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حدوث الاصابة بهشاشة العظام في مرضى الانسداد الرئوي المزمن في مستشفى بغداد وعلاقته بمختلف العوامل الخطره == Occurance of Osteoporosis in COPD Patients in Baghdad Teaching Hospital and Its Relation to Varios Risk Factors

Author name: عباس مصطفى حسن
Supervisor name: عدنان محمد الجبوري
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Thoracic
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Background : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a syndrome of progressive airflow limitation caused by the abnormal inflammatory reaction of the airway and lung parenchyma. Osteoporosis is one of the major extrapulmonary manifestations of COPD. The, prevalence of osteoporosis in COPD patients in Iraqi population is unknown.Objectives : To study the incidence of osteoporosis among COPD patients and its relations to various risk factors.Materials and Methods : The study was done in Baghdad Teaching hospital.All the diagnosed cases of 70 COPD patients according to the GOLD guidelines were included in this study. The present study was a cross sectional study during a period of August 2014 - Octoper 2015 . A brief history of the patients was taken, especially regarding duration of illness, number of exacerbations in the past 3 years, smoking in pack years, and history of steroid use (both systemic and inhaled steroids) after which cumulative dose of steroids was calculated. Spirometry was done in all these patients to stage the severity of COPD according to GOLD criteria. DEXA scan of the lumbar spine was done using bone densitometer to determine osteoporosis. (WHO) criterion for definition of osteoporosis was applied and patients with T - score of below −2.5 standarddeviation (SD) were diagnosed to have osteoporosis, −1 SD to −2.5 SD were diagnosed to have osteopenia and more than −1 SD as normal.Results : A total of 70 COPD patients were included in this study, Among these, 36 patients (51.4%) had osteoporosis and 23 patients (32.8%) had osteopenia.Majority (94.4%) of the patients who had osteoporosis had stage III and stage IV COPD disease. It was observed that as the severity grade of COPD increased , the risk of osteoporosis also increased. The bone mineral density (BMD) showed a significant difference among different stages of COPD. It was also observed that patients with lower body mass index (BMI) had higher prevalence of osteoporosis (91.7%) as compared to overweight patients. On univariate analysis, it was observed that risk factors for osteoporosis were female sex, higher number of exacerbations, BMI, and severity of COPD. After using multivariate analysis, stage IV COPD , number of acute exacerbations >3 in the previous 3 years , and steroid cumulative dose >1000 mg were observed to be significant risk factors for osteoporosis in COPD patients.

تقييم وظائف البطين الايسر والبطين الايمن باستخدام معامل كفائة عضلة القلب في مرضى انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن == Assessment of left and right ventricular functions by myocardia performance index in patients with chronic pulmonary disease

