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Cytotoxic Effect Of Crab Shell Extracts On Different Tumor Cell Lines, Ahmed M. Al-Shammari, Nahi Y. Yaseen, Shareef Al-Alwaji, Khansaa Raad, Shiamaa Salman Dawood Mar 2026

Cytotoxic Effect Of Crab Shell Extracts On Different Tumor Cell Lines, Ahmed M. Al-Shammari, Nahi Y. Yaseen, Shareef Al-Alwaji, Khansaa Raad, Shiamaa Salman Dawood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Crab, a kind of marine animal that has a unique status in evolution, has many bioactive substances with special functions. In the present study, we investigated the antitumor effects of four different extracts derived from crab shell (aqueous and methanolic extracts of burned and normal crab shell powder). Aqueous and methanolic extracts of burned crab shell powder were shown to be cytotoxic and inhibit the in vitro proliferation of human laryngeal carcinoma tumor cell lines (Hep-2) and human Rhabdomyosarcoma cell line (RD) and one murine mammary adenocarcinoma tumor cell line (AMN3), in dose and time dependant manner. These results suggest …

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Effect Of Date Extracts On The Lymphocyte And Monocyte Cells, Jihan F. Ashraf, Ayat Monem Mar 2026

Effect Of Date Extracts On The Lymphocyte And Monocyte Cells, Jihan F. Ashraf, Ayat Monem

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The effect of dates extracts were determined in human peripheral lymphocyte and monocyte cells using different concentrations of the extracts for three days- there term assay (MTT) was employed. There was no cytotoxic effect of the date extracts on human lymphocyte and monocyte cells. The results showed that the ideal concentrations of different date extracts have a protective effects of tamer (Barhi, Zahdi and Khistawy) to the lymphocyte and monocyte cells and may be that because these date extracts contain antioxidants in various type of dates.

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Test Of Efficacy Of Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen Of Klebsiella Pneumonia In Stimulation Of Immune Response In Albino Mice, Mayada F. Darwesh Mar 2026

Test Of Efficacy Of Capsular Polysaccharide Antigen Of Klebsiella Pneumonia In Stimulation Of Immune Response In Albino Mice, Mayada F. Darwesh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was designed to assess in vivo the effects of capsular polysaccharide (CPS) antigen of K. pneumonia on some immunological parameters in albino mice. CPS antigen from K.pneumonia was prepared, then series concetration of wild type of bathogenic bacteria and from CPS antigen were prepared depending on LD50 value which was;1×103 cfu /ml of wilde type and 1×105 cfu/ ml of CPS antigens ,these concentration injected in 0.1 ml intraperetonial in mice . (phagocytosis , Arthus reaction , delayed hypersensitivity and plaque forming cells ) by use two concentration LD50 and 0.1 LD50 which was( 1×105 , 1×106) cfu/ …

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Stereological Study Of The Mid Piece Of Ductus Epididymis In Human And Other Animal Species, Khalida K. Jbara Mar 2026

Stereological Study Of The Mid Piece Of Ductus Epididymis In Human And Other Animal Species, Khalida K. Jbara

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A stereological study of a (middle piece) of ductus epididymis between normal adult human, bulls, rams, goats and buffalos was conducted using routine histological techniques. The following stereological parameters were determined; Stereocilia height, epithelial height, muscular wall thickness, lumen and tube diameters. The human epididymal stereocilia height is shorter than in goat only and higher than bulls and goats in both the epithelial height and muscular wall thickness. Human ductile diameter is smaller than in other animals. In conclusion, all human epididymal mid piece parameters in the present study differ significantly than in the other animals. Because human epididymis differs …

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Cigarette Smoking Habits Among Paramedical Students In Baghdad- Iraq, Faraj Hato Juni Mar 2026

Cigarette Smoking Habits Among Paramedical Students In Baghdad- Iraq, Faraj Hato Juni

