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Somatization Disorder Among Primary Health Care Centers Patients, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Mohammad Abdulhassan Faris Mar 2026

Somatization Disorder Among Primary Health Care Centers Patients, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Mohammad Abdulhassan Faris

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Somatization disorder is multiple medically unexplained symptoms of long duration& involve multiple organ systems.Objectives: To study the prevalence of somatization disorder among patients of PHC. Centers and the role of the various sociodemographic factors also demonstrate the presentation & clinical pattern of somatization disorder.Methods: Out of 678 patients who were selected randomly from two of primary health care centers in Diwaniya city over a period from the first of October 2009 to 31th December 2009. These patients were interviewed using the International Diagnostic checklist for ICD-10 somatization disorder.Results: The study reveals that 14.6%of the patients have Somatization Disorder. and …

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Modified Tension Band& Longitudinal K .Wires Fixation Versus Circumferential Cerculage Wire In Treatment Of Patellar Fractures., Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy Mar 2026

Modified Tension Band& Longitudinal K .Wires Fixation Versus Circumferential Cerculage Wire In Treatment Of Patellar Fractures., Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy

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Fracture of patella comprises approximately 1% of all skeletal injuries. We managed 32 patients with closed transverse patellar fractures in a prospective study during the period between November 2006 and December 2008(with mean follow up one year) at al Sader, al Hakeem and al Manathera hospitals .All cases were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. There were 16 cases randomly fixed by modified tension band and longitudinal Kirschner wires (MTB&LKW) method and 16 randomly fixed by circumferential cerculage wire (CCW) in patients' age (20-50 years). The results were assessed by a Lysholm & Gillquist score. Regarding (MTB&LKW) method, the …

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The Degree Of Bother Of Nocturea On Quality Of Life In A Group From Al-Diwaniya Population, Ali Hamdan Alkinany, Muntather Hameed Neema, Falah Mehdy Ali, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan Mar 2026

The Degree Of Bother Of Nocturea On Quality Of Life In A Group From Al-Diwaniya Population, Ali Hamdan Alkinany, Muntather Hameed Neema, Falah Mehdy Ali, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Nocturia is common and disrupts sleep. Traditionally, one nightly episode has been regarded as clinically meaningless.Objective: To evaluate the bothersome effect of nocturia on health related quality of life (HRQoL) in a group from Al-Diwaniya population.Patients and methods: In 2006–2008, a survey was made on a random sample of 600 patients aged 18–79 yr who were identifiedfrom Al-Diwaniya teaching hospital, proportion was 62% males and 38% were females).Measurements: bother from nocturia on QoL were examined in relation to self-reported nocturia frequency (using the American Urological Association Symptom Score). Bother from nocturia was assessed on a four-point scale (none, small, …

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A Study Of Immunological And Clinical Effects Of Allergen Immunotherapy On Patients With Allergic Rhinitis In Babylon Province, Safaa H. Al-Turaihy, Amjed H. Abbas Mar 2026

A Study Of Immunological And Clinical Effects Of Allergen Immunotherapy On Patients With Allergic Rhinitis In Babylon Province, Safaa H. Al-Turaihy, Amjed H. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to assess the effects of allergen immunotherapy (AI) on patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Babylon Province. Allergen immunotherapy involved exposing a patient to gradually increasing doses of specific allergens with the intention of decreasing allergic and inflammatory response, ultimately leading to a sustained decrease in allergic symptoms. A build-up phase (once weekly injections for three months) was followed by a maintenance phase (once monthly injections) that generally continued for 3-5 years. The effects of allergen immunotherapy were assessed at 0 time, 3 months, and 6 months on 45 the patients with positive skin test to house …

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The Correlation Of C- Reactive Protein And Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Mohammad A. Abdul Hussein, Najah R. Hadi, Mohanad A. Hussein Mar 2026

The Correlation Of C- Reactive Protein And Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Mohammad A. Abdul Hussein, Najah R. Hadi, Mohanad A. Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim of study:To evaluate the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) and type 2 diabetes mellitus .Method:The study sample consisted of (65) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus( 40) men and (25) women. The CRP was measured for all them and compared with (65) persons without DM as a control group well matched with age and sex to the patient group .BMI for patients in both groups were measured . A p-value of <0.05 was regarded as statistically significant .Result: 40 males and 25 females with type 2 DM with mean age 60.7 years. The increase in CRP was significant ( p value<0.05) in type 2 DM patients who are male with high BMI and increased age while no significant increase in the level of CRP in the control group ( p value > 0.05) .Conclusion : These result suggest, that there is an association between CRP and type2 diabetes mellitus .