Author name: ازهر عباس ناصر
Supervisor name: باسل نجيب سعيد الدليمي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Echocardiography
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن هو كيان شائع في الممارسة السريرية. ان حدوث تضخم البطين الايمن للقلب وعجر القلب اليمن هو شائع في مثل هؤلاء المرضى. ومع ذلك يحدث بعض الاضطراب في وظيفة البطين الايسر بين هؤلاء المرضى.الارتباط بين انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن وعجز القلب قد تم وصفه سابقا. غير ان الارتباط بين مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن والخلل الوظيفي للبطين الايسر بدون وجود اعراض هو اقل فهما.تاثيرات مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن على وظائف البطين الايمن الانقباضية والانبساطية وعلى وظائف البطين الايسر الانبساطية ,قد تم اثباته. في حين ان معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايسر للقلب ، الذي يتضمن زمن قذف البطين وزمن الانبساط وزمن الانقباض ,هو مؤشر وظيفة البطين الشاملة، لم يتم تقييمه في مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن.المرضى الذين لديهم ضغط مفرط في البطين الايمن غالبا ما لديهم فشل في وظيفة البطين الايسر الانبساطية.الهدف من الدراسة : تهدف هذه الدراسة الى تقييم الوظيفة الشاملة للبطين الايسر والبطين الايمن للقلب في المرضى الذين يعانون من مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن مع او دون ارتفاع ضغط الدم الرئوي باستخدام معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين لمعرفة العلاقة بين نتائج ايكو القلب وشدة مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية ، اذا كان هناك اي منها.المرضى وطريقة العمل : 60 مريضا يعانون من مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن وغير مصابين بامراض القلب [30 مريضا لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن بدون ارتفاع ضغط الدم الرئوي (المجموعة 2), و30 مريض لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن مع ارتفاع ضغط الدم الرئوي (المجموعة 3)] و30 شخص سليم ومطابق للعمر والجنس تم ادراجهم في هذه الدراسة. خضع جميع المرضى للتقييم السريري، فحص وظائف الرئة، تخطيط القلب وفحص ايكوالقلب القياسي والدوبلر النسيجي. مختلف قياسات الايكو الخاصة بوظيفة البطين الايسر والبطين الايمن تم مقارنتها مع مؤشرات وظائف الرئتين وضغط الشرياني الرئوي. تم قياس معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايمن ومعامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايسر للقلب باستخدام الدوبلر النسيجي النبضي.النتائج : 60 مريض قد تم ادراجهم في الدراسة. كان اعمارهم بين 56 - 68 سنة. كان متوسط العمر 61.47 عاما والانحراف المعياري ± 7.47 سنوات.كان هناك 83% ذكور و17% اناث في الدراسة. 19 مريض (63.3 %)من الذين لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن مع ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي و15 مريض (50 %) من الذين لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن دون ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي كان مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن شديد بينما 11مريض (36.7 %) من الذين لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن مع ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي و15 (50 %) من الذين لديهم مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن دون ارتفاع ضغط الشريان كان مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية معتدل. كان الانسداد القصبي شديد في المجموعة 1) حجم الزفير القسري49,973±5,303%) والمجموعة 2 (حجم الزفير القسري 44.58 ± 7.45% ) وليس هناك ضعف في فعالية التهوية في مجموعة الاشخاص السليمين.معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايمن كان اعلى في المجموعة 2 (0.57 ± 0.11) والمجموعة 3 (0.96 ± 0.05) من المجوعة 1 (0.42 ± 0.043001) (. P <), وكان اعلى في المجموعة 3 من المجموعة 2 (P <.001).معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايسركان اعلى في المجموعة 3 (0.7 ± 0.083) من المجموعة 1 (0.5 ± 0.034) والمجموعة 2 (0.56 ± 0.037) (P< .001).للمرضى المصابين بمرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن ، كان معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايسرمرتبط بعلاقة طردية مع العمر ,معدل نبضات القلب, ضغط الشرياني الرئوي الانقباضي ومعامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايمن ويرتبط بشكل سلبي مع السيوح الانقباضي للمستوى الحلقي للصمام الثلاثي وحجم الزفير القسري في الثانية 1. في تحليل الانحدار الخطي المتعدد , (R=0.674) معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايسر ترتبط بصورة مستقلة بحجم الزفير القسري في ثانية واحدة(Beta =1.133, P = 0.007), ضغط الشرياني الرئوي الانقباضي(Beta= - 0.758, P=0.128) ومعامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايمن (Beta=1.436, P=0.009). مؤشرات وظيفة البطين الايسر الانبساطية (A, E/A, and deceleration time of E) كانت ضعيفة في المجموعة 3 والمجموعة 2 بالمقارنة مع المجموعة1. نسبة السرعة الانبساطية المبكرة لحلقة الصمام الاكليلي الى السرعة الانبساطية المتاخرة(Em/Am) كانت اقل بكثير في مرضى انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن الذين لديهم ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي(0.77±0.066)،وكان وقت الاسترخاء للبطين الايسر اطول بكثير في المجموعة 3(105.43±4.21ms) والمجموعة 2(102.27±4.45ms) بالمقارنة مع مجموعةالسليمين(71.2±5.51ms).وظيفة البطين الايمن الانبساطية, نسبة السرعة الانبساطية المبكرة الى السرعة الانبساطية المتاخرة (E/A)اعلى في الاشخاص السليمين بالمقارنة مع مجموعات المرضى. وقد كان نسبة سرعات التدفق للصمام الثلاثي(نسبة السرعة الانبساطية المبكرة الى السرعة الانبساطية المتاخرة) اقل قيمة بكثير في مرضى انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن الذين لديهم ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي(0.84 ± 0.04) وكان وقت الاسترخاء اطول بكثير في المجموعة 3 (98.87 ± 8.41ms) والمجموعة2 (77.5 ± 4.57ms) بالمقارنة مع الاشخاص السليمين (75.37±5.2) . كان قطر البطين الايسر الانبساطي اقل بكثير في المجموعة 3 (40 ± 2.665) من المجموعة 1(46.2 ± 2.295) والمجموعة2 (44.2 ± 3.367). سرعة حلقة الصمام التاجي (s') كانت الاقل في المجموعة 3 . (9.64 ± 0.92) ولكن المؤشرات التقليدية للوظيفة الانقباضية وسمك الحاجزبين البطينين في الانبساط لا تختلف بين المجموعات.