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Isolation Of Enterobacteraerogenes From Urine Of Patient With Urinary Tracts Infection And Studying Pathogenicity Of Enterobacteraerogenes In Mice, Liath Abdulhassan Mohamed, Jawad Rafat Abdulhassan Mohamed, Jawad Ali Anok Najum Mar 2026

Isolation Of Enterobacteraerogenes From Urine Of Patient With Urinary Tracts Infection And Studying Pathogenicity Of Enterobacteraerogenes In Mice, Liath Abdulhassan Mohamed, Jawad Rafat Abdulhassan Mohamed, Jawad Ali Anok Najum

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study aimed to isolate Enterobacteraerogenes from urine of patient with UTI and showing its pathogenicity in mice, a total 150 urine specimens were collected and cultured on MacConky agare then tested biochemically and with API- 20 to confirm diagnosis of Enterobacter aerogenes, after that injected 4 groups of mice with (108,109 and 1010 CFU/ml) respectively, while fourth group consider as a control group, also extracted the cell wall from Enterobacteraerogenes and used four groups of mice to injected with different concentration(300, 200 and 150 μ/ml) of extracted cell wallrespectively, while fourth group consider as a control group. Results …

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The Local Propolis As Protective And Therapeutic Modulator On Some Biochemical Parameters In Diabetic Nephropathic Rats, Nawal K. Jabar, Ferdous A. Jabir Mar 2026

The Local Propolis As Protective And Therapeutic Modulator On Some Biochemical Parameters In Diabetic Nephropathic Rats, Nawal K. Jabar, Ferdous A. Jabir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of daily oral administration of local Ethanolic Extract of Propolis (EPP) on blood glucose, antioxidant defense system and kidney function in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats to show the ameliorating and partly curative effects in STZ-induced rats(60mg/kg) intrapretonial (i.p). Seventy five rats (150-160gm) were divided into 5 groups, normal rats, diabetic rats, normal treated with local EEP for 6 weeks, pretreated with local EEP for 3 weeks then induced diabetic in rats for 3 weeks and the last group, after 3 weeks(normal) induced diabetic in rats then post- treated with …

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Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas Mar 2026

Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: In glaucoma, as optic neuropathy gradually proceeds unnoticed by the patient, early detection and treatment is of paramount importance in arresting or controlling the progress of damage.Aim of the study: To explore effects of topical carvedilol on intraocular pressure (IOP) in each of normotensive and ocular hypertensive eyes of rabbits, with assessment of drug safety.Material and methods: A group of 54 males rabbits were included in this study. Induction of ocular hypertension was achieved by injection of hydroxy propyl methylcellulose in the anterior chamber of rabbits right eye. The present study was designed to evaluate the possible beneficial therapeutic …

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Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba Mar 2026

Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) is a complex process resulting in cellular damage and death. Ischemia and reperfusion in the brain, as in other organs, induces an inflammatory response which may exacerbate initial levels of tissue injury.Objectives: This study was undertaken to investigate the possible neuroprotective activity of amlodipine in amelioration of global cerebral I/R injury in rat model.Materials and Methods: Adult sprague-dawley rats were randomized in to 4 groups as follow: group I, sham group, rats underwent the same anesthesia and surgical procedure as the control group with out bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) ; group 2 control …

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A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani Mar 2026

A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Dermatophytes infection is a common problem worldwide and frequent in Iraq. Several reports and articles were published on prevalence, distribution, causes and treatment of dermatophytosis .This case study was conducted on fifty patients(31males and 19 females) with suspected dermatophytes were studied . Their ages ranged from one year to fifty years .Patients admitted to Baghdad Teaching Hospital , Dept . of Dermatology , Baghdad during September 2010 to March 2011.Hairs and scales were collected and microscopicall examination using 20% KOH were done. Hair and scales from active outer border of the lesion were inoculated on modified Sabouraud's dextrose agar. Culture …

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Detection Of Epstein–Barr Virus And Cytomegalovirus In Iraqi Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients, Mohammed A. Muhsin, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Basim M. Hussan Mar 2026

Detection Of Epstein–Barr Virus And Cytomegalovirus In Iraqi Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients, Mohammed A. Muhsin, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Basim M. Hussan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective : determination the percent of infection of EBV and CMV infections in Iraqi patient infected with ALL .Methods : the study have concentrated to determine the rate of EBV and CMV infections by detecting EBV and CMV antibodies in both the IgM and IgG classes of immunoglobulins by ELISA method and Indirect Immunofluorescence Test ( IIFT) as well as chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) for detecting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) EBER RNA and CMV DNA . Results : from total 50 ALL patients were involved in this study , 50% were having viral infection (22% patients infected with EBV and …

