrocytes, platelets, hemostatic mechanisms, vascular biology, immunology, and hematologic oncology.
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AN ETIOLOGICAL REAPPRAISAL OF PANCYTOPENIA – LARGEST SERIES REPORTED TO DATE FROM A SINGLE TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL
Background: Peripheral pancytopenia is not a disease by itself; rather it describes simultaneous presence of anemia, leucopenia and thrombocytopenia resulting from a number of disease processes. Only a few systematic studies have been published on the topic of pancytopenia, although extensive studies have been done for its different etiological factors like aplastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, l...
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HOW USEFUL ARE COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT AND RETICULOCYTE REPORTS TO CLINICIANS IN ADDIS ABABA HOSPITALS, ETHIOPIA?
Background: Complete blood count (CBC) and reticulocyte (Retics) are routine hematology tests useful for the differential diagnosis of anemia and other medical conditions. However, it has been presumed that they are not used as regular as they should be in medical practice in Addis Ababa hospitals. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted during November-Decembe...
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PREVALENCE AND RELATED FACTORS OF ANEMIA IN HAART-NAIVE HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS AT GONDAR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NORTHWEST ETHIOPIA
Background: Anaemia is a common complication of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and may have various causes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and related factors of anemia in HAART-naive HIV positive Patients. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on HAART naive HIV positive patients at the Gondar University Hospital between September 2011 and Augu...
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TIME-TO-DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF MYELOMA, LYMPHOMAS AND LEUKAEMIAS: A REPORT FROM THE HAEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCY RESEARCH NETWORK
Background: Prior to diagnosis, patients with haematological cancers often have multiple primary care consultations, resulting in diagnostic delay. They are less likely to be referred urgently to hospital and often present as emergencies. We examined patient perspectives of time to help-seeking and diagnosis, as well as associated symptoms and experiences. Methods: The UK’s Haematological Malign...
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AN ADULT PATIENT WITH NIJMEGEN BREAKAGE SYNDROME AND HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA
Background: Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome (NBS) is a rare autosomal recessive DNA repair disorder characterized by immune deficiency, microcephaly, mental retardation and a disposition for the development of hematological malignancies. So far, mostly pediatric patients have been described, since the underlying condition is often fatal before adulthood. Many patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (H...
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PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY OF ANEMIA AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN JIMMA TOWN, SOUTHWEST ETHIOPIA
Background: Anemia is a major health problem worldwide. Because of health and socioeconomic problems, the prevalence of anemia is higher in developing countries. Children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable groups to anemia. The aim of the present study was to determine the magnitude of anemia among school children. Methods: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in January 2011 o...
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