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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair : Introduction Of Our Experience, Mohammed Al Taie, Salah Al Janaby, Hayder Aziz Jwad Mar 2026

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair : Introduction Of Our Experience, Mohammed Al Taie, Salah Al Janaby, Hayder Aziz Jwad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

BackgroundInguinal hernia repair by laparoscope is a new promising and continuously developing field for a very common surgical disorder requires in its treatment a greater combination of accurate anatomic knowledge, with surgical skills.Objective:This study aims to evaluate our experience of inguinal hernia repair by laparoscope and to compare it with the experience of other colleagues.Patients and methods:A 32 patients were operated upon in this study 27 patients had unilateral inguinal hernia, 17 of them had right inguinal hernia while 10 with had inguinal hernia and 5 had bilateral hernia. All of them had primary inguinal hernia. All of them operated …

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Deliberate Self Harm Cases Presented To The Emergency Unit Of Al-Hussein General Teaching Hospital In Karbala/ Iraq, Amir Al-Haidary, Sami Al-Badri Mar 2026

Deliberate Self Harm Cases Presented To The Emergency Unit Of Al-Hussein General Teaching Hospital In Karbala/ Iraq, Amir Al-Haidary, Sami Al-Badri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim:To study the socio-demographic characteristics of deliberate self harm (DSH)of patients presented to the emergency unit of Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Karbala governorate in Iraq and to study the methods they used and inquiring about the cause.Subject and Method: From the period (1st of May 2011) to (1st of January 2012) all patients with DSHwho were presented to the emergency unit of Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital were referred to a psychiatrist to assess them. We collected 113 patients.Registering the socio-demographic variables and the methods of use, patients then were assessed for the presence of a mental illness. Mental illness diagnosis was …

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Findings Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Lumbosacral Spine In Chronic Lower Back Pain, Jabir Hasan Obaid Al.Shami, Amjaad Majeed Hameed Mar 2026

Findings Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Lumbosacral Spine In Chronic Lower Back Pain, Jabir Hasan Obaid Al.Shami, Amjaad Majeed Hameed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

*Background :Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is a safe and painless scan  that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the lumbar spine (the bones, disks, and other structures in the lower back),  MRI of the lumbar spine can be useful in evaluating symptoms such as lower back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling or weakness  or problems with bladder and bowel control. It can also help to diagnose tumors, bleeding, swelling, developmental or structural abnormalities  and infections or inflammatory conditions in the vertebrae or surrounding tissues. Aim of study  :To detect the …

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The Role Of Protamine 1 Gene Polymorphism And Anti Fsh Antibody In Infertile Couples, Manal M. Khadhim, Taghreed S. Al-Quizwini, Thaer A. Hussian Mar 2026

The Role Of Protamine 1 Gene Polymorphism And Anti Fsh Antibody In Infertile Couples, Manal M. Khadhim, Taghreed S. Al-Quizwini, Thaer A. Hussian

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Infertility is a worldwide problem which affects approximately 15% of all couples, and is defined as, inability to conceive after twelve months of contraceptive-free unprotected intercourse. Materials and methods: Optical density of anti follicle stimulation hormone antibody in the serum was detected by enzyme–linked immunosorbent assay technique and from which anti follicle stimulation hormone antibody concentrations were evaluated according to cut-off. One polymorphic sites of Protamine 1 Gene was genotyped on 72 couples suffering from infertility. Another group consist of 20 couples apparently healthy individuals. Genotypes were determined by the polymerase chain restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. Results: …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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Incidence And Methods Of Diagnosis Of Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis In A Symptomatic Patients, Dheyaa Ali Hussein Al Sultani Mar 2026

Incidence And Methods Of Diagnosis Of Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis In A Symptomatic Patients, Dheyaa Ali Hussein Al Sultani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This is prospective study which was carried on( 100) patients with one or more of risk factor for the development of DVT who were admitted in the surgical units in Hilla General Teaching Hospital during the period from of January 2010 to the december 2012. The Aim of the study was to identify the incidence of DVT in postoperative patients, To identify the clinicl presentation of patients with DVT, and to verify the best methods of diagnosis of the DVT.This study was done on 100 patients who were divided into 3 groups according to the most common presentation .All patients …

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Correlation Between Angiographic In-Stent Restenosis And Post-Procedural Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level In Diabetic Patients Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug Eluting Stent, Mazin Z. Alshibani, Tariq Mutasher Swadi, Ali Fawzi Alzamily Mar 2026

Correlation Between Angiographic In-Stent Restenosis And Post-Procedural Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level In Diabetic Patients Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug Eluting Stent, Mazin Z. Alshibani, Tariq Mutasher Swadi, Ali Fawzi Alzamily