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Molecular Analysis Of A2 Gene After Treated Experimental Infected Ratswith Visceral Leishmaniasis, Ghyda'a Abbas Jassem, Noor Idan Jarad Mar 2026

Molecular Analysis Of A2 Gene After Treated Experimental Infected Ratswith Visceral Leishmaniasis, Ghyda'a Abbas Jassem, Noor Idan Jarad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study has been carried out at College of Veterinary Medicine, Al- Qadisiya University, Iraq for diagnosed the visceral leishmaniasis by qPCRreaction and to investigate the effect of treatment with Pentostam â„¢ (100 mg /ml) on mRNA expression level of A2 gene in bloodand bone marrow samples of female rats using Reverse Transcriptase –Polymerase Chain Reaction .Blood samples were collected from children infected by visceral leishmaniasis, then injected in the peritoneal cavity ofFourtyWistarfemale rats (weighted 250 ± 2 g.) were assigned into two groups; control group(10rats) and treated group (30 rats). After 8-10 days blood samples collected directly from …

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Blood Groupsdistribution & Its Relationship With Bleeding Time And Clotting Time, Huda Jabbar Dibby Mar 2026

Blood Groupsdistribution & Its Relationship With Bleeding Time And Clotting Time, Huda Jabbar Dibby

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study carried out on 265 of 2nd year MBchB healthy student in the department of physiology ,collage of medicine in Al-Qadisiya university The study achieved from September 2011 to December 2013, including 265 students ,out of which were 169 females & 96 males. With age range (19- 21 years). Determination of blood group was done for all students and then bleeding& clotting time was determined for each student, it was founded that blood group B was more predominant than other groups among the students, and the clotting & bleeding time was more prolonged in those with blood group O …

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Evaluation Of Antioxidant Vitamins (A And C) In Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Muhammad O. Al-Muhammadi Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Antioxidant Vitamins (A And C) In Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Muhammad O. Al-Muhammadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin C functions as the first line antioxidant defense against free oxygen radicals present primarily in the plasma. Examination of antioxidants in patients with tuberculosis may identify deficiencies that predispose to severe oxidant injury. However, our knowledge of the antioxidant profile and its relation to tuberculosis patients is scarce, particularly in developing countries.Aim: This study aims to estimate some vitamins antioxidant ,Vitamin A and C in both male and female patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.Patients and Methods: The present study included 26 patients (14 males and 12 females) affected with pulmonary tuberculosis. …

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Venomous Snakebites In Diwaniah: A Clinicoepidemiological Descriptive Study, Mohammed M. Al-Shamsi, Aqeel R. Al-Barqawi, Asaad Habeeb Abdullah, Mohammed K. Al-Jelawi Mar 2026

Venomous Snakebites In Diwaniah: A Clinicoepidemiological Descriptive Study, Mohammed M. Al-Shamsi, Aqeel R. Al-Barqawi, Asaad Habeeb Abdullah, Mohammed K. Al-Jelawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: venomous snakebite is an important health hazard in this area associated with high mortality.Objectives: exploration of snake envenomation cases in children and adolescents up to the age of 16 years in this city with a focus on clinical and demographic characters and causes of death. Patients and methods: this observational and retrospective study involves 49 cases of venomous snakebites admitted to the teaching hospitals in this city between 2005-2009. Results: the median age of patients was 8 years, 84% of the bites happened during the hot season( May – August), most cases were from rural areas ( 90%) particularly …

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Significant Of Conventional Serological Tests In Diagnostic Of Brucellosis In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Adnan .H. Al-Hamdani, Naser J. Al-Zawadi Mar 2026

Significant Of Conventional Serological Tests In Diagnostic Of Brucellosis In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Adnan .H. Al-Hamdani, Naser J. Al-Zawadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was conducted on 351 serum samples from suspected cases brucellosis of human (125 ) (68 male and 57 female )of age distribution from (10-70) years and 100 sheep (84 females and 16 males) , goat (23 female and 17 male ) and cow (64 female and 22 male ) of different ages (1->3 years) suspected selected from October 2011 to August 2012 in Diwaniyah province. The Rose Bengal test, tube agglutination test and 2- mercaptoethanol test were used to determine the incidence of brucellosis. The highest infection rate of disease was recorded by Rose Bengal test 19.2%, …

