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Immunological Study Of Ca-15.3 And Cea Tumor Markers Among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Patients, Hammadi Al-Hilaly, Aws Rasool, Rawaa Magid Mar 2026

Immunological Study Of Ca-15.3 And Cea Tumor Markers Among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Patients, Hammadi Al-Hilaly, Aws Rasool, Rawaa Magid

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells . of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The burden of breast cancer is increasing in both developed and developing countries, and in many regions of the world, it is the most frequently occurring malignant disease in women; comprising 18% of all female cancers, and worldwide, breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer mortality. This case-control study was arranged to investigate the possible role of selected …

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Evaluation Of Retinal Changes In Preclinical Chlorouquine Maculopathy Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Hassanain H.Attar Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Retinal Changes In Preclinical Chlorouquine Maculopathy Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Hassanain H.Attar

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Purpose: evaluation of retinal changes using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in early detection of Chloroquine maculopathy in Iraqi patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: ninty six patients were included in this study .They were divided into two groups . First group compose of (46) patients with RA(rheumatoid arthritis) who received chloroquine therapy for more than two years. All patients had no clinical feature of Chloroquine retinopathy. Second group (control group)were (50)normal female. They were evaluated using SD-OCT. Results:The mean central foveal thickness(CFT) was less in the Chloroquine group (228.94?µm ± 4.71) compare to normal controls (255.12?µm ± 11.54), which …

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Multi-Detector Coronary Ct Angiography In Comparison With Invasive Coronary Angiography In The Evaluation Of Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis, Hassan Ali Essa Al-Mamuri, Wisam Saeed Taj-Aldeen, Mazin Zamel Al-Shibani Mar 2026

Multi-Detector Coronary Ct Angiography In Comparison With Invasive Coronary Angiography In The Evaluation Of Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis, Hassan Ali Essa Al-Mamuri, Wisam Saeed Taj-Aldeen, Mazin Zamel Al-Shibani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Multi-detector CT angiography (MDCTA) allows detection of coronary artery calcium (CAC) and after contrast injection, visualization of the coronary artery lumen. It is commonly assumed that the absence of coronary calcification makes the presence of obstructive coronary lesions highly unlikely. Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is a promising way for diagnosis of coronary artery lesion; however, image quality is still impaired by motion artifacts and calcifications. Objectives: To compare the ability of multi-slice coronary CT angiography (MSCCTA) with invasive coronary angiography (ICA) for detection of significant coronary artery stenosis. Patients and methods: It is hospital-based cross sectional study, enrolled …

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Pcnl Under Ultrasound Guidance Only In Al Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Hamdan Fahad Mar 2026

Pcnl Under Ultrasound Guidance Only In Al Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Hamdan Fahad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Urinary stone disease is a major health care problem due to itshigh prevalence and incidence. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred approach to large stones, stones in the lower pole, or stones that are resistant to less invasive technology. Fluoroscopy is commonly used imaging technique during PCNL. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided PCNL for treatment of renal stones.Aim of the study: to assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided, as an alternative to radiographic guided, percutaneous nephrolithotomy in Al Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital.Patients & Methods: 100 patients (62 males and 38 females) with renal stones …

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Role Of The Triple Test In The Evaluation Of Breast Mass, Imad Hasan Sagir, Thair Wali Ali, Sheimaa Abd Alhamza Borhan Mar 2026

Role Of The Triple Test In The Evaluation Of Breast Mass, Imad Hasan Sagir, Thair Wali Ali, Sheimaa Abd Alhamza Borhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This prospective study was carried out on 210 female patients with a diagnosis of breast mass admitted to the surgical unit of Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital over a period of 2 years from January 2013 to December 2014. Each patient was assessed by the triple test which includes physical examination, imaging studies , and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). The results of each modality of the triple test were classified as benign, suspicious or malignant and then compared with the final diagnosis obtained by the histopathological examination. Breast mass was more common in the fourth decade of life (40.47 %), and …

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Comparative Effectiveness Of Noninvasive Ventilation Vs Invasive Mechanical Ventilation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure, Zainab Ali Mukheef Mar 2026

Comparative Effectiveness Of Noninvasive Ventilation Vs Invasive Mechanical Ventilation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure, Zainab Ali Mukheef