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a common, complex, and chronic metabolic disorder act as an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and has been shown to be an independent predictor for in-stent restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention.Objectives: To determine the influence of HbA1c level on the frequency of in-stent restenosis in diabetic patients after elective percutaneous coronary intervention.Patients and Methods: 89 diabetic patients with recurrent ischemia had history of previous percutaneous coronary intervention and stented coronary arteries with drug eluting stent were admitted to the Iraqi Center for Heart Diseases for elective coronary catheterization with or without percutaneous coronary intervention …

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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

Background: Electrical injuries, though uncommon and largely preventable ,they usually have serious consequences including death .Objectives: To study the pattern of electric injuries, and recognize the factors that increase their mortality so that we can reduce it .Materials & Methods :A retrospective study of sever electrically injured cases in Babil Governorate during a period of 15 months, from January 2006 to March 2007 (included) was carried out. From the records of the burn wards of Hilla Teaching General Hospital and the autopsy records of Forensic Pathology Department of Babil Health Directorate, sever electrically injured victims were retrospectively studied according to …

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Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio & Cervical Length For Prediction Of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery In Threatened Preterm Labour, Amal M. Mubark, Luma Saad Zeiny, Alaa M. Sadiq Mar 2026

Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio & Cervical Length For Prediction Of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery In Threatened Preterm Labour, Amal M. Mubark, Luma Saad Zeiny, Alaa M. Sadiq

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Being able to predict preterm birth is important, as it may allow a high-risk population to be selected for future interventional studies. As inflammation represents a crucial pathogenic process of preterm delivery, the aim of this study is to define the role of serum inflammatory markers in the prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery & to combine these markers with cervical length to increase the diagnostic accuracy.Methods: Eighty pregnant women with threatened preterm labour (group I) were compared with 40 women at term (group II (, subdivided into 2 subgroups (20 of them were not in labour & the other …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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Tinnitus In Al-Diwania City, Mazin Rajeh Jaber Mar 2026

Tinnitus In Al-Diwania City, Mazin Rajeh Jaber

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction: Tinnitus is a sound perceived for more than five minutes at a time, in the absence of any external acoustical or electrical stimulation of the ear and not occurring immediately after exposure to loud noise. It is either subjective, audible only to the patient, or objective, audible to the examiner as well. It is a complex symptom, as it is usually associated with other neurotological complaints.Aim of study : To evaluate the distribution and the possible causes of tinnitus in Al-Diwania city.Method: This is a randomized analytic descriptive study, consisted of 200 patients. They were 110 males and 90 …

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Co-Infection Intestinal Fungi And Protozoa Inimmunocompromised Patients With Detection Of Some Virulence Factors Of These Organisms By Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr), Baheja Abbes Al-Khalidy, Manni Naji Al-Shimari, Abbas Ghafil Abbas Mar 2026

Co-Infection Intestinal Fungi And Protozoa Inimmunocompromised Patients With Detection Of Some Virulence Factors Of These Organisms By Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr), Baheja Abbes Al-Khalidy, Manni Naji Al-Shimari, Abbas Ghafil Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In this study was undertaken to detect some virulence factors to co-infection of intestinal fungi (Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigates) and parasite (Giardia lambelia, Entameba histolytica) in immunocompromised patients by polymerase chain reaction(PCR)technique.About, 100 specimens of stool were collected from three groups of patients included malignant tumor (35), , renal failure (50) and HIV (15) during period 5 November 2012 to 15 May2013.The results of this study showed the highest rate infection(66.66%) was in HIV while lowest rate (57.14%) were in malignant tumor patients .So the highest rate were recorded in age group (60-75),then male recorded rate infection(69.04%) while in female …

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Association Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection On Type 11 Diabetics Mellitus In Al- Diwanyah Province, Aqeel Abbas Kareem Mar 2026

Association Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection On Type 11 Diabetics Mellitus In Al- Diwanyah Province, Aqeel Abbas Kareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted to detect the association of Helicobacter pylori on diabetic patients. A total of ( 170) sera were collected and H. pylori Immunochematography assay (Sandwich ELISA Method) were used to assess the presence of specific antibodies against the occurrence pathogen in relation to residence ,age and occupation has been studied. In this study 170 patients with fasting and / or random plasma glucose, from one handered patients 70 (44) males and (26) females , aged of (20-60) years were positive for H. pylori enrolled, and seventy non – diabetic (38)males and (32)matched for age, sex and family …

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Preliminary Report On The Burn In Pre-School Children In The Specialized Burn Hospital, Tawfeeq Waleed Tawfeeq, Ahmed Miri Saadoon Mar 2026

