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Influence Of Smoking On Duration And Recurrence Of Hospitalization, Saad J.Hamza, Amjed H. Abbas Mar 2026

Influence Of Smoking On Duration And Recurrence Of Hospitalization, Saad J.Hamza, Amjed H. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to assess the relation between cigarette smoking and changes in hospitalization for some common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Cigarette smoking has well-documented effects on most organs of the body. Previous studies have linked smoking bconsumption to a considerable disease burden and large healthcare expenditures. However, findings from studies based on individual level data were sparse and inconclusive. Few studies have examined the relation between smoking and patterns of admission to hospital. The annual rates of hospital admission attributable to three cardiovascular conditions ( myocardial infarction, angina, and ischemic stroke) and three respiratory conditions (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary …


Study Of Human Cytomegalovirus Nucleic Acid In Specimens Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma And Villous Adenoma Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, Ja'afer Al-Mosawi, Luaâay Adwar, Ahmed M.A.Nazar Alshammary Mar 2026

Study Of Human Cytomegalovirus Nucleic Acid In Specimens Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma And Villous Adenoma Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, Ja'afer Al-Mosawi, Luaâay Adwar, Ahmed M.A.Nazar Alshammary

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Although the rapid advance in the understanding of molecular pathways underlying human tumorigenesis causes that initiate dysregulation of the pathways remain largely unknown. Human cytomegalovirus has been shown to transform cultured cells, however, viral DNA is not detected in most transforming cells, and the mechanism by which HCMV might contribute to oncogenesis has remained obscure. For further investigation of HCMV role in human colorectal tumorigenesis, we have tested 13 specimens of colorectal adenocarcinoma & 5 specimens of villous adenoma using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. The results of PCR assay showed specific single band in 9 of 13 specimens (69.23%) …


Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectoy( Short Term Clinical Result), Ihssan Alzubady Mar 2026

Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectoy( Short Term Clinical Result), Ihssan Alzubady

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A Prospective clinical study , done in the orthopedic department of Aldiwanyia teaching hospital in the last year after introduction of arthroscopy in our hospital, including 30 patients with isolated traumatic meniscus injury , all of them are male, mean age was (27.5)year. All patients were under clinical assessment and MRI examination prior to the surgery to exclude other intra-articular lesion (cruciate ligaments injury or cartilage damage). Surgery done for them, which including diagnostic arthroscopy to confirm the diagnosis and then, partial arthroscopic meniscectomy done( 19 patients, medial partial meniscectomy. 11 patients, lateral partial meniscectomy). Each knee was classified 3 …


The Role Of β-Catenin In Tooth Development, Suha Abdul Hussein Hindy Mar 2026

The Role Of β-Catenin In Tooth Development, Suha Abdul Hussein Hindy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:The present experimental study was conducted on tooth development during embryogenesis in developing mouse. with main objective to identify the expression and action β -Catenin in development of teeth and mophogenesis. Materials and Methods:This study comprised a total of (21) sections were selected during different stages of tooth development (bud, cap and bell stage), (7) sections from each stage in developing mouse. The expression of Beta-Catenin was carried out on 4μm specimen sections using Immuno histochemical staining of β-Catenin antibody. The staining demonstrated the expression intensity.Results:Results shows intense nuclear and cytoplasmic staining in inner enamel epithelium, outer enamel epithelium and …


A Study Of Antibacterial Resistance Associated With Otitis Media Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Rahi Rahi K. Al-Yassiry, Allawi J. Hassan Mar 2026

A Study Of Antibacterial Resistance Associated With Otitis Media Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Rahi Rahi K. Al-Yassiry, Allawi J. Hassan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study is conducted on a group of patients with suppurative Otitis media from E.N.T. clinic in Al- Diwaniya Teaching Hospital during January to August 2010. A total number of (55) individuals of both sexes , as patients with suppurative otitis media, consisting of (25) males and (30)females. The age of patients range from(1-60)years.Samples (ear swab) are taken before treatment .The collected sample is processed for bacterial isolation , identification and antibiotic sensitivity test are assessed for each isolate. positive results of bacterial culture are (52) (94.54%) of ear swab samples from supurative Otitis media .Gram negative bacteria are more …


A 10 Years Review Of Rupture Pregnant Uterus In Basra Maternity And Child Hospital, Sajda Al-Rubaei Mar 2026

