Background: Bone healing of fractures is still an open field for research due to its biological complexity. Adequately adapted experimental model is essential for understanding the factors
influencing the biological process of bone healing. Rabbits provide a good animal model for bone healing studies; its bone had Haversian system similar to human.
Material and Methods: Six young locally breaded New Zeeland male rabbits were used in this study, the study conducted in animal house in college of medicine at November and December 2009. Surgical fracture (osteotomy) induced operatively in right ulna under general anesthesia by a hand saw. At the end of fifth weeks, the animals' scarified and the specimens taken

Background: foreign bodies Inhalation still a common problem in Iraq, occurring in both lay and professional segments of our society. Their successful removal is based on a collected experience of our thoracic surgical teams.
Patients&Methods: A prospective study of two hundred forty eight patients referred to the department of thoracic surgery of the surgical subspecialties hospital of the medical city teaching complex during the year (2007) due to witnessed or suspicion of foreign body inhalation. Patients were grouped into group 1 with definite history of foreign body inhalation and group 2 with no such history.
Results: In group 1, out of 203(81.85%) patients, about 169(83.25%) patients were pr

Background: Green tea Camellia sinensis is non fermented tea. The tea is an infusion of flavorful leaves that has been consumed for centuries as a beverage and is valued for its medicinal properties. Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer. Green tea has also been claimed useful for weight loss management.
Methods: Three doses of the hot water extract were used (19.2, 38.4 and 57.6 mg/kg) to investigate micronucleus formation and phagocytic index. Mice were

Background: Several studies were carried out on association of infection with male infertility, which revealed great variations in the prevalence of genital infection in different parts of the world. This work was designed to study the effect of infection on semen parameters in a sample of Iraqi infertile males.
Methods: A sample of 400 infertile male patients attending the High Institute for Embryo Research and Infertility Treatment for laboratory investigations and treatment were selected. This study was carried out during the period Nov. 2002 to April 2003, inclusive. Seminal fluid analysis was performed on samples obtained by masturbation into a glass container after 48 to 72 hours from of abstinence from&

Background: Open access gastroduodenoscopy allows general practitioners to request gastroduodenoscopy without prior referral to a specialist. Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in experienced hands has definite advantages over conventional barium-meal examination.
Patients and Methods: A total of 266 patients who were referred directly from general practitioner or a specialist attending for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to the Endoscopy Unit At Al-Kindi Teaching Hospital from September- 2008 to Feb-2010 as an open access policy. Six inclusion criteria were used to include patients in our study group , while 136 patients had underwent EGD were referred from outpatient clinics of the hospital

Introduction:
Neonatal Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) remains one of the major cause's neonatal morbidity and mortality despite advances in perinatal care especially in developed
countries.
Objectives:
The aims of this study were to find out me risk factors of mothers and newborns (NB) which increase the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of RDS.
Patients & Methods:
A prospective descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 live NR infants born at neonatal care units in Baghdad hospital & private nursing home (medical city
complex) / Baghdad in the period from the first of March to the end of June 2006. They were presented with RDS, which was diagnosed clinically and radio-

Background: streptococcal pneumonia is one of the most common pathogens that cause otolaryngological disease.

Background : From the standpoint of mortality &morbidity, cancer is by far the most important clinical problem that concerns the breast today .The age adjusted incidence of new cases has been increasing steadily with increase in the incidence among the Iraqi women during the last few years .
Materials &method : A prospective study was arranged to assess the occurrence of postsurgical loco-regional recurrence of breast carcinoma in the Iraqi female patients , a total
number of 91 female patients were assessed during period from Dec.2000 to Dec.2002, the 
median period of follow up was two years.
Result : Loco-regional recurrence developed in 20 patients (22%). Chest wall and axilla were th

Background:
Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in tumorigensis; several reports have described a significant increase in microvessel density (MVD) in colorectal carcinogenesis There are
several methods to measure the angiogenesis in neoplasms, but immunohitochemistry seems to be the mainstay of all. This method enable us to measure the tumor microvessel densities highlighted by using antibodies directed against endothelial cell markers like CD31,CD34 or others; then assessment of MVD by manual count of the number of microvessels in what appears to be the most vascular area of the tumor(called the hot spot) using a protocol described by Weidner et al.Automated cellular imaging system is used to analyze

Background: TIDM is known to be polygenic disease that appears from the interaction of mutation in multiple genes including HLA. The autoimmune mediated destruction of
pancreatic β-cells is reflected by the presence of autoantibodies against prominent antigens in the pancreatic β-cells.
Objective: This study was designed to investigate the role of HLA-class I and class II antigens in the etiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and also assessment of
glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65) autoantibodies in the patients at the onset of the disease.
Patients & Methods: Sixty T1DM patients who were newly onset of the disease (diagnosed less than five months) were selected. Eighty apparently healthy

