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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. …

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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 …

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Low Level Laser Therapy In Treatment Of Tinnitus, Saad A. Mahboba Mar 2026

Low Level Laser Therapy In Treatment Of Tinnitus, Saad A. Mahboba

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Many studies have been conducted regarding using low power laser in treating patients suffering from tinnitus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 2Watt laser irradiation in the treatment of tinnitus(subjective tinnitus of sensor- neural in origin). A new procedure is used in this study by selecting 19 patients suffering from tinnitus who have not responded to medical therapy for a long period of time. Those treated by low level laser therapy have the irradiation toward cochlea,27 ears in 19 patients with unilateral or bilateral tinnitus , 2 Watt laser with wavelength of 790- 805 nm …

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Extended Spectrum Ãÿ-Lactamase (Esbl) Mediated Resistance To Third Generation Cephalosporins In Urinary Tract Infection Isolates Of Klebseilla Pneumonia, Ali Muhsin Almohana, Zainab Jabir Hadi, Suad Abdul- Hadi Mar 2026

Extended Spectrum Ãÿ-Lactamase (Esbl) Mediated Resistance To Third Generation Cephalosporins In Urinary Tract Infection Isolates Of Klebseilla Pneumonia, Ali Muhsin Almohana, Zainab Jabir Hadi, Suad Abdul- Hadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objective: To examine the dissemination of extended spectrum ßlactamase (ESBL) producing isolates of Klebseilla pneumoniae obtained from patients with significant bacteriuria.Methods: ESBL and multiantibiotic resistance were studied in a total of 25 isolates of K. pneumoniae.Results: all isolates found resistance to at least five of the antibiotics used in this study. All the isolates were found sensitive to the antibiotic imipenem. 5 (22.7%) of these isolates were ESBL producing. The ESBL producing isolates were more resistant to antibiotics than non-ESBL isolates. The ESBL activity could be experimentally transferred to recipient Escherichia coli MM294.Conclusions: present study has found the occurrence of …

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Evaluation Of Tibial Shaft Fractures, Hussain J. Al-Khatteib, Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy, Ihsan A. Twaij Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Tibial Shaft Fractures, Hussain J. Al-Khatteib, Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy, Ihsan A. Twaij

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The tibia is the major bone of the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shin bone. Tibia fractures can occur from many types of injuries. Our study is to evaluate patients with different types of fracture shaft tibia. 53 patients were admitted to Al Hakim, Al Sadder & Al Forat hospitals, 39 males &14 females their ages range from 12-55 years were evaluated for different types of fracture shaft tibia in regard to shape of fracture, type of fracture whether open or close, cause of fracture, severity of injury, method of treatment, the complication of treatment, & the time …

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Effects Of Hyperglycemia On Presentations Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Diabetic Patients, Mazin Zamel Muhammad, Aqeel Raheem Hassan Mar 2026

Effects Of Hyperglycemia On Presentations Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Diabetic Patients, Mazin Zamel Muhammad, Aqeel Raheem Hassan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a clinical syndrome characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and have multifactorial effects on immunity which increase the liability for infections with higher risk of lower respiratory tract infections including pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB).Objective: To assess the effects of hyperglycemia in DM on the clinical, bacteriological and radiological presentations of pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods: This study enrolled 25 tuberculous patients out of 310 diabetic patients who attend to the out-patient clinic of DM at Al- Diwaniya Teaching Hospital, they were studied during the period from 1st of October 2009 to 31st of March 2010. Results: This study revealed that male …

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Somatization Disorder Among Primary Health Care Centers Patients, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Mohammad Abdulhassan Faris Mar 2026

Somatization Disorder Among Primary Health Care Centers Patients, Abdulzahra Mohammed Alkhafaji, Mohammad Abdulhassan Faris

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Somatization disorder is multiple medically unexplained symptoms of long duration& involve multiple organ systems.Objectives: To study the prevalence of somatization disorder among patients of PHC. Centers and the role of the various sociodemographic factors also demonstrate the presentation & clinical pattern of somatization disorder.Methods: Out of 678 patients who were selected randomly from two of primary health care centers in Diwaniya city over a period from the first of October 2009 to 31th December 2009. These patients were interviewed using the International Diagnostic checklist for ICD-10 somatization disorder.Results: The study reveals that 14.6%of the patients have Somatization Disorder. and …