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: to analyze and descrbe the prevalence of cigarette smoking, attitude among paramedical students.Methods & materials: Across- Sectional study was done among the paramedical students in central medical institutes (as Institute of Medical echnology -Baghdad, institute of medical technology Al- Mansur- Baghdad. This study was conducted from October 2008 to April 2009. students ages 22 to 24 years, They were randomly selected from the first and second study level Global Adult Tobacco Survey based questionnaire. Was used the first part of the questionnaire contained demographic data and the second part contained various questions about smoking habit and attitude. Results: The …

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Preparation Of Three Fasciola Gigantica Antigens And Determination Of Their Efficacy As A Vaccine For Protection Against Fascioliasis In Rabbits, Hadeel Saleem Touma, Wafaa Sadoon Shani Mar 2026

Preparation Of Three Fasciola Gigantica Antigens And Determination Of Their Efficacy As A Vaccine For Protection Against Fascioliasis In Rabbits, Hadeel Saleem Touma, Wafaa Sadoon Shani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was included the preparation of vaccine against fascioliasis from three Fasciola gigantica antigens, somatic antigen, excretory-secretory antigen and partially purified cathepsin antigen. Their vaccine efficacy was tested in rabbits, by using 12 Lepus lepus arabica rabbit, aged 2 months, similar weight. The rabbits were subdivided to three groups each of four rabbits and was vaccinated with one antigen emulsified in freund adjuvant. In compare to control groups Which involved 4 rabbits vaccinated with PBS and other four left without vaccination, challenge infection was done by vaccination the animals with 90 metacercaria obtained from experimentally infected intermediate host. All …

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Effect Of Some Antibiotics On Aerobic Pathogenic Bacteria Causing Otitis Media And Urinary Tract Infection In Al- Manathera City In Iraq: A Comparative In Vitro Study, Ahmed Abduljabbar Jaloob, Fadaa Abdul-Ameer Gafil Mar 2026

Effect Of Some Antibiotics On Aerobic Pathogenic Bacteria Causing Otitis Media And Urinary Tract Infection In Al- Manathera City In Iraq: A Comparative In Vitro Study, Ahmed Abduljabbar Jaloob, Fadaa Abdul-Ameer Gafil

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Otitis Media (OM) is an inflammation of the middle ear drum and the inner ear, including a duct known as the eustachian tube. Otitis media is very common in children. Over 60 percent of the cases of otitis media are caused by bacteria. Urinary tract infection(UTI) refer to the presence of microbial pathogens within the urinary tract. A urinary tract infection is a condition where one or more structures in the urinary tract becomes infected after bacteria overcome its strong natural defenses. In spite of these defenses, urinary tract infections are the most common of all infections and can …

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Effects Of Phenolic Compound On The Viability Of Leishmania Tropica Promastigotes: A Comparative In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshammary, Roaa H. Abdul Mageed, Bassim I. Mohamad Mar 2026

Effects Of Phenolic Compound On The Viability Of Leishmania Tropica Promastigotes: A Comparative In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshammary, Roaa H. Abdul Mageed, Bassim I. Mohamad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Caffeic acid against the viability of Leishmania tropica promastigotes in vitro. The result showed that Caffeic acid had a fatal effect on the viability of Leishmania tropica promastigotes with the use of different concentrations leading to a gradual decreasing of living promastigotes number with the increase of Caffeic acid concentration. The mean parasiticidal effect of Caffeic acid was (24×104, 30×104, 38×104, 44×104, 53×104) promastigote /ml at concentrations (10, 15, 20, 25, 30) mg/ml respectively after three days of incubation. It can be concluded that Caffeic acid posses a cidal effect …

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Effect Of Diltiazem On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Hassanen A. Radi Mar 2026

