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Biochemical Indices In Diabetic Patients With Overweight And Obesity At Al-Diwaniya Province, Noora Flayyih, Majid Abdulwahab Maatook, Aqeel Raheem Hassan Mar 2026

Biochemical Indices In Diabetic Patients With Overweight And Obesity At Al-Diwaniya Province, Noora Flayyih, Majid Abdulwahab Maatook, Aqeel Raheem Hassan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that "the fundamental cause of overweight and obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended" and defines overweight and obesity as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health." Aim of study: The study aims to determine the connection between diabetes and certain biochemical indicators in order to evaluate the metabolic characteristics of the adult population with diabetes. Methods: A convenient sample of 123 individuals who have diabetes type 2 was examined by an internal consultant and the Specialized Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology (SCDE) at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital …

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The Prevalence Of Perceived Stress-Related To Covid-19 Pandemic Among Undergraduate Medical Students In The University Of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq: Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Medical Students, Noor Yahya, Hassan Raji Jallab Mar 2026

The Prevalence Of Perceived Stress-Related To Covid-19 Pandemic Among Undergraduate Medical Students In The University Of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq: Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Medical Students, Noor Yahya, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The global pandemic has posed significant challenges for medical students, resulting in increased rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. The pandemic has also resulted in substantial disruptions to academic endeavors, clinical training, and prospective career opportunities. Many students have faced increased academic demands as they strive to adapt to virtual learning methods while also dealing with the uncertainty surrounding future clinical placements. Objective: To assess the prevalence of perceived stress associated with the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among medical students and to investigate potential correlating factors to higher prevalence. Subjects and methods: The study constitutes a cross-sectional …

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Knowledge And Attitude Of Physicians In Relation To Delivering Bad News To Patients In Al-Diwaniya Province, Iraq., Hassan Jalood, Hassan Raji Jallab Mar 2026

Knowledge And Attitude Of Physicians In Relation To Delivering Bad News To Patients In Al-Diwaniya Province, Iraq., Hassan Jalood, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Abstract Background         Delivering bad news which is usually refers to convey any information that seriously and negatively affects the patients and or their families’ views to the present or future life, regards as one of the most difficult tasks that face physicians during their professional life regardless to their qualification. Aims of the study:  To evaluate physicians’ awareness of delivering bad news to their patients and their behavior in relation to breaking bad news in Al-diwaniya province. Method: Across sectional study conducted among physicians from different hospitals and primary health centers in Al-diwaniya City, from both sex, male and female. …

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Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity And Its Complications Among Medical Students Of University Of Al-Qadissiyah/ Iraq, Dhifaf Kareem Abed, Hassan Raji Jallab Mar 2026

Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity And Its Complications Among Medical Students Of University Of Al-Qadissiyah/ Iraq, Dhifaf Kareem Abed, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, and Iraqis no exception to this trend .In Iraq, more than half (55%) of all mortality in 2016 was attributable to non-communicable diseases(NCDs) which may be considered as an obesity complications. Medical students represent a vital component of health care system and have a critical role in promoting healthy lifestyle habits and preventing chronic disease, including obesity. Therefore, understanding their attitude and practice regarding obesity is crucial in developing effective interventions to tackle this issue. Aim of the study: Our study aimed to evaluate the current attitude, and practice regarding obesity and …

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The Significance Of Serum Ca15-3 And Haematological Materials In The Diagnosis And Prognosis Of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of The Breast, Nooralhuda Jalil Mar 2026

The Significance Of Serum Ca15-3 And Haematological Materials In The Diagnosis And Prognosis Of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of The Breast, Nooralhuda Jalil

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The other most prevalent malignancy amongst females is breast tumour. A mammary tumour is a multi-step process involving different cell categories, challenging to avoid internationally. Solitary of the finest methods to prevent mammary tumours is by initial identification. Due to initial recognition, the 5-year comparative persistence ratio for individuals with breast tumours is 80% in numerous developed countries. Together the appreciation of mammary tumours and the construction of avoidance measures have progressed considerably in the previous ten years.