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The Potential Effects Of Short Course Of Statins On Some Platelets Parameters In Rats, Sameer H. Abboud, Majid K. Abbas, Saadia S. Mehdyzaini, Mohamed T. Naqi Mar 2026

The Potential Effects Of Short Course Of Statins On Some Platelets Parameters In Rats, Sameer H. Abboud, Majid K. Abbas, Saadia S. Mehdyzaini, Mohamed T. Naqi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Platelets play an important role in the process of homeostasis, specifically in atherosclerosis formation when low molecular weight lipoprotein deposit in the wall of blood vessels and plaques formation ,this associated with many inflammatory response one of them is Platelet activation subsequent to the adhesion of platelets to the vascular wall results in the release of mediators that promote platelet aggregation. Aim : Statins as most drugs used for treatment hyperlipidemia have multiple effects including anti inflammatory effects , stabilization of plugs and inhibits platelets activation during atherosclerosis of the blood vessels.Materials and Methods : To evaluate the …

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Detection Of Some Salmonellaenteritidisvirulence Genes By Multiplex-Pcr Assay Using Two Different Dna Extraction Methods, Kareem T. Al-Kaaby, Ahmed H. Al-Dabhaw, Hayder M.Samaka Mar 2026

Detection Of Some Salmonellaenteritidisvirulence Genes By Multiplex-Pcr Assay Using Two Different Dna Extraction Methods, Kareem T. Al-Kaaby, Ahmed H. Al-Dabhaw, Hayder M.Samaka

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study was screeningsome Salmonella genus-specific virulence genes by multiplex-PCR technique using a group of primers targeting InvA,SipB,SpiA,CdtB,PefA genes using two different DNA extraction methods. A total of fifteen Salmonella isolates from patient's stool samples were collected. Suspected colonies onHiChromeRajhans (HCR) Medium and XLD medium were selected, and biochemical and serological tests were then performed for identification of Salmonella. Identification of Salmonella serotypes was done in Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) with O and H antisera. Extraction of bacterial genome was down by boiling method and salting out method using commercial kit (Wizard® Genomic DNA purification Kit). …

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Histopathological Changes On Splenomegaly Induced In Experimental Rats Wistar Albino, Maha K. Al-Malaak Mar 2026

Histopathological Changes On Splenomegaly Induced In Experimental Rats Wistar Albino, Maha K. Al-Malaak

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was aimed to evaluate histopathological changes in experimental rats with induced splenomegaly and liver fibrosis by administering thioacetamid (TAA). Liver fibrosis was clearly noticed in all experimental rats after intraperitoneally injected with a dose (200mg/kg) body weight for 8 weeks ,while control rats injected with buffered saline.The body , spleen and liver weight were recorded , also ratio of liver and spleen per body weight was estimated.Macroscopical changes including (colour, size, congested, signs of fibrosis, irregularity, nature of surface) regarded to liver and spleen were clarified. The livers showed coarse granulation surface, fibrous (white) spots, pale color and …

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Study Of The Hepatoprotective Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Local Propolis In Rabbits, Ferdous Abbas Jabir, Noora Khadem Hadi Mar 2026

Study Of The Hepatoprotective Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Local Propolis In Rabbits, Ferdous Abbas Jabir, Noora Khadem Hadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study has been conducted to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of ethanol extract of local propolis at Al-Diwaniyahprovence against CCl4 induce oxidative stress and liver dysfunction in white male rabbits .Twenty four male rabbits were randomly divided in four groups with (6) animal each , the first group was received distilled water (2.5 ml. orally) daily for three weeks then injected with distilled water at( 2.5 ml. subcutaneous) two times at (36) hours interval and considered as control group , the second group was drenched with Ethanol Extract of Propolis (EEP) at dose of (75 mg/kg .BadyWight) daily for …

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Lipid Peroxidation, Lipid Profile, Serum Leptin And Glycemic Control In Patients With Ischemic Stroke:Role Of Vitamin E Supplementation, Imad Abdul-Jabbar Thanoon, Sarraa Dhiaa Kasim Mar 2026

Lipid Peroxidation, Lipid Profile, Serum Leptin And Glycemic Control In Patients With Ischemic Stroke:Role Of Vitamin E Supplementation, Imad Abdul-Jabbar Thanoon, Sarraa Dhiaa Kasim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aims: To evaluate parameters of glycemic control (fasting serum glucose "FSG", serum insulin level and insulin resistance), serum leptin, malondialdehyde "MDA" and lipid profile (total cholesterol "TC", triglyceride "TG", low density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL-c, high density lipoprotein cholesterol HDL-c, very low density lipoprotein cholesterol VLDL-c and atherogenic index "AI" ) and body mass index (BMI) in patients with ischemic stroke and to test the influence of vitamin E supplementation on these parameters, Methods: This study included 62 ischemic stroke patients and 28 healthy control subjects. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: group I (n=33) involved patients with ischemic stroke …