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In Vitro Susceptibility Of Leishmania Donovani Promastigotes To Some Antimicrobials Compared With Meglumine Antimoniate., May A. Omran, Ali M. Jasim, Sundus N. Jasim, Saif J. Yasir Mar 2026

In Vitro Susceptibility Of Leishmania Donovani Promastigotes To Some Antimicrobials Compared With Meglumine Antimoniate., May A. Omran, Ali M. Jasim, Sundus N. Jasim, Saif J. Yasir

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This experimental study was designed to evaluate the effectivness of some antimicrobial agents against Leishmania donovani promastigotes (LDP) in vitro. It was performed in College of Medicine in Kufa University during october and november 2008. It included treatment of LDP, cultured in Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) medium enriched with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) for 14 days, with azithromycin (6, 12, and 18 μg /ml), trimethoprimsulfamethoxasol (0.5-9.5 μg/ml), norfloxacin (1 μg /ml ) and meglomin antimoniate (20 μg/ml).The control group contained no antimicrobial with the LDP. Samples were grouped so that each group (20 samples) treated under standardized conditions …

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Modified Tension Band& Longitudinal K .Wires Fixation Versus Circumferential Cerculage Wire In Treatment Of Patellar Fractures., Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy Mar 2026

Modified Tension Band& Longitudinal K .Wires Fixation Versus Circumferential Cerculage Wire In Treatment Of Patellar Fractures., Wejdi A. Al Fatlawy

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Fracture of patella comprises approximately 1% of all skeletal injuries. We managed 32 patients with closed transverse patellar fractures in a prospective study during the period between November 2006 and December 2008(with mean follow up one year) at al Sader, al Hakeem and al Manathera hospitals .All cases were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. There were 16 cases randomly fixed by modified tension band and longitudinal Kirschner wires (MTB&LKW) method and 16 randomly fixed by circumferential cerculage wire (CCW) in patients' age (20-50 years). The results were assessed by a Lysholm & Gillquist score. Regarding (MTB&LKW) method, the …

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Evaluation Of Anticoagulant Therapy For Atrial Fibrillation In Babylon, Hasanain Hashim Al-Yasiri, Najlaa Badr Al-Awadi Mar 2026

Evaluation Of Anticoagulant Therapy For Atrial Fibrillation In Babylon, Hasanain Hashim Al-Yasiri, Najlaa Badr Al-Awadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia and is a major independent risk factor for peripheral thromboembolism mainly strokes. Anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists is the most effective therapy for stroke prophylaxis in AF.Methods : In this study; 236 patients were included complaining of sustained or paroxysmal AF. They were admitted to medical ward or attended outpatient clinic in Al-Hilla Teaching Hospital in Babylon governorate during the period from 1st Jan. 2008 to 1st Jan. 2010. At the time of enrollment; INR was done for all patients and previous INR results were requested and reported. Stable therapeutic anticoagulation …

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The Degree Of Bother Of Nocturea On Quality Of Life In A Group From Al-Diwaniya Population, Ali Hamdan Alkinany, Muntather Hameed Neema, Falah Mehdy Ali, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan Mar 2026

The Degree Of Bother Of Nocturea On Quality Of Life In A Group From Al-Diwaniya Population, Ali Hamdan Alkinany, Muntather Hameed Neema, Falah Mehdy Ali, Ahmed Abdulameer Alwan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Nocturia is common and disrupts sleep. Traditionally, one nightly episode has been regarded as clinically meaningless.Objective: To evaluate the bothersome effect of nocturia on health related quality of life (HRQoL) in a group from Al-Diwaniya population.Patients and methods: In 2006–2008, a survey was made on a random sample of 600 patients aged 18–79 yr who were identifiedfrom Al-Diwaniya teaching hospital, proportion was 62% males and 38% were females).Measurements: bother from nocturia on QoL were examined in relation to self-reported nocturia frequency (using the American Urological Association Symptom Score). Bother from nocturia was assessed on a four-point scale (none, small, …

