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The Impact Of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery On Survival Period Of Patients With Brain Gliomas, Ahmed A Al Atraqchi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Brain Glioma is one of the most common brain tumors that starts in the Glial cells of the brain which are the supportive tissue of the brain. Gliomas compromise about thirty percent of all brain tumors.OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the outcome of gamma knife radiosurgery as an effective treatment modality in the management of brain glioma.PATIENTS AND METHODS:A clinical retrospective study performed and conducted at Neurosciences hospital between January 2017 and November 2018. The cases conducted were 40 cases, 33 patients were undergone craniotomy prior     to radiosurgery and the remaining 7 patients had radiosurgery with gamma knife as the first modality               of treatment.RESULTS:Gamma …

Evaluation Of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging In The Diagnosis Of Perianal Fistula, Ali Al-Dharob, Mohammed Kadhim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

 BACKGROUND:and other inflammatory diseases of the anusand perianal soft tissues area cause perianal fistulas substantial morbidity.Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a great role in the evaluation of anal fistulae.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the value of DWI in the examination of perianal fistula.PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 38 patients (30 males and 8 females) with clinical suspicion of perianal fistula. It was done in MRI department (3.0T) of AL-Imamain AL-Kadhimyianmedical city, Baghdad/ Iraq during the period from November 2020 to January 2021. MRI images were assessed for the presence of visible fistulas, internal openings, secondary extension, horse shoe and abscess.RESULTS:68.4% of the …

Clinicopathological Assessment Of Postmenopausal Bleeding In A Sample Of Iraqi Patients, Maha Flayah, Alaa Hussein

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT:BACKGROUND:Bleeding that occurs 12 months or more following the last menstrual period is known as postmenopausal bleeding.OBJECTIVE:Is to assess the frequency and pattern of uterine lesions in women with post-menopausal bleeding and to correlate the histopathological changes with clinical variable i.e. the age, associated illness, parity and ultrasonography finding.MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective study, which include analysis of 110 cases of women presented with post-menopausal bleeding, the samples were collected from the Teaching Laboratories of Al-Imamain Al-Kadhumain, and Baghdad Medical City from January 2020 to June 2021. For each case  the histopathological reports, slides  and  Paraffin block (if needed)  were collected, …

Analysis Of Neurological Diseases Seen In The Pediatric Neurological Outpatient Clinic In The Central Teaching Hospital Of Pediatrics. A Tertiary Center From Baghdad, Iraq, Basma Ibrahim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Around 20% of the global disease burden is attributed to neurological disorders. In developing countries, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability among children. Unfortunately many children with these conditions also face the additional burdens of poverty, ignorance, and inadequate healthcare facilities. Most of the time, these children are not able to receive the proper care and support they need.  OBJECTIVE: To observe the pattern of childhood neurological diseases that are encountered in the neurology outpatient clinics at a tertiary care hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective descriptive study carried out in the …

Validity Of Transition Zone In Contrast Enema To Detect The Level Of Aganglionic Segment In Patients With Hirschsprung’S Disease, Huda Hameedy, Shatha Alkawaz

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Flexor tendons repair outcome depends on meticulous surgery built upon a thorough  knowledge  of  the  anatomy  and  biomechanics  of  the  flexor  tendon system.  Direct tendon repair is the standard method with most rewarding outcome. Still at times where direct repair is impossible because of  large defect or sever adhesions, extra synovial tendon graft is considered. Attachment of the distal end of the graft at the insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus into the distal phalanx has been a matter of controversy.OBJECTIVE:Compare between the traditional way of attaching the distal end of the graft to the  stump  of  the  flexor  digitorum …

Assessment Of Cervical Smears According To The Bethesda System (Tbs) 2014 In A Sample Of Patients. A Clinico-Pathological Study, Mariam Hameed, Ban Qasim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer develops slowly, raising the possibility of early recognition of pre-neoplastic lesions using Papanicolaou test and consequently avoiding deaths. Cervical screening system seeks to identify females who have an epithelial abnormality that could; if untreated, take the lead to the progress of cervical carcinoma. Extremely applied test for cervical carcinoma screening is cervical cytology which is effective in decreasing the occurrence of cervical cancer deaths by 70% since 1950.OBJECTIVE:To assess cervical pap smear from a sample of Iraqi patients according to The Bethesda System (TBS) 2014 and to study the relation of different categories of TBS with cinicopathological parameters …