كانت اقطار البطين الايمن الانقباظية والانبساطية اعلى وكان التقصير الكسري للبطين الايمن اقل في المجموعة 3 من المجموعتين الاخريين. كانت حركة حلقة الصمام الثلاثي الانقباظية اقل بكثير في المجموعة 3 (16.07 ± 3.54) بالمقارنة مع المجموعة 1 (21.7 ± 2.71)والمجموعة2 (20.83 ± 2.69) ,ولكن الاختلافات بين المجموعة 1 و2 غير هامة احصائيا.الخاتمة : كانت كلا وظيفتي البطين الايسر الانقباظية والانبساطية عاجزة في مرض انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن خاصة في المرضى الذين لديهم ارتفاع ضغط الشريان الرئوي . هذا العجز يرتبط بصورة مستقلة بضغط الشريان الرئوي الانقباضي,معامل كفاءة عضلة البطين الايمن وحجم الزفير القسري في الثانية1.الوظيفة الانبساطية للبطين الايسر والبطين الايمن والوظيفة الشاملة للبطين الايسر والبطين الايمن تتاثر في مرضى انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن وخاصة مع تطور المرض. مرضى انسداد الشعب الهوائية المزمن والذين لديهم ارتفاع ضغط الدم الرئوي اكثر عرضة لعجز القلب الايسر والايمن الانبساطي والشامل من المرض الذين لديهم ضغط شريان رئوي طبيعي. دوبلر انسجة القلب هو اداة افضل في تقييم وظائف البطين الايسروالبطين الايمن | Development of right ventricular hypertrophy and eventual right side heart failure is common in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, some disturbance in left ventricular (LV) function has been observed among such patients.The co - existence between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure has been previously described. However, the co - existence between COPD and subclinical LV dysfunction, without the presence of heart failure symptoms, is less well understood.The aim of the study : The aim of this study was to evaluate global function of the LV and RV in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with or without pulmonary hypertension(PH) by using myocardial performance index (MPI) and find out the correlation between echocardiographic findings and severity of COPD.Patients and methods : Sixty patients with COPD without additional cardiac diseases [30 patients with COPD without PH (group 2), and 30 patients with COPD with PH (group 3)] and 30 age and sex - matched healthy subjects (group 1) were enrolled into the study. All patients underwent clinical evaluation, spirometry, electrocardiography and standard and tissue Doppler echocardiography. Various echocardiographic parameters of LV and RV functions were compared with indices of pulmonary function test and pulmonary arterial pressure. RV myocardial performance index (RVMPI) and LVMPI were obtained by pulsed wave Doppler tissue.Results : RVMPI was higher in both group 2 (0.57 ± 0.11) and group 3 (0.96 ± 0.05) than group 1 (0.42 ± 0.043) (P< .001), and was higher for group 3 than in group 2 (P< .001). LVMPI was higher for group 3 (0.7 ± 0.083) than in both group 1 (0.5 ± 0.034) and group 2 (0.56 ± 0.037) (P <.001). For patients with COPD, LVMPI was positively correlated with age, heart rate, pulmonary arterial systolic pressure and RVMPI and negatively correlated with tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and forced expiratory volume in 1 second. In multiple linear regression analysis (R=0.674), LVMPI was independently associated with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) (Beta =1.133, P = 0.007), pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (Beta= - 0.758, P=0.128), and RVMPI (Beta =1.436, p=0.009).LV diastolic function parameters (A, E/A, and deceleration time of E) were impaired for groups 2 and 3 compared with group 1. Mitral early diastolic and late diastolic annular velocities ratio (Em/Am), were significantly lowest in COPD patients with PH(0.77±0.066), and the isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT) was significantly longer in group 3(105.43±4.21ms) and group 2(102.27±4.45ms) in relation to control group(71.2±5.51ms).RV diastolic function, E/A ratio was higher in the control subjects compared with the patient groups. The tricuspid inflow velocities ratio (E/A) was significantly lowest value in COPD patients with PH (0.84 ± 0.04) and the isovolumetric relaxation time (IVRT) was significantly longer in group 3(98.87 ± 8.41ms) and group 2(77.5 ± 4.57ms) in relation to control group (75.37±5.2). LV end - diastolic diameter was significantly lower for group 3 (40 ± 2.665) than group 1(46.2 ± 2.295) and group 2(44.2 ± 3.367). LV mitral valve annular velocity (S') was lowest in goup3 (9.64 ± 0.92). However, conventional systolic function parameters and IVSd were not different among the groups. Systolic and diastolic RV diameters were higher and RV fractional shortening was lower for group 3 than the other two groups. TAPSE was significantly lower for group 3(16.07 ± 3.54) compared with group 1(21.7 ± 2.71) and group2 (20.83 ± 2.69), but differences between groups 1 and 2 was not statistically significant. Conclusion : Both LV systolic and diastolic functions are impaired in COPD, especially in patients with PH. This impairment is independently associated with pulmonary arterial systolic pressure, RVMPI, and FEV1. Left and right ventricular diastolic function and LV and RV global function are affected in COPD patients especially with progression of the disease. COPD patients with pulmonary hypertension are more liable to LV and RV diastolic and global dysfunction than normal pulmonary pressure COPD patients. Doppler tissue echocardiography is a better tool in the assessment of LV, RV function.