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A Study Of Immunological And Clinical Effects Of Allergen Immunotherapy On Patients With Allergic Rhinitis In Babylon Province, Safaa H. Al-Turaihy, Amjed H. Abbas Mar 2026

A Study Of Immunological And Clinical Effects Of Allergen Immunotherapy On Patients With Allergic Rhinitis In Babylon Province, Safaa H. Al-Turaihy, Amjed H. Abbas

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

This study aimed to assess the effects of allergen immunotherapy (AI) on patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Babylon Province. Allergen immunotherapy involved exposing a patient to gradually increasing doses of specific allergens with the intention of decreasing allergic and inflammatory response, ultimately leading to a sustained decrease in allergic symptoms. A build-up phase (once weekly injections for three months) was followed by a maintenance phase (once monthly injections) that generally continued for 3-5 years. The effects of allergen immunotherapy were assessed at 0 time, 3 months, and 6 months on 45 the patients with positive skin test to house …

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The Relationship Among Mother Ages, Months Of Year, Gender Of Neonate And Congenital Malformation In Al-Najaf City, Abdul Hadi Sallal, Leena Adeeb Mahdi, Methak Abdul- Razak Azis, Atheer Kadhim Ibadi Mar 2026

The Relationship Among Mother Ages, Months Of Year, Gender Of Neonate And Congenital Malformation In Al-Najaf City, Abdul Hadi Sallal, Leena Adeeb Mahdi, Methak Abdul- Razak Azis, Atheer Kadhim Ibadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The present study carried out on (249) cases of pregnant women deliver neonates baby with congenital malformations in ALZahra hospital for birth and childhood in AL- Najaf city, during the period (1/1/2005 to 31/12/2008). To determine the relationship between congenital malformations, age of pregnant women, neonate's sex and seasonal period during four years (2005, 206, 2007 and 2008). The results related biostatic significant information at (p>0.05) that the high rate of congenital malformations which occurred between (21-33 year) of the maternal ages. Our observations about year months which related to the malformations appearing the June and July in the …

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Lumbar Spine In People Without Back Pain, Nada R. Alharis Mar 2026

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Lumbar Spine In People Without Back Pain, Nada R. Alharis

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The relation between abnormalities in the lumbar spine and low back pain is controversial ,incidental findings might lead to additional testing & the potential for unnecessary intervention.Objective: We examined the prevalence of abnormal findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the lumbar spine in people without back pain.Patients& Methods : We performed MRI examinations on 200 asymptomatic people (130 females &70 males), ages range 20 -60 yers. We used the following standardized terms to classify the five intervertebral disks in the lumbosacral spine: normal, bulge, protrusion, and extrusion.Results: Thirty two percent of the 200 asymptomatic subjects had normal …

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The Correlation Of C- Reactive Protein And Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Mohammad A. Abdul Hussein, Najah R. Hadi, Mohanad A. Hussein Mar 2026

The Correlation Of C- Reactive Protein And Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Mohammad A. Abdul Hussein, Najah R. Hadi, Mohanad A. Hussein

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Aim of study:To evaluate the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) and type 2 diabetes mellitus .Method:The study sample consisted of (65) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus( 40) men and (25) women. The CRP was measured for all them and compared with (65) persons without DM as a control group well matched with age and sex to the patient group .BMI for patients in both groups were measured . A p-value of <0.05 was regarded as statistically significant .Result: 40 males and 25 females with type 2 DM with mean age 60.7 years. The increase in CRP was significant ( p value<0.05) in type 2 DM patients who are male with high BMI and increased age while no significant increase in the level of CRP in the control group ( p value > 0.05) .Conclusion : These result suggest, that there is an association between CRP and type2 diabetes mellitus .

