Dr Jasmine Ramiah

By Dr Jasmine Ramiah — Clinical Haematology Understanding blood cancers and the power of stem cell donation. Clinical Haematology The word leukemia may evoke thoughts of terminal, painful cancer and whilst true there are often preconceived misnomers or perceptions of the development and how stem cell donation can essentially save a life. Leukemia stems from

By Dr Jasmine Ramiah — Clinical Haematology Introduction: The clinical state of pregnancy drives profound haematological adaptation to support the developing foetus and prepare for post-delivery. In South Africa, maternal mortality remains approximately 100-110 deaths per 100 000 live births with many deaths related to preventable haematological and medical conditions. As a clinician understanding the delicate

By Dr Jasmine Ramiah — Clinical Haematology A reduced neutrophil count is a laboratory finding most clinicians encounter occasionally which in certain instances is transient and clinically insignificant owing to a reactive process. In others, however, neutropenia can pose a significant and material risk factor for sepsis termed ‘neutropenic sepsis’ which is a haematological emergency

By Dr Jasmine Ramiah — Clinical Haematology The blood count that counts. Introduction: The South African Reality Anaemia is one of the most common presentations encountered in South African clinical practice. National statistics postulate that approximately one-third of women of reproductive age and up to 40% of young children experience anaemia. South Africa has an