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In Vitro Susceptibility Of Leishmania Donovani Promastigotes To Some Antimicrobials Compared With Meglumine Antimoniate., May A. Omran, Ali M. Jasim, Sundus N. Jasim, Saif J. Yasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This experimental study was designed to evaluate the effectivness of some antimicrobial agents against Leishmania donovani promastigotes (LDP) in vitro. It was performed in College of Medicine in Kufa University during october and november 2008. It included treatment of LDP, cultured in Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) medium enriched with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) for 14 days, with azithromycin (6, 12, and 18 μg /ml), trimethoprimsulfamethoxasol (0.5-9.5 μg/ml), norfloxacin (1 μg /ml ) and meglomin antimoniate (20 μg/ml).The control group contained no antimicrobial with the LDP. Samples were grouped so that each group (20 samples) treated under standardized conditions …

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, …

Use Of Pcr Amplification For The Evaluation Of Tb Diagnosis In Children By Classic Methods, Yahia Abedalreda Abbas, Adnan H. Al-Hamdani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in Front other routine test for diagnosis of TB in children. The tuberculin skin test (TST) used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in children has many drawbacks, and a new diagnostic test for has been introduced. We assessed the diagnostic yield of PCR prospectively in a blinded study of patients referred to Al-Nassyria center for chest diseases and other private laboratories from January to June 2008 and compared the results to the routine TST, smears with Ziehl-Neelsen staining and culture on Lo¨wenstein-Jensen medium which used as …

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

Detection Of Secondary Infection In Cutaneous Leishmaniasis., Sundus Al-Hucheimi, Ebtihal Ch.Abass, Karrar M. Abdul-Sada

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In order to study the prevalence of secondary infection in cutaneous Leishmaniasis and its relationship to the healing process , 76 Leishmaniotic patients were evaluated by three methods . The percentage of positive cases by injection with normal saline, part of skin biopsy and blood drops from lesion was 39 (68.4 %), 48 (84.2%) and 37 (65%) respectively while the percentage of nagative cases was 18 (31.6%), 9 (15.8%) and 20 (36%) respectevely . Secondary infection only were present in 57 (75%) patients, secondary bacterial infection were found in 52/ 57 (91%) patients , Secondary Fungal infection was found in …

Detection Of Anti-Rubella Virus Igm And Igg In Aborative Pregnant Women In Al-Qadisiya Governorate, Ja'afar K. Nama, Yuniss A. Al-Khfaji, Saif J. Yasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study aimed to detect the levels of IgM and IgG immunoglobulins in their sera. The study included a collection of venous blood samples from three hundred women underwent abortion ranging in age from (15-35) years from Al Qadisiya governorate. Enzyme- Elinked immunosorbant assay (ELISA), was used to determine the immunological response against rubella virus in our the samples. ELISA test reflected a new infections which was (8 %) positive. Anti-rubella IgG antibodies ELISA test revealed (70%) positive result.

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 …

Occurrence Of Salmonella Serotypes In Euphrates River Water At A-Nassyria City-Iraq, Yahia Abedelreda Abass

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was undertaken from April to September 2007 to detect occurrence of Salmonella serotypes in Euphrates river water and its correlation with two indicator organisms (FC & FE) of water contamination. Three stations for study were selected on the river at Al-Nassyriya and one on sewage effluent. High influence for sewage effluents on bacteriological properties of river water (through counting large number of indicators) were found specially in station 2 which lies at the area of sewage effluent outlet with the river and lead to increase of pathogens counts. Salmonella were found in all samples of stations 2,3,4 and …

Desmoid Tumors Of The Abdominal Wall:Two Cases Report., Adel M. Al-Rekabi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Desmoid tumors are slow growing deep fibromatoses with aggressive infiltration of adjacent tissue but without any metastatic potential.We report on two female patients with desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall who underwent primary resection and proline mesh repair. Bothpatients had a history of an earlier abdominal surgery. Preoperative evaluation included abdominal ultrasound,and computed tomography. The histology in both cases revealed a desmoid tumor.Complete surgical resection and proline mesh repair is the first line management of this tumor entity.