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The Fracture Resistance Of The Endodontically Treated Molar Teeth With Mod Preparations Restored With Different Types Of Composit Material, Nibras Talib Al-Kuriane Mar 2026

The Fracture Resistance Of The Endodontically Treated Molar Teeth With Mod Preparations Restored With Different Types Of Composit Material, Nibras Talib Al-Kuriane

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Compared to teeth with healthy pulps, root filled teeth are considered more susceptible to fracture. The present study was directed toward improving the effect of using flowable composite with or without polyethylene fiber reinforcement on fracture resistance of the endodontically treated mandibular molars with MOD preparations. Thirty sound extracted human mandibular molars were randomly assigned to three groups (n=10). All teeth were root filled and MOD cavity preparation were created.Group (1) was restored with a dentine bonding system(DBS: SE Bond) and composite resin( CR). In group (2), flowable composite resin ( Protect liner F) was used before restoring teeth with …

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Immune Responses To Outer Membrane Proteins And Lipopolysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhimurium And Their Relations To Enteric Reactive Arthritis, Abdal Razak H. Ahmed, Mohammed Hadi, Jabbar Hussan Mar 2026

Immune Responses To Outer Membrane Proteins And Lipopolysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhimurium And Their Relations To Enteric Reactive Arthritis, Abdal Razak H. Ahmed, Mohammed Hadi, Jabbar Hussan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives: In the present work, we analyzed the predominant Salmonella typhimurum component outer membrane proteins and lipopolysaccharide (OMPs and LPS) that triggered an immune response in 45 patients with enteric reactive arthritis by assessing the anti-OMPs and anti-LPS antibodies (including IgG IgM and IgA) by ELISAMethods: Forty-five patients with reactive arthritis, they were 22(48.89%) males and 23(51.11%) females, the age range was 20 - 40 year with mean (33.6). All patients were outpatient visitor or hospitalized in city hospital in Baghdad over the period of study.They were diagnosed clinically by consultant rheumatologist, as well as some laboratory tests such as …

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Computerized Determination Of Velocity Time Integral In Normal Subjects, Noori Y. Kattami Mar 2026

Computerized Determination Of Velocity Time Integral In Normal Subjects, Noori Y. Kattami

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:Velocity time integral (VTI) of the blood flow wave is derived from the analysis of the image of the Doppler wave. VTI can be utilized to determine hemodynamic information in certain cardiac disorders.Objective:To establish visual basic form for analysis of Doppler wave to determine velocity time integral (VTI) in normal subjects.Method:Doppler waves in twenty normal subjects were analyzed to determine VTI utilizing suitable computer program and visual basic form.Results:The parameters obtained from the analysis of Doppler wave (Ejection time (ET) and Mean blood velocity across aortic valve (Vm)) were utilized to determine VTI of the normal subjects studied as Mean, …

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Measles Epidemic In Adults In Diwaniah Governorate, Aqeel Reheem H. Al-Barqawi Mar 2026

Measles Epidemic In Adults In Diwaniah Governorate, Aqeel Reheem H. Al-Barqawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Measles is a highly infectious viral disease for which humans are the only reservoir and is highly preventable through vaccination.It is rare disease of Adults, large number of cases were observed during the late 2008 in adult patient.Objectives: to study the abnormal and large epidemic of measles cases in adults in al-diwania city.Results: 368 of measles cases was admitted to infectious unit in aldiwania teaching hospital most of cases were male(58%) of cases, most of cases between the age of 16-25 yrs. (50%).vaccinated patient comprise just(34%) of cases, pneumonia was the most common complication.Aim of the study:To address the …

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Use Of Pcr Amplification For The Evaluation Of Tb Diagnosis In Children By Classic Methods, Yahia Abedalreda Abbas, Adnan H. Al-Hamdani Mar 2026

Use Of Pcr Amplification For The Evaluation Of Tb Diagnosis In Children By Classic Methods, Yahia Abedalreda Abbas, Adnan H. Al-Hamdani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in Front other routine test for diagnosis of TB in children. The tuberculin skin test (TST) used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in children has many drawbacks, and a new diagnostic test for has been introduced. We assessed the diagnostic yield of PCR prospectively in a blinded study of patients referred to Al-Nassyria center for chest diseases and other private laboratories from January to June 2008 and compared the results to the routine TST, smears with Ziehl-Neelsen staining and culture on Lo¨wenstein-Jensen medium which used as …

