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Reproductive Health Awareness Among Al-Qadisiyah Medical Students, Hadi Jabor Suhail Mar 2026

Reproductive Health Awareness Among Al-Qadisiyah Medical Students, Hadi Jabor Suhail

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Regenerative wellbeing focused on Millennium Development Goals won't be accomplished without enhancing information and mindfulness and access to conceptive wellbeing. Most of the youngsters have almost no information on what sexual rights they are qualified for. This review was expected to survey learning of regenerative and sexual rights and in addition related elements among Al-Qadisia medicinal understudies.Objectives:1-To evaluate the consciousness of regenerative wellbeing among Al-Qadisia medicinal undergraduate medical students. 2-To distinguish the socio-statistic variables adding to sexual and regenerative wellbeing and family arranging.Material and MethodsA cross sectional review was directed from December 2015 up to the March 2016 with a …

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Antibiotics Resistance And Integron Class 1 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal Mar 2026

Antibiotics Resistance And Integron Class 1 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Normal intestinal microbiota are a reservoir for antibiotic resistance (genes) especially Escherichia coli (E. coli). The goal of this study was to investigate the prevalence of integrons class 1 and antibiotic resistance among commensal E. coli isolates and detect the association of integron class 1 with antibiotic resistance (single or multiple drug resistance) that may be transport horizontally to other bacteria. Three hundred one E. coli isolates from stools were obtained from healthy individuals (age from 1to 80 years). All isolates were tested for their susceptibility against 16 antimicrobial agents using standard disc diffusion method and for the presence of …

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Platelet-Rich Plasma As A Treatment For De Quervain's Disease, Iskandar Mahdi Al-Ardi Mar 2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma As A Treatment For De Quervain's Disease, Iskandar Mahdi Al-Ardi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

platelet-rich-plasma is increasingly used in De Quervain's Disease. This study show the clinical outcomes of a single PRP injections.my study was done between Dec. 2015 and Oct. 2016, thirty patient receive single injection of platelet-rich –plasma All patients underwent prospective clinical evaluation, including visual analog scale (VAS) for pain for six month follow up .most of the patient (VAS) significantly improve from 5.9,to 2.0 (p > 0.05) after injection with platelet-rich –plasma .PRP injections in De Quervain's Disease showed better improvement in outcomes

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Phylogenetic Analysis Of Merscov In Human And Camels In Iraq, Saba F. Al Salihi, Mohsen A. Alrodhan Mar 2026

Phylogenetic Analysis Of Merscov In Human And Camels In Iraq, Saba F. Al Salihi, Mohsen A. Alrodhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study was conducted to evaluate the genetic relationship among Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERSCoV) of human and camels origin at the period from October 2015 to February 2016.One hundred samples were collected from camel and 100 from human. Nighty four from nasal swabs and six from oropharyngeal swabs Camel samples secerned by immunochromatographic assay (ICA) for detection of viral antigen. The total percentage of ICA positivity was 28%. Human and camel samples subjected to Revers transcription real time- PCR and carried out by RNA extraction by using specific primers and Taq- Man-Probe for detection of nucleocapsid gene …

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The Levels Of Testosterone, Fsh And Lh In Pregnant Women With Chronic Toxoplasmosis In Najaf Province, Raad A. Al-Asady Mar 2026

The Levels Of Testosterone, Fsh And Lh In Pregnant Women With Chronic Toxoplasmosis In Najaf Province, Raad A. Al-Asady

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Infection with the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is widely prevalent in human and vertebrate animals. A wide range effects of toxoplasmosis has been studied, but there are still unknown aspects which must be explored The present study investigates the changes of testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in pregnant women with chronic toxoplasmosis using mini-VIDAS technique. A total number of 59 toxoplasma-IgG positive pregnant women and 28 healthy toxoplasm-IgG seronagative pregnant women were involved. The results showed that pregnant women with Toxoplasma chronic infection revealed insignificant higher levels of testosterone and LH (0.44 ng/ml, 1.74 mIU/ml …

