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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

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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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The Effect Of Fenugreek Extract In The Growth Inhibition Of Some Bacteria In Vitro., Atheer K.Ibadi Mar 2026

The Effect Of Fenugreek Extract In The Growth Inhibition Of Some Bacteria In Vitro., Atheer K.Ibadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The seed of trigonella Feneum - graecum was extracted with 70% ethanol, the antibacterial activity of different concentration of the extract were tested to inhibition of some Gram positive pathogenicc bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. Diplcoccus pneumonia, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus facials and Gram negative such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp & Pseudomonas aeroginousa. The high concentration ≥2mg/ml showed antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria, while pseudomonas auregenosa was resistant to all concentration of extract. The results indicated that the extract of fenugreek plant seeds is important in treatment of bacterial infection & drugs industries.

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Detection Of Secondary Infection In Cutaneous Leishmaniasis., Sundus Al-Hucheimi, Ebtihal Ch.Abass, Karrar M. Abdul-Sada Mar 2026

Detection Of Secondary Infection In Cutaneous Leishmaniasis., Sundus Al-Hucheimi, Ebtihal Ch.Abass, Karrar M. Abdul-Sada

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In order to study the prevalence of secondary infection in cutaneous Leishmaniasis and its relationship to the healing process , 76 Leishmaniotic patients were evaluated by three methods . The percentage of positive cases by injection with normal saline, part of skin biopsy and blood drops from lesion was 39 (68.4 %), 48 (84.2%) and 37 (65%) respectively while the percentage of nagative cases was 18 (31.6%), 9 (15.8%) and 20 (36%) respectevely . Secondary infection only were present in 57 (75%) patients, secondary bacterial infection were found in 52/ 57 (91%) patients , Secondary Fungal infection was found in …

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In Vitro Culture Of Plasmodium Berghei Using Glucose And Reticulocytes Enriched Blood Cells, Khalid Majeed Dakhel Mar 2026

In Vitro Culture Of Plasmodium Berghei Using Glucose And Reticulocytes Enriched Blood Cells, Khalid Majeed Dakhel

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In vitro culture of erythrocytic stages of malarial parasite can prove helpful in understanding the biology of the parasite to locate new targets for drug designing and vaccine development. In the present study an attempt has been made to assess certain in vitro conditions which can provide the amiable environment for continuous growth of rodent malaria parasite, Plasmodium berghei. A total of eight different conditions were studied out of which G type proved to be the mosteffective in maintaining long-term in vitro culture of P. berghei. G type contained medium RPMI-1640 supplemented with HEPES, sodium bicarbonate and glucose, normal mouse …

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Determination Of Heavy Elements Levels In Blood Of Children With Anemia Living At Al- Najaf City., Rasha S. Nima, Maha A. Al-Shamri, Mustafa A. Al-Kadium, Hussein Al-Shahin Mar 2026

Determination Of Heavy Elements Levels In Blood Of Children With Anemia Living At Al- Najaf City., Rasha S. Nima, Maha A. Al-Shamri, Mustafa A. Al-Kadium, Hussein Al-Shahin

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to determine Fe ,Pb , Mn ,Se, Cu ,and Zn levels in the blood of children with anemia , living at Al- Najaf City ,as indicators of environmental pollution in this city. Sixty five children (mean age 7.8 ±0.5) including 34 girls , 28 boys having anemia and the ages matched healthy children 29 girls and 28 boys ,were studied .We observed iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in 35 child (16 girls ,19 boys) ,and only anemia (OA) in 30 child (15 girls ,15 boys). It was found that significant difference of Hb, PCV ,MCV (P<0.01) , and ferritin(P<0.001) values in IDA patients (both girls and boys)were found, when compared with healthy children. The results show that there are significantly higher levels of Pb , Mn , and Zn ,in the serum of children in (IDA) group( both girls and boys) in comparison with their control groups . While Se , and Cu levels were significantly lower in (OA) and(IDA) groups , girls and boys, as related to their control groups. In conclusion ,children with iron deficient anemia are more sensitive to the pollutants and more at risk as compared to healthy children . Their bloods are considered as an index of biologically active metals in the body, reflecting direct interaction of atmosphericpollution of a population.