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The Fracture Resistance Of The Endodontically Treated Molar Teeth With Mod Preparations Restored With Different Types Of Composit Material, Nibras Talib Al-Kuriane Mar 2026

The Fracture Resistance Of The Endodontically Treated Molar Teeth With Mod Preparations Restored With Different Types Of Composit Material, Nibras Talib Al-Kuriane

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Compared to teeth with healthy pulps, root filled teeth are considered more susceptible to fracture. The present study was directed toward improving the effect of using flowable composite with or without polyethylene fiber reinforcement on fracture resistance of the endodontically treated mandibular molars with MOD preparations. Thirty sound extracted human mandibular molars were randomly assigned to three groups (n=10). All teeth were root filled and MOD cavity preparation were created.Group (1) was restored with a dentine bonding system(DBS: SE Bond) and composite resin( CR). In group (2), flowable composite resin ( Protect liner F) was used before restoring teeth with …

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Measles Epidemic In Adults In Diwaniah Governorate, Aqeel Reheem H. Al-Barqawi Mar 2026

Measles Epidemic In Adults In Diwaniah Governorate, Aqeel Reheem H. Al-Barqawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease for which humans are the only reservoir and is highly preventable through vaccination.It is rare disease of Adults, large number of cases were observed during the late 2008 in adult patient.Objectives: to study the abnormal and large epidemic of measles cases in adults in al-diwania city.Results: 368 of measles cases was admitted to infectious unit in aldiwania teaching hospital most of cases were male(58%) of cases, most of cases between the age of 16-25 yrs. (50%).vaccinated patient comprise just(34%) of cases, pneumonia was the most common complication.Aim of the study:To address the …

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Computerized Determination Of Velocity Time Integral In Normal Subjects, Noori Y. Kattami Mar 2026

Computerized Determination Of Velocity Time Integral In Normal Subjects, Noori Y. Kattami

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Velocity time integral (VTI) of the blood flow wave is derived from the analysis of the image of the Doppler wave. VTI can be utilized to determine hemodynamic information in certain cardiac disorders.Objective:To establish visual basic form for analysis of Doppler wave to determine velocity time integral (VTI) in normal subjects.Method:Doppler waves in twenty normal subjects were analyzed to determine VTI utilizing suitable computer program and visual basic form.Results:The parameters obtained from the analysis of Doppler wave (Ejection time (ET) and Mean blood velocity across aortic valve (Vm)) were utilized to determine VTI of the normal subjects studied as Mean, …

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Echocardiography Findings Among Patients Referred For Such Test In Missan Governorate., Yaseen O.Yaseen Mar 2026

Echocardiography Findings Among Patients Referred For Such Test In Missan Governorate., Yaseen O.Yaseen

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In this study ,out of 2215 patients referred for echocardiography unit in Al-sadder general hospital in Al-Ammara from jul.2003- jul.2005. 847 (38.2%) patients were found to have abnormal echocardiograms with more males were been examined than females. Echocardiography findings, were not matching the clinical impression that warranted such test in considerable number of patients. In this study, results regarding the incidence or sex distribution of some cardiac abnormalities were comparable to that recognized in some other studies, while different results were recognized, regarding some other cardiac lesions

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Psychoneurotic Profiles Of Thalassemia., Ali Al-Hamzawi, Sami Kh. Suhaim Mar 2026

