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The Validity Of Immunohistochemical Expression Of Pten Protein In Detecting Pten Gene Deletion In Prostate Cancer, Nabeel T B Kammuna, Kaswr M J Al-Taraihi, Asaad A H Al-Janabi Mar 2026

The Validity Of Immunohistochemical Expression Of Pten Protein In Detecting Pten Gene Deletion In Prostate Cancer, Nabeel T B Kammuna, Kaswr M J Al-Taraihi, Asaad A H Al-Janabi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

PTEN gene is a tumor suppressor gene located in 10q23,3 that encode dual- specificity protein and lipid phospatase with tensin homologe. PTEN signaling regulate cell division and direct cells to enter natural cell death pathway. loss of PTEN leads to over –activation of AKt, which in turn , is associated with uncontrolled cell proliferation. In this cross section study, we examined 50 paraffin-embedded blocks belongs to 50 patients with proved prostate cancer, All slides subjected to IHC PTEN Ab to assess the expression of PTEN protein , and to molecular study of PTEN gene in all tissues by using CISH …

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Pcnl Under Ultrasound Guidance Only In Al Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Hamdan Fahad Mar 2026

Pcnl Under Ultrasound Guidance Only In Al Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, Ali Hamdan Fahad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Urinary stone disease is a major health care problem due to itshigh prevalence and incidence. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred approach to large stones, stones in the lower pole, or stones that are resistant to less invasive technology. Fluoroscopy is commonly used imaging technique during PCNL. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided PCNL for treatment of renal stones.Aim of the study: to assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided, as an alternative to radiographic guided, percutaneous nephrolithotomy in Al Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital.Patients & Methods: 100 patients (62 males and 38 females) with renal stones …

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Efficacy And Safety Of A Single Rod – Contraceptive Implant (Implanon), Shiemaa Mohsen Al-Khafajee, Yasamin Hamza Sharif Al-Shibany Mar 2026

Efficacy And Safety Of A Single Rod – Contraceptive Implant (Implanon), Shiemaa Mohsen Al-Khafajee, Yasamin Hamza Sharif Al-Shibany

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Implanon is a subdermal contraceptive implant involves the delivery of a steroid progestin(68 mg of etonogesterel) from a single rod placed under the skin at the inner side of the non-dominant upper arm and the hormone diffuses out slowly at a stable rate providing contraceptive effectiveness for 3 years. Advantages of Implanon includes long term contraceptive action without requiring the user's or provider's attention , low dose of highly effective contraception without use of estrogen and fertility is readily reversible after the removal of implant.Objectives: to assess contraceptive efficacy , safety and acceptability of Implanon .Materials and methods: …

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Aettiiollogy Off Hoarrseness Iin Pattiientts Above 40 Yearrs Off Age (Across Secttiionall Sttudy), Faaz Mahdii Mhabiish, Rahi Alyasiri Mar 2026

Aettiiollogy Off Hoarrseness Iin Pattiientts Above 40 Yearrs Off Age (Across Secttiionall Sttudy), Faaz Mahdii Mhabiish, Rahi Alyasiri

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Objectives: this study is designed to determine the most common causes of  hoarseness in patients above 40 years of age and the relationship between hoarseness causes and its duration. Patient and Methods: the study is cross sectional study. It considers 80 patients with hoarseness who were assessed between april 2011 and December 2011 at E.N.T. outpatient clinic ;department of otolaryngology in AL Diwaniya Teaching hospitalIn AL Diwaniya city. Ira Results :out of the 80 patients ,57 had hoarseness because of non-neoplastic causes giving an incidence of 71,25% (infective laryngitis n= 23,28.75% ,acid laryngitis n =17,21.25%, allergic laryngitis n =13,16.25,%, vocal …

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N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide In Apparently Healthy Smokers., Seenaa Badr Mohammed, Zainab Falah Hassan, Thanaa Mohammed Juda, Maan Abdulameer Kitab, Zinah Abbass Ali Mar 2026