Comparative Study Between Intragastric Balloon And Low-Calorie Diet Regimen For Iraqi Obese Patients, Khalid Al-Dabagh, Israa Al-Ahmed, Muthanna Al-Sharbaty, Yasser Zidan, Omar Al-Taweel

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Obesity is an epidemic health problem and the use of intra gastric balloon emerge as a noninvasive and effective treatment option.OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect of intra gastric balloon and low-calorie diet on weight loss.METHOD: During the period (June 2019 till July 2020) 80 consecutive obese patient divided into 2 groups one treated with low calorie diet and the second with intra gastric balloon and low-calorie diet; their weight loss assessed during 1st,3rd, and 6th months interval and comparison between both group analyzed.RESULTS:Mean weight loss in IGB in 1st, 3rd, 6th months were 6.8, 13, 18,2 kg while low calorie diet …

Assessment Of Depression And Anxiety In Adolescent With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Kholod Habib, Zainab Jaber, Marwa Abbas, Alaa Hadi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

Abstract: Background: Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) suffer from the lifestyle that is imposed on them for the purpose of controlling blood sugar within its natural limits, and the accompanying treatment with insulin injections, daily blood sugar measurement, irregular blood sugar level, and hospitalization, all of which lead to the deterioration of the mental health of adolescent. Aim: This study aims to screen for anxiety and the degree of depression in adolescents with T1DM.Method: The study was conducted at Al-Imam Al-Hasan Center for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Karbala, Iraq, from May 21st, 2023 to September 21st, 2023. It was a …

Assessment Of The Correlation Between Mri Findings And Levels Of Prolactin And Tsh Among Pituitary Adenoma Patients, Basma Nasser, Muna Zghair

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Pituitary adenomas are tumors of the anterior pituitary. Most pituitary tumors are slow-growing and benign. They are classified based on size or cell of origin. Pituitary adenoma can be described as microadenoma, macroadenoma, and giant tumors based on size.OBJECTIVE: the present study aimed to assess the correlation between MRI findings and levels of prolactin and thyrotropin  in addition to other characteristics of the patients.PATIENTS AND METHODS: An observational correlation study design conducted at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital in the Department of Radiology from 1st of January 2021 through December 2021. The current study involved 101 patients as (22 males) and (79 …

Hepatitis B And C In Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Sura Sahib, Mazin Jadiry

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: The risk of acquiring both hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in patients with cancer has been documented. Risk of parenteral transmission of viral hepatitis has been well recognized, especially due to blood product transfusions. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The duration of the data collection and analysis of the study was from August 2018 till October 2019. A retrospective study included 92 children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia diagnosed consecutively in a 2-year period; 2015-2016 at Oncology Unit in Children Welfare Teaching Hospital. Demographic information, treatment details, vaccination history and baseline hepatitis screen were documented. Follow up …

Critical Race Thinking In A Pro-Black Space: An Asian American Law Professor's Reflections On Teaching At An Hbcu, Philip Lee

Faculty Publications

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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been the subject of both scholarly criticism and praise. Some of these colleges have shut down in recent years. Many HBCU law schools could face the same fate due to bar passage and other issues. However, with the recent Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. (SFFA) v. Harvard invalidating long-standing race-conscious admissions policies in higher education, HBCUs have become even more relevant in the educational landscape. As admission to historically White institutions (HWIs) become more elusive and as racial diversity at these places plumets, HBCUs are expected to admit …

The Music & The Movement: Race, Rhythm, And Social Justice, Renee Nicole Allen

Faculty Publications

From Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" to Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" to J. Cole's "Be Free," music has played a vital role in energizing social justice movements and elevating the legal and social issues facing Black people. An examination into the legal, historical, and social contexts for the music created during ten key movements in Black history reveals the role of lyrics and rhythm. Through the lens of music, ten movements—Freedom, Lynching, the Great Migration, Civil Rights, Black Power, Black Feminism, Police Brutality, Mass Incarceration, Black Love, and Black Lives Matter—demonstrate that Black music is more than entertainment. It is …