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Role Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Children, (Age 1 Day To 16 Years Old) With Recent Onset Seizure), Hussain Ali Zeki Ijam, Adnan Ali Fadel, Hassanian Ahmed Al-Bayati Mar 2026

Role Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Children, (Age 1 Day To 16 Years Old) With Recent Onset Seizure), Hussain Ali Zeki Ijam, Adnan Ali Fadel, Hassanian Ahmed Al-Bayati

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

New-onset seizures represent the most common neurologic emergency of childhood, with approximately44 per 1000 of children and adolescent in under developed countries ( age 1day to 16 years old) presenting for evaluation of a newly occurring seizure disorder. The study aim to find the role of computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging in children with seizure. Cross sectional study will be conducting in AL-Hilla Teaching hospital from period 1st of November 2018 to1st of July 2019, will be enrolling infants and children with new onset seizure( age 1 day to 16 years) to investigate brain imaging abnormalities in these patients …

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Auditory Brainstem Responses In Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder., Hamida Salim Mosawy, Hula R. Shareef, Farqad B. Hamdan Mar 2026

Auditory Brainstem Responses In Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder., Hamida Salim Mosawy, Hula R. Shareef, Farqad B. Hamdan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

 Background:  Autism spectrum disorder is a heterogeneous behavioral disorder characterized by qualitative deficits in social communication and interaction and restricted, repetitive behavioral patterns, activities, and interests. The assessment and management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex and therefore requires continuous efforts for developing evidence-based guidelines for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of ASD. This research aims to study auditory brainstem response (ABR) in autistic children as a potential biomarker that could detect autism during early childhood. Patients and methods:  The study was conducted on 60 preschool children comprised 11 females and 49 males who were recruited from the autism …

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Knowledge , Attitude And Practice (Kap Study) On Diabetic Patients In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima Kadhim Alkhaledi Mar 2026

Knowledge , Attitude And Practice (Kap Study) On Diabetic Patients In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima Kadhim Alkhaledi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple etiology characterized by chronic high blood glucose with disturbance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism resulting from defect in body either doesn't produce enough insulin, is un able to use its own insulin, or both. The effects of diabetes mellitus include long- term damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs; diabetes self-management education is a corner stone of diabetes care. However, many diabetics in AL-Diwaniyah province lack sufficient knowledge about their disease due to illiteracy. Thus, before considering any possible intervention it was imperative to assess present knowledge, attitude, and …

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Common Causes Of Death In Childbearing Age Women In Al Diwanyia Governorate/Iraq, Ahmed Kadhim Challab, Hussein Abdulzahra Al Janabi, Sanaa Hussein Kandooh, Jawad K. Krafe Mar 2026

Common Causes Of Death In Childbearing Age Women In Al Diwanyia Governorate/Iraq, Ahmed Kadhim Challab, Hussein Abdulzahra Al Janabi, Sanaa Hussein Kandooh, Jawad K. Krafe

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background Women in the reproductive age group comprise a dangerous part of ur population because they face a double burden of communicable and non communicable diseases in addition to high risk of pregnancy complication. Thus an expected death of women in reproductive age  had big trauma to family in psychological and social level of other member in family. Objective 1-To find out the unrecorded maternal death in health institution   2- To throw alight on most common causes of death in reproductive age groups woman Methods  A cross sectional description type study was carried out from 1st june to 28thjune 2013 …

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Patient Satisfaction On The Availability Of Chronic Diseases Medications Case Study At Al Emamain Al Khadimain Medical City, Abbas Saab Hasan, Ammar Jaleel Sebahi Mar 2026

Patient Satisfaction On The Availability Of Chronic Diseases Medications Case Study At Al Emamain Al Khadimain Medical City, Abbas Saab Hasan, Ammar Jaleel Sebahi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction  Patient satisfaction is an important and commonly used indicator for measuring the quality in medical care, Patient satisfaction affects clinical outcomes, patient retention, and medical malpractice claims, it affects the timely, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of quality medical care. Objective  The aim of the research is to identify the level of satisfaction of patients with chronic diseases about section of pharmacy, and the extent of availability of chronic disease medications at Al emamain Al- khadymain medical city, which is the research community. Method In this study, the study population was from patients with chronic diseases and those who are …

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School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan Mar 2026

School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

 Type 1 Diabetes millets it has a direct impact on cognitive functions. For prevent this problem, needs a good glycemic control, which can do by self-measurement blood glucose or need assistant from parents or teachers. The child’s school performance will be best if the blood sugar remains in the acceptable range. Left untreated both high and low blood sugar levels can affect the child’s ability to concentrate on schoolwork and participate in school activities. The cross section study was conducted on 100 diabetic patients aged between 8-18 years from Aldiwaniyah diabetic center, in Aldiwanyia city, from period of 1st March …