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Study Of The Relationship Between Uric Acid Level And Some Lipid Profile For Heart Disease Patients In Alnasseriya City, Wesam Rissan Naif Mar 2026

Study Of The Relationship Between Uric Acid Level And Some Lipid Profile For Heart Disease Patients In Alnasseriya City, Wesam Rissan Naif

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study was carried out to evaluate the relationship between uric acid level and some lipid profile for heart disease patients in Alnasseriya city in the sera samples of (75) patients, in addition to control group involving (45) apparently healthy. The current study included age ,weight , cholesterol, HDL , LDL, triglyceride ,and uric acid concentration. The study clarified no significant differences (p>0.05) in mean age of patients when compared with healthy control and high significant difference of mean weight between two groups (p<0.01).A highly significant elevated(P< 0.01 ) in the mean concentration of cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride in patients when compared with healthy control ,no significant (P> 0.05) in the mean concentration of HDL in both two groups .It also showed …

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Identification Of Cryptosporidium Antigens In Stool Specimen Using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) In Al- Diwanyia Province- Iraq, Ghada Al-Omashi Mar 2026

Identification Of Cryptosporidium Antigens In Stool Specimen Using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) In Al- Diwanyia Province- Iraq, Ghada Al-Omashi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

One hundred fifty six of stool samples were collected from patients suffering form diarrhea; the samples were classified according to the rural and urban areas, gender, age and immune status (pregnancy, diabetes, and corticosteroid therapy). Routine parasitological examinations were done to all samples using acidfast stain technique. Antigens detection method was also done by using ELISA. The acid fast technique results showed that 23 /156 (14.7%) were positive cases for identify Cryptosporidium oocyte in stool specimen, while the ELISA showed 82/156 (52.5%) were positive cases for identify Cryptosporidium antigen in stool specimen. The rural areas showed higher positive cases(17.5%) than …

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Antibacterial Susceptibility Patterns Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates From Vaginitis Cases Of Pregnant Women In Baghdad City, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Abbas Atyia Hammoudi Mar 2026

Antibacterial Susceptibility Patterns Of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates From Vaginitis Cases Of Pregnant Women In Baghdad City, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Abbas Atyia Hammoudi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

There are large numbers of microorganisms, the vast majority of which are bacterial species, are known to colonize and form complex communities, or microbiota, at various sites within and on the human body. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent lower genital tract infection in women of reproductive age throughout the world. The purpose of this study was to detect Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium as a causative agent of bacterial vaginosis of pregnant women and its antibacterial pattern in Baghdad city. A cross sectional study to assess the incidence and the antibacterial susceptibility patterns of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in pregnant women …

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Effect Of Montelukast On Progression Of Atherosclerosis, Ahmed M Sultan, Najah R Hadi, Bassim I. Mohammad Mar 2026

Effect Of Montelukast On Progression Of Atherosclerosis, Ahmed M Sultan, Najah R Hadi, Bassim I. Mohammad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: this study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of montelukast on the progression of atherosclerosis. Materials and methods: A total of 28 local domestic rabbits were assigned into four groups: Group I (normal control), Group II (atherogenic control), Group III (vehicle control),Group IV (montelukast 1.5 mg\kg daily). Blood samples were collected at the end of experiment (8 weeks) for measurement of serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, plasma high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and plasma reduced glutathione (GSH). Immunohistochemical analysis (VCAM-1, MCP-1, and TNF-α) and histopathologic assessment of aortic atherosclerotic changes were also performed. Results: …

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Effects Of Metformin, Glyburide And Their Combination On Lipid Profile In Niddm Patients, Reyadh H. Hashim Mar 2026

Effects Of Metformin, Glyburide And Their Combination On Lipid Profile In Niddm Patients, Reyadh H. Hashim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background and Objectives: DM plays an important role in the endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications like dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis., It is important now a day to evaluate the dyslipidemic effects of oral hypoglycemic drugs in addition to blood glucose lowering effects, since this may provides a better treatment approach and participates in the prevention of complications of DM.Patients and Methods :We studied the dyslipidemic effects of glyburide, metformin, and their combination on (111) NIDDM patients aged from 39 – 58 years, treated for two years with different treatment lines and compared the results with healthy controls. Serum (TC-C), (TG-C),(HDL-C),(VLDL-C), and …