N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide In Apparently Healthy Smokers., Seenaa Badr Mohammed, Zainab Falah Hassan, Thanaa Mohammed Juda, Maan Abdulameer Kitab, Zinah Abbass Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background and objective Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a valid negative biomarker of left ventricular (Lv) dysfunction. The current study investigated whether smoking has an effect on NT-proBNP serum level. Methods: A total of 44subjects 22smokers and 22 non smokers as controls were enrolled in the study. History of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease was an exclusion criterion. Serum levels of NT-proBNP were measured using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Analysis of data showed that there was a significant difference (P < 0.05, in serum NT-proBNP between smokers and controls.proBNP were 410 and 111 pg/ml in smokers and controls, respectively. Also, serum NT-proBNP level correlated with both average number of daily cigarettes smoked and body mass index of smokers. Conclusion These results showed that smoking could increase serum levels of NT-proBNP. Accordingly, an elevated NT-proBNP could be a strong predictor of Left ventricular dysfunction in smokers.

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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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Role Of The Triple Test In The Evaluation Of Breast Mass, Imad Hasan Sagir, Thair Wali Ali, Sheimaa Abd Alhamza Borhan Mar 2026

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 …

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Usefulness Of Bleeding Profile In Adenotonsillectomy, Ali Abd-Alamer Jwad Mar 2026

Usefulness Of Bleeding Profile In Adenotonsillectomy, Ali Abd-Alamer Jwad

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Introduction: Infectious and inflammatory diseases involving the pharynx, tonsils, and adenoids account for a significant proportion of childhood illnesses and pediatric health care expenditures. Preoperative assessment in patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy is crucial and may reveal problems that could complicate either surgery or the patient’s postoperative course. It is crucial to detect the existence of any coagulation abnormalities. routine evaluation of coagulation parameters before surgery in patients undergoing. adenotonsillectomy is controversial.Aim of study: asseses the need for coagulation profile prior to adenotonsillectomyMethod: This study is prospective, consisted of 321 children complaining of adenotonsillar problem. Age, sex, history, physical examination, hemoglobin (Hb …

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Comparative Effectiveness Of Noninvasive Ventilation Vs Invasive Mechanical Ventilation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure, Zainab Ali Mukheef Mar 2026

Comparative Effectiveness Of Noninvasive Ventilation Vs Invasive Mechanical Ventilation In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure, Zainab Ali Mukheef

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

DESIGN OF STUDY: Retrospective cohort study.DURATION: From 2011 - 2016SETTING: Department of Anesthesiology, I.C.U., Aldiwaneya TeachingHospital.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Over a period of 5 years, 200 patients with COPD exacerbated by acute respiratory failure, their ages range from 60-80 years, met the chriteria and admitted to the I.C.U. . 100 patients (50%) managed by invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) (Group A) and the other 100 patients (50%) managed by noninvasive ventilation (NIV) (Group B), both groups with medical therapy (ABC) (Antibiotics,Bronchodilators,Corticosteroids).RESULTS:Group A: 78 patients (78%) died.22 patients (22%) improved & discharged to the ordinary ward.Group B: 73 patients (73%) had clinical biochemical …

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Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri Mar 2026

Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities: A Case Control Study, Saad Abidfarhan Al-Badri

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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 …

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The Levels Of Testosterone, Fsh And Lh In Pregnant Women With Chronic Toxoplasmosis In Najaf Province, Raad A. Al-Asady Mar 2026

The Levels Of Testosterone, Fsh And Lh In Pregnant Women With Chronic Toxoplasmosis In Najaf Province, Raad A. Al-Asady

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Infection with the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is widely prevalent in human and vertebrate animals. A wide range effects of toxoplasmosis has been studied, but there are still unknown aspects which must be explored The present study investigates the changes of testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in pregnant women with chronic toxoplasmosis using mini-VIDAS technique. A total number of 59 toxoplasma-IgG positive pregnant women and 28 healthy toxoplasm-IgG seronagative pregnant women were involved. The results showed that pregnant women with Toxoplasma chronic infection revealed insignificant higher levels of testosterone and LH (0.44 ng/ml, 1.74 mIU/ml …

