A comparison of the effects of valsartan and captopril monotherapy on hepatic enzymes activities

Ashraf H. Ahmed,

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the effect of valsartan and captopril, each as monotherapy in hypertensive patients, on hepatic enzymes activities including alanine aminotransferase...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8908

Prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms in patients with COPD

Mohammad K. Haj Hammo, Dhia J. Al layla, Rami M. A. Al Hayali,

Objective: To assess whether there is an increase in prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the influence of reflux...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.30122

Missed ureteric injuries

Zaid S. Khudher, Abdul-ghafoor S. Abdul-kareem,

Objective: ureteric injuries may be missed and present as a complication.Design: A case series study.Setting: Retrospective study conducted during the period from January 1998 to March 2002 in the...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8906

Case report: Vesical stone on partially migrated intrauterine contraceptive device

Abdul Salaam Al-Masri,

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8912

Chronic testicular pain a clinico-pathological study

Abdul Salaam Al-Masri,

Objective: To evaluate the clinico-pathological spectrum and treatment of chronic testicular pain patients. Methods: A prospective and descriptive case series study, conducted at the out-patient...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8907

The effectiveness of amniotic membrane as a biological dressing on the donor site of the split thickness skin graft

Falah G. Sharif, Saadallah M. Al-Zacko,

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of amniotic membrane as a biological dressing in the healing, relieving of pain, decreasing the possibility of infection and decreasing the discoloration...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8915

Blunt traumatic rupture of the diaphragm: Study of 33 cases

Haytham H. Al-Najafi, Firas M. Al-Chalabi,

Objective: to assess the role of clinical manifestations and radiological findings in the early recognition and diagnosis of blunt diaphragmatic rupture, with determination of the operative...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8905

Estimation of total IgE, blood eosinophils and phagocytic activity in human scabies

Nawfal. Y. Al-Dabbag, Karam A. Al-Dabbag,

Background: Scabies is a contagious disease. It can be easily misdiagnosed with many other dermatological conditions.Objective: This study was designed to evaluate some laboratory methods, (e.g....

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8911

Pseudomyxoma peritonei : A report on two cases at Ibn Seena Teaching Hospital /Mosul

Dhaher J. S. Al-Habbo, Ismael D. Saeed,

We report here two unusual cases of a rare tumour pseudomyxoma peritonei. 1. Case one: A 55 -year- old female patient, with history of carcinoma of left breast presented with ascites which was...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8913

Biological hydroxyapatite as bone graft substitute;a preliminary report

Kothar H. Al-Naimi, Muhammad A. Al- Iraqi, Mahmood A. Aljumaily,

The biological calcium hydroxyapatite was isolated and purified from local cow bones in laboratories of the University of Mosul. The chemical analysis of the product shows that the purity of the...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8914

Scrotal Doppler ultrasound during evaluation for infertility

Abdul Salaam Al-Masri, Hazim H. Al Salih

Aim: the aim of the study is to clarify the incidental intra scrotal pathological findings during evaluation of infertile males depending on the clinical examination and Doppler ultrasonic...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8904

Malignant gestational trophoblastic disease: a review of seventeen cases

Haifa Z. Beker, Aasem M. AL-Chalabi, Yosra T. Jarjees,

Objective: (a) To describe the demographic characteristics of malignant gestational trophoblasic disease (GTD) in Mosul. (b) To evaluate the classification system that stratifies the treatment of...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8909

Effect of carbamazepine and valproic acid monotherapy on thyroid function tests in epileptic patients

Imad A. Thanoon, Ashraf H. Ahmed,

Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the effect of carbamazepine (CBZ) and sodium valproate (VPA), as a monotherapy in epileptic patients, on thyroid function tests as assessed by serum...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8903

Intracranial complications of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt: computed tomography evaluation

Ali Nabeel, Sameer Abdullateef, Abdul-Kader Tapoo,

Objective: To analyze the intracranial complications following ventriculo-peritoneal (V-P) shunt among patients in our locality.Design: Prospective study utilizing CT scan. Participants: 140...

DOI: 10.33899/mmed.2006.8902