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Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response In Deaf Children, Rahi Kalef M. Alyasiri, Raid Yaqoub Yousef, Ali Abd-Almer Jwad Mar 2026

Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response In Deaf Children, Rahi Kalef M. Alyasiri, Raid Yaqoub Yousef, Ali Abd-Almer Jwad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study is designed to determine the degree , type of deafness, and site of lesion in the auditory pathway of deaf children by using Brainstem evoked response audiometry.This study is prospective in nature. It considerd 56 patients with deafness which were assessed between July and December 2010 in E.N.T outpatient clinic, department of otolaryngology, in Al-Diwaniya teaching hospital, AL-diwaniya city, Iraq.The study shows that The degrees of deafness are: out of 56 patients, 12 patients (N=12, 21.4%) have mild deafness (20db- 40db loss), 16 patients (N-16, 28.6%) have moderate defness (40db- 60db loss), 28 patients (N=28, 50%) have sever …

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Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas Mar 2026

Effect Of Topically €“ Applied Carvedilol On Intraocular Pressure In Normal And Ocular Hypertensive Rabbits, Baha'a A. Abdul-Hussein, Adeeb A. Alzubaidy, Rafid M. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: In glaucoma, as optic neuropathy gradually proceeds unnoticed by the patient, early detection and treatment is of paramount importance in arresting or controlling the progress of damage.Aim of the study: To explore effects of topical carvedilol on intraocular pressure (IOP) in each of normotensive and ocular hypertensive eyes of rabbits, with assessment of drug safety.Material and methods: A group of 54 males rabbits were included in this study. Induction of ocular hypertension was achieved by injection of hydroxy propyl methylcellulose in the anterior chamber of rabbits right eye. The present study was designed to evaluate the possible beneficial therapeutic …

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Peroperative Identification Of Parathyroid Gland Using Methylene Blue, Basheer Abd Ali Huoel Mar 2026

Peroperative Identification Of Parathyroid Gland Using Methylene Blue, Basheer Abd Ali Huoel

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Identification of the parathyroid gland during surgery of thyroid reduce the risk of postoperative hypoparathyroidism; as well as of great importance for identification of the parathyroid glands in parathyroid disease.It is a prospective study conducted on (50 patient 10 male and 40 female) with various causes of goiter, who underwent operation in the the Surgical Department of the AL-DIWANYIA TEACHING HOSPITAL for the period between May 2008 to September 2010.The technique of methylene blue dye injection through the inferior thyroid artery using one CC methylene blue 0.5% to recognize the parathyroid gland in patient suffering from various causes of thyroid …

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The Impact Of Educational Level On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Toward Breast Cancer Among Women Attending Primary Health Center In Kufa City, Huda Ghazi Hamid Mar 2026

The Impact Of Educational Level On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Toward Breast Cancer Among Women Attending Primary Health Center In Kufa City, Huda Ghazi Hamid

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study is aiming at exploring breast cancer related knowledge, attitude and practices toward breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) and to evaluate the effects of educational level on them. For this a cross sectional study covering 234 women attending Primary Health Care center in Kufa city, Najaf governorate was carried out during the period of 1st of November 2012 to the 1st of February 2013, data collection was done by using questionnaire forms containing demographic and, questions related to the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, questions about the risk factors, questions related to BSE practice. Results showed that …

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Molecular Study For The Virulence Strain Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Burn Patients, Lubna Abdul Jabbar Al-Zubaidi Mar 2026

Molecular Study For The Virulence Strain Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Burn Patients, Lubna Abdul Jabbar Al-Zubaidi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Pseudomonas aeruginosa became an important cause of wound and burn infections and serious mortality in burn patients. The virulence factors of these bacteria including their capacity to form biofilm, their ability to hold antibiotics resistance genes as well as rapid motility in vivo and in vitro. Thus the present study was designed to highlight some the virulence factors among different strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. All isolated strains (10 isolates) had the capacity to produce biofilm ,one of them (No.3) has shown high level of biofilm (OD.2.5) and it was resisted to most antimicrobial agents; for this reason further investigation was …

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Postoperative Ketamine Infusion In Comparison With Tramadol Infusion For Postoperative Pain Relief, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani, Sahar Swadi Raheem Mar 2026

Postoperative Ketamine Infusion In Comparison With Tramadol Infusion For Postoperative Pain Relief, Basim Hrez Ali Al-Sudani, Sahar Swadi Raheem