Evaluation Of Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Among Children In Al-Diawynia City, Amina N. Al-Thwani, Nihad A.M. Al-Rashedi, Ali R. Omer

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study attempts to determine the protective level of antibodies against hepatitis B surface antigen among vaccinated and unvaccinated children in Al-Diawynia city, age ranging 1- 10 year. A total of 220 blood samples have been collected and tested for detection of serological markers of hepatitis B virus (HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti- HBc). They included 150 children represented the vaccinated group and 70 children represented the unvaccinated group. Prevalence of anti-HBs was higher in vaccinated children 67.3% than in unvaccinated children 3.3%. Anti-HBc was not found in vaccinated children, while 4.2% in unvaccinated children. The distribution of protective level is …

The Outcome Of Electrocoagulation After Dissection In Thyroglossal Duct Cyst And Fistula, Khairallah M-Al-Rubaiee

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Thyroglossal duct cysts are the most common forms of congeLital neck swelling .They are liable for infection &also for malignant transformation .Incorrect management of the infected cyst may end with formation of thyroglssal fistula. Sistrunk’s operation is still the procedure of choice in spite of its recurrence rate about4 %.In this series 32patients underwent the conventional Sistrnk’s operation with moderate modification represented by electocoagulation of the dissected plane of tissues. Twenty eight patients (88%) of the total series were presented with asymptomatic naci swelling; 6%with inflamed neck swelling; 6%with TGD fistula; they were scheduled to undergo the above surgical operation …

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 …

Some Biochemical Risk Factors For Myocardial Infarction In Babylon City, Maha F. Al-Smaisim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present comprehensive study was designed to investigate the changes in some biochemical parameters and determine the risk factors in sera samples of patient with myocardial infarction (MI) [history of diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1, hypertension (blood pressure BP), and DM+ BP+smoking].Sixty four patients with MI attending to Merjan Teaching Hospital in Hilla City, were included in the present study. Also thirty two healthy individuals of matched age and gender were utilized as control.The main measurements included the following biochemical measurements:-Ceruloplasmin (CP), copper(Cu),total protein(TP) ,albumin(Alb.),globulin(Glo),total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), and total bilirubin(TB) concentrations, also Alb./Glo. ratio, TC/Alb ratio, CP oxidase activity, CP …

Neonatal Septicemia In Al_Najaf Al_Ashref Governerate : Bacteriological Profile And Antimicrobial Sensitivity, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Adel H. Sheeh, Sinaa Abdulamir Al-Zubaidy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Neonatal septicemia still one of the most important causes of neonatal sepsis and death. Knowledge of bacteriological profile and antibacterial sensitivity pattern in our locality play an important role in selection of antibacterial drug that will be very effective against causative pathogens.This study conducted in AL- NAJAF AL- ASHREF Governorate during period extended between Nov.2007 to Feb.-2008, about 57 clinically suspected cases of neonatal septicemia was enrolled, to study bacteriological profile and antibiotic sensitivity pattern. Results showed that 33 cases (58 %) gave positive blood culture results and there was no growth in 24 cases (42 %), from the positive …

Prevalence Of Anxiety Disorders Among Outpatient Depressed Patients In Thi-Qar Governorate, A H.Hussien

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study determined the frequency of anxiety disorders in a large group of depressed outpatients. The Composit International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was administered to130 depressed outpatients. More than one-half of the patients met the full criteria for a current anxiety disorder, and more than one-half of the patients with an anxiety disorder had more than one. When partial remissions and anxiety disorder diagnoses classified as "not otherwise specified" were included, two-thirds of the patients had a current anxiety disorder and three-quarters had a lifetime history of an anxiety disorder.The majority of patients with a principal diagnosis of unipolar major depressive …

Effects Of Enaminothiones Compounds On The Dermatophyes And Yeast Isolates In Vitro, Adnan H Al-Hamdani, Jawad K Ml Hi In, Aqeel Abbas Kareem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Three enaminothione compounds namely 5,5- Dimethyl -3 N (N,N-Diethyl) phenylamino -2- Cyclohexane -1- thione ; 5, 5- Dimethyl -3N (4- Bromophenyl) amino -2- Cyclohexane -1- thione ; 5,5- Dimethyl -3N-phenyl) amino -2- Cyclohexane -1- thione were prepared and their U.V. and I.R. spectra were measured. The inhibitory activity of these compounds were tested by disc diffusion method against pathogenic fungi ( dermatophytes and yeast infections ) in vitro . Results revealed that synthesized compounds have an inhibitory effect against the tested fungal isolates . Introduction :- There has always a wide interest in certain type of schiff bases such as …

The Effect Of Methyl Dopa On Serum Lipid Profile In Rat., Laith Mohammed Abbass Al-Hussueni