الخصائص الوبائية لحالات الحصبة المسجلة في محافظة النجف الاشرف للفترة من 2007 الى 2014 == Epidemiological Characteristic of Reported Measles Cases in AL - Najaf province /Iraq 2007 - 2014

Author name: عبد الامير حسين حسن الموسوي
Supervisor name: احمد سمير النعيمي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Measles is worldwide, and still epidemic and highly infectious and threatened the life of all populations, but is preventable by full immunization.The importance of this study in AL - Najef government because of previous outbreak. And also a mixing of social due to internal displace populations and religious events during the year.Objective study : to describe the epidemiological characteristics of all reported measles cases in the public health of Najaf government during 2007 - 2014.Method of study : cross sectional for all suspected measles cases that are reported retrospectively in the public health section of directorate of health in AL - Najaf province during 2007 - 2014, and the data collected from the notification and investigation form of measles then entered and analyzed by using EPI - Info and SPSS 21. The result showed 582 of suspected cases, 359 0f them were confirmed, 56% female, the peak age group <5 years.The seasonal distribution of the cases appears in JAN - MAY. There was highly obvious association between the numbers of doses of vaccination with the confirmed cases,The Odd Ratio for having a confirmed case for those with a single dose of vaccination is 0.18 compared to those unvaccinated. and the risk of having confirmed measles for those with unvaccinated increased 5.6 time compared to those with protected a single dose, during the outbreak period (2007 - 2009).We recommend promoting the active surveillance and good collection of notification form and keeping for study in future, improving complete MVC with a good cold - chain and periodic campaigns before winter

تحليل نتائج وخز الرئة القطعي لاربعين مريض في مستشفى بغداد التعليمي == Analysis of Tru - Cut Biopsy Findings In Forty Patients with PERIPHERAL Lung Lesions in Baghdad Teaching Hospital

