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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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Changes In Central Corneal Thickness And Endothelial Cells Count In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Hassanain H. Attar Mar 2026

Changes In Central Corneal Thickness And Endothelial Cells Count In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Hassanain H. Attar

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AIM: comparison between the central corneal thickness (CCT)and corneal endothelial structure in type II diabetics and non-diabetic control patients.METHODS: this observational study was performed in Diwanyia teaching hospital in which 350 persons ( 190 type II diabetic patients and 160 control subjects) were included. Specular microscopy and pachymetry were used to measure endothelial cell density, hexagonality, size, coefficient of variation as well as corneal thickness. Independent tests were used to compare variables between diabetics and controls.RESULTS: Endothelial cell density in the diabetic group (2459± 244 cells/mm2) was significantly lower than that in the control group (2720± 129 cells/mm2,). The central …

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Effect Of Antibiotics Combination On Escherichia Coli Contaminated Pacifier Used By Children Suffering From Diarrhea, Mohammed Oudah Hamad Mar 2026

Effect Of Antibiotics Combination On Escherichia Coli Contaminated Pacifier Used By Children Suffering From Diarrhea, Mohammed Oudah Hamad

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A total of eighty nine clinical samples were collected from pacifier of children  patients with age1-48 months from both gender complaining from diarrhea in Hilla city. 19 isolates of E.coli were isolated and identified according to their morphological properties( cultural  and microscopical) and biochemical tests and percentage (21.3%).Some clinical samples were showed Entamoeba histolytica ,Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas hominis  and Monilia. The susceptibility of the all current  isolates were carried out against 17 antibiotics, E.coli  isolates were very sensitive to meropenem and impenem ,and sensitive to sefitrixon ,amikacin, and ciprofloxacin ,while its resistance to others antibiotics were different. The minimum …

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Clomiphene Citrate Or Letrozole As A First Line Treatment Of Anovulatory Sub Fertile Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women, Sarah Majeed Kareem, Suhair Neima Kazom Mar 2026

Clomiphene Citrate Or Letrozole As A First Line Treatment Of Anovulatory Sub Fertile Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women, Sarah Majeed Kareem, Suhair Neima Kazom

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Background :  PCOS is associated with anovalation and a common cause of infertility affecting 4-6 % women in reproductive age , Clomiphene citrate has traditionally used as a drug of choice in treating women with anovulatory PCOS ,  in the last decade letrozole , an aromatase inhibitor has emerged as an alternative ovulation induction agent . Objective :   to compare letrozole and clomiphene citrate as an ovulation induction drug in infertile PCOS women . study design :  prospective study . Patient and method :    PCOS women were treated randomly with 5mg letrozole or 100mg clomiphene citrate day 2 to day …

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Evaluation Of Endometrial Thickness, Follicular Growth, And Serum Estradiol Levels In Spontaneous (Fertile) Vs Induced (Infertile) Cycles Via Clomiphene Or Gonadotropin, Rehab Abass Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Endometrial Thickness, Follicular Growth, And Serum Estradiol Levels In Spontaneous (Fertile) Vs Induced (Infertile) Cycles Via Clomiphene Or Gonadotropin, Rehab Abass

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Abstract Objectives: The current evaluating study was launched to assess endometrial thickness (ET), follicular growth (FG), and serum estradiol (SE) levels in spontaneous (fertile) vs induced (infertile) cycles via clomiphene or gonadotropin. Patients and methods: The work included two groups; a study group (SG) and a control group (CG). The SG contained 196 patients who suffered infertility and was divided into two subgroups according to the treatment that the patients received, clomiphene (SGC) or gonadotrophin (SGG). The CG included 130 healthy, fertile, individuals who received no treatment. Transvaginal ultrasonography (TVU) was used to evaluate the treatment effects on the ET …

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Complication Of Spinal Anesthesia In Caesarean Section, Suhair Neima Kazom, Sarah Majeed Kareem Mar 2026

Complication Of Spinal Anesthesia In Caesarean Section, Suhair Neima Kazom, Sarah Majeed Kareem

