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The More For The Less: Fracture Fixation Tools For Spine Stabilization In Difficult War Times With Analysis Of Modes Of Failure, Sameer Abdulameer Kitab Mar 2026

The More For The Less: Fracture Fixation Tools For Spine Stabilization In Difficult War Times With Analysis Of Modes Of Failure, Sameer Abdulameer Kitab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Iraq witnessed major war conflicts with devastating effects on the health care system .War and aftermath consequently affected standards of spine care. Patients with different spine melodies that jeopardize spine stability or neural integrity were stabilized using fracture fixation tools, that are inexpensive and were relatively available. This report describes the current application of short and long pedicle screw-plate constructs as spine stabilizers with analysis of modes of failure . Twenty two patients with grades two and three spondylolisthesis were stabilized with short single level constructs and followed for (5.3-10) years.Four patients had screw or plate failure. Long segment constructs …

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Traumatic Dorso Lumbar Spine Fractures And Its Management, Musaed Hekmat Al Dahhan Mar 2026

Traumatic Dorso Lumbar Spine Fractures And Its Management, Musaed Hekmat Al Dahhan

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mobile spine. The posterior approach with interpedicular screws and rods for segment stabilization was found appropriate method.  Forty eight consecutive patients of dorso-lumbar spine injuries with or without neurological deficit ranged from 18-55 years were included in this study. LI vertebra was fractured in 32 cases, D12 in 12 cases l 1 in 3 cases and D10 in one case.21 patients presented with unstable fractures, 12 of them presented with complete paraplegia while 9 presented with incomplete neurological deficit. 16 patients with stable fractures treated conservatively while 32 patients treated surgically by decompression of the cord (Laminectomy) at the site …

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Bcg & Tuberculin Induced Experimental Lapin Secondary Cryoglobulinemia, Ibrahim M. Shnawa, Yazi Abdulla Jassim Mar 2026

Bcg & Tuberculin Induced Experimental Lapin Secondary Cryoglobulinemia, Ibrahim M. Shnawa, Yazi Abdulla Jassim

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BCG and tuberculin were used as a possible immune stimulants for cryoresponses in a lapin model .Immunization and hyperimmunization protocols both for primary and secondary cryoimmune response were attempted .Cryocrit percentage ,protein nature through biurete reaction , ratio of cryoglobulin to total globulin of immune and hyper immune sera as well as reversible precipitable at 4c ,and solubility at 45c were identification criteria for cryoglobulin. Both BCG and tuberculin 0.05IU were found good stimulants for cryoresponse . The cryoglobulinemia was found associated and non associated with IgM anti IgGautoantibody (RF) in tuberculin case while, it was non RF associated in …

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Effect Of Omeprazole On Reproductive Hormonal Levels And Sexual Function In Male Patients With Peptic Ulcer Disease, Imad A-J Thanoon, Ala'a Qusay Mahmood Mar 2026

Effect Of Omeprazole On Reproductive Hormonal Levels And Sexual Function In Male Patients With Peptic Ulcer Disease, Imad A-J Thanoon, Ala'a Qusay Mahmood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the effects of Omeprazole at a fixed dose on sexual function (by self reporting questionnaire) and serum levels of testosterone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol (E2) in newly diagnosed male patients with peptic ulcer disease, in comparison to healthy controls. Patients and Methods: Patients were received and interviewed in Ibn- Sina Hospital, out-patient clinic, medical section and were selected  according to certain criteria. From 60 male patients selected only 43 completed the follow-up study. Initially sexual function were assessed using a self-reporting questionnaire and a blood samples were taken with assay of …

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Effects Of Akaka Allium Akaka Gmel. Extracts On The Control Of Bacterial Growth, Abdul-Ghany Omer Ismaeel Sarmamy Mar 2026

Effects Of Akaka Allium Akaka Gmel. Extracts On The Control Of Bacterial Growth, Abdul-Ghany Omer Ismaeel Sarmamy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Several experiments were conducted, to determine the effects of extracts of vegetative parts of Lusha (Allium akaka) on growth of some human and plant pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Xanthomonas campestris and Erwinia caratovora. Plant vegetative parts were extracted (crude extraction) using distilled water and ethanol (90%). Concentrations of 500, 1000, 5000 and10000g disc-1and g m-1were tested. Sterilized distilled water usedas control. CRD was applied with four replications, the results analyzed statistically using SPSS and the means were compared using Duncan Multiple Range Test at 0.01 level. Results showed that ethanol extracts were effective at concentration of …