Objective:
To assess the subjective rating of quality of life of college students in University Of Science And Technology in Jordan as a sample of healthy educated
young population through applying the WHOQOL-BREF instrument as a field trial in Jordan and to compare the finding with similar previous study.
Methods
Three hundreds forms of Arabic version of the self-reporting questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF were distributed to students of third class attending the lecture
halls in three colleges (college of Engineering, college of science, college of  medicine) in the university campus in AL Ramtha–Jordan from the first of March
to first of may 2007., with respect to university regulations,interested parti

Background:To evaluate the accuracy of serum uric acid to predict maternal and fetal complications in women with pre- eclampsia.
Design: Prospective study. Setting: Tikrit Teaching Hospital.
Subject and Methods: Fifty normotensive and forty-three pre-eclamptic pregnant women at (20-24) weeks of gestation were the study subject, serum concentrations of uric acid
were measured and examine the correlations between serum uric acid level with fetal and maternal complications.
Result: Serum concentration of uric acid in pre-eclamptic women were significantly higher than in gestational age match normotensive pregnant women, and women with pre-eclampsia
and elevated uric acid concentration at increased risk of

Background: Acute inflammatory demylinating polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barr'e syndrome) is the commonest cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in most countries. The onset of symptoms in patients with GBS can either be acute or sub acute .Ventilatory failure is primarily caused by inspiratory muscles weakness although weakness of abdominal and accessory muscles of respiration, retained airway secretion leading to aspiration and atelectasis are all contributing factors. Nutritional support of critically sick children is important for metabolic maintenance and
tissue repair.
Methods: To identify clinical and respiratory features associated with progression to respiratory failure in children with GBS. Twen

Background: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is the most polymorphic genetic system in man. The genes of this region influence susceptibility to certain disease.
Objectives: This study was established to shed light on the possible association of HLA class I and II antigens with RV patients.
Patients and Methods: Lymphocytotoxicity assay for HLA for class I and II typing had been done for (100) Iraqi patients suffering from rheumatic valvulitis (RV), the control groups consisting of (75 healthy individuals and 35 non rheumatic heart disease (NRHD) patients ).
Results: The results showed a significant association of A33-Ags with these patients as compared with healthy and cardiac controls (P=0.005), (P=0.033)

Background: Reports denote that changes in day length enhance or suppress components of immune function in several mammalian species. The aim of present experimental study is
directed to test the hypothesis deals with the effect of photoperiods on some immune limbs responsiveness.
Materials and Methods: Twenty six male and female BALB/C mice, 5-7 weeks old, 14- 18gm weight divided into two groups, test groups (n.=8 mice for each sex) and control
groups (n.=5 for each sex). Test groups were kept in a dark room for a month, while control groups were kept in a room where the photoperiod was day light: darkness 12:12hr. All
studied groups immunized with o.2ml (10% sheep red blood cells) on day 4 and 8 of the l

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex, multifactorial autoimmune disease in which a person's genetic predisposition plays a significant role. Alopecia areata has been linked to various autoimmune conditions. There is a significant likelihood that autoimmune thyroid disorders will coexist with these conditions.

Objectives: To determine the association between alopecia areata and subclinical thyroid dysfunction, and to assess serum cortisol levels and their relationship with AA.

Methods: ‏The case-control study, conducted at the Dermatology Center of Baghdad Teaching Hospital from October 2023 to February 2024, involved 80 AA patients and 40 healthy controls. Thyroi

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

Background: Klebsiella oxytoca is an emerging pathogen causing hospital- and community-acquired infections. Hypermucoviscous phenotype and biofilm development are considered markers of hypervirulence, causing invasive infections in healthy adults
Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate the ability of K. oxytoca isolates to form biofilms and incorporate hypermucoviscous characteristics.
Method: One hundred K. oxytoca isolates were collected from hospitals in the Medical City Teaching Hospital Complex, in Baghdad, Iraq. The isolates were identified by conducting manual and biochemical tests. The hypermucoviscous characteristic was analyzed by usi

Background: Bronchogenic carcinoma is considered one of the most common malignant diseases that affects both sexes. The radiological profile of bronchogenic cancer can prove to be of great assistance in the management of this disease.
Objectives: The current study aimed to assess a radiological profile for bronchogenic carcinoma in a sample of Iraqi patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional study that comprised a total of 100 patients affected with bronchogenic cancer in Al-Imamain Al-Kadhimain Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, from the 1^st of January to 31^st  of July 2020. Clinical characteristics, diagnostic modalities, the site of the tumor with