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Outcome, Efficacy And Safety Of Ureteroscopic Pneumatic Lithotripsy In Management Of Lower And Mid Ureteric Calculi, Mohammed Ali Ghadhban, Ali Hamdan Fahad Mar 2026

Outcome, Efficacy And Safety Of Ureteroscopic Pneumatic Lithotripsy In Management Of Lower And Mid Ureteric Calculi, Mohammed Ali Ghadhban, Ali Hamdan Fahad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and safety of pneumatic lithotripsy in the treatment of mid and lower ureteric calculi.DESIGN: prospective study.DURATION: From 2014 to 2015SETTING: Department of Urology, AL-Diwaniya teaching Hospital.PATIENTS & METHODS:Over a period of one year,one hundred (100) patients of ureteric stones were treated with pneumatic lithoclast. Twenty five (25) Stones were located in mid ureter, Seventy five (75) stones were located in lower ureter . Success rate was defined as symptom free, no residual stones larger than 2mm. General anesthesia was given to all patients.RESULTS:Over all success rate was 90%. Success rate in middle and lower ureteric …

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Post-Operative Complications After Repair Of Incisional Hernia, Mohanad Abdulretha Mar 2026

Post-Operative Complications After Repair Of Incisional Hernia, Mohanad Abdulretha

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AbstractBackground:-Incisional hernia is frequently met by the general surgeon, itis frequently complicated (3.8-11.5%)of patients after abdominal surgery. Repair oflarge incisional hernia is a difficult surgical problem with recurrence being a common. Numerous methods of repair have been described simple opposition in one layer orcomplex opposition and the use of prosthetic mesh. The aim of this study is to report our experience with the use of mesh repair and risk factors that influence post operative complications.Methods:-A prospective study done in Al-hussain teaching Hospital, Department of Surgery between January 2011 to December 2013.One hundred and ten patients with prosthetic repair of incisional …

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Evaluation Of Use Full Thickess And Split Thickness Skin Graft In Management Of Congenital Hand Syndactyly, Ahmed Miri Saadoon Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Use Full Thickess And Split Thickness Skin Graft In Management Of Congenital Hand Syndactyly, Ahmed Miri Saadoon

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background :Hand syndactyly is the commonest type of congenital hand anomalies and its management is a real challenge to the surgeon and stimulate continous search for newer concepts and methods for restoration of function .Aim of the study :The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of full thickness and split thickness skin graft in reconstruction of congenital hand syndactyly and to compare between complications that occur in using these grafts and identify the proper ways of avoiding these complications.Patients and methods:The study involved 16 patients presented to the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the hospital …

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Evaluation Of Liquorice Extract Protective Activity Against Organ Damage Induced By Nandralone In Mice., Adnan Mansour Jasim Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Liquorice Extract Protective Activity Against Organ Damage Induced By Nandralone In Mice., Adnan Mansour Jasim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Abstract Anabolic androgenic steroids(AAS) standing between  the drugs most widely abused with the goal of improving athletic ability, appearance or muscle mass.  NandroloneDecanoate (N.D) is being abused commonly by  athletes and  coaches. physicians should be aware of their harmful side effects .Liquorice extract consider important medical plant due to  rich in antioxidants, Flavonoids, phenolic and alkaloids that supports the general  health of the body. Thirty   male mice  were randomly divided into 5 groups, each with 6 animals. Group (1) was given 0.5 ml distilled water/day (vehicle) and kept as control normal. mice of group (2) were injected with 15mg/kg bw. …

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Comparative Study Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine With Fentanyl And Medazolam For Quality Of Anaesthesia And Duration Of Post Operative Pain Relieve In Patient Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery., Taaer Ali Hussein Mar 2026