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Depression In Burn Patients At Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Al Hamzawi, Inas Hussein Abed, Ahmed Miri Saadoon Mar 2026

Depression In Burn Patients At Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Al Hamzawi, Inas Hussein Abed, Ahmed Miri Saadoon

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background Burn injuries affact on physical and mental status of the victum.  The researchers show different outcome in their articles when they study depression in burned patients. Aim of the study  The study aims are : 1. identify the prevalence rate of depression in burn patients. 2.measure  severity of depression .3. study the  socio-demographic variables of those patients. Methods A case –control study was condefed  on One hunderd patients at the burn unit of AL- Diwaniya Teaching Hospital from a period of April 2nd  2014 to January 2nd 2015. the presence of depression was diagnosed by using a semi –structured …

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The Role Of Laparoscopic Drilling In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Abdul-Hussein Handoz, Shaimaa Abdulamer Nasir Mar 2026

The Role Of Laparoscopic Drilling In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Abdul-Hussein Handoz, Shaimaa Abdulamer Nasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

PCOS patients diagnose by having two of the following criteria: first oligo- and/or anovulation, second hyperandrogenism (by clinical picture with or without biochemical features), and lastly ultrasound findings of polycystic disease. The underlying cause of PCOS is unknown. Theories about cause may include genetic predisposition. The role laparoscopic drilling for ovaries show advancing in treatment of PCOD in form of restore ovulation specially those patients in whom there is resistant to clomiphene citrate or incompliant for long term therapy. Aim of the study: in this retrospective study we discuss the role laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) in the correction of ovulation …

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Association Between Antibiotic Resistance And Integron Class2 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli Genotypic Groups, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal Mar 2026

Association Between Antibiotic Resistance And Integron Class2 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli Genotypic Groups, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Antibiotic therapies can not affect only on the pathogenic bacteria, but also commensal microorganisms in the humans gut, which might serve as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes. fecal Escherichia coli (E. coli) is often considered as a good indicator for selection pressure imposed by antimicrobial use. The goal of this study was to determine genotyping groups of commonsal E. coli and  investigate the frequency of integrons class 2 and antibiotic resistance among them. So detect the association of integron class2 with antibiotic resistance (single and multiple drug resistance) that may be transport horizontally in bacterial populations. In this study …

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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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Improved Endometrial Thickness And Vascularity Following Vitamins E And C Administration In Infertile Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Stimulation, Shaimaa Abdulamer Nasir Mar 2026

Improved Endometrial Thickness And Vascularity Following Vitamins E And C Administration In Infertile Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Stimulation, Shaimaa Abdulamer Nasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The most frequently used treatment to induce ovulation is clomiphene citrate which, unfortunately has the disadvantage of causing impaired endometrial growth. For successful conception to be achieved, optimal endometrial conditions are mandatory. The idea of giving vitamin C and E to infertile women on clomiphene citrate has been raised in published literature; however the subject is still controversial. Aim of the study: To study the effect of adding vitamins C and E supplementation to infertile women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation, on endometrial thickness and vascularity. Patients and methods: The present case control study included 80 infertile women visiting infertility …

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Subcostal Tap Block As Analgesic For Open Cholecystectomy, Raad A. Al-Khafaji Mar 2026

Subcostal Tap Block As Analgesic For Open Cholecystectomy, Raad A. Al-Khafaji

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Open Cholecystectomy, is associated with high pain score post op.TAP block provides effective post op analgesiaAimThe aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of US guided subcostal TAP block for post op pain in open cholecystectomyPatients were divided into two groups. Thirty patients received subcostal TAP block after commencing GA. Another thirty patients did not receive the block.Post operative pain was recorded in both groups , so as any possible complications like nausea and vomiting .We found that subcostal TAP block is effective , simple , and reliable as analgesia in open cholecystectomy post operativelyPatients and MethodsA total of 60 patients …

