Background: Bronchiectasis is a chronic disease characterized mainly by chronic cough with the production of purulent sputum. It is still seen in Iraq and developing countries, although its incidence is much lower in the developed countries.

Objectives: To highlight the etiology and the diagnostic workup of patients affected by this disease process and to assess the outcome of the surgical intervention in a properly selected patient.

Methods: Fifty-six patients were enrolled in the current study. Thirty patients were excluded as they were not surgical candidates. Twenty-six patients met our criteria, as the

Background: Methamphetamine (METH) is a potent synthetic stimulant that significantly impacts the central nervous system and can lead to severe liver damage. Prolonged METH use causes hepatocytes damage and fibrosis, marked by increased laminin deposition, a key component of the extracellular matrix produced by stellate cells during liver injury.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of METH abuse on liver function and laminin (LN) levels, correlating these with the duration and concentration of METH use.

Methods: Conducted from January to August 2024, this case-control study involved 75 male participants with METH addiction (6-120 months of use) and 75 he

Background: Indomethacin is a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for treating pain and fever. It is coupled with oxidative stress and an inflammatory response, which accounts for several detrimental effects on the body’s organs.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the potential of using SSaw palmetto extract to counteract the oxidative stress and inflammatory response resulting from Indomethacin treatment in rat models.

Methods: The study involved 20 male albino rats, arbitrarily sorted into four groups of 5 animals each group. Group 1 (control group) was neither induced nor treated. Groups (2-4) were treated with oral Omeprazole (20 mg/kg/day) and Saw pal

Life expectancy at birth is one of the most critical indicators of a population's health, reflecting the cumulative effects of healthcare access, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and public health strategies (1). Between 2000 and 2022, life expectancy trends in Iraq were shaped by political instability, conflicts, economic sanctions, and evolving risk factors such as lifestyle-related diseases, environmental hazards, and fragmented health services. This article explores these trends, focuses on statistical data and regional comparisons, and recommends actions to address Iraq’s public health challenges.