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Systemic narcotics commonly used for postoperative analgesia are associated with many side effects.Many studies regarding the best postoperative analgesic regimen with minimum side effects have been done over the last 20 years.In this study we compare between the postoperative intravenous infusion of tramadol with the postoperative intravenous infusion of ketamine .Method : This stidy was carried out on 120 parturients prepared for an elective caeserian section under general anaesthesia . All patients subjects according to American Society Of Anaesthesiologist ( ASA) classification were grade 1 & 2 between 20 – 40 of age. Subject were allocated into two groups ( …

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The Validity Of Sonography In Distinguishing Benign Solid Breast Mass From Malignant, Osamah Ayad Abdulsattar Mar 2026

The Validity Of Sonography In Distinguishing Benign Solid Breast Mass From Malignant, Osamah Ayad Abdulsattar

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective:To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV)of ultrasonography (US) in distinguish benign solid breast mass from malignant one.Patients and methods: Between April 2009 and October 2012 , 243 female patients with breast lesions diagnosed by their managing surgeons, were sonographically assessed .Those who had solid lesions were selected for a prospective study through comparison with the histopathological finding of the open biopsies taken from the lesions . US features that most reliably characterize masses as benign or malignant had been strictly applied for diagnosing these cases. Sonographic classifications were compared with histopathological …

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Analysis Of Suprapubic Ultrasonographic Measurements In Assessment Of Prostate Dimensions And Volume, Hazim R. Akal, Ali H. Fahad Mar 2026

Analysis Of Suprapubic Ultrasonographic Measurements In Assessment Of Prostate Dimensions And Volume, Hazim R. Akal, Ali H. Fahad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: As far the prostate size is an important parameter to determine the way to treat the patient with BPH and the type of surgery used, so the objective of our study was to compare and evaluate the ultrasonographic size of the prostate by suprapubic rout with the real postoperative prostate size .Materials and Methods: between July 2011 and May 2012 forty three patients underwent both preoperative suprapubic ultrasonography (SPUS) and either transvesical or retropubic prostatectomy for BPH was included in this study. Using ellipse volume calculation (height, length and width), SPUS prostate volume was determined, and was compared with …

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Immunological Status Of Hepatitis Vaccin Among B-Thalassemia Major Patients In Diwaniya, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aalan H. Al-Zamili, Sarah F. Al-Hamzawi Mar 2026

Immunological Status Of Hepatitis Vaccin Among B-Thalassemia Major Patients In Diwaniya, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aalan H. Al-Zamili, Sarah F. Al-Hamzawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sixty two thalassemic patients who were regularly attending maternity and obstetrics teaching hospital Al- Diwaniya ,(22) who were apparently healthy, all have enrolled for serological screening during the period ( January 2013- March 2013)The ELISA is used to evaluat the load of HBs-Ag, HBC and HBs-Ab.Only one case has given positive for HbsAg test , while (2) of the patients showed positive test for HCV .Moreover,4(6.5%) patients had no HBs-Ab in their serum and at high risk of contract infection . The titer of these antibodies has shown to be negatively correlated with number of blood transfusions .A regular screening …

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Rosuvastatin Add On Metformin In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Al-Gareeb, Bassim I. Mohammad, Wafaa Salah Abd Al- Amieer, Thabat J. Al-Mayahi Mar 2026

Rosuvastatin Add On Metformin In The Treatment Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Ali Al-Gareeb, Bassim I. Mohammad, Wafaa Salah Abd Al- Amieer, Thabat J. Al-Mayahi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:-Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in women of reproductive age and it’s commonly associated with endocrinal and biochemical derangements. Moreover PCOS also associated with increase cardiovascular risks such as adverse lipid profile and endothelial dysfunction. Recently, statins have been shown to improve endocrine and metabolic aspects of PCOS.Aim of the study:-The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of rosuvastatin as adjuvant therapy in treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.Materials and methods:-The study was conducted at Al-Kadhemia Teaching Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from February 2014 to December 2015. In this study 96 women with PCOS randomly divided …

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Risk Factors For Perforation In Acute Appendicitis, Imad Hasan Sagir Mar 2026