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

DESIGN OF STUDY: Retrospective cohort study.DURATION: From 2011 - 2016SETTING: Department of Anesthesiology, I.C.U., Aldiwaneya TeachingHospital.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Over a period of 5 years, 200 patients with COPD exacerbated by acute respiratory failure, their ages range from 60-80 years, met the chriteria and admitted to the I.C.U. . 100 patients (50%) managed by invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) (Group A) and the other 100 patients (50%) managed by noninvasive ventilation (NIV) (Group B), both groups with medical therapy (ABC) (Antibiotics,Bronchodilators,Corticosteroids).RESULTS:Group A: 78 patients (78%) died.22 patients (22%) improved & discharged to the ordinary ward.Group B: 73 patients (73%) had clinical biochemical …

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Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri Mar 2026

Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri

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The issue of association between IBS and cardiac rhythm abnormalities has been raised in few published literature; however there is substantial amount of controversy in such a way that some authors deny this association while others support this association when one take into consideration particular symptoms and signs like severity of pain, pattern of sleep and associated anxiety and depression. The current study involved 50 patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and 50 apparently healthy control subjects and both groups was subjected to about 24 hour holter monitoring. The results showed significantly higher rate of cardiac premature ventricular complexes in …

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Post-Operative Complications After Repair Of Incisional Hernia, Mohanad Abdulretha Mar 2026

Post-Operative Complications After Repair Of Incisional Hernia, Mohanad Abdulretha

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AbstractBackground:-Incisional hernia is frequently met by the general surgeon, itis frequently complicated (3.8-11.5%)of patients after abdominal surgery. Repair oflarge incisional hernia is a difficult surgical problem with recurrence being a common. Numerous methods of repair have been described simple opposition in one layer orcomplex opposition and the use of prosthetic mesh. The aim of this study is to report our experience with the use of mesh repair and risk factors that influence post operative complications.Methods:-A prospective study done in Al-hussain teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery between January 2011 to December 2013.One hundred and ten patients with prosthetic repair of incisional …

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Evaluation Of Use Full Thickess And Split Thickness Skin Graft In Management Of Congenital Hand Syndactyly, Ahmed Miri Saadoon Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Use Full Thickess And Split Thickness Skin Graft In Management Of Congenital Hand Syndactyly, Ahmed Miri Saadoon

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background :Hand syndactyly is the commonest type of congenital hand anomalies and its management is a real challenge to the surgeon and stimulate continous search for newer concepts and methods for restoration of function .Aim of the study :The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of full thickness and split thickness skin graft in reconstruction of congenital hand syndactyly and to compare between complications that occur in using these grafts and identify the proper ways of avoiding these complications.Patients and methods:The study involved 16 patients presented to the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the hospital …

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Studying Profile Of Hla-Dqb1 In Patients With Alopecia Areata In Basrah Province, Kadhim K. Al-Rebaye, Nibras S. Al-Ammar, Thekra A. Al-Kashwan Mar 2026

Studying Profile Of Hla-Dqb1 In Patients With Alopecia Areata In Basrah Province, Kadhim K. Al-Rebaye, Nibras S. Al-Ammar, Thekra A. Al-Kashwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 100 individuals were included in this study, 50 patients with alopecia areata and 50 healthy controls. There was no significant difference between alopecia areata patients and controls according to gender and age groups. No significant difference between alopecia areata patients and controls according to age groups. HLA-DQB1 alleles were studied in those patients and compared with HLA-DQB1 in healthy controls. A significant decreased frequency of HLA-DQB1*020101 and HLA-DQB1*030201 alleles in patients with alopecia areata comparing with healthy controls (P < 0.05, OR= 0.76, 95% CI= 0.65-0.89) and (P < 0.05, OR= 0.72, 95% CI= 0.61-0.86) respectively. HLA-DQB1*030101, HLA-DQB1*060101 and HLA-DQB1*060201 showed significant increased frequencies in alopecia areata patients comparing with healthy controls, (< 0.05, OR= 0.24, 95% CI= 0.06-1.10), (P < 0.05, OR= 1.23, 95% CI= 0.97-1.56) and (P < 0.05, OR= 1.46, 95% CI= 1.05-2.02) respectively. There was no significant difference in HLA-DQB1 alleles in patients with family history of alopecia areata and patients without family history of alopecia areata. Patients with alopecia areata showed increased homozygousity in HLA-DQB1 when compared with controls (P <0.005, OR= 0.05, 95% CI= 0.01-0.23). Combination of HLA-DQA1*0103 – HLA-DQB1*0301 showed higher frequency in comparison with other HLA-DQA1-HLA-DQB1 alleles combinations