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Effect Of Ablaquine Drug On P.Berghei In Vitro(Ii), Khalid Majeed Dakhel Mar 2026

Effect Of Ablaquine Drug On P.Berghei In Vitro(Ii), Khalid Majeed Dakhel

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The aim of the present study is to establishment of continuous culture of P.berghei using best suitable condition and also the effect of Aablaquine drug on in vitro invasion of P.berghei and the intracellular growth of the parasite .A short –term culture using different concentrations ( 10 , 100 , 250 , 500 , 1000 , μg/ml ) of Ablaquine drug along with controls was maitained in 24 well culture trays at 37 oC for 21 hr . The invasion inhibition was found to be directly proportional to the concentration of drug used . 74 % inhibition was recorded with …

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Expression Of Hla Class 1 In Iraqi Bladder Cancer Patients, Kareem Hamed Ghali Mar 2026

Expression Of Hla Class 1 In Iraqi Bladder Cancer Patients, Kareem Hamed Ghali

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

HLA types studied in sixty bladder cancer patients. A control sample of 80 apparently disease free individuals was included for comparisons, matched for ethinical background (Iraqi Arabs), sex and age. The study demonstrated significant deviations in four antigens, HLA -A2, -B5, -B51 and -Cw7, when comparisons was made between patients and controls. The frequency of antigen Cw7 was increased in the patients, while antigens A2, B5, and B51 showed decreased frequencies. Other associations were also observed when the tumour staging and grading were considered.

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Mucosal Immunology Of Human Infectious Diseases, Ibrahim M.S. Shnawa Mar 2026

Mucosal Immunology Of Human Infectious Diseases, Ibrahim M.S. Shnawa

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Mucosal surfaces play crucial role in immune defenses against human infection diseases. Such mucosal defenses are in a way or other related to systemic defenses mechanisms. A review of ten years works 1999-2009 is being presented. Mucosal infections induces, mucosal and systemic immune response. The systemic response mostly higher than mucosal . The patient herd immunity induces low, moderate and high immune patients, showing normal distribution curves.

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The Effect Of Atracurium On The Pulse Rate During Rapid Tracheal Intubation, Jaafer Mahbuba, Rana Talib Al-Nafakh Mar 2026

The Effect Of Atracurium On The Pulse Rate During Rapid Tracheal Intubation, Jaafer Mahbuba, Rana Talib Al-Nafakh

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The atracurium dibesilate is intermediate muscle relaxant and has a little effect on heart rate .The aim of this is project is to study the effect of atracurium dibesilate on the pulse rate during rapid tracheal intubation . Materials and method: 25 cases ASA I (American society of anesthesiology .class I) , different surgeries , the same anesthesia technique ,both sexes in AlSader teaching hospital .Result and discussion: from this study we show reading of pulse rate during three situation (pre-induction – and maintenance of anesthesia) with atracurium dibesilate during rapid tracheal intubation we notice there is not significant changes …

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Evaluation The Immunological State Of Women’S Sera Infected With Toxoplasmosis., Mahab A. Janna, Fawzia A. Al-Shanawee, Nabil E. Waheeda, Nahla G.Al-Anny Mar 2026

Evaluation The Immunological State Of Women’S Sera Infected With Toxoplasmosis., Mahab A. Janna, Fawzia A. Al-Shanawee, Nabil E. Waheeda, Nahla G.Al-Anny

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The ubiquitous protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates and immunocompromised hosts. Both acute invasion and reactivation of latent infection result in an inflammatory reaction with lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils. Better understanding of the mechanisms of resistance of the host against this protozoan is important for development of safe, effective alternative treatment regimens for toxoplasmosis in the future.Aim of study:This study aimed to investigate some immunological parameters of woman’s sera infected with Toxoplasmosis in Baghdad city, through investigation the potential role of some interleukins mediating the inflammatory response after T. gondii infection.Methods: …

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Using Pcr Technque In Comparison With Other Tests In The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Tb Associated With Mycotic Infections In Al-Qadisiya Province., Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Jaafar K. Al-Mousawi, Orass M.Al-Taee Mar 2026