Author name: احسان سلمان
Supervisor name: مصطفى نعمة عبد علي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Thoracic
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: وخزة الرئة التحت الجلدية هي من اكثر الطرق شيوعا في الوقت الحالي معها العديد من الطرق المستخدمة في امراض الجهاز التنفسي .واحده من اهم الطرق هي طريقة الوخز القطعي بمساعدة المفراس الحلزوني .اهداف دراسة البحثلاجل تحليل النتائج من جراء عملية الوخز القطعي في مستشفى بغداد التعليمي لسنة 2015 - 2016.الطرق والمرضىاجريت دراسة مرجعه عن هذه الطريقة ووجدت كثير من النتائج ما يخص الديموغرافية والدلائل الاشعاعية والتشخيص والمضاعفات الناتجة من المرضى الذين اجروا هذه العملية الوخز القطعي تحت السيطرة للمفراس الحلزوني .النتائجاربعون مريض كانوا تحت الدراسة الخاصة للبحث ثلاثون مريض كانوراجال وعشر مرضى نساء .اعمار المرضى تتراوح ما بين 18 - 80 ومعدل العمر للمرضى هو 14.1 سنه . ±58.6 21 مريض من الرجال حاليا مدخنين و6 غير مدخنين و3 مدخنين سابقين بينما من النساء كانوا 3 مدخنين حاليا و5 غير مدخنين و2 مدخنين سابقات .اكثر الاعراض شيوعا بين المرضى في البحث هي ضيق التنفس والسعال ونفث الدم وقلة وزن الجسم.اكثر الدراسات الهستوبايولوجي للمرضى الذين اجروا هذه العملية كانت مسرطنه بنسبة 70% ,شامل بنسبة 12.5%, حميد بنسبة 7.5 % , ذات الرئة بنسبة 7.5%, تحليل غير كافي بنسبة 2.5%.من اكثر المضاعفات شيوعا بين المرضى كانت الاسترواح الصدري ونفث الدم.الاستنتاجعملية الوخز القطعي مع مساعدة المفراس الحلزوني يعتبر من اكثر العمليات الكفؤة في الكشف عن الاوليات والاسباب التي تخص امراض الرئة المحيطية. | Percutaneous lung biopsy is now a common procedure in pulmonary medicine, and several different techniques are in use. The most important one is the use of a tru - cut biopsy under computed tomography (CT) guidance.Aim of Study : To analyze the outcome of tru - cut biopsy in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions in Baghdad teaching hospital 2016.Patients and Methods : A cross sectional study was done to find out the demographic profiles, indications, radiological findings, diagnosis and complications of the patients who were underwent tru - cut biopsy under CT guided. Forty patients underwent tru - cut biopsy under CT guided in Baghdad teaching hospital( 2015 - 2016).Results : Forty patients were included in our study.Thirty patients (75%) were males, 10 patients (25%) were females. The patients age range from 18 to 80 years, the mean age of the patients was 58.6±14.1 years. In males, 21 patients were current smokers, 6 patients were non smokers and 3 patients ex smokers. In females, 3 patients were current smokers, 5 patients were non smokers and 2 patients were ex smokers. Most common clinical presentation of the patients was chest pain (30%), dyspnea (17.5%), cough (15%), hemoptysis (7.5%), and weight loss (12.5%). The commonest histopathological result of the lesions was malignancy (70%), inconclusive (12.5%), benign (7.5%), organizing pneumonia (7.5%) and inadequate sample (2.5%). The most common complication was pneumothorax (10%) and haemoptysis (5%).Conclusion : Tru - cut biopsy under CT guided is extremely useful in finding specific etiologies of peripheral lung lesions

تواتر التدرن الكامن في المرضى المرشحين للعلاج البيولوجي في مستشفى بغداد التعليمي == The frequency of Latent tuberculosis infection in patients who are candidates for biological therapy in Baghdad Teaching hospital