Psychoneurotic Profiles Of Thalassemia., Ali Al-Hamzawi, Sami Kh. Suhaim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Thalassemia is chronic disabling disease which have both physical and psychological consequences. Thalassemic patients are receiving medical care that is the focus of major attention with lesser focus on the psychiatric aspect of the illness. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of psychiatric disorders among thalassemic patients may improve the outcome , prognosis and overall quality of patients life.Objectives :To determine psychoneurotic profiles in thalassemic patients and to find out rates of anxiety, phobia, obsession, somatization, depression &hysteria. Method:The sample of the study was consisted of case group and control group. Each of the two groups include 80 thalassemic patients and …

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Taus Versus Tvus In Detection Early Pregnancy Complication, Amjaad Majeed Hameed Mar 2026

Taus Versus Tvus In Detection Early Pregnancy Complication, Amjaad Majeed Hameed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Using TVUS(transvaginal ultrasound ) visualization of pelvic organ is limited due to attenuation of ultrasound beam byintervening anterior abdominal wall and pelvic fat while TVUS (high frequency transducers 5-7MHz) now day regard important revolution in diagnosis of early pregnancy and their complications ,because it facilitate high resolution image of target organ uterus , adenaxa and cul de sac.Aim of study:To evaluate TVUS in detection of early pregnancy complication and compare transvaginal approach with TAUS . Patient and Methods :Sixty four patients were included in this study all of them have positive pregnancy test with signs and symptoms of early pregnancy …

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Solid Renal Masses: Use Of Spiral Computed Tomography For Differentiation Between Benign And Malignant Lesions, Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Emad H.Mahmood Mar 2026

Solid Renal Masses: Use Of Spiral Computed Tomography For Differentiation Between Benign And Malignant Lesions, Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Emad H.Mahmood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

objective: To determine whether CT images on the basis of their morphologic features and enhancement patterns. could help accurately distinguish benign renal masses from malignant .patients and Methods : Between April 2006 and February 2009, 80 consecutive patients (age range, 1–65 years; 50 male, 30 female) suspected to have renal mass by physical examination ,underwent ultrasound examination to evaluate the mass ,whether cystic or solid. Only patients with solid renal mass documented with US were included in the study then preoperative renal CT. All CT studies evaluated the mass about the pattern and degree of enhancement, lesion contour, presence of …

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Misoprostol For Termination Of First Trimester Missed Abortion., Maha Assim Al- Azzawy Mar 2026

Misoprostol For Termination Of First Trimester Missed Abortion., Maha Assim Al- Azzawy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: misoprostol is prostaglandin E1 analogue that can be given by oral, sublingual, vaginal or rectal route. It is cheap and can be stored at room temperature and because of its utero-tonic action, it become an important drug in obstetric and gynecological practice.Objectives: to evaluate the effectiveness of intravaginal followed by oral misoprostol tablets for medical termination of missed abortionbetween 8 – 13 weeks. Methods : a prospective study of (60) women with diagnosed missed abortion admitted to AL- Zahraa General hospital – Wassit Governorate Iraq from July 2006 through July 2007 . 800 micrograms (4 tablets) of misoprostol inserted …

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The Role Of Epidural Neostigmine In Postoperative Analgesia., Basim Hrez Al-Sudani Mar 2026

The Role Of Epidural Neostigmine In Postoperative Analgesia., Basim Hrez Al-Sudani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A prospective randomized study was performed for 60 adult male patients presented for external fixation of tibial fractures under general anaesthesia in Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital.All subjects according to American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA) classification were grade 1,between 20 – 35 of age. Before induction of general anaesthesia,an epidural catheter was inserted.At the end of surgery and recovery ,subjects were allocated into four groups (15 patients in each group): Group 1 ( n=15 ) received 4 ml of epidural saline with 4 ml of 0.75% lidocaine (control group).  Group 2 ( n=15 ) received 4 ug|kg epidural neostigmine diluted with normal …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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Orthostatic Hypotension And Dizziness Among Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients, Hudda Jabbar Dibby Mar 2026

Orthostatic Hypotension And Dizziness Among Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients, Hudda Jabbar Dibby