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Evaluation Of Urethral Advancement And Glanuloplasty In Hypospadias Repair, Bahr Sabah Abboud Allawi Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Urethral Advancement And Glanuloplasty In Hypospadias Repair, Bahr Sabah Abboud Allawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:There has been great progress in reconstructive surgery of the male urethra in the last decades. Several complex techniques were developed to correct urethral defects with great variations in the success rate. However, there is no an ideal substitute for the male urethra as good as the urethra to our knowledge at this time .Human male urethra has a large capacity to extend under traction. This extensibility is the principle of urethral advancement technique used to correct urethral defect in hypospadias by using the urethra itself.The objective of this study was to evaluate the urethral advancement and glanuloplasty (UGPI) procedure …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi Mar 2026

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cholera is an acute bacterial enteric disease characterized in a severe form by sudden onset, profuse painless watery stool (rice water stool) 1, nausea and profuse vomiting early in the course of illness. In untreated case, rapid dehydration, circulatory collapse, hypoglycemia in children, and renal failure can lead to death.The aim of study was to get the level of Knowledge, practice and attitude of the population of Al-diwaniya Province and their relation with them socio-demographic characteristics.Cross sectional study from 1st November 2015 to 1st march 2016 to get the knowledge, attitude and practice of dewaniyah population by interviewing them and …

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Gene Expression Of Biofilm Regulatory Protein A (Brp A) In Streptococcus Mutans Isolated From Oral Cavity, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Nizar Ahmed Shihad Mar 2026

Gene Expression Of Biofilm Regulatory Protein A (Brp A) In Streptococcus Mutans Isolated From Oral Cavity, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Nizar Ahmed Shihad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 100 oral swabs were collected from patients  suffering from dental caries and priodontal infections, ranging from 15-65 years old of both genders whom admitted to the Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Special Center of Dentistry within the period from December 2012 to March 2013, in order to  quantify the gene expression of biofim regulatory protein (Brp A) in Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) isolates by using the Real Time polymerase chain reaction. The gene expression of biofilm regulatory protein A(Brp A) was quantified in comparison with housekeeping gene 16s rRNA as a reference gene of biofilm S.mutans by using reverse transcriptase …

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Pathological Study Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Al-Diwaniya Province, Khairy A. Dawood, Al-Mu’Tasimbellah F. Al-Jeboori Mar 2026

Pathological Study Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis In Al-Diwaniya Province, Khairy A. Dawood, Al-Mu’Tasimbellah F. Al-Jeboori

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In the present study, 42 patients were observed, as cutaneous leishmaniasis, from 1 September 2012 until the end of August 2013. They divided to 25 (595. %) males and 17 (40.5%) females, and the diagnosis was depend on clinical examination, pathological lesions and parasitic isolation. Lesions were classified depending on number, so the patients who have multiple lesions were (64.3%), while (35.7%) have single lesion, the number of lesions per patient ranged from one to 12 lesions. Most of the lesions were located on face (40.5%), but some lesions were on the face & hand   (21.4%), while few were found …

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Managements Of Enterocutaneous Fistula (Ecf), Majeed H. H.Alamiri Mar 2026

Managements Of Enterocutaneous Fistula (Ecf), Majeed H. H.Alamiri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:- A fistula is an abnormal epithelialized tract Between two or Hollow organ to Another hollow organ or to the skin.It is estimated that 90% of ECF arise after surgical procedures, The mortality rate about 37% in post-operative high output ECF.Objectives:-The aim of present study to evaluate the standardized Guideline And prognostic factors for outcome of patients with ECF.Patients &Methods:- A prospective clinical trial conducted from January 2002-July 2013. done in the surgical ward of Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital.In this study a database was created consisting of 115 patients with ECF. All have Been treated according to the SOWATS guideline, which …

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Psychiatric Comorbidity Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Najaf Province, Arafat H. Al-Dujaily Mar 2026

Psychiatric Comorbidity Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Najaf Province, Arafat H. Al-Dujaily

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Compared with several other chronic childhood disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a serious and disabling group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Relatively little attention has been given to its early identification and comorbid psychiatric disorders especially in the Arab world.Objectives: The present study was conducted with the main aim to identify comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and to find out the sociodemographic factors in relation to ASD.Methods: The study was conducted from 1st January 2013 to 30th December 2013. Participants were clinically referred children aged 3–12 years (n = 100) at psychiatric unit of AL Hakeem …

