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Angiotensinogen Gene Polymorphism In Iraqi Patient With Essential Hypertension, Ahmed Sultan
Angiotensinogen Gene Polymorphism In Iraqi Patient With Essential Hypertension, Ahmed Sultan
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Different genetic and environmental variables contribute to the complicated condition known as essential hypertension. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is thought to play a role in controlling blood pressure. In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), the AGT is a protein that binds to renin to create angiotensin I, the prohormone of angiotensin II. It is angiotensin II (Ang II)'s precursor, angiotensinogen (AGT), that is responsible for its biological effects. The research took place between July 2022 and July 2023 at the Al-Diwaniyah teaching hospital and the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in the College of Medicine at the University of Al-Qadisiyah in …
The Prevalence Of Perceived Stress-Related To Covid-19 Pandemic Among Undergraduate Medical Students In The University Of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq: Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Medical Students, Noor Yahya, Hassan Raji Jallab
The Prevalence Of Perceived Stress-Related To Covid-19 Pandemic Among Undergraduate Medical Students In The University Of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq: Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Medical Students, Noor Yahya, Hassan Raji Jallab
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background: The global pandemic has posed significant challenges for medical students, resulting in increased rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. The pandemic has also resulted in substantial disruptions to academic endeavors, clinical training, and prospective career opportunities. Many students have faced increased academic demands as they strive to adapt to virtual learning methods while also dealing with the uncertainty surrounding future clinical placements. Objective: To assess the prevalence of perceived stress associated with the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among medical students and to investigate potential correlating factors to higher prevalence. Subjects and methods: The study constitutes a cross-sectional …
Effect Of Mirna-99a Along With Tgf-?1(C/G +915) In Female With Secondary Unexplained Infertility, Sarhan Al-Saeedi, Ibrahim Abdulmajeed Altamemi
Effect Of Mirna-99a Along With Tgf-?1(C/G +915) In Female With Secondary Unexplained Infertility, Sarhan Al-Saeedi, Ibrahim Abdulmajeed Altamemi
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background: Women infertility is a big health problem worldwide and the genetic disorders considered underling causes of unexplained female infertility. Objective: to find out the role of miR-99a and TGF-?1 SNP (G/C +915) in development of secondary unexplained infertility in women and prognostic of miR-99a. To achieve this goal, investigate the fold change of miR-99a and possibility to use them as biomarker. Also identification of TGF-?1(G/C +915)SNP by ARMS- PCR. Material and methods: case control study have been conducted, blood samples had been collected from population (patients 50) and (control 50) living in the north area of Thi-Qar province The …
Follow Up Of Blood Glucose Level In Infants Of Diabetic Mothers During The First 24 Hours Of Life: Blood Glucose Level In Infants Of Diabetic Mothers, Rawasi Malik Obaid, Salah Mahdi Farhan
Follow Up Of Blood Glucose Level In Infants Of Diabetic Mothers During The First 24 Hours Of Life: Blood Glucose Level In Infants Of Diabetic Mothers, Rawasi Malik Obaid, Salah Mahdi Farhan
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Diabetes in pregnant woman, is a common medical complication which can lead to significant neonatal morbidities by causing infant hypoglycemia. The aim of this work is to study the neonatal hypoglycemia in IDMs in a tertiary care hospital. A cross?sectional study was done in postnatal ward in Al Qadisiyah Maternity and Children hospital from February to August 2020. All IDMs delivered during this period who admitted to postnatal ward were included in this study. The results were compared between the normoglycemic and hypoglycemic IDMs and also between gestational diabetic mothers (GDM) and pre?GDM in hypoglycemic group using Chi?square test and …
Complication Of Spinal Anesthesia In Caesarean Section, Suhair Neima Kazom, Sarah Majeed Kareem
Complication Of Spinal Anesthesia In Caesarean Section, Suhair Neima Kazom, Sarah Majeed Kareem
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
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 – …
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
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 …
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
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 …
Patient Satisfaction On The Availability Of Chronic Diseases Medications Case Study At Al Emamain Al Khadimain Medical City, Abbas Saab Hasan, Ammar Jaleel Sebahi
Patient Satisfaction On The Availability Of Chronic Diseases Medications Case Study At Al Emamain Al Khadimain Medical City, Abbas Saab Hasan, Ammar Jaleel Sebahi