A 10 Years Review Of Rupture Pregnant Uterus In Basra Maternity And Child Hospital, Sajda Al-Rubaei

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aims to document the experience of uterin rupture as a serious common complicaion of pregnancy in Basra (Iraq), it also aim to reviewing the main risk factors as to drow board lines for a strategy of prevention.Methods :It is a retrospective study carried out at Basra maternity and child hospital (Iraq) medical records were reviewed for all patient with uterine rupture from the first of Jan. 1999 to the first of Jan. 2009 . The data was analyzed and findings were reviewed to compare the result of similar studies. Results:Out of a total number of deliveries in …


Efficacy Of Diluted Betadine Solution Irrigation In The Prevention Of Postoperative Infection Of Spinal Surgery, Anwer Noori Hafdh, Zuhair Abbas Obaidi, Osama Majeed Mar 2026

Efficacy Of Diluted Betadine Solution Irrigation In The Prevention Of Postoperative Infection Of Spinal Surgery, Anwer Noori Hafdh, Zuhair Abbas Obaidi, Osama Majeed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Deep wound infection is a serious complication of spinal surgery that can jeopardize patient outcomes and increase costs. Povidone iodine is a widely used antiseptic with bactericidal activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of diluted betadine irrigation of spinal surgical wounds in prevention of postoperative wound infection. Patients and Methods: One hundred patients of both sex aged 25-65 years old were enrolled in this prospective study. The patients were randomized in to two equal groups. In group 1 (50 patients), surgical wounds were irrigated with diluted betadine solution (3.5% betadine) …


Primary Hydatidosis Of Vastus Lateralis, Jasim Hasan Mar 2026

Primary Hydatidosis Of Vastus Lateralis, Jasim Hasan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hydatid cyst disease is common in some regions of the world and is usually located in liver and lung, but it can be seen any where in the body. this report presents a case of primary hydatid disease located partially Subcutaneosuly and partially intramuscular in the vastus lateralis.Case presentation :A 38-year-old male laborer Presented to our hospital with a slow growing swelling in the lateral aspect of his thigh for the last 6 months. Ultrasound and MRI revealed a lesion resembling hydatid cyst. The patient did not have a history of hydatid cyst disease and hydatid cysts were not detected …


Clinco-Biochemical Profile Of Neonatal Seizures, Jasim M.Al.Marzoki Mar 2026

Clinco-Biochemical Profile Of Neonatal Seizures, Jasim M.Al.Marzoki

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Neonatal seizures are the most prominent feature of neurological dysfunction during neonatal period. Neonatal seizures occur within the first 4 weeks of life in a full-term infant and up to 44 weeks from conception for premature infant. Neonatal seizures are occurring in approximately 1.8 – 3.5 / 1000 live birth.Objectives: To study clinical types, time of onset and to determine the etiology of neonatal seizures.Methods: Out of eighty eight full term and preterm neonates with seizure at neonatal care unit and general wards of Babylon Gynecology and Pediatrics teaching hospital were studied prospectively in regard to clinco-biochemical profile of …


Natural History Of Isolated Ventricular Septal Defects In The First Two Years Of Life, Shaker K. Gatea, Adnan K. Janabi Mar 2026

Natural History Of Isolated Ventricular Septal Defects In The First Two Years Of Life, Shaker K. Gatea, Adnan K. Janabi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: To evaluate the natural history of isolated ventricular septal defects in the first two years of life.Patients and Methods: We prospectively studied a total of 50 infants diagnosed as isolated ventricular septal defect between january2008 -january 2009. Infants aged less than three months, with isolated ventricular septal defects were followed for two years. Infants with Down syndrome, other types of ventricular septal defect and those who had an additional hemodynamic significant heart defects were excluded.Results: A total of 50 infants 30 males vs. 20 females (60% vs. 40%) were followed up for 24 months. The mean age at the …


Effect Of Physical Exercise On Fasting Blood Glucose Level And Vital Capacity In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Ghafil Saihood Al-Shujairi, Samir Hassan Al-Nesrawy, Shrooq Majeed Al-Saleh Mar 2026