Effect Of Diltiazem On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Hassanen A. Radi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background; Glaucoma is a multifactorial disease involving progressive optic neuropathy and altered intraocular hemodynamics; furthermore, glaucoma can cause blindness if it is left untreated.Aim of the study: To explore effects of topical diltiazem on intraocular pressure (IOP) in each of normal and ocular hypertensive rabbits.Materials and methods: A group of 54 males of the rabbits were included in the present study. Induction of ocular hypertension was achieved by injection of hydroxy propyl methylcellulose in the anterior chamber of rabbits right eye. In addition to distilled water (as negative control), each of timolol (as positive control) and diltiazem (the tested drug) …

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Amelioration Of Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity, Najah R Hadi, Sadiq J Ali, Nadhim Hinti Mar 2026

Amelioration Of Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity, Najah R Hadi, Sadiq J Ali, Nadhim Hinti

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The therapeutic usefulness of doxorubicin (DXR), an anthracycline antibiotic, is limited by its cardiotoxicity. The present study investigated the effects of vitamin E, carvedilol, telmisartan and omega-3 against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats using biochemical approaches . Telmisartan (1 mg/kg/day) orally, vitamin E(100 mg/kg) orally. carvedilol (10mg/kg) orally and omega-3 (20 mg/kg) orally were administered orally for 7 days followed by doxorubicin (15 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally (ip) as a single dose . Rats treated with DXR showed cardiotoxicity as evidenced by elevation of serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, serum creatin kinase (CK-MB);serum malondialdehyde (MDA) level, catalase activity did not change …

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Bcg & Tuberculin Induced Experimental Lapin Secondary Cryoglobulinemia, Ibrahim M. Shnawa, Yazi Abdulla Jassim Mar 2026

Bcg & Tuberculin Induced Experimental Lapin Secondary Cryoglobulinemia, Ibrahim M. Shnawa, Yazi Abdulla Jassim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

BCG and tuberculin were used as a possible immune stimulants for cryoresponses in a lapin model .Immunization and hyperimmunization protocols both for primary and secondary cryoimmune response were attempted .Cryocrit percentage ,protein nature through biurete reaction , ratio of cryoglobulin to total globulin of immune and hyper immune sera as well as reversible precipitable at 4c ,and solubility at 45c were identification criteria for cryoglobulin. Both BCG and tuberculin 0.05IU were found good stimulants for cryoresponse . The cryoglobulinemia was found associated and non associated with IgM anti IgGautoantibody (RF) in tuberculin case while, it was non RF associated in …

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Protoscolicidal Effects Of Ferulic Acid On Viability Of Protoscolices Of Hydatid Cyst: In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshemary, Bassim I. Mohammed, Haider I. Felaih Mar 2026

Protoscolicidal Effects Of Ferulic Acid On Viability Of Protoscolices Of Hydatid Cyst: In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshemary, Bassim I. Mohammed, Haider I. Felaih

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Ferulic acid is one of phenolic compounds derivatives that reported to be a successful antimicrobial agent. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Ferulic acid solution on the viability of Echinococcus granulosus protoscolises. To evaluate the effects of various concentrations of Ferulic acid, 126 samples of live protoscolices of hydatid cyst were exposed to 10, 20 and 30 mg/ml concentration of Ferulic acid and 50% hypertonic glucose solutions as a positive control and 30% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a control and solvent. The protoscolicidal effect evaluated after 1, 3 and 7 minute, the protoscolicidal effects were determined by 0.1% eosin …

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Effect Of Licorice Extract On Lipid Profile In Hypercholestermic Male Rabbits, Yamama S. Alwash, A. Razzak A.Latif, Nisreen J.Al-Bayati Mar 2026

Effect Of Licorice Extract On Lipid Profile In Hypercholestermic Male Rabbits, Yamama S. Alwash, A. Razzak A.Latif, Nisreen J.Al-Bayati