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Pre Valence Of Genital Mycoplasma, Mycoplasma Hominis And Ureaplasma Urealyticum In Women In Al-Qadisiya Province. A New Record, Habeeb S. Naher, Adnan H. Al-Hamadini, Ibtisam Habeeb Said Mar 2026

Pre Valence Of Genital Mycoplasma, Mycoplasma Hominis And Ureaplasma Urealyticum In Women In Al-Qadisiya Province. A New Record, Habeeb S. Naher, Adnan H. Al-Hamadini, Ibtisam Habeeb Said

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Seven hundred and thirty five samples included endocervical, high vaginal, urethral and urine, were collected from married 530/735 (72.1%) and unmarried women 205/735 (27.9%) who admitted to Al-Diwaniya Maternity and Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, and private clinics in Al-Qadisyia province, through a period of twelve months (from April 2011 to April 2012) in an attempt to isolate these bacteria. Through the study two types of media were used for cultivation of the genital Mycoplasma. The incidence rate of genitourinary infection caused by U.urealyticum was significantly higher (79.4%) while the incidence caused by M.hominis which a The main goal …

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Pre- And Post-Pubertal Upregulation Of Testicular Igf-1 Gene Using Passive Immunization Against Inhibin α Subunit In Neonate Rats, Jabber A. A. Al-Sa'aidi, Mohammed Salih, A. H. Al-Ali Mar 2026

Pre- And Post-Pubertal Upregulation Of Testicular Igf-1 Gene Using Passive Immunization Against Inhibin α Subunit In Neonate Rats, Jabber A. A. Al-Sa'aidi, Mohammed Salih, A. H. Al-Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study has been conducted to evaluate the effect of neonatal passive immunization against inhibin α subunit on testicular mRNA expression level of IGF-1 gene during prepubertal and pubertal stage in male rats. Thirty male rats (weighted 21.5±1.32 g, aged 15 days) were randomly assigned into two equal groups; antiserum treated and control groups, received inhibin-α antiserum (100μl of physiological saline containing 1μg antiserum, i.p.) and physiological saline (100μl, i.p.) at the 15th and 18th days old. Five males from each group were sacrificed at the 23th, 30th and 50th days old. Testis samples were obtained for evaluation of …

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In Vivo Cytogenetic And Genotoxic Effects Of Curcumin On Mouse Bone Marrow, Mohammed Subhi Mohammed Mar 2026

In Vivo Cytogenetic And Genotoxic Effects Of Curcumin On Mouse Bone Marrow, Mohammed Subhi Mohammed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives: Studying the cytogenetic effects of Mytomycin-C by using 2mg/kg by study of (mitotic index, chromosomal aberrations and micronucleus assays) on mouse bone marrow cells (in vivo) andStudying the cytogenetic effects of crude extract of Curcuma longa on mouse bone marrow cells and Studying the ability of crude extract of C. longa in reducing the genotoxic effects induced by Mytomycin-C by combination treatment on mouse bone marrow cells.Material and methodology: Administrative Arrangement: analytical study to period (1 / 5 / 2011 to1 / 1 / 2012)conducted in Al-Nahrain research Centre for biotechnology,Baghdad, Iraq . Methodology: distributed of mice on equal …

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Effectivness Of 10% Povidone Iodine As Ascolicidal Agent In Hydatid Cyst Surgery In Compared With Other Scolicidal Agents, Ali Nayyef Assi Mar 2026

Effectivness Of 10% Povidone Iodine As Ascolicidal Agent In Hydatid Cyst Surgery In Compared With Other Scolicidal Agents, Ali Nayyef Assi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hydatid disease or Echinococcal disease, is a parasitic disease that affects both humans and other mammals such as sheep, dogs, rodents and horses.[1] There are three different forms of Echinococcosis found in humans, each of which is caused by the larval stages of different species of the tapeworm of genus Echinococcus[1].This study was done in the AL-Husseinteaching hospital (AL-Nassiyria)during3 years (between 1st January 2004 to december2006) and follow up for5 years,120 patients [70 females and 50 males] ages range between 12years to 56years presented withhydatid cyst in the liver only we concentrate on the hydatid cyst of liver( un complicated …

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Blastocystis Hominis Infections Among Patients In Duhok City / Kurdistan Region €“ Iraq, Adel T. M. Al-Saeed, Qais I. Ismaeel, Ghazwan F. Ahmed Mar 2026