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Introduction Patient satisfaction is an important and commonly used indicator for measuring the quality in medical care, Patient satisfaction affects clinical outcomes, patient retention, and medical malpractice claims, it affects the timely, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of quality medical care. Objective The aim of the research is to identify the level of satisfaction of patients with chronic diseases about section of pharmacy, and the extent of availability of chronic disease medications at Al emamain Al- khadymain medical city, which is the research community. Method In this study, the study population was from patients with chronic diseases and those who are …
School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan
School Performance Among Diabetic Children And Adolescents, Ahmed Kadem Jlab, Abbas Saab Hasan
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Type 1 Diabetes millets it has a direct impact on cognitive functions. For prevent this problem, needs a good glycemic control, which can do by self-measurement blood glucose or need assistant from parents or teachers. The child’s school performance will be best if the blood sugar remains in the acceptable range. Left untreated both high and low blood sugar levels can affect the child’s ability to concentrate on schoolwork and participate in school activities. The cross section study was conducted on 100 diabetic patients aged between 8-18 years from Aldiwaniyah diabetic center, in Aldiwanyia city, from period of 1st March …
Depression In Burn Patients At Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Al Hamzawi, Inas Hussein Abed, Ahmed Miri Saadoon
Depression In Burn Patients At Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Al Hamzawi, Inas Hussein Abed, Ahmed Miri Saadoon
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background Burn injuries affact on physical and mental status of the victum. The researchers show different outcome in their articles when they study depression in burned patients. Aim of the study The study aims are : 1. identify the prevalence rate of depression in burn patients. 2.measure severity of depression .3. study the socio-demographic variables of those patients. Methods A case –control study was condefed on One hunderd patients at the burn unit of AL- Diwaniya Teaching Hospital from a period of April 2nd 2014 to January 2nd 2015. the presence of depression was diagnosed by using a semi –structured …
Use Of Isotretnion To Decrease Recurrence Of Chalazion, Zainab Adil Hashim Al-Hassnawi
Use Of Isotretnion To Decrease Recurrence Of Chalazion, Zainab Adil Hashim Al-Hassnawi
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Chalazion; is a nodular swelling occur as a result of accumulation of sebaceous secretions from abnormally functioned sebaceous glands situated in the eye lid causing ocular surface problems like dryness , irritation and refractive error due to pressure effect on the cornea in addition to cosmetic blemish ,topical treatment usually ineffective so we do surgical drainage . isotretnion is one derivatives of retinol a chemical name of the essential micronutrients vitamin A which have important role in human reproduction and development in addition this drug is well known by dermatologist and it is commonly used for treatment of seborrhea and …
Comparative Study Of Helicobacter Pylori Best Diagnosis Methods And The Effect Of Some Risk Factors Associated With Infection, Nadia A. Al-Nami, Sawsan H. Authman, Hayder S. Al-Kawaz
Comparative Study Of Helicobacter Pylori Best Diagnosis Methods And The Effect Of Some Risk Factors Associated With Infection, Nadia A. Al-Nami, Sawsan H. Authman, Hayder S. Al-Kawaz
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
The present review is an attempt to find the best diagnosis method of H. pylori infection in patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), as well as, determined the effect of some risk factors associated with this infection.These prospective cesses included, Ten H. pylori isolates were isolated out of 110 tissue gastric biopsies specimens existed from the patient's stomach that were suffering from dyspeptic symptoms, whom attended to Gastroenterology Centre in AL-Yarmook Teaching Hospital. With an age range 15-85 years from both genders. These biopsies subjected to, bacterial Cutler test for investigate the presence of H. pylori spp. and other biopsy …
Role Of The Triple Test In The Evaluation Of Breast Mass, Imad Hasan Sagir, Thair Wali Ali, Sheimaa Abd Alhamza Borhan
Role Of The Triple Test In The Evaluation Of Breast Mass, Imad Hasan Sagir, Thair Wali Ali, Sheimaa Abd Alhamza Borhan
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
This prospective study was carried out on 210 female patients with a diagnosis of breast mass admitted to the surgical unit of Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital over a period of 2 years from January 2013 to December 2014. Each patient was assessed by the triple test which includes physical examination, imaging studies , and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). The results of each modality of the triple test were classified as benign, suspicious or malignant and then compared with the final diagnosis obtained by the histopathological examination. Breast mass was more common in the fourth decade of life (40.47 %), and …
Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri
Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