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Determinants Of Immediate Outcome Of Surgical Esophagectomy, Fadhil Al-Amran, Hassan Abdulla Al-Aquli Mar 2026

Determinants Of Immediate Outcome Of Surgical Esophagectomy, Fadhil Al-Amran, Hassan Abdulla Al-Aquli

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Transhiatal esophagectomy (THE) has been gaining popularity for the past two and a half decades. In 1978 Orringer and Sloan renewed interest in this procedure, presenting it as an alternative approach to the more traditional transthoracic esophagectomy. This isdone without a thoracotomy and the physiologic impact on the body is minimized, resulting in decreased morbidity and mortality rates. Patients and methods: this is retrospective and prospective study include total number of 93 patients underwent surgical esophagectomy for different reasons during period of time from December 2003 until July 2011, in AL- Najaf Governorate hospitals. Patients reviewed retrospectively, postoperative outcome …

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Protoscolicidal Effects Of Ferulic Acid On Viability Of Protoscolices Of Hydatid Cyst: In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshemary, Bassim I. Mohammed, Haider I. Felaih Mar 2026

Protoscolicidal Effects Of Ferulic Acid On Viability Of Protoscolices Of Hydatid Cyst: In Vitro Study, Maani N. Alshemary, Bassim I. Mohammed, Haider I. Felaih

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Ferulic acid is one of phenolic compounds derivatives that reported to be a successful antimicrobial agent. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Ferulic acid solution on the viability of Echinococcus granulosus protoscolises. To evaluate the effects of various concentrations of Ferulic acid, 126 samples of live protoscolices of hydatid cyst were exposed to 10, 20 and 30 mg/ml concentration of Ferulic acid and 50% hypertonic glucose solutions as a positive control and 30% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a control and solvent. The protoscolicidal effect evaluated after 1, 3 and 7 minute, the protoscolicidal effects were determined by 0.1% eosin …

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Effect Of Licorice Extract On Lipid Profile In Hypercholestermic Male Rabbits, Yamama S. Alwash, A. Razzak A.Latif, Nisreen J.Al-Bayati Mar 2026

Effect Of Licorice Extract On Lipid Profile In Hypercholestermic Male Rabbits, Yamama S. Alwash, A. Razzak A.Latif, Nisreen J.Al-Bayati

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Atherosclerosis is degeneration, hardening and loss of elasticity ,it includes accumulation of lipid, inflammatory cells, and fibrous tissue in the intima, which causes intimal thickening of large and mid-sized arteries. Oxidative stress plays a major role in initiation, propagation and rupture of atherosclerotic plaque. Glycyrrhiza glabra is an herb of Fabacea family which contain hypolipidemic compounds and flavonoids with high antioxidative properties. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract on blood lipids and atherosclerosis in rabbits fed with high cholesterol diet.Results show that Glycyrrhiza glabra significantly decrease total cholesterol (TC), low- density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) …

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Histopathological Study On The Effect Of Antioxidants (Vitamin E And Selenium) In Hepatotoxicity Induced By Lead Acetate In Rats, Adnan W. Al-Bideri Mar 2026

Histopathological Study On The Effect Of Antioxidants (Vitamin E And Selenium) In Hepatotoxicity Induced By Lead Acetate In Rats, Adnan W. Al-Bideri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study was carried out to evaluate histopathological changes inrats liver induced by different doses and durations of lead acetate toxicity and to investigate the therapeutic effects of vitamin E and Selenium together against lead poisoning.Thirty two adult male rats (Rattus rattus), randomized into four groups (n=8) were used for this study. In group I rats received only drinking water as control while in   group II , III and IV rats were given o.5%,1%,1.5% lead acetate respectively in drinking water for ten weeks. Two animals from each group were sacrificed and and dissected after five weeks and ten weeks of …

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Pathogenicity Islands Of Escherichia Coli Isolated From Clinical Samples, Lamees Abdul-Razzak Abdul-Lateef, Mohammad Sabri Abdul- Razzak Mar 2026

Pathogenicity Islands Of Escherichia Coli Isolated From Clinical Samples, Lamees Abdul-Razzak Abdul-Lateef, Mohammad Sabri Abdul- Razzak