Risk Factors For Perforation In Acute Appendicitis, Imad Hasan Sagir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This prospective study was carried out on 720 patients with acute appendicitis admitted to the surgical unit at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital over a period of 3 years from January 2010 to December 2012. The data of the patients regarding clinical history,physical examination, investigations,operative findings and histopathology reports were analyzed .Acute appendicitis was more common in the second decade of life (44.4%) and was more common in males(55.97%) than in females (44.02%) .Perforated appendicitis was found in 144 pateints (20%).The incidence of perforated appendicitis was high in males (56.25%) as compared to females (43.75%). The risk factors for perforation in acute …

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Maternal Satisfaction Of Pediatric Care Providers For Children With Chronic Diseases, Russul F. Mussa, Adeebah A. Alyasiri, Jasim M. Al-Marzok Mar 2026

Maternal Satisfaction Of Pediatric Care Providers For Children With Chronic Diseases, Russul F. Mussa, Adeebah A. Alyasiri, Jasim M. Al-Marzok

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Children with chronic illnesses need continuous correlation with pediatrician. Assessment of patient satisfaction allows health care providers to explore the extent to which their service meets the needs of their patients. Interview techniques are important for explanation of the problem to the family. The pediatrician deals with respect to the parent's ideas to improve their self-esteem and competencyObjective: To assess maternal satisfaction of pediatric providers of children with selected chronic illness.Patients and Method: A cross sectional study, conducted in Babylon Gynecology and Pediatrics Teaching Hospital (wards and outpatient clinic), Al-Hilla, Iraq. From October 2011 to November 2012. Information was …

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Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba Mar 2026

Effect Of Amlodipine In Amelioration Of Global Cerebral I/R Injury In Rat, Zahraa Kadhim Al-Hassani, Najah Raiesh Al-Mousawi, Mahmud Abd Al-Raheem Shukri, Waddah Mahboba

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) is a complex process resulting in cellular damage and death. Ischemia and reperfusion in the brain, as in other organs, induces an inflammatory response which may exacerbate initial levels of tissue injury.Objectives: This study was undertaken to investigate the possible neuroprotective activity of amlodipine in amelioration of global cerebral I/R injury in rat model.Materials and Methods: Adult sprague-dawley rats were randomized in to 4 groups as follow: group I, sham group, rats underwent the same anesthesia and surgical procedure as the control group with out bilateral common carotid artery occlusion (BCCAO) ; group 2 control …

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Depression Among Internally Displaced People After February 22,2006 In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Hassan Rajii Jallab, Salah Mahdi Yassien Mar 2026

Depression Among Internally Displaced People After February 22,2006 In Al-Diwaniya Governorate, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Hassan Rajii Jallab, Salah Mahdi Yassien

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are those who have been forced from their home but, unlike refugees, remain within the borders of their own countries. Mental health is recognized as a key public health issue for conflict-affected populations. Studies revealed high levels of depression among IDPsAims of the studyThis study aims to identify the prevalence rate of depression among IDPs who left their homes after the bombing of the Al-Askari Shrine in Samara and now are resettled in AL-Diwaniyah governorate.Also to study the prevalence rate of depression in relation with some socio- demographic variables (such as age, sex, marital status, …

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A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani Mar 2026

A Survey Of Dermatophytes Isolated From Iraqi Patients In Baghdad City, Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Adil A. Noaimi, Khalifa E. Sharquie, Jasim Mohammed Karhoot, Mohammed Sh.Jebur, Jamal R. Abood, Adnan Al-Hamadani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Dermatophytes infection is a common problem worldwide and frequent in Iraq. Several reports and articles were published on prevalence, distribution, causes and treatment of dermatophytosis .This case study was conducted on fifty patients(31males and 19 females) with suspected dermatophytes were studied . Their ages ranged from one year to fifty years .Patients admitted to Baghdad Teaching Hospital , Dept . of Dermatology , Baghdad during September 2010 to March 2011.Hairs and scales were collected and microscopicall examination using 20% KOH were done. Hair and scales from active outer border of the lesion were inoculated on modified Sabouraud's dextrose agar. Culture …

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Evaluation Of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotein33 Gene Polymorphism In Bronchial Asthma, Manal M. Khadhim, Ali T. Al-Damerchi, Meraim A. Kazaal Mar 2026

Evaluation Of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotein33 Gene Polymorphism In Bronchial Asthma, Manal M. Khadhim, Ali T. Al-Damerchi, Meraim A. Kazaal