Comparative Study Of Intrathecal Bupivacaine With Fentanyl And Medazolam For Quality Of Anaesthesia And Duration Of Post Operative Pain Relieve In Patient Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery., Taaer Ali Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The use of adjuvant to spinal anaesthesia has gained popularity nowdays , improve the quality of anaesthesia and post operative pain relieve is mandatory for patient care and to reduce complication , in this retrospective randomized study taken among 120 patient divided into 3 groups a,b and c in the A group received bupivacaine 0.5 % heavy ( marcaine) , B group received 0.5 % bupivacaine 2.5 ml plus 25 microgram fentanyl, C GROUP received 0.5% bupivacaine plus 2.5 mg midazolam after preloading of fluid ( normal saline) and montoring of vital sign and postoperative pain , the result showed …

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Studying Profile Of Hla-Dqb1 In Patients With Alopecia Areata In Basrah Province, Kadhim K. Al-Rebaye, Nibras S. Al-Ammar, Thekra A. Al-Kashwan Mar 2026

Studying Profile Of Hla-Dqb1 In Patients With Alopecia Areata In Basrah Province, Kadhim K. Al-Rebaye, Nibras S. Al-Ammar, Thekra A. Al-Kashwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 100 individuals were included in this study, 50 patients with alopecia areata and 50 healthy controls. There was no significant difference between alopecia areata patients and controls according to gender and age groups. No significant difference between alopecia areata patients and controls according to age groups. HLA-DQB1 alleles were studied in those patients and compared with HLA-DQB1 in healthy controls. A significant decreased frequency of HLA-DQB1*020101 and HLA-DQB1*030201 alleles in patients with alopecia areata comparing with healthy controls (P < 0.05, OR= 0.76, 95% CI= 0.65-0.89) and (P < 0.05, OR= 0.72, 95% CI= 0.61-0.86) respectively. HLA-DQB1*030101, HLA-DQB1*060101 and HLA-DQB1*060201 showed significant increased frequencies in alopecia areata patients comparing with healthy controls, (< 0.05, OR= 0.24, 95% CI= 0.06-1.10), (P < 0.05, OR= 1.23, 95% CI= 0.97-1.56) and (P < 0.05, OR= 1.46, 95% CI= 1.05-2.02) respectively. There was no significant difference in HLA-DQB1 alleles in patients with family history of alopecia areata and patients without family history of alopecia areata. Patients with alopecia areata showed increased homozygousity in HLA-DQB1 when compared with controls (P <0.005, OR= 0.05, 95% CI= 0.01-0.23). Combination of HLA-DQA1*0103 – HLA-DQB1*0301 showed higher frequency in comparison with other HLA-DQA1-HLA-DQB1 alleles combinations

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Subcostal Tap Block As Analgesic For Open Cholecystectomy, Raad A. Al-Khafaji Mar 2026

Subcostal Tap Block As Analgesic For Open Cholecystectomy, Raad A. Al-Khafaji

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Open Cholecystectomy, is associated with high pain score post op.TAP block provides effective post op analgesiaAimThe aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of US guided subcostal TAP block for post op pain in open cholecystectomyPatients were divided into two groups. Thirty patients received subcostal TAP block after commencing GA. Another thirty patients did not receive the block.Post operative pain was recorded in both groups , so as any possible complications like nausea and vomiting .We found that subcostal TAP block is effective , simple , and reliable as analgesia in open cholecystectomy post operativelyPatients and MethodsA total of 60 patients …

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Truncus Arteriosus Type Ii, Shakir K.Gatea, Adnan K.Aljanabi, Hassam H. Hussein Mar 2026

Truncus Arteriosus Type Ii, Shakir K.Gatea, Adnan K.Aljanabi, Hassam H. Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Truncus arteriosus (TA) is an uncommon congenital cardiovascular anomaly that is characterized by a single arterial trunk arising from the normally formed ventricles by means of a single semilunar valve (ie, truncal valve).Case presentation : A 3-month-old female infant product of spontaneous vaginal delivery complaining from dyspnea , tachypnea , mild cyanosis since birth , decrease in feeding and activity ,She was admitted twice in different hospitals and diagnose as a case of VSD with pulmonary hypertention , given treatment but no response , the family picked her to Babylon for maternity and children hospital . ECHO and …

