Background: women with acute coronary syndrome have increased in-hospital morbidity & mortality as compared with men following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It remains unclear if this difference secondary to the sex or other confounding variables.

Patients and Methods: We sought to examine the characteristics and outcomes of 71 consecutive women (49.2%) and men (50.7) undergoing PCI at The Iraqi Center of Heart Diseases from October 2005 to March 2006.

Results: There were significant differences in the baseline characteristics between both sexes. Women more frequently had SVD(single vessel desiease) (25.7% vs. 16.6%) and 2VD (37.1% vs. 16.6%) while Men wer

Background: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is the best way to provide high-quality and safe healthcare for the patient, reduce costs and length of hospital stay, as well as increase job satisfaction of the staff. However, many factors may hinder the achievement of interprofessional collaboration (IPC), and these need to be determined. 
Objective(s): Determining the national status of interprofessional team collaboration among healthcare team members, including nurses, physicians, and clinical pharmacists, in Critical Care Units, and examining the statistical difference between the professional qualities of the subjects and their levels of interprofessional team collaboration, are the goals o

Background: Hepatitis A virus, a single-stranded RNA virus from the family Picornaviridae, is primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route. The World Health Organization reports about 1.5 million hepatitis A cases annually, with the incidence rates closely linked to socioeconomic conditions. This vaccine-preventable disease is the focus of our research.

Objectives: The current research aimed to elucidate the incidence, clinical presentation, and outcomes of hepatitis A in Iraq, highlighting the importance of appropriate preventive measures.

Methods: It wasconducted as a retrospective cohort study from January 2019 to July 10, 2022, and a prospective cohort study from July

خلفية: يعد مرض بهجت (BD) أحد الأمراض المناعية الذاتية التي تصيب أجهزة متعددة في الجسم، ويتميز بفترات غير متوقعة من التفاقم والهدوء. يُعتقد أن فيتامين د هو عامل بيئي رئيسي يمكن أن يزيد من احتمالية الإصابة بالعديد من الاضطرابات الالتهابية والمناعة الذاتية، مثل مرض بهجت.

الاهداف: تقييم تأثير العلاج الطبي ومؤشر كتلة الجسم (BMI) على فيتامين D3 وبعض مؤشرات الإجهاد التأكسدي (الجلوتاثيون، أكسيد النيتريك) في اللعاب و

Background: Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries, and changes in intraocular pressure might occur after cataract surgery, and some postoperative medications might affect it.

Objectives: Evaluate the effects of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug bromfenac 0.09% ophthalmic solution on intraocular pressure (IOP) after phacoemulsification surgery and report any side effects of the drug.

Patient and Method: This is a prospective study done in an ophthalmic center in Iraq involving adult patients with senile or iatrogenic cataracts prepared for cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and were divided into two groups:

Background: Most individuals with inflammatory arthritis are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is an immunological disorder characterized by the development of autoantibodies, particularly anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACCP) antibodies, which play a significant role in initiating inflammatory responses. Recent studies have shown that the production of cytokines contributes to the progression and dissemination of RA.

Objectives: To assess the predictive capability of Interleukin 41 (IL-41) compared with ACCP and its correlation with disease activity and treatment response in a group of Iraqi patients afflicted with RA.

Methods: One hundred patients with RA

Background: Insulin produced by pancreatic β cells ceases in people with type1 diabetes mellitus, an endocrine disease caused by autoimmune damage. It can cause weight loss. Energy balance controls the secretion of ghrelin, a peptide hormone made by entering endocrine cells found in the oxyntic glands of the stomach fundus. 

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum ghrelin and body mass index in newly diagnosed children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: The study involved 120 pediatric participants aged 2-14 years conducted from February to May 2024. They were divided into four groups: group 1 contains 40 lean patients with type 1 d

Background: Birth defects are the leading cause of both neonatal and post-neonatal deaths, as an estimated 240,000 neonates die in their first month of life worldwide each year. In Iraq, local studies have shown varying frequencies and types of congenital anomalies.