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Evidence liking hypertension and dyslipidemia are very important in deciding which antihypertensive drug is going to be describe to hypertensive patient who had or at risk to had dyslipidemia. Antihypertensive drugs which have neutral effect or preferably beneficial effect on lipid profile are the first choice in those patients. Drugs with harmful effect on serum lipid profile may add another problem to the patient and increase the risk of complications.  Purpose:This study is carried on to evaluate the effect of methyl dopa on serum lipid profile.Methods:Twenty rats enrolled in the experiment given atherogenic diet for twelve weeks then randomly divided …

The Frequency Of Ophthalmia Neonatorum In Hospitalized Neonates And Newborn Babies Delivered In The Maternity And Children Teaching Hospital In Diwaniah, Mohammed Mojar Al-Shamsi, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamdani, Najlaa Abdullah Dawood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives:Determine the frequency of ophthalmia neonatorum among hospitalized neonates and those delivered in the labor room and operation theatres in the maternity and children teaching hospitals in Diwaniah in addition to determination of the causative microorganisms and their antibiotic sensitivity.Materials & methods:Two hundreds seventy conjunctival swabs were collected randomly from neonates admitted to the septic and aseptic neonatal care units and newborn babies delivered in the labor room and operation theatres in the maternity and children teaching hospitalDiwaniah during the period from September 2002 to February 2003.Results : The clinical and microbiological diagnosis of ophthalmia neonatorum was made in 190 …

A Histopathological Study Of The Umbilical Cord Of The Pregnant Women Infected With The Pregnancy Diabetes, Salem Rashid Al-Abady, Noah Shaker Al-Badry, Wasan Abdul Wahab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Ahisttopathological study for samples of umbilicals cord from a group of the women infected with pregnancy diabetes competed with for samples of umbilical cords of group of the women that have a healthy pregnancy and considered as (control). Morphometicmethod has been used with using ocular lens for measuring the diameters of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) of umbilical cord and its thickness.The results have shown an increase in the thickness of the umbilical cord in general, and increasing in thickness and size of the walls of the two vessels and inflation in the endothelial tissues and its hyperhistogenesis with …

Femoral Shaft Fractures In All Ages. An Epidemiological Study In Al- Najaf, Mohammed H. Al-Obaidi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this paper is to discuss an important fracture, its incidence and causes and to find the effective measures to decrease its occurrence.Material and method: between Jan.1999 and Jan.2002 all patient with fracture shaft of femur who were admitted to alsader teaching hospital in AL-Najaf were investigated for age, sex, cause of the fracture, and period of hospitalisation. Results: The number of the patients was 494.There were 351 male and 143 female. Male to female ratio was 2.4:1.The age was ranging from 2 days to 81 years with mean of 18 years. The mean . hospitalisation period was …

Effect Of Captopril And Enalapril On Selected Coagulation Markers In Hyperlipidemia, Bassim Irheim Al Sheibani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: In addition to their primary indications, hypertension and congestive heart failure, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, ACE-Is, have pleiotropic effects, which are under active investigations. There is growing evidence of data stating the significant role of ACE-Is in the regulation of hemostasis.Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of ACEIs on coagulation in hyperlipidemia.Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight male Sprague-Dawely rats aged 17-19 weeks were enrolled in this study. The animals were randomized into four groups each containg seven rats: group1, 2,3 and 4. Group 1 was fed a standard chow diet and serve as normal diet control while …

Mental Retardation In Children, Causes &Prevention, Zuhair M. Al-Musawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted to know the definite & probable causes of mental retardation (M.R.) in children & how can we prevent some of the cases. Three hundred eighty three children with moderate to severe (M.R.) were studied in Kerbala Pediatric Hospital over two years from January 2003 to January 2005. The male to female ratio was 1.51:1. The etiology was known in151 patients (39.4%) & was unknown in 232 patients (60.6%). The probable preventable causes include kernicterus, hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, severe malnutrition, prematurity neonatal sepsis, hypothyroidism, encephalitis, meningitis, neural tube defect, galactossaemia, shaken baby syndrome & lead poisoning, constituting …