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: A disintegrin and metalloprotein 33 (ADAM33) gene is the first asthma candidate gene identified by positional cloning, may be associated with lung function decline and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. However, replication results have been inconclusive in smaller previous study populations probably due to inconsistence in asthma phenotypes or yet unknown environmental influences. This study aimed to further elucidate the role of ADAM33 polymorphisms (SNPs) in a genetic analysis of our case- control. Materials and methods: One polymorphic sites (V4) of ADAM33 gene was genotyped in 69 patients with bronchial asthma, and 20 healthy controls. Genotypes were determined by the polymerase chain …

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Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids, Basheer Abd Ali Huoeil, Ali Abed Mhawese, Sheimaa Abd Al Hamza Borhan Mar 2026

Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids, Basheer Abd Ali Huoeil, Ali Abed Mhawese, Sheimaa Abd Al Hamza Borhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Haemorrhoids constitute a frequent clinical problem. A variety of conservative treatment options have been proposed, the majority of which can be safely performed on an outpatient basis, like the rubber band ligation RBL which is selected in this study . The aim of the study is to prove the possibility and benefit of the procedure as a treatment for the first In this study we review the management of 100 patient (70 male and 30 female) with different degree of hemorrhoids, and the age range from 20-75 year most of them at 30-50 year old, underwent rubber band ligation(RBL) on …

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Estimation Of Ceraluplasmin (Cer) And Alpha- 1 Antitrypsin (Aat) Levels Among Hepatitis Patients In Acute And Chronic State, Abdul Hussien M.K. Aljebory, Talib Abdulhussien Mussa, Shakir Hamaad M. Raheem Tuama Mar 2026

Estimation Of Ceraluplasmin (Cer) And Alpha- 1 Antitrypsin (Aat) Levels Among Hepatitis Patients In Acute And Chronic State, Abdul Hussien M.K. Aljebory, Talib Abdulhussien Mussa, Shakir Hamaad M. Raheem Tuama

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Hepatitis Viruses are a common cause of viral hepatitis, it has a wide distribution among peoples, it has more than five common types: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E. The level of Ceraluplasmin and alpha- 1 antitrypsin differences in acute and chronic hepatitis, it may be normal or mild increased in acute hepatitis while is decreased in chronic hepatitis patients. And the aim of this study to find out the relationship between the frequency of hepatitis and the concentration of immunochemical protein (such as Ceraluplasmin and Alpha -1 antitrypsin) present in patients during the acute and chronic periods of hepatitis …

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Detection Of Epstein–Barr Virus And Cytomegalovirus In Iraqi Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients, Mohammed A. Muhsin, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Basim M. Hussan Mar 2026

Detection Of Epstein–Barr Virus And Cytomegalovirus In Iraqi Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients, Mohammed A. Muhsin, Mohammed Sh. Jebur, Basim M. Hussan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective : determination the percent of infection of EBV and CMV infections in Iraqi patient infected with ALL .Methods : the study have concentrated to determine the rate of EBV and CMV infections by detecting EBV and CMV antibodies in both the IgM and IgG classes of immunoglobulins by ELISA method and Indirect Immunofluorescence Test ( IIFT) as well as chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) for detecting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) EBER RNA and CMV DNA . Results : from total 50 ALL patients were involved in this study , 50% were having viral infection (22% patients infected with EBV and …

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Efficacy Of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Deroofing Of Simple Renal Cyst In Comparison With Open Surgery, Falah Mahdi Ali Mar 2026

Efficacy Of Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Deroofing Of Simple Renal Cyst In Comparison With Open Surgery, Falah Mahdi Ali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: to evaluate efficacy and safety of laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing in comparison with open deroofed cases. Patients and methods: over period of 3 years , 11 patients with symptomatic simple renal cysts , underwent laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing and another 15 patients with same symptoms, underwent open deroofing.Results: Insignificant difference between both procedures regarding operative time, blood loss, recurrence rate, with better results for laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing regarding hospital staying, convalescence period and wound complication.Conclusion: Laparoscopic retroperitoneal deroofing of simple renal cyst is safe and effective procedure with minimal complication in comparing with open one.