Effect Of Physical Exercise On Fasting Blood Glucose Level And Vital Capacity In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Ghafil Saihood Al-Shujairi, Samir Hassan Al-Nesrawy, Shrooq Majeed Al-Saleh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted at twenty five male subjects (13 diabetic patients, and 12 normal persons). Their ages ranged from 40 – 60 years old. The patients were diagnosed by specialist physicians. All subjects were recruited to medical Physics' laboratory in the College of Medicine, Babylon University, in Iraq. The study conducted during the period from March 2009 to September 2009. Fasting blood glucose (FBS), heart rate (HR) and vital capacity were measured before and after exercise. The body weight and height were measured for all subjects at rest. The results of the present study revealed that all type 2 …


Cranial Ct Scan Findings In Patients With Headache, Khalil Kareem Al-Umeri Mar 2026

Cranial Ct Scan Findings In Patients With Headache, Khalil Kareem Al-Umeri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives : 140 patients with non specific headache referred from neurology and medical outpatient clinics were studied to review the cranial computerized tomography findings and check if there were any significant lesion detected by CT scan.Methods : The patients were assessed using CT apparatusSiemens Somatom Emotion soft ware version A40A at Aldiwanyia teaching hospital during the period from July 2008 to September 2009  CT images were taken with 5 mm slices , intravenous contrast enhancement were done to confirm the diagnosis in patients with cerebral tumors .Results : The patients divided into two main groups on the basis of imaging …


Prevalence Of Hypothyroidism In Patients With Gallstone Disease, Hassan H. Zaini, Kussay M. Zwain Mar 2026

Prevalence Of Hypothyroidism In Patients With Gallstone Disease, Hassan H. Zaini, Kussay M. Zwain

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Back ground:Earlier, the studies had been shown an increased prevalence of previously diagnosed hypothyroidism in gallstone patient and a delayed emptying of the biliary tract in hypothyroidism, explained partly by the missing prorelaxing effect of thyroxine on the sphincter of oddi contractility . failure and disturbances of lipid metabolism that may consecutively lead to change of the composition of the bile and motility of biliary tract. Aim:To show the prevalence of previously undiagnosed hypothyroidism in patients with gallstones .Patient and method:A cross sectional study was done in Al-Sader Teaching Hospital in Al-Najaf city between 15th of February 2008 and 1st …


Haematological And Epidemiological Study Of Visceral Leishmaniasis In Pediatric Patients In Mid-Euphrate Area, Hashim Raheem Tarish Mar 2026

Haematological And Epidemiological Study Of Visceral Leishmaniasis In Pediatric Patients In Mid-Euphrate Area, Hashim Raheem Tarish

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted in the Mid-Euphrate region (Al-Qadisya,Najaf and Karbala provinces) during the period from 1/June 2004 to 1/ May 2006. Two types of laboratory tests were used in this study for the diagnosis of visceral  eishmaniasis in suspected patients who attending to the pediatric hospitals in these provinces. The study included 150 child suspected of having visceral leishmaniasis depending on the clinical features, haematological changes and 2 tests (Dipstick and ELISA) were used for the diagnosis the disease. It was found that all children were susceptible for the disease but those who were 13-24 month old are the …


Carotid Tree Changes Of Maxillofacial Missile Injuries By Doppler Sonographay - An Iraqi Study, Header Dakhel Al- Muala, Suha Mohammad Sami, Raja Kummoona Mar 2026

Carotid Tree Changes Of Maxillofacial Missile Injuries By Doppler Sonographay - An Iraqi Study, Header Dakhel Al- Muala, Suha Mohammad Sami, Raja Kummoona

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Injuries of the carotid artery caused by penetrating wounds of the neck are nearly 10 times as common as those caused by non penetrating trauma (1), over 10% of all penetrating neck wounds result in significant carotid artery(2) ,and more than 90% of such injuries are secondary to gunshot wounds (3). Injuries to the extra cranial carotid arteries from penetrating trauma is more likely to cause a dissection through intimae disruption and subsequent formation of a false channel and thrombus (4).Patients: Patients were selected from Maxillofacial department in the Specialized Surgeries Hospital in Baghdad . thirty patients were examined …