ABSTRACT :

Background: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent chronic joint condition that occurs when the cartilage, which acts as a low-friction surface between the joints, deteriorates, resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling. There has been controversy about the effectiveness and tolerability of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, and about the superiority of one over the other in treating OA.
Objective current study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid (HA) and methylprednisolone (MP) in the

مقدمة: تحديد المرحلة لسرطان الحنجرة الابتدائي يلعب دورا مهما في العلاج الجراحي . هذا التحديد يعتمد على نتائج الفحص السريري و الاشعة المقطعية,مدعومة بالفحص النسيجي للورم المستاصل.

اهداف الدراسة: لتقييم دقة تحديد المرحلة بواسطة الفحص السريري والاشعة المقطعية.

تصميم الدراسة:اثنان واربعون مريضا مصابون بسرطان الحنجرة تم ادخالهم الى شع

الخلفية العلمية : التهاب الفم القلاعي المتكرر هو حالة شائعة تتميز بنوبات متكررة من تقرحات الفم. العوامل الوراثية قد تسبب هذا المرض وذلك من خلال دراسات عديدة بشأن ألأرتباط بين التهاب الفم القلاعي المتكرر وانواع من مستضدات الخلايا البيضاء البشرية  المحددة وراثيا.

أهداف الدراسة: صممت هذه الدراسة  لإلقاء الضوء على وجود علاقة محتملة لبعض اليلات مستضدات الخل

Background: complications of diabetes have become more common as the rate of diabetes. This complication includes liver and diabetic autonomic neuropathly.

خلفية الدراسة : سرطان الفسحة خلف الانف من السرطانات النادرة في العراق والعلاج الاساسي لهذا السرطان هو العلاج الشعاعي.

الغاية من الدراسة: هذه الدراسة لغرض بيان فائدة العلاج الكيمياوي لمرض سرطان الفسحة خلف الانف.

طرق البحث: هذه الدراسة تشمل ستون مريض مصابين بهذا المرض تم تشخيصهم باخذ عينة من الفسحة خلف الانف وهم يراجعون في شعبة الاورا

الهدف: تقييم العلاقة بين مستوى الزنك في المصل و حدوث عيوب الانبوب العصبي في الامهات اللواتي انهين حملهن في الفصل الثاني من الحمل استحثاثيا نتيجة لوجود عيوب الانبوب العصبي في الاجنة0

مكان الدراسة : قسم امراض النساء و الولادة في مستشفى بغداد التعليمي – مجمع مدينة الطب ,بغداد,العراق0

وقت الدراسة : ابتداءآ من شهر تشرين الثاني 2008 و لغاية ت

المقدمة: تعد عملية الخزعة النافذة في الصدر بمراقبة الفحص الشعاعي ذات قيمة تشخيصية عالية لغرض التشخيص النهائي لبعض أمراض الرئتين كما انها من العمليات المعروفة لتشخيص عقد الرئتين. ومن المعروف ان هذه العملية تجرى للمرضى غير الراقدين , وتعد أيضا من العمليات الأمينة والدقيقة كما انها تنفي الحاجة للعمليات الجراحية المفتوحة.

الغرض من الدراسة:  دقة ومقدار سلامة ف

الخلاصة:

الخلفية: تعرف رعاية الطوارئ بأنها الرعاية المقدمة في المستشفى لأي مريض يعاني من حالة صحية مفاجئة وقابلة للعلاج. في البلدان التي تفتقد للرعاية الصحية المثالية، قد يمثل هذا النوع من الرعاية العنصر الأضعف في النظام الصحي.

اهداف الدراسة: معرفة الأسباب الرئيسية خلف الدخول الى قسم الطوارئ في مستشفى حماية الأطفال التعليمي في بغداد، وكذلك دراسة مدى عجالة الزيارات.

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الخلفية: انخفاض الوزن عند الولادة هو السبب الرئيسي لوفيات الرضع. وهو يساهم في مجموعة متنوعة من النتائج الصحية السيئة قصيرة وطويلة
الأجل. من المهم تحديد عوامل الخطر المرتبطة بانخفاض الوزن عند الولادة لاتخاذ الإجراء المناسب لمنع أو تقليل العواقب. ومع ذلك، فإن الدراسة
بشأن انخفاض الوزن عند الولادة وعوامل الخطر الأمومية في إقليم كردستان العراق قليلة جدا.
الأهداف: هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحديد عوامل الخطر الم