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Maternal Satisfaction Of Pediatric Care Providers For Children With Chronic Diseases, Russul F. Mussa, Adeebah A. Alyasiri, Jasim M. Al-Marzok Mar 2026

Maternal Satisfaction Of Pediatric Care Providers For Children With Chronic Diseases, Russul F. Mussa, Adeebah A. Alyasiri, Jasim M. Al-Marzok

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Children with chronic illnesses need continuous correlation with pediatrician. Assessment of patient satisfaction allows health care providers to explore the extent to which their service meets the needs of their patients. Interview techniques are important for explanation of the problem to the family. The pediatrician deals with respect to the parent's ideas to improve their self-esteem and competencyObjective: To assess maternal satisfaction of pediatric providers of children with selected chronic illness.Patients and Method: A cross sectional study, conducted in Babylon Gynecology and Pediatrics Teaching Hospital (wards and outpatient clinic), Al-Hilla, Iraq. From October 2011 to November 2012. Information was …

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Depression Among Internally Displaced People After February 22,2006 In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Hassan Rajii Jallab, Salah Mahdi Yassien Mar 2026

Depression Among Internally Displaced People After February 22,2006 In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Hassan Rajii Jallab, Salah Mahdi Yassien

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are those who have been forced from their home but, unlike refugees, remain within the borders of their own countries. Mental health is recognized as a key public health issue for conflict-affected populations. Studies revealed high levels of depression among IDPsAims of the studyThis study aims to identify the prevalence rate of depression among IDPs who left their homes after the bombing of the Al-Askari Shrine in Samara and now are resettled in AL-Diwaniyah governorate.Also to study the prevalence rate of depression in relation with some socio- demographic variables (such as age, sex, marital status, …

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Estimation Of Ceraluplasmin (Cer) And Alpha- 1 Antitrypsin (Aat) Levels Among Hepatitis Patients In Acute And Chronic State, Abdul Hussien M.K. Aljebory, Talib Abdulhussien Mussa, Shakir Hamaad M. Raheem Tuama Mar 2026

Estimation Of Ceraluplasmin (Cer) And Alpha- 1 Antitrypsin (Aat) Levels Among Hepatitis Patients In Acute And Chronic State, Abdul Hussien M.K. Aljebory, Talib Abdulhussien Mussa, Shakir Hamaad M. Raheem Tuama

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hepatitis Viruses are a common cause of viral hepatitis, it has a wide distribution among peoples, it has more than five common types: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E. The level of Ceraluplasmin and alpha- 1 antitrypsin differences in acute and chronic hepatitis, it may be normal or mild increased in acute hepatitis while is decreased in chronic hepatitis patients. And the aim of this study to find out the relationship between the frequency of hepatitis and the concentration of immunochemical protein (such as Ceraluplasmin and Alpha -1 antitrypsin) present in patients during the acute and chronic periods of hepatitis …

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Efficacy Of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Deroofing Of Simple Renal Cyst In Comparison With Open Surgery, Falah Mahdi Ali Mar 2026

Efficacy Of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Deroofing Of Simple Renal Cyst In Comparison With Open Surgery, Falah Mahdi Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: to evaluate efficacy and safety of laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing in comparison with open deroofed cases. Patients and methods: over period of 3 years , 11 patients with symptomatic simple renal cysts , underwent laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing and another 15 patients with same symptoms, underwent open deroofing.Results: Insignificant difference between both procedures regarding operative time, blood loss, recurrence rate, with better results for laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing regarding hospital staying, convalescence period and wound complication.Conclusion: Laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing of simple renal cyst is safe and effective procedure with minimal complication in comparing with open one.

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Personal Experience, Ahmed Mehdi Al-Hashimi Mar 2026

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Personal Experience, Ahmed Mehdi Al-Hashimi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland.Literature show that autoimmune thyroid disorders are important cause of goiter in post-iodization phase. This study was carried out to report on Hashimoto's thyroiditis in Iraq since no epidemiological study tackled this situation.Methods: A total of 5 cases Hashimoto's thyroiditis were collected from 79 cases of thyroid goiter. Fine needle aspiration cytology was carried out, and all patients were subjected to surgery.Thyroidectomy specimens were evaluated histologically.Results: All patients were females. Their age was 30 ± 5.2 years. Fine needle aspiration cytology showed 60% were benign lesions and 40% of them …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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