Author name: امل خالد علي
Supervisor name: مصطفى نعمة عبد علي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Respiratory System
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Introduction : Tuberculosis remains one of the biggest global human killers accounting for 9.4 million new cases of active tuberculosis and 3 million tuberculosis - related deaths with an incidence of 140/100,000 inhabitants. More than 90% (up to 8 million) of total TB Tuberculosis cases occurring in developing countries and more than half of all deaths (2 million) occurring in Asia.Aim of the study : To assess the burden of latent TB in patients candidate for biological therapy.Patients and method : A descriptive cross sectional study conducted at Baghdad teaching hospital during the period from the 1st of April 2017 to the end of March 2018. A consecutive sampling included 150 respondents candidate for biological therapy were included in this study Results : The mean age of patients was 38.9±11.4 years. TST was positive in 23.3% of studied patients. Significant association between positive TST findings and middle age group (p=0.05). A significant association was observed between positive TST results and gender (p=0.001). Also significant association between prolonged duration of the disease, and positive TST.Conclusions : The TST were positive in about only one quarter of patients with chronic immunomediated diseases who are candidates for biological therapy, and significant associations were found between age group , and TST results.

دراسة الكشف المبكر لمرض الانسداد الرئوي المزمن في الذكور الخالين من الاعراض المدخنين والمدخنين السابقين == Early Detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Asymptomatic Male Current Smokers and Ex - smokers By Spirometry

Author name: حسام محمد علي صالح
Supervisor name: عبد الله جنجر الفرطوسي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Thoracic
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is responsible for permanent morbidity, premature mortality and great burden to the healthcare system. The most commonly encountered risk factor is tobacco smoking. Without screening, patients usually overlook early symptoms of cough wheezes but commonly seek medical advice when they become dyspnic on mild to moderate exertion. By that time, half of their ventilatory reserves are lost. Spirometry remains the gold standard for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and monitoring its progression.Aim of study : Early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in asymptomatic male current smokers and ex - smokers by spirometry.Patients and methods : Consecutive asymptomatic male current smokers (n=100) and ex - smokers (n=100) were participated in screening. All Participants have no history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, chronic respiratory illness or active pulmonary symptoms. Also all of them not on bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, Montelukast, or theophylline.Results : A total of 100 asymptomatic male current smokers and 100 asymptomatic male ex - smokers were screened by spirometry according to the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society guidelines. Overall, airway obstruction was seen in 49 (49%) current smokers, mild obstruction was seen in 22 (22%) and moderate obstruction in 27 (27%) subjects, while in ex - smokers airway obstruction was seen in 52 (52%), mild obstruction was seen in 13 (13%) and moderate obstruction was seen in 39 (39%) subjects.Conclusions and recommendations : Early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by spirometry will encourage smoking cessation and enable earlier interventions to help prevent exacerbations and hopefully preserve lung function, quality of life and decrease mortality

تاثير تدخين الشيشة الاركيله مقارنة بتدخين السكائر على اختبار وظائف الرئة بين الذكور في مدينة الناصرية == The Effect of Water Pipe (Negril) Smoking on Pulmonary Function Test in compare to cigarate smoking among Males in Al Nasiriya City

Author name: مهند عادل جايان
Supervisor name: قاسم محمد سلطان
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Thoracic
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Shisha (wp) smoking is becoming a more prevalent form of tobacc consumption, and is growing worldwide, particularly among the young generation in the Middle East especially among urban youth, college students, and young professionals. However there is limited data about the effects of water - pipe smoking. Publicly considered as aharmless entertainment. Many studies have shown that water pipe smoking associated with development of varying degrees of reduction in the lung function.Objectives : The aim of this study is to assess the effect of water pipe smoking on pulmonary functions with regard to the duration and amount of smoking among different groups of male smokers : water pipe smokers, cigarette smokers, and compare it with a control (nonsmokers) group. Methods : This is a comparative crosssectional study which conducted on 300 male subjects, subdivided into two groups of smokers : 100 water pipe smokers, 100 cigarette smokers and 100 nonsmokers as a control group, all participants were apparently healthy and matched for gender, they were selected from random cafes in al nassirryha city. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and pulmonary function test was performed by portable Spiro lab III spirometer after gaining the participant consent. Results : There was significant differences between the mean ages of the study groups (p value<0.05).water pipe smokers (35.44±10.79) cigarette smokers (46.09±10.54), and nonsmokers (35.55±11.07). The present study revealed that there was a significant reduction in the parameters of the pulmonary function test ( FEV1 ), (FVC )(FEV1/FVC),(PEF),(FEF25 - 75%)and(MVV)for the two groups of smokers as compared to the control group ( P < 0.01 ) .Lung function impairments were very severe in water pipe smokers as compare with cigarette smokers( P < 0.05 ). There were significant inverse correlations between all PFT values and duration and total amount of WP smoking and number of WP smoked per week(P < 0.01) .Conclusion : The results from this study showed that there was a profound effect of WP smoking on PFT values, which were more severe to the effects of cigarette smoking.Keyword : water pipe smoker ,pulmonary function test, nassiryha - Iraq.