The issue of association between IBS and cardiac rhythm abnormalities has been raised in few published literature; however there is substantial amount of controversy in such a way that some authors deny this association while others support this association when one take into consideration particular symptoms and signs like severity of pain, pattern of sleep and associated anxiety and depression. The current study involved 50 patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and 50 apparently healthy control subjects and both groups was subjected to about 24 hour holter monitoring. The results showed significantly higher rate of cardiac premature ventricular complexes in …
Evaluation Of Urethral Advancement And Glanuloplasty In Hypospadias Repair, Bahr Sabah Abboud Allawi
Evaluation Of Urethral Advancement And Glanuloplasty In Hypospadias Repair, Bahr Sabah Abboud Allawi
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background:There has been great progress in reconstructive surgery of the male urethra in the last decades. Several complex techniques were developed to correct urethral defects with great variations in the success rate. However, there is no an ideal substitute for the male urethra as good as the urethra to our knowledge at this time .Human male urethra has a large capacity to extend under traction. This extensibility is the principle of urethral advancement technique used to correct urethral defect in hypospadias by using the urethra itself.The objective of this study was to evaluate the urethral advancement and glanuloplasty (UGPI) procedure …
Physiological Changes And Clinical Findings In Females Textile Factory Workers, Saad Jone Hamza, Amjed Hassan Abbas, Samir Sawadi Hamoud
Physiological Changes And Clinical Findings In Females Textile Factory Workers, Saad Jone Hamza, Amjed Hassan Abbas, Samir Sawadi Hamoud
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
About 60 million people worldwide work in the textile or clothing industry. The conditions of working and the dust that produced from processing of cotton in industries can cause many morbidities to the health of workers. Many recent studies have found a high ratio of chronic diseases especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in those workers. This study was done to assess the effect of working in textile industry from physiological and clinical points of view. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 75 randomly selected textile factory workers, all subjects were females. Information was collected through interview, in addition to …
Depression Intype2 Diabetic Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Aqeel Raheem Hassan, Abdul Zahra Mohammad Al Khafaji, Adil Hammadi
Depression Intype2 Diabetic Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Aqeel Raheem Hassan, Abdul Zahra Mohammad Al Khafaji, Adil Hammadi
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Objectives: Depression is commonly found as a comorbid condition in chronic medical illnesses in general, and diabetes mellitus (DM) in particular. Patients with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from depression as compared to the general population. The aims of the study were to estimate: the prevalence of depression in type 2diabetic patients and its severity, the rate of depression in type 2 diabetes in relation to socio-demographic variables, and to find out the correlation of depression with some diabetes variablesMethods:100 Iraqi patients with type 2 DM compared with 100 persons from general population as control group participated in …
Immunoflourecent Staining Detect The Prognostic Significance Of M2 Macrophage, Aseel Abdulalla Hussain, Ibrahim Abdulmajeed Altamemi, Thair Wali Ali
Immunoflourecent Staining Detect The Prognostic Significance Of M2 Macrophage, Aseel Abdulalla Hussain, Ibrahim Abdulmajeed Altamemi, Thair Wali Ali
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Tumor cells use multiple mechanisms to invade extracellular matrix and metastasize to distant organs. The interaction between the tumor cells and stromal cells in the tumor microenvironment plays an important role in tumor growth and metastasis. Tumor associated macrophage (TAM) are prominent stromal cells in this interaction. They secret a variety of growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, and enzymes that regulate tumor growth, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis. Macrophages show two polarization states in response to different micro-environmental signals. M1macrophages are pro-inflammatory and function as bactericidal and antigen-presenting cells. M2 macrophages have an immunosuppressive phenotype. Thus the aim of current study is …
Deliberate Self Harm Cases Presented To The Emergency Unit Of Al-Hussein General Teaching Hospital In Karbala/ Iraq, Amir Al-Haidary, Sami Al-Badri
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 …
Findings Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Lumbosacral Spine In Chronic Lower Back Pain, Jabir Hasan Obaid Al.Shami, Amjaad Majeed Hameed
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 …
The Role Of Protamine 1 Gene Polymorphism And Anti Fsh Antibody In Infertile Couples, Manal M. Khadhim, Taghreed S. Al-Quizwini, Thaer A. Hussian
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: …
Psychiatric Comorbidity Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Najaf Province, Arafat H. Al-Dujaily
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 …