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Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Viral Infection Among Multitransfused Thalassemic Patients, A'Alan Hadi Al-Zamili, Abass M. Al-Shebani, Rahman Karim Mohsin Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Viral Infection Among Multitransfused Thalassemic Patients, A'Alan Hadi Al-Zamili, Abass M. Al-Shebani, Rahman Karim Mohsin

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A prospective study was conducted on 325 patients (187 males and 138 females) with B –thalassemia major &sickle- thalassemia - who were attending the thalassemia center at Maternity and Children Teaching Hospital in Al-Diwaniya , from the period of September 2007 till April 2008. Their ages ranged from 1-20 years. They were studied for Anti HCV sero positivity among patients with B- thalassemia major &Sickle- thalassemia (12 patients (4.01%) and 1 patient (3.84%) respectively). Anti HCV sero positivity was significantly higher among patient's ages from (5-15 years) and also sero positivity was more among males. Statistically, there were significant differences …

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Epidimiology Of Giardiasis In Sulaimaniya And Chamchamal With Its Effect On Some Biochemical Parameters And Pcv, Lazem H. K. Al-Taie, Diplo M. Ali Mar 2026

Epidimiology Of Giardiasis In Sulaimaniya And Chamchamal With Its Effect On Some Biochemical Parameters And Pcv, Lazem H. K. Al-Taie, Diplo M. Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study aimed to detect the percentage of infection with Giardia lamblia in different ages and sexes in Sulaimaniya and Chamchamal, and showing the effects of Giardiasis on some biochemical par0meters and PCV% which related to the public health in society.The prevalence of Giardiasis and its relationship to age, and sex was studied randomly in 1200 out patients in two different areas, Sulaimani city( urban )andChamchamal (semirural) during period from April to June 2007. Stool samples were examined microscopically by direct general stool examination (GSE).40 blood samples were collected from patients whom found infected with G. lambila for estimation …

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Occurrence Of Salmonella Serotypes In Euphrates River Water At A-Nassyria City-Iraq, Yahia Abedelreda Abass Mar 2026

Occurrence Of Salmonella Serotypes In Euphrates River Water At A-Nassyria City-Iraq, Yahia Abedelreda Abass

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was undertaken from April to September 2007 to detect occurrence of Salmonella serotypes in Euphrates river water and its correlation with two indicator organisms (FC & FE) of water contamination. Three stations for study were selected on the river at Al-Nassyriya and one on sewage effluent. High influence for sewage effluents on bacteriological properties of river water (through counting large number of indicators) were found specially in station 2 which lies at the area of sewage effluent outlet with the river and lead to increase of pathogens counts. Salmonella were found in all samples of stations 2,3,4 and …

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Epidemiology Of Hepatitis Hbv And Hcv At Thi-Qar Province €“ Iraq, Yahia Abdelreda Abass, Khawam R. Al-Husseiny, Aqeel Abass Kareem Mar 2026

Epidemiology Of Hepatitis Hbv And Hcv At Thi-Qar Province €“ Iraq, Yahia Abdelreda Abass, Khawam R. Al-Husseiny, Aqeel Abass Kareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was conducted on 1990 patients [ 1140 (57.3%) males and 850 (42.7%) females] during three years 2005-2007 at Thi-Qar province. They suffering from sings and symptoms of liver diseases. The results improved no positive case of infection with HIV , and revealed 176 (8.8%) positive hepatitis cases. HBV had high prevalence than other types including 100(5%) cases with significant differences , followed by HCV 63(3.2%) and 13(0.7%)cases were recorded as dual infections (HBV+HCV). Significant increase of infections among males were recorded 113(64.2%) .High seroprevalence of HBV ,HCV and dual HBV+HCV were recorded in patients with age group 16-30 …

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Is There An Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Serum Creatinine Concentrations?, Kassim Fawzi Abdulkareem, Hassan Khalaf Ulaiwi, Mohammed K. Abdulkareem Mar 2026