مشاهدات الرنين المغناطيسي لدى المرضى المصابين بفرط هرمون الحليب في الدم == MRI FINDINGS OF PITUITARY GLAND IN HYPERPROLACTINEMIC PATIENTS

Author name: رنا علاء الدين حسين
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diagnostic Radiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: تحليل مشاهدات الرينن المغناطيسي للغدة النخامية لدى المرضى المصابين بفرط هرمون الحليب (البرولاكتين)في الدم وايجاد توجيها ت عمل للحدود الدنيا لنسبة هرمون الحليب في الدم والتي على ضوئها تكون صورة الرنين المغناطيسي للغدة النخامية مطلوبة 0اساليب الدراسة قمنا بدراسة وصفية استطلاعية شملت ستون مريضا يعانون من فرط البرولاكتين وقمنا باخذ صورة الرنين المغناطيسي للغدة النخامية لهم للفترة من الاول من كانون الثاني ولغاية الثلاثون من شهر اب للعام 2015.النتائجتم فحص ستون مريضا, منهم ثمانية وعشرون اي مايعادل نسبة (46.7%) كان تصويرالرنين المغناطيسي طبيعيا للغدة النخامية, وخمسة عشراي مايعادل نسبة (25%)مر يض لديهم ورم غدة نخامية مايكروي و3منهم ورم غدة نخامية ماكروي. بالاضافة الى تسعة منهم كان لديهم تضخم الغدة النخامية بدون وجود لاي ورم.وقد وجدنا ان قطع القيمة الامثل المصاحب لورم الغدة النخامية (ميكروي /ماكروي )لهرمون الحليب هو (102.5)نانو غرام / ملليتر بمستوى حساسية (77.8%) ومستوى نوعية (95.2%).الاستنتاجاتكان هناك صلة ذات اهمية احصائية بين المرضى الذين يعانون من فرط هرمون الحليب وصورة الرنين المغناطيسي .هذا يدعو الى اجراء صورة الرنين المغناطيسي لجميع الحالات المصابة بفرط برولاكتين الدم عندما تكون نسبة الهورمون مساوية او اكثر من (102.5.نانوغم/مل)بعد استثناء اي سبب ثانوي ممكن يؤدي الى ارتفاع هرمون الحليب. | To analysis the MRI findings of pituitary gland in patients with hyperprolactinemia and establish guidelines for a minimal serum prolactin level for which pituitary MRI imaging is indicated .Methods : A descriptive study was conducted at of a AL - Shaheed Ghazi Hospital and Radiology Institute from 1st of January 30 of August 2015. Sixty patients with hyperprolactinemia underwent magnetic resonance imaging of brain for pituitary gland .Results : The result were based on the analysis of pituitary MRI findings for 60 patients , almost half of the sample were diagnosed as normal 28 (46.7%) ,18 (30%) as pituitary adenoma with macro adenoma being the smallest part 3(5% only).Pituitary hyperplasia account 9(15%) and empty sella 5(8.3%).there was significant statistically association between serum PRL and pituitary adenoma .The optimum cut - off value for serum PRL for any positive pituitary findings (adenoma , hyperplasia and empty sella) was 55.1ng/mL. While the optimum cut - off value of serum PRL for pituitary adenoma (micro/macro) was 102.5 ng/mL.Conclusion : MRI of the pituitary gland was significantly associated with serum PRL levels in patients with hyperprolactinemia .The optimum cut - off value of serum prolactin to predict pituitary adenoma (micro/macro) was 102.5 ng/mL. Therefore pituitary imaging should be obtained for all patients with serum PRL ( equal or higher than this value)after exclusion of any secondary causes of hyperprolactinemia.

