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The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension & Severity Of Fibrosis In Patients With Nafld, Huda Jabbar Albdery, Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Mudhafar Mar 2026

The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension & Severity Of Fibrosis In Patients With Nafld, Huda Jabbar Albdery, Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Mudhafar

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered the most common chronic hepatic disorders on a global scale. In the context of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), hepatic steatosis is associated with lobular inflammation and cellular apoptosis, which may culminate in fibrosis and cirrhosis.  As being highly frequent condition in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension, NAFLD the identification of patients with higher risk of developing the more severe fibrosis remains obscured in clinical practice. Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to assess the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a sample of Iraqi patients …

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Estimation Of Serum Electrolytes And Renal Function In Patients With Kidney Failure In Mosul City: Estimation Of Serum Electrolytes And Renal Function In Patients With Kidney Failure, Sumayah Kasim, Abdullah Khaleil Ibrahim, Asmaa Abdulwahab Abdughafoor Mar 2026

Estimation Of Serum Electrolytes And Renal Function In Patients With Kidney Failure In Mosul City: Estimation Of Serum Electrolytes And Renal Function In Patients With Kidney Failure, Sumayah Kasim, Abdullah Khaleil Ibrahim, Asmaa Abdulwahab Abdughafoor

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Renal failure, additionally referred to as kidney failure, is an illness in which the kidneys are unable to filter bodily waste from the circulation. This can cause an accumulation of harmful substances and the electrolytes in the human body, which can result in a variety of unpleasant side effects. Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for proper body function, including maintaining fluid balance, regulating nerve and muscle function, and supporting heart health. Imbalances in electrolyte levels can occur in individuals with kidney failure due to the kidneys' inability to regulate electrolyte levels properly. Objectives:  The purpose of this study …

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Expression Of Aph(3')-Iib And Aminoglycoside Efflux Pump Regulatory Genes In Clinical Extensive Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.: Running Title: Relative Gene Expression Of Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme Aph(3')-Iib And Efllux Pump Regulatory Genes In Xdr Pseudomonas Aeruginosa., Shaimaa Altofaily, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi Mar 2026

Expression Of Aph(3')-Iib And Aminoglycoside Efflux Pump Regulatory Genes In Clinical Extensive Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.: Running Title: Relative Gene Expression Of Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme Aph(3')-Iib And Efllux Pump Regulatory Genes In Xdr Pseudomonas Aeruginosa., Shaimaa Altofaily, Ibtisam Habeeb Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: A remarkable level of aminoglycosides  resistance expressed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well known. One of the most important mechanisms of aminoglycoside resistance is over expression of efflux pumps and aminoglycoside modifying enzymes. Aim of Study: To evaluate the expression of aph(3')-IIb and MexXY-OprM Pump Regulatory Genes in XDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Al-Diwaniyah city. Methods: During the period from November 2021 to August 2022, 50 clinical P. aeruginosa isolated from hospitalized  patients admitted to Al-Diwaniyah Burn Center and Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital including 25(31.3%) burns, 15(22.7%)   wounds, and 10(18.5%) diabetic foot ulcers. The vitek2 compact system was employed for identification and …

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Echocardiographic Finding In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients On Hemodialysis In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Meld Qasim Kamal, Aqeel Raheem Al-Braqawee Mar 2026

Echocardiographic Finding In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients On Hemodialysis In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Meld Qasim Kamal, Aqeel Raheem Al-Braqawee

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

 Background: Chronic kidney disease is irreversible deterioration of renal function which results into impairment of excretory, metabolic and endocrine functions leading to development of the clinical syndrome of uremia. Patients with Chronic kidney disease are at significantly increased risk for both morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease. Patients on dialysis have a 10- to 30-fold increased risk for cardiovascular mortality compared with the general population. Cardiovascular disease is the single most important cause of death among patients receiving long-term dialysis; accounting for 44% of overall mortality. The magnitude of the problem has become more apparent as patients now survive longer …

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Angiotensinogen Gene Polymorphism In Iraqi Patient With Essential Hypertension, Ahmed Sultan Mar 2026

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 …

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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 Mar 2026

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 …

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Antibiotics Susceptibility Profile Of Multidrug Resistant Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Ali Hadi Salih, Adnan Hamad Aubaid, Ghada B. Ali Mar 2026

Antibiotics Susceptibility Profile Of Multidrug Resistant Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Ali Hadi Salih, Adnan Hamad Aubaid, Ghada B. Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic human pathogen cause most healthcare-associated infections and is considered a paradigm of antibiotic resistance.                                          Objective: The present study aimed to determine the antibiogram profile         of multidrug-resistant isolates of P. aeruginosa isolates collected from Baghdad hospitals. Methods: In a cross-sectional manner, P. aeruginosa isolates were collected from various clinical samples between December 2021 to June 2022. were defined as those resistant to at least one anti-pseudomonal agent in three or more classes. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method tested one hundred isolates of   P. aeruginosa for susceptibility to 24 anti-pseudomonal agents. Multiple-resistant isolates. Results: The results …