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Objective             To evaluate the frequency of maternal complications during spinal anesthesia and within 48 hour post C/S .   Patients and Methods :- The Study was conducted in the department of gynecology in AL-Zahra'a Teaching Hospital . The Study comprised of 300 patients who underwent caesarean section under spinal anesthesia alone or with use of assisted drugs for sedation during induction of spinal anesthesia . Patients were followed within  48hre post – operative to see any complication which were documented .   Result 48.33% (n = 145) were between 17 – 25 years , 27% (n = 81) were between 26 – …

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Gold Nanoparticles As Anti-Ovarian Cancer Therapy, Hayat Awadh Mekradh, Fatimah Mezaal Hameed Mar 2026

Gold Nanoparticles As Anti-Ovarian Cancer Therapy, Hayat Awadh Mekradh, Fatimah Mezaal Hameed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cancer of the ovary is one of the most common types of women cancer in the world. In Iraq, it is seventh cancer in Iraqi women. Nanomedicine emerged as a possible alternative for cancer therapy. Many nanoparticles have been tested on different cancer cell lines with promising results. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) showed interesting biocompatibility properties such as selective accumulation in tumor cells. The currentwork was aimed to study cytotoxicity and cell death induced by AuNPson ovarian cancer cells. Methods: Cytotoxicity of AuNPs was assessed by MTT viability assay. Results: AuNPs nanoparticles from 25 up to 100 µg/mL for 72 hours …

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Comparison Of The Effect Of Intravenous Phenylephrin And Ephedrine In Treatment Of Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia In Cystoscopic Surgery, Ahmed Jabbar Kadhim, Jaafar Hameed Mahboba Mar 2026

Comparison Of The Effect Of Intravenous Phenylephrin And Ephedrine In Treatment Of Hypotension After Spinal Anesthesia In Cystoscopic Surgery, Ahmed Jabbar Kadhim, Jaafar Hameed Mahboba

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Hypotension may accompany cystoscopy during spinal anesthesia for which a variety of measures have been considered and none of which has accepted wide agreement. For that reason the present study was conducted.     Aim of the study: The objective was to study the changes in blood pressure during cystoscopy under spinal anesthesia in two groups of patients, one on ephedrine and the other on phenylephrin. Patients and Methods: 100 patients were randomly assigned to two equal groups (n = 50). Randomization was done according to surgery list. Group 1 received ephedrine while group 2 received phenylephrine. Results: Regarding systolic blood …

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The Prognostic Significance Of Xl Dleu/Lamp (13q14 Deletion) In Ccl Patients: A Cross Section Study, Farah Ammar Hadi, Suad Shakir Al-Dubaisi, Subih Salim Al-Mudallal Mar 2026

The Prognostic Significance Of Xl Dleu/Lamp (13q14 Deletion) In Ccl Patients: A Cross Section Study, Farah Ammar Hadi, Suad Shakir Al-Dubaisi, Subih Salim Al-Mudallal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Many cytogenetic abnormalities were detected in CLL, one of them. Deletion of 13q14 region which is found in more than 50% of CLL patient. 13q deletion is the most common cytogenetic abnormality detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and has historically been associated with good prognosis. During the last years, several studies have revealed some insights in the candidate genes located at 13 q that could be responsible for CLL pathogenesis,as well as in the prognostic heterogeneity of 13q- deleted patients. Aim of the study: evaluation of the prognostic value of 13q chromosome deletion in patients with CLL …

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The Role Of Oral Phenobarbital Therapy In The Management Of Neonates With Prolonged Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia, Zuhair Mahdi Al-Musawi, Sabah N. Al-Musawi, Inas Muayad Mohammed Ali Mar 2026