Blastocystis Hominis Infections Among Patients In Duhok City / Kurdistan Region €“ Iraq, Adel T. M. Al-Saeed, Qais I. Ismaeel, Ghazwan F. Ahmed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 610 patients of different age and sex attending the central Laboratory / Shilan Private Hospital and Hevi Pediatric Hospital – Duhok Governorate suffering from gastroenteritis sumptomes were investigated by direct stool examination. The samples were collected from 350 children and 260 adults during the period from April to November 2010. All stool samples were examined microscopically by the direct method for identification of B. hominis and for the presence of other intestinal parasites. The number and percent of infection rate with B. hominis among the examined samples (610) was 31(5.08%) in both of adults and children groups, …

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Phenotypic Detection Of Extended €“Spectrum Betalactamase Production In Proteus. Mirabilis Isolation From Patients With Significant Bacteriuria In Najaf Provina, Ahmad Aleiwi Hussein Mar 2026

Phenotypic Detection Of Extended €“Spectrum Betalactamase Production In Proteus. Mirabilis Isolation From Patients With Significant Bacteriuria In Najaf Provina, Ahmad Aleiwi Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

250 mid-stream urine samples were collected from patients suspected of urinary tract infection (UTI) who were attended to Three hospitals (Medical Al-Sader City, Al-Hakeem, and Al-Zahra Maternity and Children) in Najaf provina during the period of October 2011 to January 2012 and screened for the presence of Proteus mirablis .The growth of ≥105 colony forming units/ml was considered as significant bacteriuria. A total of 198 (79.2%) significant bacteriuria were detected. The study showed higher incidence of UTI in females 129 (65.2%)than males 69 (34.8% )However , 52 (26.3%) isolates of Proteus mirabilis , 146 (73.7%) isolates other species pathogens. The …

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Effect Of Amlodipine Drug On Male Sex Hormones Of Hypertensive Patients In Al-Najaf Province, Karrar Saleem Zayed Al-Shebli Mar 2026

Effect Of Amlodipine Drug On Male Sex Hormones Of Hypertensive Patients In Al-Najaf Province, Karrar Saleem Zayed Al-Shebli

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The current study was carried out in Al-Sader teaching Hospital in Al-Najaf province during the period 2011/6/5 till 2011/12/2. The study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Amlodipine drug that’s uses to treatment of hypertension on male sex hormones (LH ,FSH and testosterone) in a number of males hypertensive patients . Forty five males patients who are took this drug to lower their high blood pressure participated in the study , their ages ranged from (31-60) years divided into three groups (15 male/group) according to amlodipine doses 2.5, 5 and 10 mg once daily .Also contribute fifteen health males …

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Antiatherosclerotic Potential Of Aspirin: Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Approaches, Najah R Hadi, Hussam H Sahib, Bassim I Mohammad Mar 2026

Antiatherosclerotic Potential Of Aspirin: Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Approaches, Najah R Hadi, Hussam H Sahib, Bassim I Mohammad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: this study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of aspirin on the progression of atherosclerosis. Materials and methods: A total of 28 local domestic rabbits were assigned to four groups: Group I (normal control), Group II (atherogenic control), Group III (vehicle control),Group IV (aspirin 10 mg\kg daily). Blood samples were collected at the end of experiment (8 weeks) for measurement of serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, plasma high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and plasma reduced glutathione (GSH). Immunohistochemical analysis (VCAM-1, MCP-1, and TNF-α) and histopathologic assessment of aortic atherosclerotic changes were also performed. Results: …

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Reciprocal Intermolecular Antigenic Competition Between E. Coli And P. Aeruginosa, Ibrahim Mohamed-Saeed Abdulwahid, Raad Abdulabass Hamza Alharmoosh Mar 2026

Reciprocal Intermolecular Antigenic Competition Between E. Coli And P. Aeruginosa, Ibrahim Mohamed-Saeed Abdulwahid, Raad Abdulabass Hamza Alharmoosh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

It has been observed that in a dimicrobic mucosal urinary tract infection . The specific antibody titre of E. coli was higher than that of P. aeruginosa. The interpretation was based on antigenic competition . Hence a case of UTI with combined gram negative infection were chosen and diagnosed as E. coli and P. aeruginosa (Identified by classical tests and API 20E system) . Balanced and unbalanced heat killed E. coli and P. aeruginosa antigens in different combination proportions were made and used for specific immune priming of rabbits. Monotypic heat killed antigens were made and used for priming rabbits …

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