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Evaluation Of Liquorice Extract Protective Activity Against Organ Damage Induced By Nandralone In Mice., Adnan Mansour Jasim Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Liquorice Extract Protective Activity Against Organ Damage Induced By Nandralone In Mice., Adnan Mansour Jasim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Abstract Anabolic androgenic steroids(AAS) standing between  the drugs most widely abused with the goal of improving athletic ability, appearance or muscle mass.  NandroloneDecanoate (N.D) is being abused commonly by  athletes and  coaches. physicians should be aware of their harmful side effects .Liquorice extract consider important medical plant due to  rich in antioxidants, Flavonoids, phenolic and alkaloids that supports the general  health of the body. Thirty   male mice  were randomly divided into 5 groups, each with 6 animals. Group (1) was given 0.5 ml distilled water/day (vehicle) and kept as control normal. mice of group (2) were injected with 15mg/kg bw. …

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Comparative Study Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine With Fentanyl And Medazolam For Quality Of Anaesthesia And Duration Of Post Operative Pain Relieve In Patient Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery., Taaer Ali Hussein Mar 2026

Comparative Study Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine With Fentanyl And Medazolam For Quality Of Anaesthesia And Duration Of Post Operative Pain Relieve In Patient Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery., Taaer Ali Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The use of adjuvant to spinal anaesthesia has gained popularity nowdays , improve the quality of anaesthesia and post operative pain relieve is mandatory for patient care and to reduce complication , in this retrospective randomized study taken among 120 patient divided into 3 groups a,b and c in the A group received bupivacaine 0.5 % heavy ( marcaine) , B group received 0.5 % bupivacaine 2.5 ml plus 25 microgram fentanyl, C GROUP received 0.5% bupivacaine plus 2.5 mg midazolam after preloading of fluid ( normal saline) and montoring of vital sign and postoperative pain , the result showed …

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Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigating the presence of qnr-genes among clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae recovered from Najaf hospitals.Material and methods: A total of 1590 clinical specimens were obtained from three main hospitals. The Klebsiella spp. were identified by traditional biochemical tests, and confirmed by API 20E system.Theisolates that exhibited reduce susceptibility to quinolones were examined for the presence of PMQR qnr (qnrA, qnrB, and qnrS qnrC, and qunD).Results: The qnr genes were detected in 20 (63.5%) isolates qnrB, qnrA and qnrS were identified in 17 (23%), 2 (2.7%) and 1 (1.4%) respectively.Conclusion: K. pneumoniae …

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Genotyping Of Toxoplasma Gondii Isolates From Human Being In Wasit Province / Iraq, Noaman N. A'Aiz Mar 2026

Genotyping Of Toxoplasma Gondii Isolates From Human Being In Wasit Province / Iraq, Noaman N. A'Aiz

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that infects almost all-warm blooded animals and human beings. No really data is known of genetic diversity of T. gondii in human in Iraq. The aim of this study was to determine the genotypes of T. gondii isolates from human in Wasit province, east Iraq.Methods: A total of 508 clinical specimens (blood 500 and placenta 8) of women were initially examined serologically by ELISA, and further tested by RT-PCR technique through B1 gene amplification to confirm the infection with T. gondii. Then the positive DNA samples were assayed for genetic characterizations …

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Effects Of The Prednisolone And Hydrocortisone On The Body Weight Of The Pregnant Rats And Their Embryo In The Different Stages Of Pregnancy, Ahmed Dhahir Latif Al-Hussainy, Taif Kareem Khalaf Mar 2026

Effects Of The Prednisolone And Hydrocortisone On The Body Weight Of The Pregnant Rats And Their Embryo In The Different Stages Of Pregnancy, Ahmed Dhahir Latif Al-Hussainy, Taif Kareem Khalaf

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of prednisolone and hydrocortisone on the body weight of the pregnant rats and their embryos after treatment with the drugs during pregnancy.Materials and Methods: Thirty six adult female pregnant rats were randomly divided into three groups: Grop-1: control group C. (n = 12) received Distilled water 1 ml /kg b.w./day/intramuscularly for 14 days. Group-2: first treatment T1. (n=12) treated with prednisolone 4mg/kg b.w/day/intramuscularly for 14 days . Group-3: second treatment T2.(n=12) treated with hydrocortisone 40mg/kg b.w/day/ intramuscularly for 14 days.The body weight of the pregnant rats and their embryo detected …

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Environmental Pollution And Risk Of Congenital Anomalies In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Hadi Jabor Suhail Mar 2026

Environmental Pollution And Risk Of Congenital Anomalies In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Hadi Jabor Suhail