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Atherosclerosis is degeneration, hardening and loss of elasticity ,it includes accumulation of lipid, inflammatory cells, and fibrous tissue in the intima, which causes intimal thickening of large and mid-sized arteries. Oxidative stress plays a major role in initiation, propagation and rupture of atherosclerotic plaque. Glycyrrhiza glabra is an herb of Fabacea family which contain hypolipidemic compounds and flavonoids with high antioxidative properties. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract on blood lipids and atherosclerosis in rabbits fed with high cholesterol diet.Results show that Glycyrrhiza glabra significantly decrease total cholesterol (TC), low- density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) …

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Histopathological Study On The Effect Of Antioxidants (Vitamin E And Selenium) In Hepatotoxicity Induced By Lead Acetate In Rats, Adnan W. Al-Bideri Mar 2026

Histopathological Study On The Effect Of Antioxidants (Vitamin E And Selenium) In Hepatotoxicity Induced By Lead Acetate In Rats, Adnan W. Al-Bideri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was carried out to evaluate histopathological changes inrats liver induced by different doses and durations of lead acetate toxicity and to investigate the therapeutic effects of vitamin E and Selenium together against lead poisoning.Thirty two adult male rats (Rattus rattus), randomized into four groups (n=8) were used for this study. In group I rats received only drinking water as control while in   group II , III and IV rats were given o.5%,1%,1.5% lead acetate respectively in drinking water for ten weeks. Two animals from each group were sacrificed and and dissected after five weeks and ten weeks of …

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Some Physiological Changes In Men And Women After An Acute Myocardial Infarction, Muhammad Obaid Al-Muhammadi Mar 2026

Some Physiological Changes In Men And Women After An Acute Myocardial Infarction, Muhammad Obaid Al-Muhammadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was designed to assess some hematological and biochemical changes related to the acute myocardial infarction patients ,since the levels of these constituents are very important for the health care team to know how the body is responding to the different therapies that being provided and this will help the medical staff for proper management with less morbidity and mortality . The study proceeded from March /2010 to August / 2010. There are 48 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and healthy subjects of both sexes. The patients were diagnosed by specialist physicians by using positive troponin I tests, …

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Effect Of Evening Primrose Oil On Primeralary Blood Coagulation Investigation In Male Rabbits, Zena Hasan Sahib, A.Razzak A.Latif, Hussien Naji Abdullah Mar 2026

Effect Of Evening Primrose Oil On Primeralary Blood Coagulation Investigation In Male Rabbits, Zena Hasan Sahib, A.Razzak A.Latif, Hussien Naji Abdullah

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was performed to determine the effects of Evening primrose oil (EPO) on haemostatic parameters following 30 and 60 days administration of 90 mg/kg (EPO) to healthy male rabbits. The laboratory resulting in significant increase in Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) assays (p<0.01), platelets count significantly decreased (p<0.01) at both times. While fibrinogen concentration are insignificantly decreased. These effects might be due to inactivation or inhibition of factors affecting coagulation.

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Toxoplasmosis Among Schizophrenic Patients In Al-Rashad Teaching Hospital, Fadheelah Shabat Jassam, Fekri N. Younis, Mohammed A. Hassan, Emad A. Abdulghani, Mohammed D. Jassam Mar 2026

Toxoplasmosis Among Schizophrenic Patients In Al-Rashad Teaching Hospital, Fadheelah Shabat Jassam, Fekri N. Younis, Mohammed A. Hassan, Emad A. Abdulghani, Mohammed D. Jassam

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background;Studies showed that people with schizophrenia and other mental disorders have a higher incidence of exposure to T.gondii. The aim of the present paper is to estimate the rate of toxoplasmosis in schizophrenic patients.Methods;A total of (125) serum samples were studied.(100) patients from AL- Rashad Teaching Hospital compared with (25) healthy person as a control group; during the period from October 1,2009- March31,2010. All were male of age (20-55 years).Serum samples were tested by using ELISA Toxoplasma technique for Ab. detection (IgG and IgM) in addition to the serum testosterone concentration.Results;The results showed that 49% schizophrenics have IgG positive Toxoplasma …