Discharging Open Mastoid Cavity Contributing Factors & Approach To Managemnt, Adel S. Al- Mayaly, Yasir Lafta Hassoun, Rajaa Jabar Kadhim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Chronic ear discharge is one of the indications of mastoid surgery, however; this persistent discharge may be the outstanding feature of complicated surgery ““Discharging open mastoid cavity”. Discharging open mastoid cavity is defined as persistently discharging cavity following canal-wall down mastoidectomy for a period more than 3-6 months.The etiology of this discharging cavity is mutifactorial. This study focuses the light on the contributing factors of the persistence of ear discharge after canal-wall down mastoid surgery: surgical , bacteriological & structural ( Eustachian tube function).Fifty patients with discharging cavity & 40 patients with dry cavity were gathered from the outpatient department …

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Risk Factors And Clinical Outcomes Of Abnormal Placental Localization: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis, Bessy Varghese, Alia Abdulla Abdullatif, Yusuf Khaled Hadi, Noor Ammar Alkhuzaei, Khawla Al Sendy, Marwa Abdulrahman Juma Salem, Youstina Georges, Amala Sunder

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To evaluate maternal and neonatal complications associated with various types of placental abnormal localization. Methods: This retrospective study analysed obstetric and neonatal outcomes associated with placental abnormal localization at Bahrain Defence Force Hospital over a 12-month period (January–December 2022). Women were categorized into four groups based on placental localization: placenta previa with accreta, placenta previa with increta, minor previa, and major previa. Maternal demographics, obstetric history, and fetal outcomes were collected. Statistical analysis included Fisher's exact test for categorical variables, the Kruskal-Wallis test for non-parametric variables, and one-way ANOVA for parametric variables. A p-value of Results: A total …

Investigating The Use Of Antidepressants In Treating Major Depressive Disorder: Insights From A Retrospective Study In Saudi Arabia, Hassan A Alsaad, Wajd A Alfaraj, Maryam M Alrababi, Ali M Sonbaa, Dalal M Albakr, Ali Saleh Abensaad, Fadhel A Alomar

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate patterns of antidepressant prescribing and continuation rates among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) in Saudi Arabia and to identify factors associated with treatment persistence. Method: A retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad Hospital of the University between May 2023 and February 2025. Data on patients' demographic characteristics, diagnostic information, and prescribed medications were collected. Initial antidepressant therapy and treatment continuation were evaluated, and potential influencing factors were analyzed. Results: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) accounted for most first-line prescriptions (71%), followed by SSRI/atypical combinations (11%) and serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (5%). Of the 220 patients …

Growing Evidence For Distinct Clinical Features And Early Diagnostic Age Of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study In A Tertiary Care Center, Abdulhadi Jfri, Renad Fayez Alharthy, Mariya Yahya Ashqan, Hassan Omar Bogari, Al-Anoud Yousef Alkhashan

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To examine trends in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL) disease presentation in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs) have heterogeneous clinical presentation, and disease characteristics can vary between regions and ethnic groups. Methods: We conducted a local observational study at the Princess Noorah Oncology Center and King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, with CTCL patients referred to and treated in the Saudi Arabian National Guard facilities from January 2017 to December 2023. Medical records of included patients were retrospectively reviewed. Main outcome measures were demographics and clinical characteristics. Results: The cohort comprised 69 …

An Examination Of The Effect On Health Protective Behaviour Of Diabetes And Obesity Awareness And Personal Characteristics In Adults: Structural Equation Modeling, Ayşe Soylu, Pinar Şahin

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: The World Health Organization has reported that obesity-related diabetes cases are increasing rapidly. The aim of this study was to examine the effect on health protective behaviour of diabetes and obesity awareness and personal characteristics in adults. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 1241 participants. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Diabetes and Obesity Awareness Scale and Health Protective Behaviour Scale. Data analysis was performed with IBM SPSS vn.23 and IBM AMOS vn.24 software. STROBE was used in reporting. Results: Of the total participants, 45.4% had no diabete and obesity awareness and in …

Addendum No. 5: Fog Integration, Vesa Olavi Lius

Defensive Publications Series

Abstract

Addendum 4 analysed ALLFROMAIR® system performance under clear-sky conditions using passive radiative cooling. A critical operational extension is fog — a phenomenon occurring several hours per day across a wide range of climates, including coastal deserts. During fog periods, the wire-forest electrode structure already present in the system functions directly as a high-efficiency fog collector, while the DEP field actively directs droplets toward the electrode surface and vibration-desorption ensures continuous drainage.

Calculations show that ALLFROMAIR® v2 achieves 0.26–0.97 L/m²/h during fog periods (Q = η × LWC_median × v × 3.6, η = 0.72), compared with 0.07–0.35 L/m²/h for …