Is There An Association Between Diabetes Mellitus And Serum Creatinine Concentrations?, Kassim Fawzi Abdulkareem, Hassan Khalaf Ulaiwi, Mohammed K. Abdulkareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study was to evaluate serum creatinine level as a diagnostic test in relation to diabetes mellitus and to clear the difference in serum creatinine concentrations between diabetic males and females. Thirty two rabbits purchased from the local market, weighing 1.2-2 kg were used in the experiment. The animals were divided according to the gender into two groups and each was equally divided into diabetic and control group.The results revealed highly significant difference in the serum creatinine concentrations between diabetic groups and control groups, and the serum creatinine concentrations gradually increased after onset of diabetes, also the …

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Epidemiologic Study Of Opportunistic Fungi Contaminating Soil Of Schools, Mosques And Hotels In Diwaniya City - Iraq, Adnan H Al-Hamdani, Mohammad A.Al-Shammary, Rana S. Jabbar Mar 2026

Epidemiologic Study Of Opportunistic Fungi Contaminating Soil Of Schools, Mosques And Hotels In Diwaniya City - Iraq, Adnan H Al-Hamdani, Mohammad A.Al-Shammary, Rana S. Jabbar

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Soil mycoflora in several schools, mosques and hotels in Diwaniya city were examined using dilution plate technique and three different culture media with and without supplementation of cycloheximide antifungal. A total number of fungal isolates observed in all experiments were 2589 that represent 57 species related to 48 genus, in addition to the white and dark sterile mycelium. Cycloheximide substantially affected the frequency of isolated fungi. Where Penicillium chrysogenum was the most frequent species (44.73%) on culture media free from cycloheximide. Acremonium kiliense was the most with more capability than other examined fungi in tested blood which took 3 days …

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Bacteriological And Serological Study Of Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Throat Infection Among School Children In Najaf Governorate, Jafaar K. Al- Mouswi, Israa K. Al-Yasiri Mar 2026

Bacteriological And Serological Study Of Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Throat Infection Among School Children In Najaf Governorate, Jafaar K. Al- Mouswi, Israa K. Al-Yasiri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study presents the findings of bacteriological and immunological examinations of (250) children suffering from throat infection and (350) school children without throat infection as control .one hundred and five (105)infected children and one hundred (100) uninfected children were selected for asessment of ASO titer and CRP level. It was found that group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, a known sore throat pathogens, were significantly detected more often among children with throat infection than among healthy carriers as controls (43.6 % versus. 26 %) respectively. Also there was significant difference (p<0.005) between infected children and healthy carriers in isolation rate of group C beta hemolytic streptococci (16.4 %vs. 8.95 %) respectively.The study indicated that there was significant difference in ASO value 1/200 IU/ml between infected children (57.2 %) and controls (4 %)as well as there was significant relationship between ASO positivity and beta-hemolytic streptococci carriage. There was significant difference in CRP value between infected children (94.3 %) and controls (20 %). the sensitivity and specificity for ASO test was 57 %and 96 % respectively and for CRP test was 94.5 % and 80 % respectively.

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The Effect Of Methyl Dopa On Serum Lipid Profile In Rat., Laith Mohammed Abbass Al-Hussueni Mar 2026

The Effect Of Methyl Dopa On Serum Lipid Profile In Rat., Laith Mohammed Abbass Al-Hussueni

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Evidence liking hypertension and dyslipidemia are very important in deciding which antihypertensive drug is going to be describe to hypertensive patient who had or at risk to had dyslipidemia. Antihypertensive drugs which have neutral effect or preferably beneficial effect on lipid profile are the first choice in those patients. Drugs with harmful effect on serum lipid profile may add another problem to the patient and increase the risk of complications.  Purpose:This study is carried on to evaluate the effect of methyl dopa on serum lipid profile.Methods:Twenty rats enrolled in the experiment given atherogenic diet for twelve weeks then randomly divided …

