Preferred Language
Articles
/
jkmc-1037
Assessment of Thyroid Functions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated with Disease Modifying Therapies: Thyroid Functions in Multiple Sclerosis
...Show More Authors

Background:

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease believed to be the result of autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system, characterised by inflammation, demyelination, and axonal transection, affecting primarily young adults. Disease modifying therapies have become widely used, and the rapid development of these drugs highlighted the need to update our knowledge on their short- and long-term safety profile.

Objective:

The study aim is to evaluate the impact of disease-modifying treatments on thyroid functions and thyroid autoantibodies with subsequent effects on the outcome of the disease.

Materials and Methods:

A retro prospective study enrolled 45 patients who were registered and diagnosed in the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic according to the revised McDonald criteria (2017). Blood samples for thyroid functions and thyroid autoantibody tests were taken before, 3 months and after 6 months from the start of disease modifying therapy. The Expanded Disability Status Scale was used to assess the severity of the disease before and after 6 months of receiving treatment.

Results:

45 patients with the mean age of 33.3 years, a standard deviation (SD) of ± 9.5 years were enrolled in this study. (64.4%) patients’ age was between 20 - 39 years.

The mean free T3 decreased significantly, while the mean anti-TPO and anti-TG increased after three months compared to its baseline level.

After six months of treatment, the mean free T4 decreased significantly, while the mean TSH increased compared to its baseline level. There were no statistically significant correlations between the baseline (EDSS) score and after 6 months of therapy.

Conclusion

Thyroid hormone dysfunction and thyroid autoimmune antibody levels that changed in response to interferon beta therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis may be temporary and not associated with poor outcomes.

Scopus Crossref
View Publication Preview PDF
Quick Preview PDF
Publication Date
Thu Jul 01 2021
Journal Name
Journal Of Physics: Conference Series
Compatibility and Edge Spaces in Alpha - Topological Spaces
...Show More Authors
Abstract<p>This research presents the concepts of compatibility and edge spaces in <italic>α</italic>-topological spaces, and introduces the <italic>α</italic>-topology combinatorially induced by the <italic>α</italic>-topology. Furthermore, studies the relationship between the <italic>α</italic>-topology on <italic>V</italic> ∪ <italic>E</italic> and the relative <italic>α</italic>-topology on <italic>V</italic>.</p>
View Publication
Scopus (1)
Scopus Crossref
Publication Date
Tue Dec 11 2018
Journal Name
Iraqi National Journal Of Nursing Specialties
Episiotomy preventing approaches among midwives in Kurdistan region
...Show More Authors

Objectives: This study aimed to findout approaches which used by midwives for avoiding episiotomy and assess their knowledge regarding complications of episiotomy in three main cities of Kurdistan region. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 1st January and 15th April 2014 in the three biggest maternity teaching hospitals. The study population included all the midwives (n=53) working in delivery rooms. Data were collected through interview with midwives. Results: The Midwives stated the followings as complications of episiotomy: tear into the rectum muscle or rectum itself (52.8%), bleedi

... Show More
View Publication Preview PDF
Publication Date
Wed Dec 30 2015
Journal Name
College Of Islamic Sciences
Phonological features   For spoken text in the language
...Show More Authors

This research attempted to take advantage of modern techniques in the study of the superstructural phonetic features of spoken text in language using phonetic programs to achieve more accurate and objective results, far from being limited to self-perception and personal judgment, which varies from person to person.
    It should be noted that these phonological features (Nabr, waqf, toning) are performance controls that determine the fate of the meaning of the word or sentence, but in the modern era has received little attention and attention, and that little attention to some of them came to study issues related to the composition or style Therefore, we recommend that more attention should be given to the study of

... Show More
View Publication Preview PDF
Publication Date
Wed Jan 01 2020
Journal Name
International Journal Of Engineering Business Management
Using ANN in emergency reconstruction projects post disaster
...Show More Authors

The purpose of this study is to avoid delays and cost changes that occur in emergency reconstruction projects especially in post disaster circumstances. This study is aimed to identify the factors that affect the real construction period and the real cost of a project against the estimated period of construction and the estimated cost of the project. The case study is related to the construction projects in Iraq. Thirty projects in different areas of construction in Iraq were selected as a sample for this study. Project participants from the projects authorities provided data about the projects through a data collection distributed survey made by the authors. Mathematical data analysis was used to construct a model to predict change

... Show More
View Publication
Scopus (5)
Crossref (8)
Scopus Clarivate Crossref
Publication Date
Wed Nov 07 2018
Journal Name
Iraqi National Journal Of Nursing Specialties
Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections in Baghdad Teaching Hospital
...Show More Authors

Objectives: The objectives of the present study are to identify both, the rate of urinary tract infections (UTI) in medical
and surgical wards in Baghdad Teaching Hospital and the common types of microorganisms that cause this type of NIs,
study the resistance of isolated microorganisms to several types of antibiotic and the effect of some disinfection
material like Iodine, chlorhexidine and septicin on the growth of these isolates.
Methodology: This is descripƟve study carried out from 1\6\2009 to 1\11\2009. A total of 200 paƟents were admiƩed
to medical and surgical wards in Baghdad teaching hospital, paƟents were divided into two group 100 paƟents, in
surgical ward and 100 paƟents in medical ward. Some of impor

... Show More
View Publication Preview PDF
Publication Date
Mon Mar 08 2021
Journal Name
Baghdad Science Journal
A study copepoda invertebrates ecology in lower Zab
...Show More Authors

The samples were collected monthly crustaceans Mjmafah foot of two stations in tributary Zab down and two others in the Tigris River for one year with effect from November 2001 until October 2002 recorded during the study period the current 41 units taxonomic and were higher density of Mjmafah foot Guy Tigris River before the mouth of the tributary

View Publication Preview PDF
Publication Date
Sun Jan 31 2016
Journal Name
International Journal Of Research In Humanities, Arts, And Literature
THE PROBLEMS FACING IRAQI CHILDREN IN LEARNING ENGLISH
...Show More Authors

DBN Rashid, IMPAT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts, and Literature, 2016 - Cited by 5

View Publication
Publication Date
Thu Jun 18 2020
Journal Name
Rimak International Journal Of Humanities And Social Sciences
STRESS IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC: A CONTRASTIVE STUDY
...Show More Authors

DBN Rashid, Rimak International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2020

View Publication
Publication Date
Sun Apr 02 2017
Journal Name
Journal Of Educational And Psychological Researches
Educational values and their role in some religions
...Show More Authors

                           
 The Islamic religion approach Rabbani urges and seeks to bring happiness to people, as Allah says: ((We sent thee not all people glad tidings and a warner, but most people do not know)) Spa: State 28
   Islam looks at the concept of educational values ​​through positive behavior derived emerging through formal and informal education. The Islamic approach works on the basis of a systematic and clear rule in the form of an integrated system includes multiple areas. As the lead actor role as the desired position.
  Although 

... Show More
View Publication Preview PDF
Publication Date
Thu Oct 01 2020
Journal Name
Journal Of Engineering
Financing Cost Optimization in Construction Sector: A Review
...Show More Authors

The main aim of this research is to introduce financing cost optimization and different financing alternatives. There are many studies about financing cost optimization. All previous studies considering the cost of financing have many shortcomings, some considered only one source of financing as a credit line without taking into account different financing alternatives. Having only one funding alternative powers, restricts contractors and leads to a very specific financing model. Although it is beneficial for the contractor to use a long-term loan to minimize interest charges and prevent a substantial withdrawal from his credit line, none of the existing financial-based planning models have considered long-term loans in

... Show More
View Publication Preview PDF
Crossref