The Effect Of Maintaining Normal Mean Arterial Blood Pressure On The Incidence Of Intraoperative Emetic Episodes During Spinal Anaesthesia, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani
The Effect Of Maintaining Normal Mean Arterial Blood Pressure On The Incidence Of Intraoperative Emetic Episodes During Spinal Anaesthesia, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Objective : To evaluate the effect of maintaining normal mean arterial blood pressure on the incidence of intraoperative emetic episodes in patient undergoing lower limbs orthopaedic surgeries under spinal anaesthesia .Method : .60 Patients were randomly divided into two groups each composed of 30 patients . Group( A) received ephedrine 15 mg intravenously immediately after spinal anaesthesia with 2ml Bupivacaine 0.5% while group ( B ) received normal saline instead of ephedrine immediately after spinal anaesthesia with the same local anaesthetic . Baseline and frequent subsequent reading of mean arterial blood pressure , pulse rate , oxygen saturation , number …
Preliminary Report On The Burn In Pre-School Children In The Specialized Burn Hospital, Tawfeeq Waleed Tawfeeq, Ahmed Miri Saadoon
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 …
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
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 …
Depression Among Internally Displaced People After February 22,2006 In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Hassan Rajii Jallab, Salah Mahdi Yassien
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, …
Enterobius Vermicularis Infection Among Primary School Children And Its Relationship With Enuresis In Basrah Marshes, Hind Mahdi Jarallah, Kadhmia Waly Mansour
Enterobius Vermicularis Infection Among Primary School Children And Its Relationship With Enuresis In Basrah Marshes, Hind Mahdi Jarallah, Kadhmia Waly Mansour
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
A total of 212 samples (120 female and 92 male) primary school children were examined by used scotch tape methods during the period from February to April 2011 to study the correlation between Enterobius vermicularis infection and enuresis among children, their ages were from 6-12 years in village belong to Basrah marshes. The prevalence E. vermicularis infection of males and females were (72.82%) and (69.16%) respectively, while the prevalence enuresis were (53.73%) and (48.19%) for males and females respectively. Statistically, there are no significant differences (p>0.05) between prevalence of E. vermicularis and enuresis infection for males and females. A …
Maternal Risk In Teenage Pregnancies, Anwar N. Al-Bassam
Maternal Risk In Teenage Pregnancies, Anwar N. Al-Bassam
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background: Early marriage and confinement are contributing factors to high maternal mortality and morbidity.Objective: To identify the maternal complications of teenage pregnancy. Patients and Methods: A hospital based cohort study was undertaken among pregnant ladies admitted to Baghdad teaching hospital. The study group comprised of teenage mothers between 15-19 years old and a control group of mothers between 20-24 years old in their first pregnancy. Data included socio-demographic characteristics, ANC, medical and obstetrical complications, mode of delivery .Results:. The study group include 228 primigravida aged between (15- 19)years and the control group composed of 272primigravida aged between (20-24)years.There is statistically …
Bromocritine Treatment In Infertile Population Of Women With Galactorrhea, Taghreed S. Al-Quizwini
Bromocritine Treatment In Infertile Population Of Women With Galactorrhea, Taghreed S. Al-Quizwini
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Galactorrhoea ( a non-physiological production of milk) can be found with or without raised levels of serum prolactin . Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates milk secretion and cause luteal phase disturbance. Thus galactorrhrea can ead to infertility which is one of the most common gynecological problems of women attending gynecological clinics .All patients included were showing galactorrhea and all were complaining of infertility.The patients were collected from the infertility clinic in the maternity teaching hospital in Al-diwaniah city ,and from private clinics from Oct 2009 to June 2001 and according to strict inclusion criteria, that eliminate other causes of …
The Association Between Acne Vulgaris And Tumor Necrosis Factor- Alpha Gene Promoter Polymorphism At Position-308, Hamadi Hadi Abttan Al-Hilali, Ethar Jassam Swadi Al-Obaidy
The Association Between Acne Vulgaris And Tumor Necrosis Factor- Alpha Gene Promoter Polymorphism At Position-308, Hamadi Hadi Abttan Al-Hilali, Ethar Jassam Swadi Al-Obaidy
Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal
Background ;This study was carried out on (100) patients (64 females & 36 males) with different severity of acne vulgaris with an age range(11-40 )year, seen in AL-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital/ Department of Dermatology, from December 2011 to February 2012, another (50) apparently healthy subjects were taken as a control group. Materials; Blood samples were collected from both groups, genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes for further molecular study, polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCRRFLP) technique was used . Results; genotyping of TNF-α revealed three genotypes; the wild homozygous GG type, the heterozygous GA & the mutant homozygous …