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The Effect Of Aqueous And Alcoholic Extracts Of Fruit Pell Of Punica Granutum Against Leishmania Major In Vitro And In Vivo, A. H. H. Awad, H. M. Jarallah, A. H. Jassim Mar 2026

The Effect Of Aqueous And Alcoholic Extracts Of Fruit Pell Of Punica Granutum Against Leishmania Major In Vitro And In Vivo, A. H. H. Awad, H. M. Jarallah, A. H. Jassim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The effects of aqueous and alcoholic extract of Punica granatum, were studied against the activity and growth of promastigote of Leishmania major in vitro. The alcoholic extract was used by topical route against BALB/c mice infected with L.major. The alcoholic extract showed high activity against L.major promastigote than aqueous extract.

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Effects Of Celecoxib And Rofecoxib On Neutrophiles And Lymphocyte Counts In Rats (Comparative Study)., Adel H. Sheeh Mar 2026

Effects Of Celecoxib And Rofecoxib On Neutrophiles And Lymphocyte Counts In Rats (Comparative Study)., Adel H. Sheeh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs one of the most commonly used drugs all over the world specially for treatment of chronic disease their effect on immune system should be considered in selection of member of non steroidal anti inflammatory drug The objective of this study is to determine whether Celecoxib and Rofecoxib are associated with a lower incidence leucopenia Thirty (30) Sprague-Dawely male rats were used during this study . The animals were divided in to three groups : group 1 – Control , group 2 received Celecoxib and group 3 received Rofecoxib for 1 month duration .Samples of blood …

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Adenosine Deaminase, Amp Deaminase, 5`-Nucleotidase, Xanthine Oxidase And Xanthine Dehydrogenase Activities In Prostate Cancer Patients., Moaed O. Al-Gazally Mar 2026

Adenosine Deaminase, Amp Deaminase, 5`-Nucleotidase, Xanthine Oxidase And Xanthine Dehydrogenase Activities In Prostate Cancer Patients., Moaed O. Al-Gazally

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The specific activities of some purine metabolism enzymes [Adenosine deaminase (ADA), AMP-deaminase, 5`-nucleotidase (5`- NT) and xanthine oxidase (the two forms: xanthine oxidase (XO) and xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH)], were measured in sera of control (n=45) and patients with prostate cancer (n=47).Sera ADA and AMPdeaminase specific activities in prostate cancer were significantly decreased (p<0.001) when compared with control group. By contrast there was significant increase (p<0.001) in 5`-NT specific activity observed in sera of prostate cancer. The activities of xanthine oxidase (XO) (the oxidase and the dehydrogenase activities) were the results revealed no detectable oxidase activities of XO in sera of prostate cancer. Where as, the dehydrogenase activity of this enzyme show significant decrease (p<0.001) in comparism to control group. Two forms and three forms of ADA were found in sera of control andprostate cancer patients respectively as judged by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis .Three forms of 5`-NT were found in sera of prostate cancer patients and control. One forms of AMP-deaminase was detected in the sera of control and prostate cancer patients. ADA, AMPdeaminase, 5`-NT and (XO, XDH) enzymes may be used as a biochemical markers in prostate cancer patients to help the early diagnosis.

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Study Of Snake Bite Clinical Signs , Complication And Management, Hazem K. Abdul-Kareem Mar 2026

Study Of Snake Bite Clinical Signs , Complication And Management, Hazem K. Abdul-Kareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: venomous snake bite represent an environmental health risk in Al- diwanyiah districts.Objectives: to find out the epidemiology, complications ,mortality due to venomous snakebites & the effectiveness of tranexamic acid in the treatment of coagulopathy caused by snakebites in the absence of specific antivenin.Patients & methods: the study involved 65 victims of snakebite admitted to the medical ward in Al-diwanyia teaching hospital. Information were collected regarding age,sex,geographical origin areas affected, severity & complications including death .The effectiveness of tranexamic acid in the treatment of coagulopathy analyzed by Chisquare.Results: 95.5% of victims lived in remote rural areas of Al-Diwaniah districts.66.1% had …

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