The Role Of Oral Phenobarbital Therapy In The Management Of Neonates With Prolonged Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia, Zuhair Mahdi Al-Musawi, Sabah N. Al-Musawi, Inas Muayad Mohammed Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Prolonged jaundice is a type of neonatal jaundice, which occurs in infants with high bilirubin levels (>10 mg/dl) persisting beyond day 14 of life in term neonates, and beyond day 21 in preterm neonates. Prolonged jaundice may be caused by predominantly conjugated or unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Distinguishing between these types of jaundice helps to determine the risk for pathological causes of prolonged jaundice. Phenobarbital has been used to treat neonatal jaundice since the 1960s. Numerous clinical trials have shown that both administration of phenobarbital to pregnant mothers before delivery and phenobarbital administration to neonates after delivery limit the severity …

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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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Level Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Mothers Through Health Awareness Programs Towards Nursing Bottle Caries: A Cross Sectional Study At Al-Karkh Primary Health Care Sector., Ammar Jaleel Sebahi, Dunia Mundher Jumhaa Mar 2026

Level Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Mothers Through Health Awareness Programs Towards Nursing Bottle Caries: A Cross Sectional Study At Al-Karkh Primary Health Care Sector., Ammar Jaleel Sebahi, Dunia Mundher Jumhaa

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction:Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Nursing  Bottle Caries(NBC),and as a comprehensive address, referred to Early Childhood Caries(ECC), Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile, also it is important for their general health,The role of mothers in avoiding children with nursing  Bottle caries is a large and fundamental ,mothersorientations and knowledge , is essential to reduce the percentage of children with tooth decay, developed countries are concerned with awareness and health education programs as a first step in achieving a healthy and disease-free society.Objective:the purpose of this …

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Study Of Trailer Growth In Candida Albicans Associated With Azoles –Drug Resistance, Sozaan Khalid Kadhum Mar 2026

Study Of Trailer Growth In Candida Albicans Associated With Azoles –Drug Resistance, Sozaan Khalid Kadhum

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Background:Candida albicans is considered as one of the normal flora  that habitat human body and has a virulence capability to cause an opportunistic mycoses,especially in immune-compromised individuals. Objective:To evaluate the emergence of resistance to azole antifungals in C.albicans associated with trailing growth phenomena. Methods: Different isolates of C.albicans were identified and tested against azole agents using disk diffusion and microdilution methods to test the antifungals susceptibility profile and determine the resistant isolates depending on the presence of trailer growth phenomena in media after 24-72 hours of incubation . Results:The antifungals susceptibility profile showed the emergence of trailing growth in  C.albicans …

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A View On Patterns Of Weight Loss After Intragastric Balloon Insertion In Iraqi Patients., Salah Hadi Aljanabi, Haider Azeez Jwad, Ahmed Kadhim Challab Mar 2026

A View On Patterns Of Weight Loss After Intragastric Balloon Insertion In Iraqi Patients., Salah Hadi Aljanabi, Haider Azeez Jwad, Ahmed Kadhim Challab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Obesity is a major metabolic illness that results from increased body fat and leads to negative health consequences. Obesity increases the prevalence of various diseases, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary heart disease, sleep apnea, CVA, GERD disease, gall bladder disease, certain types of malignancy, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[1]. Moreover, it is also a major avoidable health detriment. Current therapeutic approaches to obesity are lifestyle changes, pharmacologic treatment, and bariatric surgery. Patients and methods Twenty-seven patients visited our obesity clinic in Al Dewania Teaching Hospital from September 2016 to September 2017 and selected for intra-gastric balloon insertion after discussion with …

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Thyroid Dysfunction In Patients With Unstable Angina, Mazin Zamel Muhammad Al-Shibani, Mohammed Fadil Hadi Mar 2026

Thyroid Dysfunction In Patients With Unstable Angina, Mazin Zamel Muhammad Al-Shibani, Mohammed Fadil Hadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background  Unstable angina has considerable effect on homeostasis of thyroid gland with consequences effect in form of mortality and morbidity. Thyroid hormone has an important effect in the cardiovascular system. Small changes of the thyroid hormone within the normal physiological response have been an adverse effect on cardiovascular results. Aim of study The study was designed to assess the profile of thyroid hormonein patients with unstable angina who wereadmitted to the Coronary care unit and toevaluate short term affection. Patients and methods An observational study was enrolled 40 patients were admitted to the CCU of AL-Diwanyia Teaching Hospital during period …