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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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Truncus Arteriosus Type Ii, Shakir K.Gatea, Adnan K.Aljanabi, Hassam H. Hussein Mar 2026

Truncus Arteriosus Type Ii, Shakir K.Gatea, Adnan K.Aljanabi, Hassam H. Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Truncus arteriosus (TA) is an uncommon congenital cardiovascular anomaly that is characterized by a single arterial trunk arising from the normally formed ventricles by means of a single semilunar valve (ie, truncal valve).Case presentation : A 3-month-old female infant product of spontaneous vaginal delivery complaining from dyspnea , tachypnea , mild cyanosis since birth , decrease in feeding and activity ,She was admitted twice in different hospitals and diagnose as a case of VSD with pulmonary hypertention , given treatment but no response , the family picked her to Babylon for maternity and children hospital . ECHO and …

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Predictive Factors For Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction, Imad Hasan Sagir, Usama Kadum Kredi Mar 2026

Predictive Factors For Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction, Imad Hasan Sagir, Usama Kadum Kredi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This prospective study was carried out on 160 patients with acute intestinal obstruction admitted to the surgical unit at Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital from January 2012 to June 2013 .The patients were divided, according to the results of treatment , into two groups : (1) patients who received early operation (76 patients ) , and (2) patients who received initial conservative treatment with nasogastric decompression and observation (84 patients). The conservative treatment was successful in 52 patients but in 32 patients, delayed operation was required .There were 54 cases of strangulated intestinal obstruction (33.75%) and 106 cases of simple obstruction (66.25%) …

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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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The Role Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Myelogram In The Cervical Spondylitis Radiculopathy (Prospective Study), Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Saffa Mohammed Altaee Mar 2026

The Role Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Myelogram In The Cervical Spondylitis Radiculopathy (Prospective Study), Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Saffa Mohammed Altaee

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objective:The objective of this study was to prospectively evaluate the accuracy of MRI and myelogram for the demonstration of foramina nerve root impingement in cervical spondylitis radiculopathyPatients And MethodsBetween January 2012 and May 2014. Eighty five patients referred to the department of Hilla teaching hospital with. cervical spondylitis radiculopathy were imaged with conventional MM and with MR myelogram . The diagnostic accuracy of these imaging strategies for the demonstration of exit foraminal stenosis was calculated relative to a gold standard of the combination of conventional MRI and MR myelogramResults:Conventional MRI had a sensitivity of 88.9%, specificity of 99.1%, and diagnostic …

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The Outcome Of Varicocelectomy On Sperm Parameters In Subfertile Men With Clinical Varicoceles Who Have Asthenozoospermia And Or Teratozoospermia With Normal Sperm Count, Mohammed Ali Ghadhban, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan Mar 2026

The Outcome Of Varicocelectomy On Sperm Parameters In Subfertile Men With Clinical Varicoceles Who Have Asthenozoospermia And Or Teratozoospermia With Normal Sperm Count, Mohammed Ali Ghadhban, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Design Of Study: prospective study.Duration: From 2014 to 2015Setting: Department of Urology, AL-Diwaniya teaching Hospital, Infertility clinic.Patients & Methods: Over a period of one year hundred (100) patients with varicocele associated with male infertility over a 3-years period were included in this study. Pre- and postvaricocelectomy seminal fluid parameters evaluation according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria was performed at 6-month intervals.General anesthesia was given to all patients.Results:One hundred patients met the criteria their age range from 25 to 45 years with a mean age of 32± 3 years. The mean duration of infertility was 3years (range: 1.5–6).). Only …

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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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Comparison Between Dome And Wedge Osteotomy In Management Of Hallux Valgus Deformity, Haider Amin Mirza, Mohammed Sh. Al- Iedani, Ahmed Latteef Al-Shamari, Ghadeer H. Majeed Mar 2026

Comparison Between Dome And Wedge Osteotomy In Management Of Hallux Valgus Deformity, Haider Amin Mirza, Mohammed Sh. Al- Iedani, Ahmed Latteef Al-Shamari, Ghadeer H. Majeed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: the condition of hallux valgus is considered as the most common deformities affecting females more than males, characteristically manifested as lateral deviation of the big toe and widening of first and second inter -metatarsal angle with a deformity of second toe in some severe cases.Objective: to make a radiological and clinical assessment of two surgical methods of osteotomy used in treatment of hallux valgu and to compare between them: first one is the distal dome osteotomy, and second one is a distal wedge metatarsal osteotomy. Patients and methods: a total of 36 feet of 28 patients suffer from hallux …