Preliminary Report On The Burn In Pre-School Children In The Specialized Burn Hospital, Tawfeeq Waleed Tawfeeq, Ahmed Miri Saadoon

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Back ground: A retrospective preliminary study was undertaken to estimate the most common causes of Burn in infantile and pre-school children.Patients and method: children aged between 1 to 5 years were included in this study who had admitted in burn specialized center in Baghdad from September 2010 to June 2011, reviewed by their age, sex, time of presentation, causes and mechanism of burn injury.Result: scald burn is the most common cause of burn in children bellow five years of age (19 cases), male patient more predominance in this age group (66.7%), the age distribution , 1,2,3,4,5 years was 1,7,12,5,2 cases …

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Quality Of Life Of Outpatients With Schizophrenia From Urban And Rural Areas In Baghdad, Mohammed Dawood Jassam, Ali Hussain Al-Aamry, Ali Ibrahim Hamdan, Gazi Abod Al-Mishhadani Mar 2026

Quality Of Life Of Outpatients With Schizophrenia From Urban And Rural Areas In Baghdad, Mohammed Dawood Jassam, Ali Hussain Al-Aamry, Ali Ibrahim Hamdan, Gazi Abod Al-Mishhadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Increasing interest in quality of life is the new approach for understanding and improvement of healthcare. Although there are many studies about quality of life in schizophrenic disorder, there is deficiency of data about quality of life of schizophrenic patients in urban and rural areas.Objectives:1-To study the quality of life of schizophrenic patients who are living in both rural and urban areas.2-To identify any possible factors that might need further attention for treatment planning programs. Methods:This study was prospectively conducted between October 2010 and May 2011, on 126 schizophrenic patients attending the outpatient clinic in Al-Rashaad training Hospital.we explain the …

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The Apparent Death In Electrocution, Thamer Mohammad Kadhim Mar 2026

The Apparent Death In Electrocution, Thamer Mohammad Kadhim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Electrical injuries, though uncommon and largely preventable ,they usually have serious consequences including death .Objectives: To study the pattern of electric injuries, and recognize the factors that increase their mortality so that we can reduce it .Materials & Methods :A retrospective study of sever electrically injured cases in Babil Governorate during a period of 15 months, from January 2006 to March 2007 (included) was carried out. From the records of the burn wards of Hilla Teaching General Hospital and the autopsy records of Forensic Pathology Department of Babil Health Directorate, sever electrically injured victims were retrospectively studied according to …

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The Level Of Serum Magnesium Activity In Diabetes Mellitus, Majid Abdulwahab Maatook, Dhya Shinyar Hammad Mar 2026

The Level Of Serum Magnesium Activity In Diabetes Mellitus, Majid Abdulwahab Maatook, Dhya Shinyar Hammad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: This study has been carried out to asses the activity of magnesium in the serum of patients with diabetes mellitus. Also the effect of glycemic control on magnesium levels was investigated .Subjects and Methods: Ninety six patients with diabetes were enrolled in this study, together with 95 healthy subjects, matched for age and sex, who served as the control group. The serum levels of glucose, creatinine and magnesium were estimated in all subjects. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was estimated in diabetic patients and according to its level we classified the diabetic into 2 groups: Group 1: good glycemic control (57 …

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Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas Mar 2026

Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: In glaucoma, as optic neuropathy gradually proceeds unnoticed by the patient, early detection and treatment is of paramount importance in arresting or controlling the progress of damage.Aim of the study: To explore effects of topical carvedilol on intraocular pressure (IOP) in each of normotensive and ocular hypertensive eyes of rabbits, with assessment of drug safety.Material and methods: A group of 54 males rabbits were included in this study. Induction of ocular hypertension was achieved by injection of hydroxy propyl methylcellulose in the anterior chamber of rabbits right eye. The present study was designed to evaluate the possible beneficial therapeutic …

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Peroperative Identification Of Parathyroid Gland Using Methylene Blue, Basheer Abd Ali Huoel Mar 2026

Peroperative Identification Of Parathyroid Gland Using Methylene Blue, Basheer Abd Ali Huoel

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Identification of the parathyroid gland during surgery of thyroid reduce the risk of postoperative hypoparathyroidism; as well as of great importance for identification of the parathyroid glands in parathyroid disease.It is a prospective study conducted on (50 patient 10 male and 40 female) with various causes of goiter, who underwent operation in the the Surgical Department of the AL-DIWANYIA TEACHING HOSPITAL for the period between May 2008 to September 2010.The technique of methylene blue dye injection through the inferior thyroid artery using one CC methylene blue 0.5% to recognize the parathyroid gland in patient suffering from various causes of thyroid …