Evaluation Of Some Immunological Tests For Early Diagnosis Of Bacterial Neonatal Sepsis, Jaafar Kadhim Almousawi, Manal Mohammed Kadhim Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Some Immunological Tests For Early Diagnosis Of Bacterial Neonatal Sepsis, Jaafar Kadhim Almousawi, Manal Mohammed Kadhim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of death in newborns despite sophisticated neonatal intensive care. This crosssection study was done on 69 neonates with suspected sepsis who were admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maternity and Child Teaching Hospital at AL-Diwaniya city, and 20 healthy neonates as a (control group) in the period from March to October 2009. This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of some immunological marker such as (CRP,IL-6, IL-8,TNF- α, in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis prior to the blood culture ( the golden standard test). The culture positivity rate 20 …


Assessment Of Citicoline Protection Against Seizure Induced In The Rabbits, Ekhlas Sabah Hassan, Ammar Rasoul, Hussein Abdul Khadim Mar 2026

Assessment Of Citicoline Protection Against Seizure Induced In The Rabbits, Ekhlas Sabah Hassan, Ammar Rasoul, Hussein Abdul Khadim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Seizure is a big neurological health problem affect about 1% of the general population causing significant social, health, and economic burdens that necessities further evaluations of more effective treatment for this disorder. In a trial of assessing the phospholipid derived citicoline protection against neurological and metabolic sequalaes of seizure, a rabbit model was prepared by intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of xylocaine in comparison with xylocaine given together with citicoline in another group of rabbits. Clinical monitoring of convulsions together with physiographic electroencephalogram ( EEG ) recording and serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine phosphokinase ( CPK ) parameters were evaluated. There …


Effect Of Health Education On Depression Of Patients With Cariadic Catherization, Rahim S. Shweikh Mar 2026

Effect Of Health Education On Depression Of Patients With Cariadic Catherization, Rahim S. Shweikh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

To evaluate the effectiveness of health education on depression of patient with cardiac catherization.A quesi experimental.In Medical word at Iraqi center for heart disease.Beck Depression inventory (BDI).After coping style assessment, received the patients educational teaching booklet for the cardiac catherization to decrease level of depression before, during and after the cardiac cauterization.There would be a statistically significant decrease mean scores of depression from the cardiac catherization to the post cardiac as a result of teaching manual. The nurse observer behavioral response system data revealed that patient who received educational teaching booklet less in pre cardiac catherization than in post cardiac …


Common Causes Of Neonatal Sepsis In Alkadhimiyia Teaching Hospital, Abdul-Karem Jasem Albahadle, Areege Abdul Abass Mar 2026

Common Causes Of Neonatal Sepsis In Alkadhimiyia Teaching Hospital, Abdul-Karem Jasem Albahadle, Areege Abdul Abass

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sepsis is common in the neonatal period which may be acquired in utero through the placental or trans-cervical routes and during or after birth and because the immunological system of neonates is not well developed make this infection series and fatal if did not treated in optimal manner . To identify the most common causes of sepsis in ALKadhthimyia Teaching Hospital and its mortality rate. Cross-sectional study was conducted during the period between 14th of February 2009 to 25th of February 2010 on 127 neonates with sepsis diagnosed clinically and they wereadmitted in AL-Kadhthimyia Teaching Hospital ,they ere divided into …


Vegf In Situ Mrna Expression Along With Different Histopathological Parameters Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Ibrahim Abdul-Majeed Mustafa, Luay E. Al-Khurri Mar 2026

Vegf In Situ Mrna Expression Along With Different Histopathological Parameters Of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Ibrahim Abdul-Majeed Mustafa, Luay E. Al-Khurri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Cancer progression is a complex multi-step process. Two critical steps in tumor growth and invasion: are the proteolytic processing of the extracellular matrix environment and the angiogenic switch enabling blood supply into the tumor. VEGF is a major regulator of both physiological and pathological neovascularization thus, considered as an important factor for the initiation of angiogenesis. The aims of the current study were to determine whether VEGF mRNA insitu expression, has any significant correlation with various histopathological parameters during colorectal adenocarcinoma progression and its correlation with metastatic potency. Accordingly, 35 colorectal adenocarcinoma paraffin embedded sections prepared from Iraqi patients, in …


Macroscopical And Microscopical Study Of Placenta In Normal And In Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Rafah Hady Lateef Al-Mamori Mar 2026

Macroscopical And Microscopical Study Of Placenta In Normal And In Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Rafah Hady Lateef Al-Mamori