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Effectiveness Of Delayed In Comparison With Early Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Mazin Z. Al-Shibani Mar 2026

Effectiveness Of Delayed In Comparison With Early Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Mazin Z. Al-Shibani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Acute myocardial infarction is world wild leading cause of death and the incidence of mortality have declined dramatically over the last 30 years, with the advent of the coronary care unit, fibrinolytic therapy, catheter-based reperfusion including primary percutaneous coronary intervention, and statin therapy. Early revascularization is critically important in the management of patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction.81Aim: To assess the benefit of delayed in comparison with early primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction.Methods: This prospective study included 82 patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction they were selected from those who had …

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Incidence Rate Of Musculoskeletal Congenital Anomalies Of Neonates In Muthanna Province From 1/1/2008 To 1/1/2009, Ali Taha Hassan Al-Azzawi Mar 2026

Incidence Rate Of Musculoskeletal Congenital Anomalies Of Neonates In Muthanna Province From 1/1/2008 To 1/1/2009, Ali Taha Hassan Al-Azzawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study is to know the incidence rate of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies in Muthanna province at the period of 1/1/2008 to 1/1/2009 . The study compromised ( 218 ) live birth neonates ( 1 day – 1 year ) of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies at Hussein Teaching and obstetric and pediatric teaching hospitals . The overall incidence of various types of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies was ( 0.7 %) ( 7 per 1000) , and this is high incidence in comparison with the other countries .The fertility rate was ( 47 % ) and this is a good rate …

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A Study Of The Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Changes In Multiple Sclerosis Using Optical Coherence Tomography In Nassiriyha City, Wajida Saad Bunian Mar 2026

A Study Of The Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Changes In Multiple Sclerosis Using Optical Coherence Tomography In Nassiriyha City, Wajida Saad Bunian

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

ABSTRACT Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive relatively inexpensive technique that allows the quantitative cross sectional imaging of the RNFL. It has been used predominantly to investigate retinal axonal loss in glaucoma. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness as a structural biomarker for axonal loss in multiple sclerosis regardless the frank history of previous attack of optic neuritis. We evaluated the relationship between RNFL changes and the patients' age and duration of the disease. We also studied the correlation between the RNFL thickness and patients' clinical data as BCVA, history …

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Estimation Of Tear Film Break Up Time In Normal Peoples Of Diwaniya,Iraq, Haider Aswad. Al-Hemidawi Mar 2026

Estimation Of Tear Film Break Up Time In Normal Peoples Of Diwaniya,Iraq, Haider Aswad. Al-Hemidawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: to estimate tear film break- up time , a test of tear film stability in normal Iraqi population. Material and method: 286 normal subjects ( 146 male and 140 female ) age from 12 to 78 years were participated in this study, tear break -up time is estimated using impregnated fluorescein strip wetted with normal saline and the measurement is done in one room with stable temperature and door closed , three readings for each subject and the mean is taken . Results: The Objective: to estimate tear film break- up time , a test of tear film stability …

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Nd Yag Laser Treatment For Leukemic Childhood Blindness, Mustafa Twafeeq Hilbous Mar 2026

Nd Yag Laser Treatment For Leukemic Childhood Blindness, Mustafa Twafeeq Hilbous

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Aim of the study: is to study the rule of laser therapy by the (Nd-YAG) laser in the treatment of premacular haemorrhage in leukemic childrenMethod:It is a prospective study was taken in department of ophthalmology in al hilla teaching hospital .eleven eyes of eight children 3 girls and 5 boys age between 7-14 years old and they have premacular haemorrhage due to leukaemia .family permission was taken after explaining to the family the surgical procedure .topical anesthesia by lidocaine and pupil dilatation by mydriacil and the Goldman 3 mirror and Nd –YAG laser was delivered the power was 5 mj …

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The Natural Courses Of Keratometric, Pachymetric And Visual Acuity Outcomes During 1year Follow Up After Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Suzan Amana Rattan, Mahir Kadhim Mutashar Mar 2026

The Natural Courses Of Keratometric, Pachymetric And Visual Acuity Outcomes During 1year Follow Up After Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Suzan Amana Rattan, Mahir Kadhim Mutashar

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:As photochemical reaction that can stiffen the cornea, CXL is the only promising method of preventing progression of keratectasia such as KC and secondary ectasia following refractive surgery. The aim of CXL is to stabilize the underlying condition with a small chance of visual improvement.Setting: Lasik specialty center /Baghdad/Iraq.Purpose: To show the sequences of changes in visual acuity and topographic outcomes during 1 year post CXL for patients with progressive Keratoconus.Patients and methods:CXL procedure was done for 45 eyes with progressive KC. The following parameters had been monitored pre operatively, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively: K apex, K2, …