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Incidence And Causes Of Emergency Cesarean Sections In Diwaniyah City, Abd Al Y. Jasem Mar 2026

Incidence And Causes Of Emergency Cesarean Sections In Diwaniyah City, Abd Al Y. Jasem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In Diwanyah city more than 30 % of women admitted for labor in Diwanyah maternity teaching hospital between January 2013 and January 2014 delivered by cesarean section , the rate of cesarean section is high in Diwanyah city & is increasing in other cities of Iraq , it is also increasing all over the world including the developing & developed countries

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Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Plasmid-Mediated Quinolone Resistance Genes (Qnr) In Clinical Isolates Of K. Pneumoniae In Najaf, Zainab Jaber Hadi, Samer Abdulsahib Mahammad Hassein, Ali Muhsin Almohana

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigating the presence of qnr-genes among clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae recovered from Najaf hospitals.Material and methods: A total of 1590 clinical specimens were obtained from three main hospitals. The Klebsiella spp. were identified by traditional biochemical tests, and confirmed by API 20E system.Theisolates that exhibited reduce susceptibility to quinolones were examined for the presence of PMQR qnr (qnrA, qnrB, and qnrS qnrC, and qunD).Results: The qnr genes were detected in 20 (63.5%) isolates qnrB, qnrA and qnrS were identified in 17 (23%), 2 (2.7%) and 1 (1.4%) respectively.Conclusion: K. pneumoniae …

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Predictive Factors For Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction, Imad Hasan Sagir, Usama Kadum Kredi Mar 2026

Predictive Factors For Strangulated Intestinal Obstruction, Imad Hasan Sagir, Usama Kadum Kredi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This prospective study was carried out on 160 patients with acute intestinal obstruction admitted to the surgical unit at Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital from January 2012 to June 2013 .The patients were divided, according to the results of treatment , into two groups : (1) patients who received early operation (76 patients ) , and (2) patients who received initial conservative treatment with nasogastric decompression and observation (84 patients). The conservative treatment was successful in 52 patients but in 32 patients, delayed operation was required .There were 54 cases of strangulated intestinal obstruction (33.75%) and 106 cases of simple obstruction (66.25%) …

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Evaluation Of Urethral Advancement And Glanuloplasty In Hypospadias Repair, Bahr Sabah Abboud Allawi Mar 2026

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 …

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The Role Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Myelogram In The Cervical Spondylitis Radiculopathy (Prospective Study), Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Saffa Mohammed Altaee Mar 2026

The Role Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Myelogram In The Cervical Spondylitis Radiculopathy (Prospective Study), Kassim A. Hadi Taj-Aldean, Saffa Mohammed Altaee

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objective:The objective of this study was to prospectively evaluate the accuracy of MRI and myelogram for the demonstration of foramina nerve root impingement in cervical spondylitis radiculopathyPatients And MethodsBetween January 2012 and May 2014. Eighty five patients referred to the department of Hilla teaching hospital with. cervical spondylitis radiculopathy were imaged with conventional MM and with MR myelogram . The diagnostic accuracy of these imaging strategies for the demonstration of exit foraminal stenosis was calculated relative to a gold standard of the combination of conventional MRI and MR myelogramResults:Conventional MRI had a sensitivity of 88.9%, specificity of 99.1%, and diagnostic …

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Assessment Of C3 And C4 Component Of Complement System In Aborted Women Infected With Toxoplasma Gondii, Rana Fadhil Al Kalaby, Baqur A. Sultan, Sabah N. Al-Fatlawi Mar 2026

Assessment Of C3 And C4 Component Of Complement System In Aborted Women Infected With Toxoplasma Gondii, Rana Fadhil Al Kalaby, Baqur A. Sultan, Sabah N. Al-Fatlawi