Deconstructing Trinko, Edward D. Cavanagh

Faculty Publications

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Recent monopolization cases against Google and Facebook brought by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission signal that the United States is at the dawn of a new era of aggressive antitrust enforcement. If those cases are to be harbingers of an antitrust renaissance, then antitrust enforcers must confront and successfully overcome the Supreme Court’s 2004 decision in Trinko, which has cast a long shadow over antitrust enforcement efforts in monopolization cases. In breathtakingly broad and provocative language that is decidedly unsympathetic to enforcement of §2 of the Sherman Act, particularly in unilateral refusal to deal cases, …

The Seven Elements Of Dispute Systems Design, Lisa K. Dicker, Neil Mcgaraghan

Faculty Publications

In this article, clinical instructors at the Harvard Law School Dispute Systems Design (“DSD”) Clinic propose adapting an old analytical framework — The Seven Elements of Interest-Based Negotiation — for a new context, dispute systems design (“DSD”). A relatively young field, DSD is the “applied art and science of designing the means to prevent, manage, and resolve streams of disputes or conflict.” DSD can feel broad and opaque to newcomers and thus is in need of a foundational framework, especially for beginners. The Seven Elements of DSD — alternatives, interests, options, criteria, communication, relationship, and commitment — can serve a …

Role Of Progesterone And Inhibin A In Predicting The Adverse Outcome Of Pregnancy, Ahmed Hassan Khedr, Amany Seif Mohammed Soliman, Yasmine M. Amrousy, Shaimaa Elsayed Belal

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: The prediction of future miscarriages in patients who have had a first-trimester abortion can be improved by measuring levels of inhibin A and progesterone. Pregnancy outcomes can be improved by using this important information to direct clinical treatment and care Objective. Progesterone and Inhibin A during the first trimester can be used to quickly and precisely detect pregnancy outcomes, improving prenatal services. Methods: A total of 180 women from Badr City Hospital participated in the study, split up into two groups: group b contained ninety women who had undergone a first-trimester abortion, and group a comprised ninety well-being expectant …

One-Year Single Center Initial Experience Of Supine Pcnl, Alaa Ali Mousa, Fayez El Askari, Abdelhamid Khattab

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Objectives: to study the safety and efficacy of supine position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of large renal stones. Methods: A retrospective study included 51 patients with large renal stones (more than 2 cm) planned for PCNL operation underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in modified flank supine position from October 2022 till August 2023. We excluded from this study as uncorrectable coagulopathy, active urinary tract infection (UTI), and pediatric patients, younger than 18 years. The study protocol was approved by Damanhur National Medical Institute (HD000188/22/11/2023). Results: The most common site of stone was renal pelvis in 17 cases (33.3%) then stag …

Facial Nerve Palsy: A Usual Clinical Presentation In The Post-Covid Patients With Mucormycosis, Anwar Moawad Elbatawy, Ahmed Mohamed Mostafa, Tareq Abdul Ghani, Amr Elshafey, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh, Elham Mohamed Mostafa, Mohammad Mostafa Gaballah

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Mucormycosis emerges as a severe fungal infection in the post-covid uncontrolled diabetic patients with a history of steroid therapy. Facial palsy coexists in these patients due to mucormycosis. We aim to study the prevalence of facial palsy in these critical patients. Methods: we design a retrospective cross-sectional study for 26 patients admitted to El-Gomhorea teaching hospital to assess the prevalence of facial palsy among this group. Results: 46.2% of diabetic post-covid patients present with facial nerve paralysis. We observed the clinical significance of facial palsy among different age groups. Conclusion: facial nerve palsy has become a usual clinical presentation …

Surgical Radiofrequency Ablation Using The Left Modified Maze Procedure In The Treatment Of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation During Mitral Valve Surgery – Early Results, Ahmed A Faragalla, Ahmed M Elshiemy, Sherif A Elhendawy, Ahmed A. Abdelhamid