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A Prospective Comparison Of Off-Flap Epi-Lasik And P.R.K For Correction Of Myopia, Qasim Kadhim Farhood Mar 2026

A Prospective Comparison Of Off-Flap Epi-Lasik And P.R.K For Correction Of Myopia, Qasim Kadhim Farhood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Purpose:To compare the clinical post operative results of off-flap epi- LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (P.R.K) for the correction of myopiaMethods:In Al-Hillah teaching Hospital (Laser Unit),100 eyes of 50 patients with myopia in which off-flap epi-LASIK was done to one eye and photorefractive keratectomy (P.R.K ) was done to other eye , in epi- LASIK mechanical separation of the corneal epithelium was performed with MORIA epikeratome and alcohol assisted separation with 25 seconds application of 18% alcohol (P.R.K technique). Ablation was performed with NIDEK CXIII laser . The patients were seen daily until epithelial healing and at one, three, and six …

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Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus And Toxoplasmosis In Cases Of Miscarriages Women In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Maani N. Al-Shimmery, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aqeel Abbas Ai-Khafaji Mar 2026

Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus And Toxoplasmosis In Cases Of Miscarriages Women In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Maani N. Al-Shimmery, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aqeel Abbas Ai-Khafaji

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 125sera were collected from miscarriages women and healthy as control group. Latex agglutination test (LAT) and Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) were used to assess the presence of specific antibodies against T.gondii and CMV. 65(43&22) were positive for anti-Toxoplasma antibody. While 74 sera, (54 & 20) were positive for anti-CMV IgG and IgM antibodies respectively.and healthy as control group. Latex agglutination test (LAT) and Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) were used to assess the presence of specific antibodies against T.gondii and CMV. 65(43&22) were positive for anti-Toxoplasma antibody. While 74 sera, (54 & 20) were positive for …

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Histopathological Study For Changes That Caused By The Administration Chloramphenicol On The Male Local Rabbits, Emad K.Abbas, Abedaljabar R.Kueat Mar 2026

Histopathological Study For Changes That Caused By The Administration Chloramphenicol On The Male Local Rabbits, Emad K.Abbas, Abedaljabar R.Kueat

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study shows the effect of chloramphicol drug on liver and kidney tissues in male rabbits. We used eight animals for each group . The first group used as a control by using physiological saline( 0.9%) concentration . The second group were taken the drug( 250 mg) for sixteen days. Biopsy were taken from the animals to examine their tissues histopathologically. Results were seen in liver tissues in the form of bleeding . cellular infiltration and necrosis .kidney tissues also reveal pathological changes like congestion and necrosis.

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The Effect Of Green Tea And Hibiscus Sabdraffira Aqueous Extract On Some Immunologic Aspect In Lab Animals, Azhar Al- Thahab Mar 2026

The Effect Of Green Tea And Hibiscus Sabdraffira Aqueous Extract On Some Immunologic Aspect In Lab Animals, Azhar Al- Thahab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In this study compare between the effect of aqueous extract of green tea and Hibiscus sabdroffira on some immunological parameters in vivo . Five ml of watery extract of these was given in animal orally for three weeks after five weeks animals were killed and pieces of intestinal tract was collected to study local immunity .Green tea extract was shown higher significant at P ≥0.005 in stimulation systemic and mucosal antibodies than Hibiscus extract . Hibiscus sabdroffira was shown increase in total protein and secretory immunoglobulins .Two plants were show effect on cellular immunity by increasing LIF mucosally but not …

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Knowledge And Awareness Towards Swine Flu Pandemic Among A Sample Of Paramedicals Serving In Primary Health Care Centers In Baghdad, Maral Fathalla Thabit Mar 2026

Knowledge And Awareness Towards Swine Flu Pandemic Among A Sample Of Paramedicals Serving In Primary Health Care Centers In Baghdad, Maral Fathalla Thabit

