Publications by authors named "B Abhishekh"
Article Synopsis
- The expression of ABO (ABH) antigens on red blood cells and the secretion of ABH substances in bodily fluids are controlled by different genes, with the Secretor gene determining secretor status.
- A study conducted on 318 blood donors in South India from Jan 2020 to Dec 2021 found that 72% were secretors while 28% were nonsecretors, revealing a clear relationship between secretor status and Lewis phenotyping.
- The findings suggest that knowing the Lewis phenotype can help identify blood group secretor status, which is crucial for resolving discrepancies in ABO blood groups in medical settings.
Effect of Vaccination on Seroprevalence of COVID-19 among Blood donors - A cross-sectional Analytic Study from South India.
Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus
July 2024
India achieved impressive strides by providing 1.7 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 940 million people, attaining 100% first dose coverage and 80% overall immunization coverage as of February 9, 2022. Compared to unvaccinated individuals, vaccinated people have considerably decreased risks of infection, serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnti-C causing severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn: a rare case report.
Immunohematology
April 2023
Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) due to anti-D was severe and fatal before the development of RhD immune prophylaxis. Proper screening and universal administration of Rh immune globulin has decreased the incidence of HDFN to a great extent. Pregnancy, transfusion, and transplantation still increase the chances of other alloantibody formation and the potential for HDFN.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuality indicators are tools for continuous improvement to enable the blood center to achieve its standards of the highest quality. Hence, they have to be established and monitored regularly for which NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accreditation should be sought for. This study was undertaken to assess the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) through clinical audit quality control study of ten parameters, with a goal to improve and meet the benchmark as defined by NABH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Regular blood donation depletes iron stores. The assertion is that the vulnerable donor population requires a predictive standard operative procedure for early detection of iron store depletion, preventing them from developing iron-deficiency anemia.
Aim: This study aims to study the potential effects of blood donation in the regular donor group using hematological and biochemical estimation of iron status parameters.