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

ABSTRACT Background: Complex Cox-Maze III is standard for atrial fibrillation in mitral valve surgery. Radiofrequency ablation, a newer energy-based method, might be simpler and less risky. Aim of the work: Assessing the Efficacy of Surgical Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation with Left Atrial Modified Maze Procedure in Mitral Valve Surgery. Patients and Methods: A randomised controlled study (80 patients, mitral valve disease + chronic atrial fibrillation) compares a left-modified Maze with radiofrequency ablation (Group A/40) vs. mitral valve surgery alone (Group B/40) at the National Heart Institute—primary outcome: Restoration of sinus rhythm. Results: This randomized controlled study (n=80, mitral …

Unraveling A Broken Model: Exploring Librarians Experimentation And Early Use Of Chatgpt, Hope Y. Kelly Phd

VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

A recent study about ChatGPT use amongst librarians broke a reliable and widely replicated model. This presentation digs through the incongruous results to provide a snapshot of the excitement, concerns, and conflict that arise in engaging with such tools, particularly in our capacity as information literacy instructors.

Generative AI, like Chat GPT, is changing the landscape of information literacy as well as how we develop and deliver instructional content. This presentation speaks to how early adopters and detractors began to experiment with the technology and how they viewed its influence on their instructional design, applying information literacy principles to GenAI …

A Proposed Innovative Learning Spaces For A State University Library In The Philippines, Delna Liwaden-Galut, David A. Cabonero

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library plays a significant role in providing a welcoming, inviting, and appealing library environment to attract learners to use its resources and services. Consequently, the learning preferences of learners prompted the shift from information commons to learning commons in higher education. With an emphasis on the social dimensions of learning, the learning space represents a transformative change that extends beyond the reach of the traditional library. The library can maximize the learners' potential by making it truly an extension of the classroom. This research is guided by the following research questions: 1. What are the teachers’ and librarians’ perceived …

Mapping Success: Swot Analysis Of Roots Millennium University Libraries In Pakistan, Muhammad Kabir Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Aleem, Arslan Sheikh, Mohamad Noorman Masrek

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose - The primary goal of this research is to measure the present status of Roots Millennium University Libraries in view of its user’s points of view about the utilization of libraries and their services.

Research Design – Quantitative research was used in this study and data was collected from students through a survey using a structured questionnaire.

Findings - This study evaluates the internal and external conditions of Roots Millennium libraries through SWOT analysis. The undergraduate student’s opinions were taken into consideration to know the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of Roots Millennium University libraries. The investigators evaluated the …

Exploring Social Networking Trends Among School Students From Class 4th To 8th Of Kendriya Vidyalaya Dholpur, Rajasthan, Neerja Ms, Narender Chauhan Dr, Manisha Rani Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The primary goal of this study was to determine how 4th to 8th-grade students used social networking sites and how much they knew about various social networking sites. A questionnaire with open ended and closed questions was distributed to the students of targeted school of Kendriya Vidyalaya Dholpur, Rajasthan. A survey in the form of a random questionnaire was conducted to 160 students. Of them, 121 completed it; the other students were unable to do so but provided verbal responses. Of the students, 111 utilized SNSs; just 10 did not use these websites. Workshops on the benefits and drawbacks of …

Robotics And Artificial Intelligence In Libraries, Prince Chibuzor Eke, Nkechi Mercy Egesimba, Nnam Mills Ezebuike

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research was borne out of the desire to discover the robotics and artificial intelligence technology which is rapidly spreading in libraries as modern tools for innovation. Conventionally, robotics and artificial intelligence involves programming computers to do things which if done by humans, would say to require intelligence. The application of robotics and artificial intelligence in library has become pervasive. They include expert systems for reference services, book reading and shelf-reading robots, virtually reality for immersive learning among others. Meanwhile, the incorporation of robotics and artificial intelligence in libraries can be perceived to alienate librarians from their users, it will …

Assessing Mentoring And Job Performance: A Study Of Librarians In University Libraries, South-West, Nigeria., Grace Dolapo Pelemo Dr, Akinniyi A. Adeleke Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

It is the general observation that job performance is poor in most universities particularly among librarians, the cause of which cannot actually be ascertained or limited to mentoring. The study therefore assessed the perspectives of librarians at University libraries in southwest Nigeria on the influence of mentoring on their job performance. Descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was adopted while total enumeration method was used to select three hundred and fifty seven (357) librarians from the population as sample size for the study. The findings of the study revealed that the major mentoring activities reported as available for …