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was carried out on 90 patient with insulin dependent for at least 10 year those attending the diabetic clinic and internal medicine consultation unit in Al-Diwamiya Teaching hospital and some popular clinic in Al-Diwaniya city and a 120 age and sex match control subject from patients relatives and medical staff. The blood pressure was measured in supine and standing position for each subject, orthostatic hypotension was defined as a decline in systolic blood pressure of 20mmHg or more one minute after standing, postural dizziness was any feeling of dizziness, light headedness, or faintness that occurred while standing. The …

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A Comparative Study To Find The Effect Of Hypertension On Physical Parameters For Intra Cerebral Hemorrhage Buy Using Spiral Ct- Scan Technique, Mayadah Hassen Rhaf Mar 2026

A Comparative Study To Find The Effect Of Hypertension On Physical Parameters For Intra Cerebral Hemorrhage Buy Using Spiral Ct- Scan Technique, Mayadah Hassen Rhaf

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

CT offers high diagnostic capability. The project is related to the intra cerebral hemorrhage which means bleeding that occurs directly into the brain parenchyma. Hypertension high blood pressure (140 / 90 mmhg or higher) is the most important risk factor for all types of stroke; including cerebral infarction, irrespective of sex, race, or nationality. The aim of this research is to study the effect of hypertension to the physical parameters for patients with intra cerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The study enrolled 24 subjects without any problem (10 males and 14 females) with a mean age of( 61.25 ± 6.4285) years with …

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Clomiphene Citrate In The Management Of Oligoasthenospermia, Ameer Kadhum Daher Mar 2026

Clomiphene Citrate In The Management Of Oligoasthenospermia, Ameer Kadhum Daher

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Although clomiphene citrate (clomid) is, anti-estrogen, typically used for women with fertility problems, there have been a variety studies as to the use of clomiphene citrate in treating male subfertility.Objective: To evaluate the role of clomid in treating male with oligoasthenospermia.Methods: A prospective clinical study of 40 men with preliminary diagnosis of oligoasthenospermia according to WHO protocols in Wassit Government Iraq from July 2007 through July 2008.Clomid 50 mg oral daily dose was given for 4 months. The changes in sperm counts, the percentage of active sperms, pregnancy rate and side effects were recorded and analyzed.Results: The mean sperm …

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Dose The Shape Of Epiglottis Have A Role In The Globus Pharynges?, Husam Majeed Hameed Mar 2026

Dose The Shape Of Epiglottis Have A Role In The Globus Pharynges?, Husam Majeed Hameed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Back ground: globus pharyngeus is a sensation of a lump or tightness in the throat, it accounts for about 4% of otolaryngological referrals. A wide variety of explanations have been done; gastroesophageal reflux or esophageal dysmotility are the most popular organic explanations.Objective: To evaluate the incidence and the role of the curled epiglottic tip touching and indenting the tongue base in patients with globus pharyngeus.Patients and method:Two group were selected; group A (40 patients) selected according to selection criteria from a number of patients diagnosed as globus pharyngeus patients , a flexible nasopharyngoscopy was done searching for the incidence of …

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Risk Factors Survey Of Low Birth Weight Neonates, Jasim M.Al.Marzoki, Shaker K. Gatea, Zaher Ganem Mar 2026

Risk Factors Survey Of Low Birth Weight Neonates, Jasim M.Al.Marzoki, Shaker K. Gatea, Zaher Ganem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Neonatal mortality rate is one of the main health problems which affected by prenatal status and perinatal conditions. LBW is one of the main causes of neonatal and infantile mortality. Approximately every ten seconds, an infant from a developing country dies from a disease or infection that can be attributed to low birth weight, so this study was done to evaluate the risk factors of LBW in neonate.Method: A descriptive cross sectional study was done on 1023 neonates, born in Babylon Maternity and Children Teaching Hospital from September 2007 to April 2008 .Neonatal data such as birth weight, gender, …

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The Relationship Between Acute Myocardial Infarction And Mood Disorders, Mazin Z Alshibani, Karem N. Hussain Mar 2026