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Frequency Of Recurrence Of Nasal Polyps Post Endoscopic Polypectomy, Amer Mohsin Hasan Al-Khazaali, Abbas Kalaf Mahdi Mar 2026

Frequency Of Recurrence Of Nasal Polyps Post Endoscopic Polypectomy, Amer Mohsin Hasan Al-Khazaali, Abbas Kalaf Mahdi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Enoscopic polypectomy in those patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps  have many objects. These are : Opening diseased sinus ostia to help restoration of mucociliary clearence ,removing the diseased tissue to alleviate symptoms of nasal blockage, help in delivery and distribution of topical nasal therapy to the diseased mucosa in the nose and paranasal sinuses, especially to the frontal and sphenoid sinuses and also to open the olfactory cleft area to improve the sense of smell. Objectives  : To discover the frequency of recurrence of sinonasal polyp post surgical removal by means of endoscopic polypectomy (EP) also …

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New Typology Of The Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Clinical Review, Salih Al-Baaj, Abbas Kalaf Mahdi, Emad Addeen Toma Shnawa Mar 2026

New Typology Of The Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Clinical Review, Salih Al-Baaj, Abbas Kalaf Mahdi, Emad Addeen Toma Shnawa

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Background Metatypical cell carcinoma (MTC) is a new entity of skin cancer. It represents an intermediate type between basal cell carcinoma (BCA) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). The behavior of the metatypical cell carcinoma lies between these two varieties of skin cancer. The differential diagnosis can not be made depending on morphological and clinical features, so histological examination is mandatory. Methods It is a retrospective study carried out on of 120 patients with metatypical skin cancer who were treated by surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Results It was found, that more males (62.5%) are affected with MTC than females (37.5%) with …

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Trend Of Lung Cancer In Al-Diwanyah Teaching Hospital (Chest Department), Abdulraheem H.Albadri, Sabah Mohsen Alzamily Mar 2026

Trend Of Lung Cancer In Al-Diwanyah Teaching Hospital (Chest Department), Abdulraheem H.Albadri, Sabah Mohsen Alzamily

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Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer deaths in both men and women throughout the world. Deaths from lung cancer (160,440 in 2004, according to the National Cancer Institute) exceed the number of deaths from four other major cancers combined (breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate).   Objective:  To assess the behavior and the approaches of lung cancer in a sample of Iraqi patients.   Methods:  This descriptive retrospective study was performed using the records of 450 patients proved to have lung cancer that had attending the chest department in ALdiwanyah teaching hospital for the period from January,1st,2003 December,31st,2018.   Results:  The results …

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Prevalence Of Under Nutrition And Associated Maternal Risk Factors In Children Under Five Years Of Age In Babylon 2013, Ahmed Abdul Abbas, Sura Kuhtan Mohammed Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Under Nutrition And Associated Maternal Risk Factors In Children Under Five Years Of Age In Babylon 2013, Ahmed Abdul Abbas, Sura Kuhtan Mohammed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Malnutrition is one of most serious world health problems and is the major cause of illness and death throughout the world. It is associated with about half of all child death. It affects physical growth, morbidity, mortality, cognitive development, reproduction, and physical work capacity, and it consequently impact on human performance, health and survival. Thus, when attempting to reduce child mortality, monitoring and reducing the prevalence of malnutrition in vulnerable population is essential. Malnutrition is an outcome of various factors resulting from unfavorable socioeconomic circumstances. Objective: To determine the prevalence of undernutrition (wasting, stunting and underweight) and associated maternal risk …

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Comparison Study Stapled Versus Hand Sewn Method For Small Bowel Anastomosis Surgery, Waleed Faris Anoon, Raheem Khudhair Khaddim, Ahmed Abdshnein Kadhem Mar 2026