Objectives: To provide a new insight into the incidence and types of congenital anomalies and to explore their possible risk factors in Baghdad City.
Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, a total of 2007 neonates were enrolled from six hospitals in Baghdad during the period extending between September and December 2020. Hospital records and personal interviews were used for data collection. These d

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: 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: Among the most prevalent hormonal, reproductive and metabolic issues impacting women is polycystic ovarian syndrome. Also, insulin resistance raises the chance of developing chronic illnesses in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and potentially endometrial and breast malignancies.
Objectives: Measurement of two intestinal hormones (cholecystokinin, peptide YY), luteinising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and Prolactin. Waist and wrist circumference were measured in centimeters
Methods: A sample of polycystic ovarian syndrome women who were referred to the Medical City of Baghdad ho

Background: An individual’s quality of life is adversely affected by overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. The key element that characterizes OAB is urgency which together with nocturia and urge urinary incontinence, are considered the most irksome symptoms. The side effects of the anticholinergic medication have caused a significant number of patients to discontinue their treatment. More recently, there has been research conducted on the potential correlation between an anticholinergic burden and the development of dementia. The detrusor muscle has been demonstrated to relax as a result of the activation of β3 adrenoceptors, which in turn facilitated the development of the first β3 adrenoceptor agonist. Mirabegron is t

Background: Previous studies suggest a significant relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and a lack of zinc. A lack of zinc can negatively impact insulin synthesis, storage, and secretion, leading to insulin resistance and inadequate glycaemic control. Nevertheless, the correlation between serum zinc levels and glycaemic control in T2DM has not been well studied in various populations.
Objective: To investigate the relationship between serum zinc levels and glycaemic control, assessed by HbA1c, in individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: This case-control study was carried out between April 2018 and July 2019 at Omdurman Teaching Hospital in

Background: Urinary bladder cancer (UBC) is the most common urinary tract malignancy, ranking tenth worldwide. In Iraq, UBC is ranked as the seventh most prevalent cancer among the top 10 cancers. Numerous established risk factors for bladder cancer including genetic and hereditary factors, smoking and nicotine behaviors, occupational exposure to certain chemicals and pigments, and environmental pollution from drinking water contaminated with arsenic may also be problems, as well as disorders including chronic cystitis, and infectious diseases like schistosomiasis. Urine cytology and cystoscopy are the gold standard for detecting UBC.

Objectives: To analyze and characterize urinary bladder cancer

Background: Gastric ulcer is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder caused by environmental factors and a higher intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Objective: To investigate the prophylactic effects of melatonin on the histology, severity of gastric ulcers, and levels of inflammatory and oxidative stress markers (Interleukin-1beta (IL-1β) and Malondialdehyde (MDA)) in a rat model of indomethacin-induced ulcers.
Methods: This study was performed at Al-Mustansiriyah University's Research Center for Cancer and Medical Genetics from November 2023 to May 2024. Fifty healthy male albino rats weighing between 150 - 250 grams were used. After 24 hours of fasting,

Background: Doctors and patients communicating effectively is a very important base in cancer clinics and out-patient, the “Bad” news is any information that drastically alters a patient’s prospect of their life and forthcoming possibilities. It includes facts about diagnosis, recurrence, and treatment failure in clinical oncology settings.

Objective: To assess the attitudes of cancer patients toward receiving bad news of their condition and the relationships of some sociodemographic variables to these attitudes.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from the 19^th of February to the 1^st of June 2017 at the Oncology Hospital in the Medica

Background: Patients with spinal cord injuries often face unique challenges related to their dietary regimen. Adequate knowledge about dietary regimens is crucial for their overall health, well-being, and management of specific nutritional needs.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional intervention in enhancing knowledge about dietary regimens among patients with spinal cord injuries and to compare the knowledge levels between the intervention group and the control group.

Patients and Methods: The study was conducted from 8^th of March 2023 to 15^th of February 2024. Sixty patients at Ibn Al-Kuff Hospital for Spinal Cord Injuries i

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.

خلفية: السمنةآخذت في الازدياد في جميع أنحاء العالم بحيث ما يقدر بنحو ١.٧ مليار شخص يعانون حاليا من السمنة، حصاة المرارة تمثل المرض الثالث الأكثر شيوعا لدى المرضى الذين يعانون من السمنة المفرطة. وعلاوة على ذلك حوالي ٣٠٪ من المرضى المرشحين لجراحة البدانة إما خضعوا لجراحة استئصال المرارة بالسابق أو شخصوا بوجود حصاة المرارة اثناء التقييم قبل عملية جراحة البدانة.