The Relationship Between Acute Myocardial Infarction And Mood Disorders, Mazin Z Alshibani, Karem N. Hussain

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) acts as an important risk factor for occurrence of depression, which affectS long term morbidity and mortality considering baseline health state in patients with AMI.To estimate frequency of depression among patients within first 3 weeks after occurrence of AMI and to evaluate the effect of different demographic factors, biochemical changes, type and site of M.I on its frequency. This is a cross sectional study that enrolled 116 patients with AMI who had been admitted to coronary care unite (CCU) at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital during the period between 1st of July 2007-31st of October 2008. Only 80 …

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Effect Of Formula And Breast Milk Feeding On Random Blood Sugar Values In Healthy, Full Term Babies, In 1st 48 Hours After Birth, Thamer Emad Ahmad, Ashraf Ahmad Kamel Mar 2026

Effect Of Formula And Breast Milk Feeding On Random Blood Sugar Values In Healthy, Full Term Babies, In 1st 48 Hours After Birth, Thamer Emad Ahmad, Ashraf Ahmad Kamel

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In our study, we tried to discuss the effect of type of feeding on random blood sugar and whether it can be considered as a cause of hypoglycemia. To achieve this, we measured random blood sugar of 100 full term healthy newborn babies using, a blood glucose monitor device called Glucutrend® 2,all of them were delivered by caesarean section as such deliveries stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours and therefore this makes them easy to be followed-up. Among them, 48 babies were milk formula fed and 52 babies were breast-fed .The random blood sugar was measured at …

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Evaluation Of Irritable Bowel Syndrom In Aldiwanyia City., Ali Talib N. Aldamarchi, Usama Tahher Muslem, Ali Mohammed Hussein Al-Yassin Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Irritable Bowel Syndrom In Aldiwanyia City., Ali Talib N. Aldamarchi, Usama Tahher Muslem, Ali Mohammed Hussein Al-Yassin

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition that comprises 25-50% of all referral to gastroenterologists. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. To study the epidemiological aspect, clinical varieties and the response the available treatment in patients whom complaining of irritable bowel syndrome according to Rome criteria in al Diwaniya province in Iraq. Two hundreds sixty four patients with variable clinical presentation of irritable bowel syndrome of different age groups and sexes were fully examined …

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Prevalence Of Patients With Failure To Thrive Admitted To Maternity And Children Teaching Hospital In Al- Diwaniyah, Nasma Naji Al-Hijia, Jomah Nasir Al - Obaidi Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Patients With Failure To Thrive Admitted To Maternity And Children Teaching Hospital In Al- Diwaniyah, Nasma Naji Al-Hijia, Jomah Nasir Al - Obaidi

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This is a prevalence study of patients with failure to thrive under 5 years who were admitted in maternity and children teaching hospital in Al – Diwaniya from 1 / 7 / 2008 to 1 / 9 / 2008 .The total number of patients under 5 years was 420 patient , 59.40% was male , and 40.95% was female . The patients under 1 years of age were 66.66%, from 1 year to 2 years age was 20.47%. From 2-3y.(7.14%),from3- 4y.(3.78%),from4-5y(1.90%). The prevalence of patients with failure to thrive was 50.71% , the patients with failure to thrive due to …

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Elevated Leukocyte Count And Advers Events In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ali M.Hussain Al.Yassian Mar 2026

Elevated Leukocyte Count And Advers Events In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Ali M.Hussain Al.Yassian

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Inflammation has been shown to play a role in atherosclerosis and CAD. An elevated leukocyte count is associated with adverse inhospital out come and mortality in patients presented with acutecoronarysyndrome. This study was designed to determine the relation between initial total WBC count and the hospital mortality and complications in patients with ACS including STEMI, NSTEMI, and UA and to know if this parameter has significant power of clinical severity and out come. Patients and methods: The relationship between initial total WBC count with hospital mortality and complications and clinical out come in 57 patients with ACS admitted to the …

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Radiation Dose Reduction Of Head Ct Scan With A Low–Tube Voltage, Runak Tahr Ali, Amal Abdulallah Sakban Mar 2026