Artificial Intelligence Teamwork For Agricultural Information Service Delivery In A Changing World: A Paradigm Shift, Taiwo Bosede Ajayi Dr, Onaade Ojo Dr, Modupe Atinuke Otuyalo, Wosilat Omolara Oyeniyi, Oluwole Ibiyem Ogunyemi Dr, Rufus Dirinfo Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As the global agricultural landscape faces unprecedented challenges driven by climate change, population growth, and shifting consumer demands, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices. This paper explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping how agricultural information is developed, disseminated, and utilized to enhance service delivery. AI-powered technologies, including machine learning, data analytics, and automation, are revolutionizing agriculture by providing real-time insights, optimizing resource allocation, and improving decision-making for farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. This research delves into the multifaceted applications of AI in …

Total Quality Management Practices (Tqmps) Advancement In Academic Libraries: Nexus Of Organizational Culture (Oc) In Ghana, Edward Asante Dr, Emmanuel Eric Kakraba Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analyzed the progression of total quality management practices (TQMPs) in academic libraries, which serve as the central hub of organizational culture (OC) in Ghana. The study focused on selected technical university libraries in Ghana. The study reviewed relevant literature on total quality management practices, advancement, and the role of organizational culture. The objectives guided the design of the research protocol, which included a questionnaire. At technical universities in Ghana, the population consisted of librarians and library staff. The sample size was 60 respondents. The response rate was 91.66%, which was valid for analysis. The correlation analysis established that …

Taking Environmental Responsibility Seriously: Academic Libraries, Ai, And Climate Impacts, Frank Houghton, Jennifer Moran Stritch, Lisa O'Rourke Scott

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Generative AI is a disruptive technology that offers significant potential across many fields including healthcare, health education and academic libraries. However, although many concerns are routinely cited in relation to AI, very few of these address the issue of the increased power requirements inherent in AI training and inference. Climate change resulting from human factors has already resulted in increased global warming and climate variability. In this Anthropocene era the question must be asked how libraries and other organisations will mitigate the impacts of their increased AI use? To date assessments of sustainability and energy use in libraries have not …

Promoting Traditional Festivals Using Digital Resources: The Need For Tourism Development Through E-Democracy, Grace Ugwonna, Anthony Chikadibia Ugwonna

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Inclusion and rural service delivery are critical and fundamental in a democracy. Amidst this, poverty and poor service delivery characterize the rural communities despite the many indigenous heritages that can be propagated for economic gains. The Sustainable Development Goal(s) (SDG) of lifting 100 million people out of poverty by 2030 may not be feasible without thinking of viable alternatives to its actualization through local content. This paper examines the economic and social impact of indigenous festivals in Adaba community of southeastern Nigeria and how digital resources and e-democracy can be used for its propagation. The study used a Descriptive phenomenological …

Adoption Of Emerging Information Sources By Information Professionals At A Private Zimbabwean University, Haward Hogo, Nevermore Sithole

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sought to discover the adoption of emerging information sources by Information Professionals in university libraries. Despite aggressive acquisitions and adoption of electronic resources by the university library in line with its 2010 – 2015 strategic plan, indexing of electronic resources for the institutional repository platform was little and at different stages. EBooks had not been fully embraced despite information literacy skills training being integrated into the communication skills course. The study adopted the diffusion of innovation theoretical framework. The study used a mixed methods research approach and a descriptive survey as a research design. Stratified random and purposive …

Web 3.0 Tools Employed In Private High School Library Media Centres In Zimbabwe: The Case Of Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Elton Tafataona Moyo, Takawira Machimbidza

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was carried out to gain insight into the Web 3.0 technologies used by high school library media specialists in private schools around Bulawayo Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe. The study adopted the interpretivist paradigm with a qualitative approach and a multiple-case study research strategy. The population of this study comprised of school library media specialists from ten private high schools in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data were analysed using content analysis. Findings reveal that school library media specialists use a cocktail of Web 3.0 tools which include WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Facebook, Zoom, wikis, …