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:- Pathogenicity islands (PAI) are located on the chromosome; however, they can also be part of bacterial plasmid and phages . PAIs were first described in uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC). Gene encoding for hemolysin, P pili, S fimbriae have been found onvarious PAIs in different E. coli strains of UTI . Objective:- The aim of this study to investigate the some of pathogenicity islands markers of E.coli isolated from clinical samples by using molecular primer. Patients and methods:- In a total, 12 E.coli strains were collected in this study. Strains were isolated from various clinical samples by standard bacteriological methods. …

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The Pattern Of Skin Diseases In Karbala City: A Retrospective Study, Ali Tariq Abd Al Hassan Mar 2026

The Pattern Of Skin Diseases In Karbala City: A Retrospective Study, Ali Tariq Abd Al Hassan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Knowing the patterns of skin diseases is a vital step in the education of primary health care physicians and in planning curriculum for teaching medical students.Moreover, these types of studies are necessary to provide adequate therapeutic services to those suffering from these diseases.Objective: To determine the characteristic pattern of various skin disorders for all the patients who visited the dermatology outpatient clinic at Al Husseiny Teaching Hospital, in Karbala City. Patients and methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted in order to describe the skin diseases patterns. The medical records of patients attending the dermatology outpatient clinic from …

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Immunological Assessment Of Hemodialysis Patients In Al- Diwaniya And Al-Najaf Governorates, Hammady A.Al-Hilaly, Alaa'a A. Al-Essami, Arafat A. Sharara Mar 2026

Immunological Assessment Of Hemodialysis Patients In Al- Diwaniya And Al-Najaf Governorates, Hammady A.Al-Hilaly, Alaa'a A. Al-Essami, Arafat A. Sharara

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study was carried out to investigate the immunological status of special category of patients who were ongoing Hemodialysis process as they at End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).The study group (patients) included were 82 individuals who were regularly attending HD units at AL-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital and AL-Hakeem Teaching Hospital (AL-Najaf AL-Ashraf) / Iraq during the period Nov.2008 - Aug.2009. Another two control groups; the 1st (n=50)who were apparently healthy and the 2nd(n=32) patients with UTI other than ESRD. They all subjected to a questionnaire form regarding many general variables. Blood samples collected and each divided into tow aliquots; the 1st …

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Some Physiological Changes In Men And Women After An Acute Myocardial Infarction, Muhammad Obaid Al-Muhammadi Mar 2026

Some Physiological Changes In Men And Women After An Acute Myocardial Infarction, Muhammad Obaid Al-Muhammadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was designed to assess some hematological and biochemical changes related to the acute myocardial infarction patients ,since the levels of these constituents are very important for the health care team to know how the body is responding to the different therapies that being provided and this will help the medical staff for proper management with less morbidity and mortality . The study proceeded from March /2010 to August / 2010. There are 48 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and healthy subjects of both sexes. The patients were diagnosed by specialist physicians by using positive troponin I tests, …

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Survey Of Malformations At Birth In Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Province, Abdulhadi Sallal, Atheer Kadhim Ibadi, Abdulrazzaq Yassin Abdullah Mar 2026

Survey Of Malformations At Birth In Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Province, Abdulhadi Sallal, Atheer Kadhim Ibadi, Abdulrazzaq Yassin Abdullah

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted surveys to collect cases of congenital anomalies of the years 2005, 2006.2007 and 2008 live births in the maternity hospital and children in the province of Najaf, where the results were 378 cases deformation (deformation of the brain and neural tube defect, small head size, congenital cardiovascular, lip clefts, palate clefts, the structural defects, hydrocephalus, malformations of the digestive system) of the total 9653 live births, which was increased by 222 (58.7%) case of females, while males were increased by 158 cases (41.3%). The on the basis of the distribution of cases, depending on years of …

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A Comparison Study Of Saliva Content Before And After Menopause, Ferdous Abass Jabir, Buthena Abass Frhan, Shaima Abd-Alazez Mar 2026

A Comparison Study Of Saliva Content Before And After Menopause, Ferdous Abass Jabir, Buthena Abass Frhan, Shaima Abd-Alazez

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:- In recent year saliva test is used instead of blood test in many medical fields for being more accurate and not invasive, for example it is used for evaluation of the benefit of using hormonal replacement therapy as treatment in post menopausal women.Objective:- As relatively little is known about the effect of age on salivary composition, the aim of this study is to compare between saliva content before and after menopause for some of biochemical markers which are used for diagnosis ofmany medical condition and risk groups.Methods :- Sixty-eight female were participate in this study, divided for two groups …