Radiation Dose Reduction Of Head Ct Scan With A Low–Tube Voltage, Runak Tahr Ali, Amal Abdulallah Sakban

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The increasing radiation exposure to patient from CT has been of concern to radiologists, medical physicists. The aim of this study is to reduce radiation dose from head computed tomography (CT) by using a technique with low tube voltage (90 Kv) instead of (120 Kv). A phantom for measurement of the radiation dose and a phantom containing low-contrast objects were scanned with a 16–detector row CT scanner at 120 kV and 90 kV. The tube current–time product settings were 100–560 mAs, and the doses at the center and periphery of the phantom were measured.The effective dose and the DLP were …

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The Effect Of Obesity On Blood Pressure, Farhan H. Ali Al-Naily Mar 2026

The Effect Of Obesity On Blood Pressure, Farhan H. Ali Al-Naily

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this study to quantify the effect of obesity on blood pressure. We study 80 persons (clinically normal), divided in two groups according to the age, the first group under 40 years which is subdivided into two groups, group A 20 persons with normal weight and group C also 20 persons with over weight and the second group, above 40 years also subdivided into two groups, group B 20 persons with a normal weight and group D 20 persons, with over weight and we have found the effect of obesity on, systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure on …

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Painful Osteoarthritic Knee Joints; A Comparative Study Between Intra-Articular Steroids And Combined Physiotherapy Modalities Treatment, Shamran K. Al-Umeri Mar 2026

Painful Osteoarthritic Knee Joints; A Comparative Study Between Intra-Articular Steroids And Combined Physiotherapy Modalities Treatment, Shamran K. Al-Umeri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Thirty patients 13males(44%) 17females(56%) who had osteoarthritis of the knees according to ARA classification criteria and presented with acute pain without effusion where randomly assigned into 2 groups to evaluate the effects of intra-articular injection(IAS) and in the other hand combination of interferential current (IFC) with pulsed electromagnetic field (PEF) physiotherapy modalities in treating painful Knee OA. All patients were treated with acetaminophen 1g bid, meloxicam 7.5mg once daily. 15 patients 8males(53%)- 7females (47%) received intra-articular injection of methyl prednisolone acetate(IAS) 80mg/2ml depot. The other group 10females(66.6%) – 5 males (33.3%) was treated by interferential current(IFP) 10 minute sessions with …

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Inheritance Ppattern Of Fragile X-Syndrome In Iraqi Families, Eqbal D. Chalap Al-Graw Mar 2026

Inheritance Ppattern Of Fragile X-Syndrome In Iraqi Families, Eqbal D. Chalap Al-Graw

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study included five Iraqi families from four provinces, many members who suffered from congenital fragile X chromosome. Five family pedigrees were drawn up very clearly to follow the pattern of fragile X chromosome. The study showed that there is marked discrepancy in the sex ratio, with only boys affected. Females are affected only if they were homozygous, Heterozygous (carrier) females were clinically normal but transmitted the disease to 35% of their sons, and there i s one in two risks that their daughters too were carriers. The fragile X chromosome was never transmitted directly from affected father to his …

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Comparative Study Between Trans-Fontanelle Us& Spiral Ct Scan In The Diagnosis Of The Congenital Hydrocephalus, Najat A. Al-Hassnaw Mar 2026

Comparative Study Between Trans-Fontanelle Us& Spiral Ct Scan In The Diagnosis Of The Congenital Hydrocephalus, Najat A. Al-Hassnaw

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Compared between the trans-fontal US & spiral Ct scan exam in the diagnosis of congenital hydrocephalus, A series of 100 infants with age range of (20 days to 12 months) were studied over a period of 2 years in Teaching hospital in Al diwaniya city. The commonest type of hydrocephalus in this study were obstructive type (83%).The US exam showing (100%) sensitivity in detection the lateral ventricle dilatation as in spiral CT can , with (97%) in detected the 3rd ventricle dilatation in compared with (100%) for spiral CT scan & (64%) in diagnosis 4th ventricle dilation with (100%) .Trans-fontal …

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