Comparison Study Stapled Versus Hand Sewn Method For Small Bowel Anastomosis Surgery, Waleed Faris Anoon, Raheem Khudhair Khaddim, Ahmed Abdshnein Kadhem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Intestinal anastomosis is one of the most commonly performed procedure it is required to re-establish gastrointestinal continuity after surgical resection , traumatic disruption or bypass procedure. Since the second half of the 20th century , mechanical suture (stapler) has been in use and became a popular method in bowel anastomosis. Our study involved the comparing of the postoperative outcome between hand sewn anastomosis(HS) and stapled anastomosis(SA) for patients with trauma cases in emergency and elective cases .mainly in the view of duration of operation , postoperative hospitalization time , fistula formation rate , morbidity and mortality . There were no …

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Clinically Diagnosed Neonatal Seizures In Al- Diwanyah, An Epidemiological Study, Rahman K. Al-Jeboori, Aqeel K. Abd, Thuraya H. Farhan, Hamid S. Dhaher Mar 2026

Clinically Diagnosed Neonatal Seizures In Al- Diwanyah, An Epidemiological Study, Rahman K. Al-Jeboori, Aqeel K. Abd, Thuraya H. Farhan, Hamid S. Dhaher

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Neonatal seizures are the most frequent and distinctive manifestations of neurological disturbances during the neonatal period. This retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence rate, causes and risk factors for neonatal seizures in Al-Diwanyah  Province during one calendar year from the 1st of January, 2016 to 31st December, 2016 METHODS.Data were extracted from the records at Maternity and children Teaching  Hospital  in Al-Diwaniyah. All neonates who had developed clinically recognized seizures before 28 days of life were enrolled in the study. These data included gestational age (full or pre-term infant), maternal diseases and drug intake during the last trimester, family …

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Single Serum Progesterone Measurement In Pregnancy Prognosis, Saba Shamran, Ghufran J.E. Al Sereah Mar 2026

Single Serum Progesterone Measurement In Pregnancy Prognosis, Saba Shamran, Ghufran J.E. Al Sereah

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Background: Aim of the study: To assess the value of single serum progesterone in diagnosis of viable, ectopic and failing pregnancy. Patients and methods: This cross sectional study was done in Al Basra general hospital and Al Basra maternity and child hospital from June 2013 through January 2014. The study included 64 patient, all have 1st trimester vaginal bleeding and/or abdominal pain. From each patient a 5 cc blood sample was obtained for assessment of progesterone and ?-HCG, and then patients were sent to ultrasound examination. Result: Mean age of women enrolled in the present study was 31.21± 4.23 years …

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Evaluation Of The Effect Of Using Nsaids On Ovulation In Women During Reproductive Age: A Case Control Study, Saba Shamran Mar 2026

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Using Nsaids On Ovulation In Women During Reproductive Age: A Case Control Study, Saba Shamran

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Background: Unovulation is an important cause of female infertility whether primary or secondary. Prostaglandins play an important role in normal physiology of ovulation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed for treatment of a variety of medical conditions in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Sufficient controversy about the role of NSAIDs on ovulation exists.    Aim of the study: to evaluate rate of ovulation in two groups one was healthy fertile women receiving NSAIDs and the other group include healthy fertile women receiving placebo treatment. Patients and methods: The present case control study included two groups of healthy fertile women. …

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Detection And Determination Of Hepatitis B Using Molecular And Serological Methods In Patients With Hepatitis B In Al-Diwaniya Iraq, Mohsin Abdulkhudhur Al-Zubaidi, Masoumeh Bahreini, Mohammad Reza Sharif Moghadam, Wissam Saleh Abood Al-Rubaye Mar 2026

Detection And Determination Of Hepatitis B Using Molecular And Serological Methods In Patients With Hepatitis B In Al-Diwaniya Iraq, Mohsin Abdulkhudhur Al-Zubaidi, Masoumeh Bahreini, Mohammad Reza Sharif Moghadam, Wissam Saleh Abood Al-Rubaye