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Role Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Children, (Age 1 Day To 16 Years Old) With Recent Onset Seizure), Hussain Ali Zeki Ijam, Adnan Ali Fadel, Hassanian Ahmed Al-Bayati Mar 2026

Role Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Children, (Age 1 Day To 16 Years Old) With Recent Onset Seizure), Hussain Ali Zeki Ijam, Adnan Ali Fadel, Hassanian Ahmed Al-Bayati

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

New-onset seizures represent the most common neurologic emergency of childhood, with approximately44 per 1000 of children and adolescent in under developed countries ( age 1day to 16 years old) presenting for evaluation of a newly occurring seizure disorder. The study aim to find the role of computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging in children with seizure. Cross sectional study will be conducting in AL-Hilla Teaching hospital from period 1st of November 2018 to1st of July 2019, will be enrolling infants and children with new onset seizure( age 1 day to 16 years) to investigate brain imaging abnormalities in these patients …

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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

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 – …

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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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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

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 …

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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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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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Depression In Burn Patients At Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Al Hamzawi, Inas Hussein Abed, Ahmed Miri Saadoon Mar 2026

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 …

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Association Between Antibiotic Resistance And Integron Class2 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli Genotypic Groups, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal Mar 2026

Association Between Antibiotic Resistance And Integron Class2 Among Commonsal Escherichia Coli Genotypic Groups, Manal M. Khadhim, Meraim A. Kazaal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Antibiotic therapies can not affect only on the pathogenic bacteria, but also commensal microorganisms in the humans gut, which might serve as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes. fecal Escherichia coli (E. coli) is often considered as a good indicator for selection pressure imposed by antimicrobial use. The goal of this study was to determine genotyping groups of commonsal E. coli and  investigate the frequency of integrons class 2 and antibiotic resistance among them. So detect the association of integron class2 with antibiotic resistance (single and multiple drug resistance) that may be transport horizontally in bacterial populations. In this study …

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Patterns Of Acute Poisoning Among Children Admitted To Maternity And Children, Teaching Hospital, Al Diwaniyah City, Iraq, Adel J. Hussein Mar 2026

Patterns Of Acute Poisoning Among Children Admitted To Maternity And Children, Teaching Hospital, Al Diwaniyah City, Iraq, Adel J. Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Acute poisoning, a common pediatric emergency, is one of the important causes of morbidity and mortality in children, especially in developing countries. The patterns of poisoning usually differ from country to country and from province to another within the same country. The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of acute chemical and drug poisoningcases admitted to the emergency department (ED) of maternity and children, teaching hospital in Al- Diwaniyah city and to compare poisoning characteristics between different age groups in the region. A review of medical records of 125 poisoning cases under 7 years of age, except …

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Value Of Carotid Doppler Ultrasound And Brain Ct Scan In Ischemic Stroke, Ammar Muslem Kadhim Alrubaye, Huda Ali -Hussaini, Hashim Hassan Al-Timimi, Wasan Ismail Al-Saadi Mar 2026

Value Of Carotid Doppler Ultrasound And Brain Ct Scan In Ischemic Stroke, Ammar Muslem Kadhim Alrubaye, Huda Ali -Hussaini, Hashim Hassan Al-Timimi, Wasan Ismail Al-Saadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sonographic evaluation of the carotid arteries, both gray scale and Doppler is widely used for risk assessment for cerebrovascular accidents .This study was conducted to assess the state of carotid vessels in patients with acute ischemic stroke by assessing intima-media thickness of common carotid , internal carotid stenosis with the size of ischemic area that diagnosed by using computed tomography . : A total of 68 patient with stroke (21 females , 47 males) were assesed, Gray scale & Doppler US of the ipsilateral carotid arteries performed , measurement of IMT of CCA , the presence of any plaque recorded …

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Effectiveness Of T-Pa In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Mazin Z Alshibani Mar 2026

Effectiveness Of T-Pa In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Mazin Z Alshibani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) had improve the treatment of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aims considered assessment the response of patients with STEMI to t-PA (Alteplase) infusion by estimate the frequency of selected parameters. This is study that included 62 patients with STEMI who had been treated with t-PA infusion as a thrombolytic therapy. They had been selected from those who had been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Diwaniya city, Iraq during the period between 1st of March 2014 to the 31st of August 2015. Specific selected parameters used to assess effectiveness of t-PA. …

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Reproductive Health Awareness Among Al-Qadisiyah Medical Students, Hadi Jabor Suhail Mar 2026

Reproductive Health Awareness Among Al-Qadisiyah Medical Students, Hadi Jabor Suhail