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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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Immunological Status Of Hepatitis Vaccin Among B-Thalassemia Major Patients In Diwaniya, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aalan H. Al-Zamili, Sarah F. Al-Hamzawi Mar 2026

Immunological Status Of Hepatitis Vaccin Among B-Thalassemia Major Patients In Diwaniya, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aalan H. Al-Zamili, Sarah F. Al-Hamzawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sixty two thalassemic patients who were regularly attending maternity and obstetrics teaching hospital Al- Diwaniya ,(22) who were apparently healthy, all have enrolled for serological screening during the period ( January 2013- March 2013)The ELISA is used to evaluat the load of HBs-Ag, HBC and HBs-Ab.Only one case has given positive for HbsAg test , while (2) of the patients showed positive test for HCV .Moreover,4(6.5%) patients had no HBs-Ab in their serum and at high risk of contract infection . The titer of these antibodies has shown to be negatively correlated with number of blood transfusions .A regular screening …

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Rosuvastatin Add On Metformin In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Al-Gareeb, Bassim I. Mohammad, Wafaa Salah Abd Al- Amieer, Thabat J. Al-Mayahi Mar 2026

Rosuvastatin Add On Metformin In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Al-Gareeb, Bassim I. Mohammad, Wafaa Salah Abd Al- Amieer, Thabat J. Al-Mayahi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:-Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in women of reproductive age and it’s commonly associated with endocrinal and biochemical derangements. Moreover PCOS also associated with increase cardiovascular risks such as adverse lipid profile and endothelial dysfunction. Recently, statins have been shown to improve endocrine and metabolic aspects of PCOS.Aim of the study:-The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of rosuvastatin as adjuvant therapy in treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.Materials and methods:-The study was conducted at Al-Kadhemia Teaching Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from February 2014 to December 2015. In this study 96 women with PCOS randomly divided …

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Risk Factors For Perforation In Acute Appendicitis, Imad Hasan Sagir Mar 2026

Risk Factors For Perforation In Acute Appendicitis, Imad Hasan Sagir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This prospective study was carried out on 720 patients with acute appendicitis admitted to the surgical unit at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital over a period of 3 years from January 2010 to December 2012. The data of the patients regarding clinical history,physical examination, investigations,operative findings and histopathology reports were analyzed .Acute appendicitis was more common in the second decade of life (44.4%) and was more common in males(55.97%) than in females (44.02%) .Perforated appendicitis was found in 144 pateints (20%).The incidence of perforated appendicitis was high in males (56.25%) as compared to females (43.75%). The risk factors for perforation in acute …

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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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Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba Mar 2026

Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) is a complex process resulting in cellular damage and death. Ischemia and reperfusion in the brain, as in other organs, induces an inflammatory response which may exacerbate initial levels of tissue injury.Objectives: This study was undertaken to investigate the possible neuroprotective activity of amlodipine in amelioration of global cerebral I/R injury in rat model.Materials and Methods: Adult sprague-dawley rats were randomized in to 4 groups as follow: group I, sham group, rats underwent the same anesthesia and surgical procedure as the control group with out bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) ; group 2 control …

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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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A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani Mar 2026

A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Dermatophytes infection is a common problem worldwide and frequent in Iraq. Several reports and articles were published on prevalence, distribution, causes and treatment of dermatophytosis .This case study was conducted on fifty patients(31males and 19 females) with suspected dermatophytes were studied . Their ages ranged from one year to fifty years .Patients admitted to Baghdad Teaching Hospital , Dept . of Dermatology , Baghdad during September 2010 to March 2011.Hairs and scales were collected and microscopicall examination using 20% KOH were done. Hair and scales from active outer border of the lesion were inoculated on modified Sabouraud's dextrose agar. Culture …

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Evaluation Of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotein33 Gene Polymorphism In Bronchial Asthma, Manal M. Khadhim, Ali T. Al-Damerchi, Meraim A. Kazaal Mar 2026

Evaluation Of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotein33 Gene Polymorphism In Bronchial Asthma, Manal M. Khadhim, Ali T. Al-Damerchi, Meraim A. Kazaal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: A disintegrin and metalloprotein 33 (ADAM33) gene is the first asthma candidate gene identified by positional cloning, may be associated with lung function decline and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. However, replication results have been inconclusive in smaller previous study populations probably due to inconsistence in asthma phenotypes or yet unknown environmental influences. This study aimed to further elucidate the role of ADAM33 polymorphisms (SNPs) in a genetic analysis of our case- control. Materials and methods: One polymorphic sites (V4) of ADAM33 gene was genotyped in 69 patients with bronchial asthma, and 20 healthy controls. Genotypes were determined by the polymerase chain …

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