Using Pcr Technque In Comparison With Other Tests In The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Tb Associated With Mycotic Infections In Al-Qadisiya Province., Adnan H. Al-Hamadani, Jaafar K. Al-Mousawi, Orass M.Al-Taee

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health problem world wide. It is one of the leading infectious diseases in the world and is responsible for more than 3 million deaths and 8 million new cases annually.The report of World Health Organization (WHO) estimated, for the year 2002 a global incidence of 8.8 million new cases, including 3.9 million smear-positivesubjects.Aim of the study: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of available rapid diagnostic tests to identify TB infection.  The main goal of this study was to use the PCR technique for the rapid detection of tuberculosis using sputum sampling and …

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Echocardiography Findings Among Patients Referred For Such Test In Missan Governorate., Yaseen O.Yaseen Mar 2026

Echocardiography Findings Among Patients Referred For Such Test In Missan Governorate., Yaseen O.Yaseen

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

In this study ,out of 2215 patients referred for echocardiography unit in Al-sadder general hospital in Al-Ammara from jul.2003- jul.2005. 847 (38.2%) patients were found to have abnormal echocardiograms with more males were been examined than females. Echocardiography findings, were not matching the clinical impression that warranted such test in considerable number of patients. In this study, results regarding the incidence or sex distribution of some cardiac abnormalities were comparable to that recognized in some other studies, while different results were recognized, regarding some other cardiac lesions

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Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriage Among Medical Staff In Al-Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar,Iraq., Dheaa K. Al-Omer, Hameed N.Al-Yassiri Mar 2026

Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Carriage Among Medical Staff In Al-Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar,Iraq., Dheaa K. Al-Omer, Hameed N.Al-Yassiri

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background : nasal carrier of Staphylococcus aureus is a common health problem world wide.Objective: The present study was conducted to assess the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriers among hospital staff in AN- Nasiriyah teaching Hospital ,Thi-Qar ,Iraq. Patients and methods: Nasal swabs were taken from each of 140 personnel. After culturing on blood agar for overnight, probablestaphylococcal isolates were identified and subjected to tube Coagulase test. After a two-week interval, second nasal swabs were taken from the subjects whose first cultures were positive for S. aureus.Results: Nasal carriage was defined in 31 (22.14%) personnel with positive culture for both …

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The Effect Of Fenugreek Extract In The Growth Inhibition Of Some Bacteria In Vitro., Atheer K.Ibadi Mar 2026

The Effect Of Fenugreek Extract In The Growth Inhibition Of Some Bacteria In Vitro., Atheer K.Ibadi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

The seed of trigonella Feneum - graecum was extracted with 70% ethanol, the antibacterial activity of different concentration of the extract were tested to inhibition of some Gram positive pathogenicc bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. Diplcoccus pneumonia, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus facials and Gram negative such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp & Pseudomonas aeroginousa. The high concentration ≥2mg/ml showed antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria, while pseudomonas auregenosa was resistant to all concentration of extract. The results indicated that the extract of fenugreek plant seeds is important in treatment of bacterial infection & drugs industries.

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Ceftriaxone Therapy Vs. Ciprofloxacin In Treatment Of Typhoid Fever In Adult Patients., Radhi F.Alshaibani Mar 2026

Ceftriaxone Therapy Vs. Ciprofloxacin In Treatment Of Typhoid Fever In Adult Patients., Radhi F.Alshaibani

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Patients & method: 200 patients attending to the fever consultation unit from January 2008 to March 2009 in Al-dewania teaching hospital diagnosed on the base of clinical and rising widal O titer as typhoid fever patient were randomly equally divided into two groups G1 received ceftriaxone 1gm TID and G2 received ciprofloxacin 500 mg BID, every patient was closely followed by temperature chart for 7 days.Result: 100% of G1 patients were afebrile (5) days after commencement of treatment while only 50% of G2 patients became afebrile (7) days after treatment.Conclusion: this probably warning that resistant for ciprofloxacin is an evolving …

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