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Bacterial Species Associated With Appendicitis, Naher H. S, F. K. Ktab Mar 2026

Bacterial Species Associated With Appendicitis, Naher H. S, F. K. Ktab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The study included the detection of bacterial species in 110 excised appendix being taken from 110 patients having acute appendicitis who were referred to Al-Kufa Teaching Hospital, department of urology whose ages ranged from 4 to 60 years old. The patients were 69 (62.7%) males and 41(37.3%) females. The clinical features of patients being observed by surgeons were recorded. Those were right iliac fosse pain, generalized abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite and nausea. White blood cells count, C-reactive protein and general urine analysis were also studied, in addition to abdominal ultra-sonography and computer tomography (C.T.). The age group of …

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Effect Of Evening Primrose Oil On Primeralary Blood Coagulation Investigation In Male Rabbits, Zena Hasan Sahib, A.Razzak A.Latif, Hussien Naji Abdullah Mar 2026

Effect Of Evening Primrose Oil On Primeralary Blood Coagulation Investigation In Male Rabbits, Zena Hasan Sahib, A.Razzak A.Latif, Hussien Naji Abdullah

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was performed to determine the effects of Evening primrose oil (EPO) on haemostatic parameters following 30 and 60 days administration of 90 mg/kg (EPO) to healthy male rabbits. The laboratory resulting in significant increase in Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) assays (p<0.01), platelets count significantly decreased (p<0.01) at both times. While fibrinogen concentration are insignificantly decreased. These effects might be due to inactivation or inhibition of factors affecting coagulation.

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Determination Of Eeg For Smell Sensitive Brain’S Areas By Using Chemical Stimulators, Abdulridha S.Younis, Shireen H.Ramadhan Mar 2026

Determination Of Eeg For Smell Sensitive Brain’S Areas By Using Chemical Stimulators, Abdulridha S.Younis, Shireen H.Ramadhan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a unique and valuable measure of the brain’s electrical functions. It is a graphic display of a difference in voltages from two sites of brain function recorded over time. Physical, chemical and mechanical stimulators appear as wave frequency, action potential amplitude changes which are reaching different areas in the brain. Each area is responsible to record a certain type of stimulator whether it is chemical that is received by smelling, and test senses, physical stimulator by hearing, , and vision senses, or touching stimulator. This research is concentrated on the determination of the most sensitive areas …

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Primary Burkitt's Lymphoma Of The Ovary (Case Report), Jawad Kadim Al-Dhahri, Qasim Dawood Al-Tameemi, Nada Hamza Shareef Mar 2026

Primary Burkitt's Lymphoma Of The Ovary (Case Report), Jawad Kadim Al-Dhahri, Qasim Dawood Al-Tameemi, Nada Hamza Shareef

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Ovarian neoplasms are rare in children . We had reported a case of primary Burkitt's lymphoma of the ovary in a 3-year-old girl presented with chronic abdominal pain with fever, pallor, and abdominal mass which was proved after laparatomy and histopathological study of the excised tumour to be a primary Burkitt's lymphoma of the ovary.

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Toxoplasmosis Among Schizophrenic Patients In Al-Rashad Teaching Hospital, Fadheelah Shabat Jassam, Fekri N. Younis, Mohammed A. Hassan, Emad A. Abdulghani, Mohammed D. Jassam Mar 2026

Toxoplasmosis Among Schizophrenic Patients In Al-Rashad Teaching Hospital, Fadheelah Shabat Jassam, Fekri N. Younis, Mohammed A. Hassan, Emad A. Abdulghani, Mohammed D. Jassam

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background;Studies showed that people with schizophrenia and other mental disorders have a higher incidence of exposure to T.gondii. The aim of the present paper is to estimate the rate of toxoplasmosis in schizophrenic patients.Methods;A total of (125) serum samples were studied.(100) patients from AL- Rashad Teaching Hospital compared with (25) healthy person as a control group; during the period from October 1,2009- March31,2010. All were male of age (20-55 years).Serum samples were tested by using ELISA Toxoplasma technique for Ab. detection (IgG and IgM) in addition to the serum testosterone concentration.Results;The results showed that 49% schizophrenics have IgG positive Toxoplasma …

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A Prospective Comparison Of Off-Flap Epi-Lasik And P.R.K For Correction Of Myopia, Qasim Kadhim Farhood Mar 2026