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Regenerative wellbeing focused on Millennium Development Goals won't be accomplished without enhancing information and mindfulness and access to conceptive wellbeing. Most of the youngsters have almost no information on what sexual rights they are qualified for. This review was expected to survey learning of regenerative and sexual rights and in addition related elements among Al-Qadisia medicinal understudies.Objectives:1-To evaluate the consciousness of regenerative wellbeing among Al-Qadisia medicinal undergraduate medical students. 2-To distinguish the socio-statistic variables adding to sexual and regenerative wellbeing and family arranging.Material and MethodsA cross sectional review was directed from December 2015 up to the March 2016 with a …

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Risk Factors Of Congenital Anomalies In Karbala, Khalid K. Alaarji Mar 2026

Risk Factors Of Congenital Anomalies In Karbala, Khalid K. Alaarji

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

BACKGROUND; Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional abnormalities present at birth. They are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in infants. Various risk factors have been identified as contributing factors to these defects. The objectives of the present study are to determine the frequency of different structural congenital anomalies and possible risk factors responsible for these anomalies. METHODS; This case - control study was carried out in the neonatal intensive care unit of Kerbala teaching hospital for children in Karbala / Iraq. The study was conducted over 18 month’s period from January 1, 2014 to May …

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Breast Feeding And Asthma In Children In Diwanyiah, Nasma Naji Al-Hajjiah Mar 2026

Breast Feeding And Asthma In Children In Diwanyiah, Nasma Naji Al-Hajjiah

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:     the protective effect of  and the association between breastfeeding and  asthma has raised substantial interest and is a subject of debate. Objectives:  to study the relationship between asthma and  feeding pattern in children up to the age of 12 years in Diwaniah, Iraq with a focus on breast feeding. Patients and methods: this is a prospective study accomplished  in the maternity and children teaching hospital in Diwaniah ,Iraq during the period from January 2015 to March 2016. The study involves 1242 patients with the diagnosis of asthma and control group of 1350 healthy infants and children were chosen for …

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Detection Of Virulence Factors Of E.Coli In Patients With Acute Uti, Ali Ali Talib Aldamarchi, Dheaa Gahnem Alnaily, Rawaa Magid Alsalhy Mar 2026

Detection Of Virulence Factors Of E.Coli In Patients With Acute Uti, Ali Ali Talib Aldamarchi, Dheaa Gahnem Alnaily, Rawaa Magid Alsalhy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim: To define the most virulence factors of E.coli that causing acute urinary tract infection in some patients including diabetics, and showing the effect of this virulence on culture and sensitivity results in urine samples.Patients and methods: 180 patients with age ranging from 18 up to 80 years of both genders with a features of acute UTI, E Coli was a causative agent found in 137 (76%) of them. Direct smear for microscopic features, culture urine samples on selective (Mackonky agar) and enrichment media (blood agar) to uptake standers colonies, then the bacterial was isolate and send for biochemical tests …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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Depression Intype2 Diabetic Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Aqeel Raheem Hassan, Abdul Zahra Mohammad Al Khafaji, Adil Hammadi Mar 2026

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 …

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Overexpression Of P53 Gene Has An Important Role In Induction And Progression Of Breast Carcinoma, Hussein A. Al-Hamadawi, Assad A. Al-Janabi, Adnan W. Al-Bider Mar 2026

Overexpression Of P53 Gene Has An Important Role In Induction And Progression Of Breast Carcinoma, Hussein A. Al-Hamadawi, Assad A. Al-Janabi, Adnan W. Al-Bider

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, accounting for 23% of all female cancers around the globe. breast cancer molecular disease occurs  due to the alteration in the genes that control cell growth and proliferation , such as HRE2/neu, c-MYC, K-RAS, RB, P53,PTEN,BRCA1 and BRCA2. The p53 tumor suppressor gene is located on chromosome 17p13, consists of 11 exons and encodes a53-kDa nuclear phosphoprotein, that has a very important function in many cellular processes, such as cell-cycle control, DNA repair , apoptosis and gene transcription. p53  is the most common mutated gene in human cancers , including breast. …

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Gene Expression Of Biofilm Regulatory Protein A (Brp A) In Streptococcus Mutans Isolated From Oral Cavity, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Nizar Ahmed Shihad Mar 2026

Gene Expression Of Biofilm Regulatory Protein A (Brp A) In Streptococcus Mutans Isolated From Oral Cavity, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Nizar Ahmed Shihad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 100 oral swabs were collected from patients  suffering from dental caries and priodontal infections, ranging from 15-65 years old of both genders whom admitted to the Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Special Center of Dentistry within the period from December 2012 to March 2013, in order to  quantify the gene expression of biofim regulatory protein (Brp A) in Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) isolates by using the Real Time polymerase chain reaction. The gene expression of biofilm regulatory protein A(Brp A) was quantified in comparison with housekeeping gene 16s rRNA as a reference gene of biofilm S.mutans by using reverse transcriptase …

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

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

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

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

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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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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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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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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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