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Placenta was an indicator of maternal and foetal disorders. Many of the disorders of pregnancy which are associated with high prenatal morbidity and mortality are accompanied by changes in placental histology. The current works was an analysis of gross and histological changes of placenta in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. A total of 50 placentas are studied 25 placenta from hypertensive pregnant mothers and 25 from non hypertensive pregnant mothers. The morphmetric parameters in hypertensive group revealed that there is an increase in the mean placental weights, mean placental diameter and mean birth weights in comparison with normal group. The analysis …


Her-2/Neu Overexpression In Correlation To Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ,Grade And Stage Of Non Other Wised Specified Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Esraa A. Al-Dujaily, Liwaa H. Al-Kelabi, Ali Jabir Neima Alkhafaji, Esraah S.M.Al-Harris Mar 2026

Her-2/Neu Overexpression In Correlation To Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ,Grade And Stage Of Non Other Wised Specified Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Esraa A. Al-Dujaily, Liwaa H. Al-Kelabi, Ali Jabir Neima Alkhafaji, Esraah S.M.Al-Harris

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to assess the significance of human epidermal growth factor (HER-2/neu) protein overexpression and its possible correlation with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF),grade and stage in human non otherwise specified breast cancer. The present investigation was performed over a period starting from November 2008 to January 2009 .Formalin fixed, paraffin-embedded blocks from 30 patients with breast cancer were included in this study. A group of 15 patients with benign breast lesions (fibroadenoma) was included as a comparative group and 15 normal breast tissue sections were included as control group. Labeled Streptavidin-Biotin Complex (LSAB) method was employed for immunohistochemical …


Is Th-1/Th-2 Paradigm A Prognostic Indicator On Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Abdul-Razak H. Ahmed Mar 2026

Is Th-1/Th-2 Paradigm A Prognostic Indicator On Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Abdul-Razak H. Ahmed

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) characterized by variable biologic behavior. The levels of some plasma protein may correlate with disease activity, so they could behave as prognostic factors. This study was conducted to evaluate the possible prognostic value of the (IL-10, IL-4 and IFN-gamma) and to assess their usefulness in the prediction of the outcome in childhood NHL patients. Sixty-six patients with NHL and 33, age and sex matched, apparently healthy children, were included. Blood sample were taken from each subject, and sera were used in measurement of IL-10, IL-4, and IFN-γ. The sera of all patients showed higher levels of IL-10, …


The Use Of Fima Gene Primers For Detection Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Children With Diarrhea, Alaa Abdel-Kadhim Jawad, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Nasma N. Al-Hajia, Aws Rassul Hussain Al-Salih Mar 2026

The Use Of Fima Gene Primers For Detection Of Salmonella Spp. Isolated From Children With Diarrhea, Alaa Abdel-Kadhim Jawad, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Nasma N. Al-Hajia, Aws Rassul Hussain Al-Salih

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 480 fecal samples were collected from children (less than 3 years old) , of both sexes suffering from diarrhea who admitted to The Teaching Hospital of Maternity and Pediatrics in Al- Diwaniya governorate. Salmonella spp. were isolated and identified using bacterial culturing on selective media, in addition to, biochemical and Mini API 20E. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect fimA gene encoding for biosynthesis of fimA of Salmonella spp.   The results revealed that the rate of Salmonella isolates in fecal samples of patients were (38/480) 7.9% using cultural and MiniAPI20 E, when the PCR technique …


Detection Of Causative Agents, Antifungal Susceptibility Profile And Cross-Resistance Of Candida Albicans Isolated From Oral And Vaginal Candidiasis, Noor Ismaeel Nassir Al-Rubaye, Adnan H.Al-Hamadani, Hammady Al- Hilaly Mar 2026

Detection Of Causative Agents, Antifungal Susceptibility Profile And Cross-Resistance Of Candida Albicans Isolated From Oral And Vaginal Candidiasis, Noor Ismaeel Nassir Al-Rubaye, Adnan H.Al-Hamadani, Hammady Al- Hilaly

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was designed to investigate antifungal susceptibility and cross resistance of C. albicans isolates toward four antifungal drugs; Amphotericin B, nystatin, fluconazole and ketoconazole The study groups included 208 patients( 108 women and 100 children) who attented the Al-Suwayra Hospital/ Kut Province during the period from December 2008 to April 2009. Patients groups were represented by women who were complaining of vaginal discharge and itching and children who were complaining of oral thrush and infected with different type of disease include upper and lower respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, kala-azar and septicemia. The study showed that the infection percentage of …