A Prospective Comparison Of Off-Flap Epi-Lasik And P.R.K For Correction Of Myopia, Qasim Kadhim Farhood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Purpose:To compare the clinical post operative results of off-flap epi- LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (P.R.K) for the correction of myopiaMethods:In Al-Hillah teaching Hospital (Laser Unit),100 eyes of 50 patients with myopia in which off-flap epi-LASIK was done to one eye and photorefractive keratectomy (P.R.K ) was done to other eye , in epi- LASIK mechanical separation of the corneal epithelium was performed with MORIA epikeratome and alcohol assisted separation with 25 seconds application of 18% alcohol (P.R.K technique). Ablation was performed with NIDEK CXIII laser . The patients were seen daily until epithelial healing and at one, three, and six …

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Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Endodontic Sealers On Microbiota Associated With Root Canal Infections, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Mahmood A. Manky, Mahab A. Al-Jannat Mar 2026

Evaluation Of The Antimicrobial Effect Of Endodontic Sealers On Microbiota Associated With Root Canal Infections, Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Rahi K. Al-Yasiri, Mahmood A. Manky, Mahab A. Al-Jannat

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the most commonly used sealers against the microorganisms that isolated from teeth with root canal infections. One hundred and twenty patients whom attended dental clinic of Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital for root canal treatment on one tooth only were included. By using VITEK 2- Compact system to identify the microorganisms associated with endodontic infections, Streptococcus bacteria were more frequently isolated (105 isolates), and this number was including S.pyogenes 24(16.5%) , S. mutans 23(15.6%), S.sangius 14(9.5%), S.angiosus 10(6.8%), S.pneumonia 9(6.3%), S.intermedius 9(6.3%), S.mitis 6(4%), S.salivarius 5(3.4%), Enterococcus faecalis had been recovered from …

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Noise Induced Hearing Loss In Textil Factory And Dental Labrotory, Runak Tahr Ali, Nabil Abdulrazzaq Fatah, Fatehiya Fathullah Hasan Mar 2026

Noise Induced Hearing Loss In Textil Factory And Dental Labrotory, Runak Tahr Ali, Nabil Abdulrazzaq Fatah, Fatehiya Fathullah Hasan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In order to provide a standard reference of noise induced hearing loss for Kurdistan population in Erbil city from textile factory & dental laboratory, a hearing loss survey was conducted on 125 sample of different ages and both sex .The hearing threshold of air conduction and bone conduction was measured over a frequency range from 250 Hz to 8 KHz under standard condition. Audiometric test was performed for the selected sample in a sound proof room, type (IAC). A pure tone manually operated Vienna tone type (Operating instruction MA 53), equipped with TDH 39 earphone mounted in Maico diagnostic GmbH. …

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Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus And Toxoplasmosis In Cases Of Miscarriages Women In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Maani N. Al-Shimmery, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aqeel Abbas Ai-Khafaji Mar 2026

Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus And Toxoplasmosis In Cases Of Miscarriages Women In Al-Diwaniyah Province, Maani N. Al-Shimmery, Hummady A. Al-Hilaly, Aqeel Abbas Ai-Khafaji

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

A total of 125sera were collected from miscarriages women and healthy as control group. Latex agglutination test (LAT) and Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) were used to assess the presence of specific antibodies against T.gondii and CMV. 65(43&22) were positive for anti-Toxoplasma antibody. While 74 sera, (54 & 20) were positive for anti-CMV IgG and IgM antibodies respectively.and healthy as control group. Latex agglutination test (LAT) and Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) were used to assess the presence of specific antibodies against T.gondii and CMV. 65(43&22) were positive for anti-Toxoplasma antibody. While 74 sera, (54 & 20) were positive for …

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Histopathological Study For Changes That Caused By The Administration Chloramphenicol On The Male Local Rabbits, Emad K.Abbas, Abedaljabar R.Kueat Mar 2026

Histopathological Study For Changes That Caused By The Administration Chloramphenicol On The Male Local Rabbits, Emad K.Abbas, Abedaljabar R.Kueat

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This study shows the effect of chloramphicol drug on liver and kidney tissues in male rabbits. We used eight animals for each group . The first group used as a control by using physiological saline( 0.9%) concentration . The second group were taken the drug( 250 mg) for sixteen days. Biopsy were taken from the animals to examine their tissues histopathologically. Results were seen in liver tissues in the form of bleeding . cellular infiltration and necrosis .kidney tissues also reveal pathological changes like congestion and necrosis.