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Effectiveness And Safety Of The Oxytocin Antagonist( Atosiban) Versus Beta-Adrenergic Agonists (Salbutamol) In The Treatment Of Preterm Labor, Yasamin H. Sharif Al-Shibany, Saba M. Swadi Al- Thuwainy Mar 2026

Effectiveness And Safety Of The Oxytocin Antagonist( Atosiban) Versus Beta-Adrenergic Agonists (Salbutamol) In The Treatment Of Preterm Labor, Yasamin H. Sharif Al-Shibany, Saba M. Swadi Al- Thuwainy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background and Objectives: preterm labor complicates 5-10% of pregnancies and is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide and 70-80% of perinatal deaths occur in preterm infants. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness, safety and adverse effects of the oxytocin antagonist medication(atosiban) with those of beta-adrenergic agonist (salbutamol) in the treatment of patients with preterm labor.Patients and Methods: one hundred pregnant women with preterm labor were enrolled in this study from the period of( January 2014 – January 2015) at Al-Diwaniya Maternity and Pediatrics Teaching Hospital-Iraq with a gestational age of 24-34 weeks, they …

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Factors Associated With Spectacle-Wear Compliance Among Hypermetropic Pre-School Children In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Iraq, Saif Abbas. Al-Shamarti Mar 2026

Factors Associated With Spectacle-Wear Compliance Among Hypermetropic Pre-School Children In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Iraq, Saif Abbas. Al-Shamarti

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Uncorrected refractive error are community health problem among pre-school children. It's also considered as the most common cause of avoidable visual impairment in children worldwide. Objective: This study intended to measure the extent of compliance of hypermetropic preschool children with spectacle wear and the factors connected with non-compliance.Method: The study was carried out in my ophthalmology private clinic. One hundred and fourteen patients (114 patients) below 6 years old were enrolled this study. Each was interviewed by the author of correspondence. the possible factors associated with non-compliance with spectacle wear were identified.Results: The total number of patients enrolled in …

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The Effects Of Combined Oral Antioxidants On Male Infertility, Ali Hadi Sabhan Mar 2026

The Effects Of Combined Oral Antioxidants On Male Infertility, Ali Hadi Sabhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

BackgroundHigh reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels was considered as an important factor of male infertility that can result in DNA damage, decrease motility and damage membrane integrity. The role of antioxidants is to maintain the balance between ROS production and their clearance which improve sperm parameters and enhance male fertility.Patients and methodsSixty six male patients with median age of 29 years with a mean period of infertility of 1.5 year that attend the infertility clinic in Al-Diwaniya Maternity and Pediatric Hospital were selected randomly in this study which extend from January 2013 to October 2014 (22 months).The patients were selected …

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The Association Of Diastolic Dysfunction With Anaemia In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Alaa Hadi Alessami, Uday Saddam Sahan Mar 2026

The Association Of Diastolic Dysfunction With Anaemia In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Alaa Hadi Alessami, Uday Saddam Sahan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Anaemia is a common finding in patients with DM and constitutes an additional burden in patients with advancing age and co-morbid vascular disease. This study examines the association between diastolic dysfunction and anaemia in patients with type 2 DM.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study for diabetic patients who were attending the diabetic clinics in Ad Diwaniyah teaching hospital (number of patients was 37) and Al-sadir teaching hospital (number of patients was 28), Najaf from December 2009 to September 2010 to study the occurrence of adverse cardiac findings (diastolic dysfunction) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and anaemia. A 65 type …

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

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

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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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The Impact Of Educational Level On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Toward Breast Cancer Among Women Attending Primary Health Center In Kufa City, Huda Ghazi Hamid Mar 2026

The Impact Of Educational Level On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Toward Breast Cancer Among Women Attending Primary Health Center In Kufa City, Huda Ghazi Hamid

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study is aiming at exploring breast cancer related knowledge, attitude and practices toward breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) and to evaluate the effects of educational level on them. For this a cross sectional study covering 234 women attending Primary Health Care center in Kufa city, Najaf governorate was carried out during the period of 1st of November 2012 to the 1st of February 2013, data collection was done by using questionnaire forms containing demographic and, questions related to the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, questions about the risk factors, questions related to BSE practice. Results showed that …

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