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Swine Flu is a respiratory illness of pigs caused by type A H1N1 influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs, while Swine Flu viruses normally do not infect human, the disease that has spread lastly to human, is a version of this virus, it was first identified in Mexico at April 2009,people have full resistance against it, so a cross-sectional study was conducted on 126 randomly selected paramedicals serving in ten different PHCCs in Baghdad, to find out their knowledge and awareness towards Swine Flu. Data was collected by using previously structured questionnaires including 23 statements concerning the knowledge …

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The Role Of β-Catenin In Tooth Development, Suha Abdul Hussein Hindy Mar 2026

The Role Of β-Catenin In Tooth Development, Suha Abdul Hussein Hindy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:The present experimental study was conducted on tooth development during embryogenesis in developing mouse. with main objective to identify the expression and action β -Catenin in development of teeth and mophogenesis. Materials and Methods:This study comprised a total of (21) sections were selected during different stages of tooth development (bud, cap and bell stage), (7) sections from each stage in developing mouse. The expression of Beta-Catenin was carried out on 4μm specimen sections using Immuno histochemical staining of β-Catenin antibody. The staining demonstrated the expression intensity.Results:Results shows intense nuclear and cytoplasmic staining in inner enamel epithelium, outer enamel epithelium and …

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Efficacy Of Diluted Betadine Solution Irrigation In The Prevention Of Postoperative Infection Of Spinal Surgery, Anwer Noori Hafdh, Zuhair Abbas Obaidi, Osama Majeed Mar 2026

Efficacy Of Diluted Betadine Solution Irrigation In The Prevention Of Postoperative Infection Of Spinal Surgery, Anwer Noori Hafdh, Zuhair Abbas Obaidi, Osama Majeed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Deep wound infection is a serious complication of spinal surgery that can jeopardize patient outcomes and increase costs. Povidone iodine is a widely used antiseptic with bactericidal activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of diluted betadine irrigation of spinal surgical wounds in prevention of postoperative wound infection. Patients and Methods: One hundred patients of both sex aged 25-65 years old were enrolled in this prospective study. The patients were randomized in to two equal groups. In group 1 (50 patients), surgical wounds were irrigated with diluted betadine solution (3.5% betadine) …

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Assessment Of Citicoline Protection Against Seizure Induced In The Rabbits, Ekhlas Sabah Hassan, Ammar Rasoul, Hussein Abdul Khadim Mar 2026

Assessment Of Citicoline Protection Against Seizure Induced In The Rabbits, Ekhlas Sabah Hassan, Ammar Rasoul, Hussein Abdul Khadim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Seizure is a big neurological health problem affect about 1% of the general population causing significant social, health, and economic burdens that necessities further evaluations of more effective treatment for this disorder. In a trial of assessing the phospholipid derived citicoline protection against neurological and metabolic sequalaes of seizure, a rabbit model was prepared by intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of xylocaine in comparison with xylocaine given together with citicoline in another group of rabbits. Clinical monitoring of convulsions together with physiographic electroencephalogram ( EEG ) recording and serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine phosphokinase ( CPK ) parameters were evaluated. There …

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Vegf In Situ Mrna Expression Along With Different Histopathological Parameters Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Ibrahim Abdul-Majeed Mustafa, Luay E. Al-Khurri Mar 2026

Vegf In Situ Mrna Expression Along With Different Histopathological Parameters Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Ibrahim Abdul-Majeed Mustafa, Luay E. Al-Khurri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cancer progression is a complex multi-step process. Two critical steps in tumor growth and invasion: are the proteolytic processing of the extracellular matrix environment and the angiogenic switch enabling blood supply into the tumor. VEGF is a major regulator of both physiological and pathological neovascularization thus, considered as an important factor for the initiation of angiogenesis. The aims of the current study were to determine whether VEGF mRNA insitu expression, has any significant correlation with various histopathological parameters during colorectal adenocarcinoma progression and its correlation with metastatic potency. Accordingly, 35 colorectal adenocarcinoma paraffin embedded sections prepared from Iraqi patients, in …