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Efficacy Of Combined Metformin- Letrozole In Comparison With Metformin-Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy In Ovulation Induction And Reproductive Outcome For Women With Clomiphene Citrate Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Yasamin Hamza Sharif Al-Shibany Mar 2026

Efficacy Of Combined Metformin- Letrozole In Comparison With Metformin-Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy In Ovulation Induction And Reproductive Outcome For Women With Clomiphene Citrate Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Yasamin Hamza Sharif Al-Shibany

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background and objective: polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is a common cause of infertility and is associated with chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism.The aim of current study is to compare the effect of combined letrozole metformine to that of metformin-laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) for ovulation induction in patients with PCOS.Materials and Methods: on the whole 138 ovarian cycles were studied in 60 patients with clomiphene citrate resistant PCOS in AL-Diwaniyah Maternity and Pediatrics Teaching Hospital during the period of June 2112-June 2114. All patients (n=60) received metformin 500mg /3times per day ,group A(n=30)received letrozole 5mg daily for 5 days repeated for 6 cycles, …

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Detection Of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (Esbl) In Klebseilla Pneumoniae Isolated From Urinary Tract Infections, Ibtisam Habeeb Saeed Al-Azawi Mar 2026

Detection Of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (Esbl) In Klebseilla Pneumoniae Isolated From Urinary Tract Infections, Ibtisam Habeeb Saeed Al-Azawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to examine the dissemination of extended spectrum B-lactamase (ESBL) producing isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae obtained from patients with urinary tract infection who admitted Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital from December 2013 to April 2014. A total of 85 urine samples collected, after the first culturing thirty isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae were obtained. The results of primary screening showed that all isolates were found to be resistance to B- actamase antibiotics (ampicillin and amoxicillin) at percentage (100%). All isolates were screened for their antibiotic resistance against 8 antibiotics of different classes using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. The results showed that …

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Molecular Analysis Of A2 Gene After Treated Experimental Infected Ratswith Visceral Leishmaniasis, Ghyda'a Abbas Jassem, Noor Idan Jarad Mar 2026

Molecular Analysis Of A2 Gene After Treated Experimental Infected Ratswith Visceral Leishmaniasis, Ghyda'a Abbas Jassem, Noor Idan Jarad

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study has been carried out at College of Veterinary Medicine, Al- Qadisiya University, Iraq for diagnosed the visceral leishmaniasis by qPCRreaction and to investigate the effect of treatment with Pentostam â„¢ (100 mg /ml) on mRNA expression level of A2 gene in bloodand bone marrow samples of female rats using Reverse Transcriptase –Polymerase Chain Reaction .Blood samples were collected from children infected by visceral leishmaniasis, then injected in the peritoneal cavity ofFourtyWistarfemale rats (weighted 250 ± 2 g.) were assigned into two groups; control group(10rats) and treated group (30 rats). After 8-10 days blood samples collected directly from …

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Blood Groupsdistribution & Its Relationship With Bleeding Time And Clotting Time, Huda Jabbar Dibby Mar 2026

Blood Groupsdistribution & Its Relationship With Bleeding Time And Clotting Time, Huda Jabbar Dibby

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study carried out on 265 of 2nd year MBchB healthy student in the department of physiology ,collage of medicine in Al-Qadisiya university The study achieved from September 2011 to December 2013, including 265 students ,out of which were 169 females & 96 males. With age range (19- 21 years). Determination of blood group was done for all students and then bleeding& clotting time was determined for each student, it was founded that blood group B was more predominant than other groups among the students, and the clotting & bleeding time was more prolonged in those with blood group O …

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Isolation Of Some Bacteria From Chronic Otitis Media, Samira Kgeer Jreemich Mar 2026

Isolation Of Some Bacteria From Chronic Otitis Media, Samira Kgeer Jreemich

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Chronic Otitis media is a very common disease in people of Diwania due to several factors , microbiological , envirnmental and social . Swab samples and data were collected from private surgeries of specialized doctors ( ENT ) . 75 samples were collected , 51 cases were positive ( 68%) and 24 cases were negative ( 32%). Number and percent of infected males 28 ( 54.9%) , while number and percent of infected females 23 ( 45.1%) . The main results showed high percents of infection were in ages between 20-29 years old and 30-39 years old( 31.4 % and …

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Students` Self-Assessment In Pediatrics In Al-Qadisiah University School Of Medicine, Nasma N Al-Hajjiah, Mohammed M Al-Shamsi, Sabah L-Zamili Mar 2026

Students` Self-Assessment In Pediatrics In Al-Qadisiah University School Of Medicine, Nasma N Al-Hajjiah, Mohammed M Al-Shamsi, Sabah L-Zamili