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Background: The complement system consists of more than 30 proteins that are either present as soluble proteins in the blood or present as membrane-associated proteins. Inappropriate complement activation and complement deficiencies are the underlying cause of the pathophysiology of many diseases.Methods: A case-control study was conducted to asses role of complement system during toxoplasmosis in Najaf province. Thirty five sera of infected women with toxoplasmosis by investigation antibody against toxoplasmosis for IgG and IgM by ELISA technique were tested to determine the levels of C3 and C4 by using single radial immunodiffusion technique and compared with the ten of control …

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The Impact Of Toll-Like Receptor 2 Genetic Variations On Susceptibility To Tuberculosis, Bushra Jabbar Altamimi, Zahra Muhsin Ali Mar 2026

The Impact Of Toll-Like Receptor 2 Genetic Variations On Susceptibility To Tuberculosis, Bushra Jabbar Altamimi, Zahra Muhsin Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of worldwide distribution. This disease is known to caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, however several environmental and genetic factors can affect the occurrence and progression of the disease. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) has a particular importance in immune response against this bacteria.Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association of two single nuclotide polymorphisms(SNPs) in TLR2 gene which are Arg677Trp and Arg753Gln with the incidence of TB in Iraqi patients.Subject and Methods: A case-control study was conducted which involved 55 patients with confirmed pulmonary TB and other age-matched unrelated 30 healthy individuals as control group. Blood …

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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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The Impact Of Maternal Diabetes On Newborns Admitted To Neonatal Care Unit Of Maternity And Children Teaching Hospital In Al-Diwaniya City, Hulal Saleh Saheb, Muaid Hameed, Salam Jasim Al-Fatlawi Mar 2026

The Impact Of Maternal Diabetes On Newborns Admitted To Neonatal Care Unit Of Maternity And Children Teaching Hospital In Al-Diwaniya City, Hulal Saleh Saheb, Muaid Hameed, Salam Jasim Al-Fatlawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Diabetes has long been associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality It's one of the commonest and important metabolic disorder that affect the health of both mother and infant .Patient and methodsTotal number of patient involved were one hundred eighty four , Ninety-nine of them were infants of diabetic mother , they were admitted to the NCU of AL-Diwaniya teaching hospital from the 1st of October 2013 to the end of march 2014. Eight-five neonates were also enrolled in this study as control (infants of non-diabetic mothers)ObjectiveTo determine the morbidities and mortality among infants of diabetic mother and to compare …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi Mar 2026

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Cholera Epidemic In Al-Diwaniya Province, Fatima A. Alkhaledi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cholera is an acute bacterial enteric disease characterized in a severe form by sudden onset, profuse painless watery stool (rice water stool) 1, nausea and profuse vomiting early in the course of illness. In untreated case, rapid dehydration, circulatory collapse, hypoglycemia in children, and renal failure can lead to death.The aim of study was to get the level of Knowledge, practice and attitude of the population of Al-diwaniya Province and their relation with them socio-demographic characteristics.Cross sectional study from 1st November 2015 to 1st march 2016 to get the knowledge, attitude and practice of dewaniyah population by interviewing them and …

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Synergistic Effect Of Lawsonia Inermis And Peganum Harmala Aqueous Extracts On In Vitro Growth Of Leishmania Tropica Promastigotes Comparison To Sodium Stibogluconate, Niran Al-Ogaili Mar 2026

Synergistic Effect Of Lawsonia Inermis And Peganum Harmala Aqueous Extracts On In Vitro Growth Of Leishmania Tropica Promastigotes Comparison To Sodium Stibogluconate, Niran Al-Ogaili

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Promastigotes of genus Leishmania are transmitted by Phlebotomus sandflies bites. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in southern parts of Iraq. Lawsonia inermis (henna) leaves contain several active compounds that have antiprotozoal activity, as well as, Peganum harmala possess several alkaloids with antiprotozoal properties. In this study, MTT assay was used to assess the antileishmanial activity of L. inermis and P. harmala aqueous extracts in comparison to pentavalent antimonial drug( sodium stibogluconate) on in vitro promastigotes of Leishmania tropica. L. inermis and P. harmala extracts were prepared in concentrations of (5%, 2.5% and 1.25%) and (10%, 5% and 2.5%) respectively. Also, …

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