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most prevalent pathogens in the world and infection with this virus is a serious threat for public health. The pathogenesis of HBV depends on the critical interplay between viral and host factors.    Test 88 samples for the detection of serological markers using ELISA and PCR technique for positive HBsAg. Regarding population group (HBsAg) positive, the seroprevalence rate of HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc IgM, HBc Total  HBeAg , anti-HBe and HBV DNA were 25%, 5%, 12%, 10%, 9%, 17% and 22%  respectively. In this study, hepatitis was diagnosed with the following tests HBsAg, anti-HBs, …

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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

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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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Causes Of Neonatal Mortality In Neonatal Care Units Al-Diwaniya Province –Iraq 2013, Nazhat Jassab Hamza Mar 2026

Causes Of Neonatal Mortality In Neonatal Care Units Al-Diwaniya Province –Iraq 2013, Nazhat Jassab Hamza

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Background: Neonatal mortality refers to death of a new born within the first 28 days of life. A child’s risk of death in the first four weeks of life is nearly 15 times greater than any other time before his or her first birthday. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to review records of neonatal deaths that took place in all neonatal care units in AL- Daiwynia province during the year 2013. Data collection form was designed to collect the demographic data, data concerning pregnancy and delivery and any complication during pregnancy, delivery and perperium, mode of delivery, place …

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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

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 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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Diagnosis Of Klebssiella Pneumonia Isolated From Clinical Cases Of Hospital -Acquired Infection In Al-Dewaniyah Teaching Hospital., Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee, Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi Mar 2026

Diagnosis Of Klebssiella Pneumonia Isolated From Clinical Cases Of Hospital -Acquired Infection In Al-Dewaniyah Teaching Hospital., Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee, Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Hospitalized infections are major problem affecting millions of peoples each year . Klebsiella infections are caused mainly by Klebsiella pneumoniae, the medically most important species of an important nosocomial pathogen, most frequently causing various clinical manifestation Objective: To identify the  role of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from different clinical cases  in  hospital –acquired infections . Methods: During the period from  March  to September, 2018, a total of 110 clinical specimens were collected from patients with different nosocomial infections who were referred to  Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital .        Bacterial isolates were identified to the level of species using the traditional morphological and …

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The Rate Of Tuberculin Reactivity In Health Care Workers A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study, Ali Abbas Radhi Mar 2026

The Rate Of Tuberculin Reactivity In Health Care Workers A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study, Ali Abbas Radhi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:"Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humans, it caused by bacteria belonging to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (M.TB) complex". M.TB iscommonly transmitted from a TB infected person to other person by "droplet nuclei which are aerosolized by coughing, sneezing or speaking. Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to a variety of infections, including TB, as they perform their job responsibilities". "The standard test for detecting latent TB infection (LTBI) is tuberculin skin test (TST) (Mantoux test) using purified protein derivatives (PPD) of M.TB." Objectives:The aim is to study the rate of TB transmission from patients with active …

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Causes Of Antibacterial Resistance In Some Of Enteropathogens Isolated From Colon Cancer Patients In Al-Dewaniyah Governorate., Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi, Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee Mar 2026

Causes Of Antibacterial Resistance In Some Of Enteropathogens Isolated From Colon Cancer Patients In Al-Dewaniyah Governorate., Abdul-Jabbar K.Hassoon Al-Zeydi, Akeel M.Hamza Al-Hamdawee

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Background:  Bacterial infections associated with multidrug resistance have been implicated in high mortality and morbidity reported among cancer patients. Objective:To detect the  causes of  ?-lactamase  resistance  inEscherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. isolated from colon Methods: Twenty -eight  stool samples from colon cancer patientssamples ,in addition to that, 25 samples were collected from control group (healthpersons). Samples  were labeled and transported to the laboratory in portable containerthenstreaked on MacConkey agar and incubated at 37?C for 24 hours under aerobic condition. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by the agar discs diffusion method. Results:  out of 28 samples from colon cancer patients, …

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