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: student self-evaluation is an important component of clinical education and also of a comprehensive clinical evaluation system. Our aim was to determine the reliability in the evaluation system in our college.Methods: The study included 72 final year medical students in the academic year 2010-2011. The students were asked to freely evaluate their selves in the final theory, traditional long case and OSCE in pediatrics by putting a score representing their performance in these exams. The students self-rating was compared with the actual scores these students obtained.Results: There was a significant correlation between students self-rating and the actual students scores …

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Study The Infection With Intestinal Parasites (Entamoeba Histolytica) And Its Effect On The Blood Nature In Children From Thi-Qar Province, Yahya T. Daoud, Khalid M. Dakhil, Hanaa Daaj Khalaf Al-Mozan Mar 2026

Study The Infection With Intestinal Parasites (Entamoeba Histolytica) And Its Effect On The Blood Nature In Children From Thi-Qar Province, Yahya T. Daoud, Khalid M. Dakhil, Hanaa Daaj Khalaf Al-Mozan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study has included collection of 1001 fecal samples of children aged seven years and less than that age . 333 blood samples have been collected for the children that proved their infection by intestinal parasites from samples of study and 100 blood sample from non - infected who visited different hospitals in Thi – Qar Provence during the period from the first of October 2010 to the end of July 2011 to study the rate of intestinal parasites infection and their impact on certain criteria bloody . The fecal samples have been examined by two methods are: direct …

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Study Level Of Interleukin-1β And Interleukin-2 In Women Infected With Trichomonas Vaginalis Parasite, Basima Sh. Al Gazali, Maysoon K. A .Al-Hadraawy, Haqi A .A .Al-Fatlway Mar 2026

Study Level Of Interleukin-1β And Interleukin-2 In Women Infected With Trichomonas Vaginalis Parasite, Basima Sh. Al Gazali, Maysoon K. A .Al-Hadraawy, Haqi A .A .Al-Fatlway

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was conducted on 450 out patients and 30 healthy women, whom have visited the department of infertility at Al-Sadder medical city, Al-Zahra Hospital and in Najaf Province during the period from January till August, 2012. The infection with T.vaginalis in clinical suspected women determine by using the wet amount microscope,the infection women numbers and percent by wet mount microscope gave 49 (10.88%). The results revealed the frothy white discharge 40 (68.96%) while the malodor discharges gave 55 (94.82%) respectively. The results showed significant increased (P<0.01) in concentration of interleukin-1β and interleukin-2in serum of T.vaginalis infection patients in compared to healthy group.

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Molecular And Immunological Study For Detection Of Il-6 In Men Infected With Trichomonas Vaginalis Parasite In Al-Najaf Province; Iraq, Saleem K.Al- Hadraawy, Salh M. M. Al-Kafagy, Maysoon K. A .Al-Hadraawy Mar 2026

Molecular And Immunological Study For Detection Of Il-6 In Men Infected With Trichomonas Vaginalis Parasite In Al-Najaf Province; Iraq, Saleem K.Al- Hadraawy, Salh M. M. Al-Kafagy, Maysoon K. A .Al-Hadraawy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of this research was to diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis by use PCR technique and evaluate interleukin-6 (IL-6) in men infected with Trichomonas vaginalis; urine and blood specimens were collected from 85 men whom have visited the department of infertility at Al-Sadder medical city, Al-Zahra Hospital in Najaf Province during the period from June till October, 2012. Twenty healthy looking age matched men taken to serum tubes and serum was separated. Serum was used for evolution of the IL-6.The IL-6 was evaluated in serum using ELISA technique .Trichomonas vaginalis was isolated from 15 men with a prevalence rate 17.64% …

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Retinal Complicatios After Nd:Yag Laser Iridotomy, Haider M. Ibrahim, Nasser Khalaf Abdulla Mar 2026

Retinal Complicatios After Nd:Yag Laser Iridotomy, Haider M. Ibrahim, Nasser Khalaf Abdulla

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

To identify the retinal complication after Nd:YAG laser iridotomy in patients with angle- closure glaucoma (ACG) Retrospective cross sectional study reviewed the medical records of 177 eyes of 177 patients with ACG with initial intraocular pressure (IOP) above 40 mmHg. All of the patients received maximum tolerable medical therapy (MTMT), followed by laser iridotomy done in 156 eyes and not done in 21 eyes (because of variable causes). In order to follow – up the occurrence of retinal complications all patients underwent detailed retinal examinations. Retinal complications occur rarly after Nd: YAG laser iridotomy in patients with angle – closure …

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