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The Use Of Fima Gene Primers For Detection Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Children With Diarrhea, Alaa Abdel-Kadhim Jawad, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Nasma N. Al-Hajia, Aws Rassul Hussain Al-Salih Mar 2026

The Use Of Fima Gene Primers For Detection Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Children With Diarrhea, Alaa Abdel-Kadhim Jawad, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Nasma N. Al-Hajia, Aws Rassul Hussain Al-Salih

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 480 fecal samples were collected from children (less than 3 years old) , of both sexes suffering from diarrhea who admitted to The Teaching Hospital of Maternity and Pediatrics in Al- Diwaniya governorate. Salmonella spp. were isolated and identified using bacterial culturing on selective media, in addition to, biochemical and Mini API 20E. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect fimA gene encoding for biosynthesis of fimA of Salmonella spp.   The results revealed that the rate of Salmonella isolates in fecal samples of patients were (38/480) 7.9% using cultural and MiniAPI20 E, when the PCR technique …

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In Vitro Susceptibility Of Leishmania Donovani Promastigotes To Some Antimicrobials Compared With Meglumine Antimoniate., May A. Omran, Ali M. Jasim, Sundus N. Jasim, Saif J. Yasir Mar 2026

In Vitro Susceptibility Of Leishmania Donovani Promastigotes To Some Antimicrobials Compared With Meglumine Antimoniate., May A. Omran, Ali M. Jasim, Sundus N. Jasim, Saif J. Yasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This experimental study was designed to evaluate the effectivness of some antimicrobial agents against Leishmania donovani promastigotes (LDP) in vitro. It was performed in College of Medicine in Kufa University during october and november 2008. It included treatment of LDP, cultured in Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) medium enriched with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) for 14 days, with azithromycin (6, 12, and 18 μg /ml), trimethoprimsulfamethoxasol (0.5-9.5 μg/ml), norfloxacin (1 μg /ml ) and meglomin antimoniate (20 μg/ml).The control group contained no antimicrobial with the LDP. Samples were grouped so that each group (20 samples) treated under standardized conditions …

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Evaluation The Immunological State Of Women’S Sera Infected With Toxoplasmosis., Mahab A. Janna, Fawzia A. Al-Shanawee, Nabil E. Waheeda, Nahla G.Al-Anny Mar 2026

Evaluation The Immunological State Of Women’S Sera Infected With Toxoplasmosis., Mahab A. Janna, Fawzia A. Al-Shanawee, Nabil E. Waheeda, Nahla G.Al-Anny

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The ubiquitous protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates and immunocompromised hosts. Both acute invasion and reactivation of latent infection result in an inflammatory reaction with lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils. Better understanding of the mechanisms of resistance of the host against this protozoan is important for development of safe, effective alternative treatment regimens for toxoplasmosis in the future.Aim of study:This study aimed to investigate some immunological parameters of woman’s sera infected with Toxoplasmosis in Baghdad city, through investigation the potential role of some interleukins mediating the inflammatory response after T. gondii infection.Methods: …

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Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriage Among Medical Staff In Al-Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar,Iraq., Dheaa K. Al-Omer, Hameed N.Al-Yassiri Mar 2026

Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriage Among Medical Staff In Al-Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar,Iraq., Dheaa K. Al-Omer, Hameed N.Al-Yassiri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : nasal carrier of Staphylococcus aureus is a common health problem world wide.Objective: The present study was conducted to assess the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriers among hospital staff in AN- Nasiriyah teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar ,Iraq. Patients and methods: Nasal swabs were taken from each of 140 personnel. After culturing on blood agar for overnight, probablestaphylococcal isolates were identified and subjected to tube Coagulase test. After a two-week interval, second nasal swabs were taken from the subjects whose first cultures were positive for S. aureus.Results: Nasal carriage was defined in 31 (22.14%) personnel with positive culture for both …

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