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Fibromyalgia Syndrome among Iraqi Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.
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Back ground: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common chronic musculo-skeletal disorder resulting in chronic widespread pain impacting on quality life.
Objectives: To assess the relationship between FMS and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and to evaluate the predictors of this relationship if present.
Patients and Methods: One hundred Iraqi KOA patients and 100 healthy controls were included in this cross-sectional study. Full history was taken and complete clinical examination was done for all patients. Baseline characteristics [age, sex, duration, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, family history (Hx) of KOA, smoking history, and drug history.] were also documented. Laboratory analysis included complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), thyroid stimulation hormone, serum calcium, serum alkaline phosphatase, serum phosphate, and anti-nuclear antibody were done for all patients. X-rays of both Knees was taken for patients and was graded according Kellgren and Lawrence scale. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification and reporting osteoarthritis of the knees were applied on both groups. Individuals in both groups were assessed for FMS and the American College of Rheumatology 1990 Criteria for fibromyalgia were applied for both groups. Comparative statistics were done using Chi square test for categorical variables and students' independent 2 samples (t) test for continuous variables.
Results: FMS was present in 26 of 100(26%) KOA patients compared to 7(75%) of 100 of controls [odd ratio (OR)=4.6(95% CI(1.92-11.35),p=0.001]. Frequencies of associated features (headache, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and parasthesia) were significantly more in patients than that of controls (P<0.05). Longer duration of KOA, higher waist circumference, and positive family Hx of FMS were significant associates with FMS in the patient group (P<0.05). However no significant association was found with age, sex, BMI, grade of KOA, drugs taken marital status, and increased ESR.
Conclusions: FMS was significantly increased in Iraqi patients with KOA compared to controls. Longer disease duration of KOA, large waist circumference and family history of FMS were significant predictors.

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Publication Date
Sun Jun 03 2012
Journal Name
Baghdad Science Journal
Staphylococcal infections among leukemic patients
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Staphylococcus are cause hospital community acquired infection and they are an important cause of health –care associated infection.The Coagulase positive Staphylococcus are Staphylococcus aureus which can implicated in toxic shock syndrome. Methicillin and Vancomycin Staphylococcus aureus resistant (MRSA, VRSA) become major cause of hospital- acquired infection and community acquired infection.Coagulase negative staphylococcus emerged as major cause of infection in immunocompromised patients.The main objective of this study was to evaluate the distribution of Staphylococci among leukemic patients since it is well known that leukemic patients are prone to be infected easily due to their immunosuppressed status.This study was undertaken b

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Publication Date
Sun Jan 04 2009
Journal Name
Journal Of The Faculty Of Medicine Baghdad
The frequency of penile acne among Iraqi males with facial acne vulgaris
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Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem. It affects areas of high density of sebaceous glands like the face, chest and back. The penile skin is no exception, also can be affected with acne, however little was written on this subject.<br />Patients & Methods: This is a clinical epidemiological study conducted at the Department of Dermatology & Venereology- Baghdad Teaching Hospital, during the period between December 2007 and May 2008. Seventy six male patients with facial acne vulgaris were enrolled in the study. A full history includes age, age of onset of facial acne and any penile lesion observed by the patient Examination of the face was done for the severity of acne and grading it into mild, moderate, severe

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Publication Date
Wed May 01 2019
Journal Name
Iraqi Journal Of Science
Detection of Sabin Poliovirus Serotypes among Vaccinated Iraqi Children with AFP Syndrom
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Poliomyelitis is a viral disease caused by an enterovirus known as poliovirus and is well known for its role in causing paralysis in children, the virus is only infectious in humans and does pass into the central nervous system and cause various degrees of paralysis, poliovirus passes newcomer disabuse of suppliant to alms-man thumb the fecal-oral route infected persons still shed the virus in their stool allowing the virus to infect others. The main aim of this study was isolating and differentiation of poliovirus strains (Sabin virus) from the stool samples of children received polio vaccine TOPV and suffering from acute flaccid paralysis.

In this study use the cell culture system as the

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Publication Date
Tue Apr 26 2022
Journal Name
International Journal Of Health Sciences
narrative review of nutritional status among iraqi adults with type 2 diabetes
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Type 2 diabetes is a global public health problem especially in middle east countries and Iraq has not spared from this pandemic. The prevalence in Iraq. and rank in Middle East. Beside increasing in prevalence- also poor glucose control. Nutrition plays a critical role. This paper narratively review variables that affect  reduce the incidence of T2DM in Iraq and affect nutritional status among Iraqi withT2DM. The factors contribute  to T2DM were high rates of obesity and overweight, as well as levels of body fat indicate a high prevalence of poor glycemic control. Likewise, levels of physical activity are low among older Iraqis.

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Publication Date
Mon Aug 21 2017
Journal Name
Biomedical And Pharmacology Journal
Gene Expression and Clinical Manifestations in Iraqi Patients with Acromegaly
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Publication Date
Sun Apr 03 2011
Journal Name
Journal Of The Faculty Of Medicine Baghdad
H. Pylori Infection in Iraqi patients with ischemic heart diseases
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases are among the most common cause of death in Developed countries. In addition to traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, nowadays, accumulating evidence indicates that a variety of infectious agents may contribute to pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease. 
Patients and methods: 125 patients (25 females and 100 males) attending the department of cardiology, Baghdad, teaching hospital over the period December 2008- June 2009were enrolled. Their age range  between (39-75 years) compared with 50 healthy individuation (Age & sex matched). The sera were tested for H. pylori antibodies using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results: 80% of pa

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Publication Date
Sun Apr 02 2006
Journal Name
Journal Of The Faculty Of Medicine Baghdad
PERIPHERAL poly neuropathy in Iraqi patients with Bahcet;s disease
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Publication Date
Thu Mar 30 2017
Journal Name
Iraqi Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-issn 1683 - 3597 E-issn 2521 - 3512)
Determination of Enzymatic Antioxidant in Iraqi Patients with Chronic Gastritis
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Infection of the gastric mucosa with Helicobacter pylori is strongly associated with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Helicobacter pylori virulence factors include a variety of proteins that are involved in its pathogenesis, such as VacA and CagA. Another group of virulence factors is clearly important for colonization of H.pylori in the gastric mucosa. These include urease, motility factors (flagellin), and Superoxide dismutase (SOD). Because of this organism's microaerophilic nature and the increased levels of reactive oxygen in the infected host, we expect that other factors involved in the response to oxidative stress are likely to be required for virulence. Superoxide dismutase is a near

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Publication Date
Fri Oct 23 2020
Journal Name
Medico-legal Update
Levels of Some Cytokines in Iraqi Patients with Multiple Myeloma
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Publication Date
Sun Jul 03 2005
Journal Name
Journal Of The Faculty Of Medicine Baghdad
HLA-DR and DQ Antigens in Iraqi Patients with Behget's Disease
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