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الخلفيه النظريه: ان النقص في الدراسات المتعلقه بخصائص  الاورام العصبيه الغديه منسوب الى كون هذه الاورام نادره الوقوع. ان عقار الاوكتيريوتايد اثبت فعاليته كعلاج لهذه الاورام  لكن الدراسات المتعلقه بنسب حدوث الاورام العصبيه الغديه ومدى استجابتها لعقار الاوكتيريوتايد لا زالت غير كافيه.

الغرض من الدراسه: خصائص مرضى  هذا النوع من الاورام ومدى استجابتهم ل

خلفية عن الدراسة: هناك عدة عوامل تجعل إبيضاض الدم اللمفي المزمن موضوعا هاما يستحق الدراسة من قبل الباحثين. وتشمل هذه الدراسات تقدما ملحوظا في فهم علم الأحياء الجزيئي للخلايا اللمفاوية الطبيعية والورمية والتطورات الحديثة في تقنيات الوراثة الجزيئية. بين المعلمات الجزيئية، القامع السرطان الجيني p53 قد درس على نطاق واسع.

الهدف من الدراسة: ربط التعبير البروتيني 53p

المقدمة: سرطان الثدي هو احد انواع الاورام الخبيثة  الاكثر شيوعا في النساء على مستوى العالم .تم ربط الاصابة بفيروس الورم الحليمي البشري مع العديد من السرطانات في الانسان بالاضافة الى سرطان عنق الرحم ومنها سرطان الثدي .

الهدف: للتحري عن وجود  فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري  للانواع 6 ,11 في عينات سرطان الثدي باستخدام تقنية التهجين الموضعي .

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خلفية البحث: الأحتياطات الشاملة ,كما تعرف من قبل مركز السيطرة على اللأمراض الأنتقالية الامريكي (CDC)

مجموعة من الأحتياطات المعدة للوقاية من انتقال مرض نقص المناعة المكتسبة , التهاب الكبد الفايروسي نمط B وغيرها من الأمراض المنقولة عن طريق الدم والتي يجب ممارستها عند تقديم الرعاية الصحية .

هدف الدراسة: لتقييم المعارف والممارسات لدى العاملين على

الخلفية النظرية: أن سرطان الثدي هو مرض معقد, ومتعدد الاوجه يشمل تنوع كبير من الكيانات التي تظهر تباين كبير في الصفات السريرية والصرفية والجزيئية.

الغرض من الدراسة: تقييم مستوى المرض من الناحية الجزيئية بالنسبة للمرضى (مستقبلات الأستروجين , والبروجستيرون, و Her2/neu و Ki-67 ).

المرضى وطريقة البحث: أنها دراسة وصفية مقطعية تمت في مستشفى الأورم

الخلفية: تتضمن بروتينات الطور الحاد بروتين سي الفعال والهبتاكلوبين اللذين يرتبطان مع امراض التهابية مثل العدوى، امراض القلب الوعائية والسمنة. تقدير مؤشر تعصد البلازما كمؤشر للتعصد يرتبط مع عدة امراض.  

الهدف: اجريت هذه الدراسة لتقصي تركيز بوتين سي الفعال والهبتاكلوبين عند مرضى الشريان التاجي العراقيين وكذلك حساب مؤشر تعصد البلازما الذي يتنبأ بهذا المر

 المقدمة:تعتبر مبيضات البيضاء  عامل فطري معدي اساسي في عدوى الانسان. يعتبر الالتصاق الخطوة الاساسية لتمركز و لتكوين الاصابات المبيضية

الاهداف:التعرف ومقارنه الجين بين العزلات المختلفة العائدة للمبيضات البيضاء بطريقة تفاعل البلمرة التسلسلي.

المرضى وطرق العمل:

 تم جمع 108 عينه من مختلف عزل المبيضيات البيضاء م

الخلفية : السحايا هي التهاب الاغشية الحامية التي تغطي الدماغ والحبل الشوكي المعروف ب meninges. أنها السبب الرئيسي الذي يسبب الاصابة والوفيات بين الاطفال الرضع والاطفال تحت سن الخامسة من العمر.

المرضى وطرق التشخيص : تضمنت الدراسة 250 عينة من السائل الشوكي لاطفال تحت سن الخامسة من العمر شخصوا سريرياً بأصابتهم بمرض السحايا والتي جمعت  منذ شباط 2012 الى أذار 2013 من بعض