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The Effect Of Green Tea And Hibiscus Sabdraffira Aqueous Extract On Some Immunologic Aspect In Lab Animals, Azhar Al- Thahab Mar 2026

The Effect Of Green Tea And Hibiscus Sabdraffira Aqueous Extract On Some Immunologic Aspect In Lab Animals, Azhar Al- Thahab

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In this study compare between the effect of aqueous extract of green tea and Hibiscus sabdroffira on some immunological parameters in vivo . Five ml of watery extract of these was given in animal orally for three weeks after five weeks animals were killed and pieces of intestinal tract was collected to study local immunity .Green tea extract was shown higher significant at P ≥0.005 in stimulation systemic and mucosal antibodies than Hibiscus extract . Hibiscus sabdroffira was shown increase in total protein and secretory immunoglobulins .Two plants were show effect on cellular immunity by increasing LIF mucosally but not …

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Antifungal Resistance Of Candida Species Isolated From Iraqi Women Infected With Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Rehab S. Al-Maliki, Zouhair Al-Ani Mar 2026

Antifungal Resistance Of Candida Species Isolated From Iraqi Women Infected With Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Rehab S. Al-Maliki, Zouhair Al-Ani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis caused by C. albicans and other Candida species has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Vaginal cultures and susceptibility testing of these Candida species to antifungal are not routinely obtained. Therefore the aims of this study were to1. Determine the Candida species distribution among infected women with vulvovaginal candidiasis2. Prevalence of antifungal resistance among isolated Candida speciesOne handerd vaginal swabs were collected from women their age ranged from 17-40 years old with signs and symptoms of vulvovaginitis attending Medical City Hospital. All swabs were submitted to mycological study (microscopical examination, culture, full identification by …

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Isolation And Identification Of Bacteria From Patients With Transitional Cells Carcinoma Of Urinary Bladder, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Adnan W. Al-Bideri, Wa'ad M. Al-Janabi Mar 2026

Isolation And Identification Of Bacteria From Patients With Transitional Cells Carcinoma Of Urinary Bladder, Adnan Hamad Al-Hamadani, Adnan W. Al-Bideri, Wa'ad M. Al-Janabi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted to isolate and identify the bacteria associated with tumor cells urinary bladder, in addition to investigate the histopathological changes in the urothelium of the urinary bladder. A total of 130 urine samples were taken and classified into three groups:(36 samples belong to patients with urinary bladder cancer, 64 samples of urinary tract infections(UTIs), and 30 samples as healthy group (control). These samples were collected from both sexes and different ages and lasted a period from January to June 2010 at Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital. The results revealed that 32/36 (88.8%) of urinary bladder cancer samples were positive …

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Knowledge And Awareness Towards Swine Flu Pandemic Among A Sample Of Paramedicals Serving In Primary Health Care Centers In Baghdad, Maral Fathalla Thabit Mar 2026

Knowledge And Awareness Towards Swine Flu Pandemic Among A Sample Of Paramedicals Serving In Primary Health Care Centers In Baghdad, Maral Fathalla Thabit

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Swine Flu is a respiratory illness of pigs caused by type A H1N1 influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs, while Swine Flu viruses normally do not infect human, the disease that has spread lastly to human, is a version of this virus, it was first identified in Mexico at April 2009,people have full resistance against it, so a cross-sectional study was conducted on 126 randomly selected paramedicals serving in ten different PHCCs in Baghdad, to find out their knowledge and awareness towards Swine Flu. Data was collected by using previously structured questionnaires including 23 statements concerning the knowledge …

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Immunohistochemical Study Of Her-2 /Neu In Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of Breast, Shoroq Mohammad Abbas Al-Temimi, Maather Baqer Hussein Al-Harmooshy Mar 2026

Immunohistochemical Study Of Her-2 /Neu In Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of Breast, Shoroq Mohammad Abbas Al-Temimi, Maather Baqer Hussein Al-Harmooshy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study was conducted to estimate the overexpression of HER- 2\neu protein in human breast carcinoma in comparison to benign breast lesions and to show its possible correlation to the pathological parameters (histological type, grade and age). We evaluated the available tissue blocks of 50 patients with breast lesions (38 with invasive ductal carcinoma & 5 cases with fibroadenoma , 5 cases with fibrocystic disease & 2 cases with normal tissue) who had referred to Al-diwaniya Hospital between January 2007 and December 2010 All cases were female. The mean age of the patients was 55 years (range, 33 to 77 …

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