Volume 39 Issue 1
Published: 2025-06-25
Contents
Article
Hypomagnesaemia in critically ill patients
Muhammad A. Al-Jammas, Humam G. Al-Zubeer, Omer A. Jarjees, Dhahir J. S. Al-Habbo, Rami M. Adil Al-Hayali,
ABSTRACT Background: Hypomagnesaemia is a common electrolyte abnormality in critically ill patients. A lot of controversy exists regarding the optimum method of measuring magnesium and the...
Double-surface intensive phototherapy versus single-surface conventional phototherapy in treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Nashwan M. Al-Hafidh, Ziad K. Ali, Ruthwan S. Saeed,
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the efficacy of double-surface intensive phototherapy (DSIPT) and single-surface conventional phototherapy (SSCPT) in treatment of neonatal jaundice. Patients and...
HPV in squamous cell carcinoma: An Immuno-histochemical study
Bedoor A.K. Al-Irhayim, Diar G. Aziz,
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study is performed to evaluate the immune-expression of human papillomavirus (HPV) in a series of 100 samples of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) from different sites of the...
Clinical versus histopathological staging of axillary lymph node, in breast cancer patients
Faris H. Raoof, Nashwan K. Mahjob,
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the validity of clinical examination of the axilla for detection or exclusion of presence of lymph nodes and performing clinical staging, in patients with breast...
Evidence- based medicine among family physicians in Mosul city: knowledge and attitudes
Anmar B. Al-Dewachi,
ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess knowledge and attitudes of family physicians in Mosul city toward evidence-based medicine and to describe the major barriers to practicing...
Validity of ultrasound in detecting benign and malignant ovarian cysts
Saeed Nadhim Younis, Tavga Omar Jaffar,
ABSTRACT Background: Ovarian tumors are the second most common gynecological malignancy and the fourth most common cancer death in women, which is characterized by few or late symptoms, often...
Noise Pollution in Mosul Medical City Center Teaching Hospitals
Raghad A. Al-Joomard, Asma A. Al-Jawadi, Humam G. Al-Zubeer,
ABSTRACT Context: High levels of noise in hospitals may interfere with patient care services, the doctor-patient relationship and medical education activities. Aim: To measure the noise level and...
Risk factors in an association with the osteoarthritis of the knee in Mosul city
Yakdhan Z. Alsaleem,
ABSTRACT Background: Osteoarthritis of knee is a common cause of pain and disability. It is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide due to its association with an aging and obesity....
Feasibility of percutaneous needle aspiration for the treatment of breast abscesses
Karam K. Younis,
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of percutaneous needle aspiration under local anesthesia for the treatment of acute breast abscesses in the outpatient breast...
Ureteric stone management: comparison of ureteroscopy using pneumatic lithotripsy with ureterolithotomy results
Nooman H. Saeed,
ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare ureteroscopy using pneumatic lithotripsy with open surgery (ureterolithotomy) in treating ureteric stones regarding the success rate,...
The prediction of nasolabial dimensions: A stereophotogrammetric study
Zainul A. Rajion, Ali R. Al-Khatib,
ABSTRACT Objective: To find the most accurate measurements for the nasolabial dimensions prediction utilizing the three dimensional technology. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: School of...
The relation between ECG changes and troponin test in patients with non ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
Arwa M. Fuzi Al-Sarraf,
ABSTRACT Objectives: This article focuses on unstable angina and non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The objectives are to clarify different ECG pattern, to correlate it with troponin...
The effect of septoplasty on sequelae of nasal septal deviation
Ali A. Muttalib Mohammed, Younis S. Mahdi, Haitham Abdul-Malik Al-Nori,
ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of septoplasty in relieving symptoms and problems attributed to septal deviation including: nasal obstruction,...
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. A posterior fossa tumor, case report and review of literature
Ahmad F. Lazim, Mohammed Z. Shakeer, Mohammed S. Saeed,
ABSTRACT Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RTs) is a highly malignant nervous system tumor, occurs primarily in very young children. These tumors are distinctive, malignant neoplasms of...
Hypertrichosis in children after immobilization with plaster of Paris
Yakdhan Z. Alsaleem,
ABSTRACT Background: Humans have three different types of hair. Hair growth is a complex process that requires a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients provided by the capillaries that supply the...
State of the art in the care of the depressed patient
Abdul-Monaf H. Al-Jadiry,
ABSTRACT Background: Depression continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Depression is a common debilitating illness that can happen to anyone, at any age, and to people of any...
Degloving and skin realignments or dorsal dartous flap technique in management of isolated penile torsion in pediatrics
Ahmad M. Hamodat, Bassam Kh. Al-Abbasi,
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the proper technique used for management of penile torsion in pediatrics in relation to degree of torsion. Patients and methods: From February 2008 to December...