The Use Of Propolis And Black Cumin In Treatment Of Some Wounds And Burn Infections, Adnan Hamad Uobeed Al-Hamadani Mar 2026

The Use Of Propolis And Black Cumin In Treatment Of Some Wounds And Burn Infections, Adnan Hamad Uobeed Al-Hamadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : Due to the randomly uses of antibiotics at the last decades against pathogenic microbes and the difficulties of treatment and recovery of burns and wounds infections especially in the hospitalized patients , an attention have been awarded to find an alternative medicine such the uses of as a medical plants preparations or natural materials to minimize the side effects that may resulted from the antibiotics therapy . Aim : If study the effects in vitro& in vivo of the natural material (propolis = bees wax) and the medicinal plant ( black cumin) as alone or in their combination …


The Use Of Omp W Gene In Detection Of Vibrio Cholerae Isolated From Diarrhea Cases Of Children In Al-Diwaniya Province, Thuraya Aamer Habeeb, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Jawad K. Al-Janabi Mar 2026

The Use Of Omp W Gene In Detection Of Vibrio Cholerae Isolated From Diarrhea Cases Of Children In Al-Diwaniya Province, Thuraya Aamer Habeeb, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Jawad K. Al-Janabi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 221 stool samples were collected from children suffering from watery diarrhea, less than 15 years old of both genders whom admitted to the Maternity and Children Teaching Hospital in Al- Diwaniya Province, In addition to that, 27 water samples were also collected from three different loci of ALDiwaniya River, at the period of October 2008 to June 2009,in order to evaluate the routine laboratory diagnostic procedures in the diagnosis the multi-serogroups or serotype of Vibrio cholerae strains and compared them with molecular technique as Polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Vibrio cholerae has been isolated and identified by using culturing …


The Role Of Epidural Fentanyl In Painless Labour, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani, Sahar Swadi Raheem Mar 2026

The Role Of Epidural Fentanyl In Painless Labour, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani, Sahar Swadi Raheem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Epidural analgesia for providing Painless normal vaginal deliveries has been developed over the last 20 years,epidural local anaesthetics was the only available option. However, cetain drugs were added with the local anaesthetics to improves the quality of analgesia.Aims : to ascertain the efficiency of fentanyl added to the epidural local anaesthetics in comparison with the use of an epidural local anaesthetics alone.Patient and methods : This study was carried out on 30 parturients prepared for painless normal vaginal delivery under epidural analgesia in Al-khuder general hospital. Anaesthesiologist (ASA) classification were grade 1 between 20-40 of age with length taller …


Risk Of Occupational Respiratory Disorders Among Workers In Diwaniya City-Iraq, Mohammad Abbas Al-Shammary Mar 2026

Risk Of Occupational Respiratory Disorders Among Workers In Diwaniya City-Iraq, Mohammad Abbas Al-Shammary

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

To calculate the risk of developing respiratory disorders among workers in Diwaniya, three occupational settings were included and a retrospective cohort studies were applied in two of them, while a case control study was applied in the third. Among workers exposed to air pollution by sand and cement in construction settings the relative risk was 3 times the risk among non exposed, the attributable risk was 12 more, and the attributable risk percent was 66.67%. Among workers exposed to air pollution by particulates of carbon and talc in rubber industry, the risks were: 6.67 times, 56.66 more, and 85.01% respectively. …


Anterior Cervical Decompression And Fusion Using Cage And Autogenously Graft, Musaed Al-Dahhan Mar 2026

Anterior Cervical Decompression And Fusion Using Cage And Autogenously Graft, Musaed Al-Dahhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim:Use of cage and bone graft for decompression and fixation cervical spineMethods:Fourty patients between june2004 _ june 2006 , evaluated by physical and neurological examination with radiograby by x Ray and MRI . the treated by anterior disectomy and replaced by cage and bone graft.Results:Regarding the site of disc prolapsed (10%) between C4 - 5(65%) between C5 -6 and (25%) between C6-7 . 37 patients treated disectomy by and bone graft while two Patient treated by corpectopmy of C5,6 body The complete recovery presented in 80% , incomplete recovery in 7,5% while no any improvement in 2,5%Conclusion:Immediate stability with good …