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Analytic study, conducted on 15 cases of congenital deformity of the newborn babies in the maternity and children's teaching  hospital in Diwaniya for the period from the first of January until the end of December 2014 (6 males and 9 females) , were recorded cases include cardiac defects ,  urinary system anomalies ,  neural tube defects , cleft  lip 'and Down syndrom.       The largest percentage is cardiac malformations and abnormalities of the urinary system, the proportion of malformations among females were more than in males , for the place of residence was a al- Jumhoory locality  in  the top of …

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Potential Protective Effect Of Local Ethanolic Extract Of Propolis Against Asthma A Biochemical Study On Rats, Meaad N. Hussein, Ferdous A. Jabir Mar 2026

Potential Protective Effect Of Local Ethanolic Extract Of Propolis Against Asthma A Biochemical Study On Rats, Meaad N. Hussein, Ferdous A. Jabir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study is designed to investigate the effect of Local Ethanolic Extract of Propolis to inhibition of free radical , and effect in antioxidant defense in asthmatic rats . Sixty healthy adult Sprague-dawley males rats were used in this study, divided into four groups. Every group contained 15 male rats . The first group received distilled water once time daily for three weeks then injected with (subcutaneous) ( 0.5ml) saline one dose for three time on 1st,3rd,5thday .The second group was received distilled water for three weeks then injected (s.c.)three doses of 100μg of Egg albumin on 1st,3rd,5thday . …

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Toxoplasmosis In The Children Who Afflicted With Congenital Deformities And Chronic Diseases, Baqir Kareem Abed, Ahmed A. Al-Saadi, Tareef Fadhil Raham, Amal Jabar Ghaib Mar 2026

Toxoplasmosis In The Children Who Afflicted With Congenital Deformities And Chronic Diseases, Baqir Kareem Abed, Ahmed A. Al-Saadi, Tareef Fadhil Raham, Amal Jabar Ghaib

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:-Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by unicellular opportunistic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The disease can be very serious and even fatal in fetuses, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems, in addition to the risk of gestation complications and congenital problems.Aims of the study:- The purpose of the present study to determine the relationship between Toxoplasmosis in the children who afflicted with congenital deformities.Materials and Methods:- The eighty eight samples were collected (blood) from the children who afflicted with congenital deformities in Al Alwaiya Children's Hospital and used ELISA technique to determine IgM and IgG Toxoplasmosis, in addition to …

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Asymptomatic Thyroid Dysfunction In Patients Of Chronic Renal Failure, Ahmed Hussein Jasim, Haider Mehdi Moeen, Ali Hussein Alwan Mar 2026

Asymptomatic Thyroid Dysfunction In Patients Of Chronic Renal Failure, Ahmed Hussein Jasim, Haider Mehdi Moeen, Ali Hussein Alwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Fifty patients with chronic renal insufficiency underwent clinical evaluation & studies of thyroid function the results were compared with age & sex-matched controls. (20%) of patients had biochemical hypothyroidism with low serum T3, T4, & high serum TSH. All the members of the control group were biochemically euthyroid. The mean values of serum T3, T4 were significantly lower & mean serum TSH was significantly higher as compared to controls. There was no correlation of thyroid functions with decrease in renal function. To conclude thyroid dysfunction occurs both clinically & biochemically in patients with chronic renal insufficiency.

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A Comparative Adsorption Study For Fe In Ferrosam And Hemavit Drugs On Iraqi Bentonite Clay, Khulood A. Al-Saadie, Ali A. Al-Ma'amar, Israa M. Al-Mousawi Mar 2026

A Comparative Adsorption Study For Fe In Ferrosam And Hemavit Drugs On Iraqi Bentonite Clay, Khulood A. Al-Saadie, Ali A. Al-Ma'amar, Israa M. Al-Mousawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Bentonite clay is widely used in pharmaceutical industry and medical applications. A batch adsorption system has been applied to study the differences between the adsorption of Fe in ferrosam (FeSO4.7H2O) and Fe in hemavit (C4H2FeO4) on the Iraqi bentonite. The adsorption percentage (Q%) of Fe in ferrosam reached to (96.2 - 96.6)% while the percentage for hemavit reached to (71.3- 80.7)% at the temperature range (303-323) K.The adsorption isotherms for ferrosam was a Langmuir type while the adsorption isotherm for hemavit was Freundlich type. Thermodynamics and kinetics parameters of the adsorption of two drugs has been calculated in details. The …

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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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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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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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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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