الخصائص الوبائيه للحروق في مستشفى بغداد للحروق, بغداد, العراق 2015 == Epidemiological Characteristics of BurnInjuries in Baghdad Burn Hospital,Baghdad, Iraq, 2015

Author name: رنا خالد الناصر
Supervisor name: فارس حسن اللامي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Burns are a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 265,000 deaths annually, in 2013 fire and heat resulted in 35 million injuries. This resulted in about 2.9 million hospitalizations and 238,000 deaths. This makes it the 4th leading cause of injuries after motor vehicle collisions, falls, and violence. About 90% of burns occur in the developing world. This has been attributed partly to overcrowding and an unsafe cooking situation. Iraq burn injuries are the second cause for visiting emergency room after gun fire according to World Health Organization (WHO) Injury Surveillance Pilot Project, Iraq, 2008.Objectives : To describe epidemiological and clinical characteristics, estimate the case fatality rate and identify the main determinants of death among burn cases in Baghdad Burn hospital, Baghdad, Iraq during 2015.Patients and Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted in Baghdad Burn Hospital. The study population was all the burn cases that were admitted to these hospitals during 2015. The files of the patients were obtained from the statistics department in the hospital. All burn patients with different types and degrees of burn injuries who were admitted to this hospital during 2015 were included in the study. Patients with minor superficial burns treated in the emergency department as out patients and cases that admitted for surgical treatment of old scars were excluded.Data was collected using a form included demographic data, etiology, burn type, anatomical location and percentage of body surface area burned, operating procedures and outcome were recorded.Results : This study involved 676 patients, 32.90% of them were females. 26.62% patients were below 10 years of age. Two thirds had less than 20% of body surface area burns (66.42%) and only 9.46% had more than 50% body surface area burns.Flame burns were the commonest (71.59%) followed by scalds (23.37%) and electrical 2.52%. Scalds were common in children. About 76.33% of patients improved 8.28% left on their responsibility and 2.07% shifted to other hospitals. Case fatality rate was 13.30%, Mortality was 44.4% with sepsis as the leading cause, multiple organ failure, and shock were other causes of mortality.Conclusions : Burns injury is a major public health concern and is associated with high mortality. Flame, scald and electrical burns are commonly a result of domestic and occupation accidents and are preventable. Strict follow up to the infection control guideline can minimize the high case fatality rate.

Epidemiological Characteristic of Multi - Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Iraq July/2011 - July/2015

Author name: قيس قاسم ابراهيم
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Multi - Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR - TB) is global and national public health problem that threatens the success of TB control programs.The aim of this study : To describe the epidemiologic characteristics of MDR - TB cases registered in Na0onal Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) of Iraq during the period July 2011 - July 2015.Methods : A Cross - sectional, record based study was conducted at the Chest and Respiratory Diseases Specialized Center for all electronic records and patients’ forms available from July /2011 to July/2015. A form for collec0ng data was prepared by the researcher according to (MDR) patients Files which is provided by the NTP. Chi - square testing was used to measure the level of sta0s0cal significance set at p<0.05 and a confidence level of 95%.Results : A total of 319 cases, males were (72.6%); the mean age was 40.03±12.24 years, one third of the cases (31.7%) were from Baghdad. cases from urban area (57.8%); Cat - 2 Failure form (88.0%) of the MDR group; pulmonary were (98.3%) of the site of the disease; (17%) with Diabetes Mellitus; duration in days spend by the patient in the first line treatment, direct smear conversion negative and culture conversion nega0ve were (502±133.56), (117±77), (145±91) respec0vely; default was(28.5%) of the ceases; favorable outcome was sta0s0cally significant among middle age groups(30 - 49years) (χ2=8.548, df =2, P = 0.014).Recommendations : Increase attention for better managements of the patients in the first line treatment; give good education messages to patient of MDR - TB and Increase the number of labs capable for early diagnosis is the suitable strategy to control MDR - TB disease.

تاثير عقار الكولجسين بالاضافه الى الاسيتامينوفين مع الاسيتامينوفين وحده على مستوى الالم التصلب والوظيفة البدنية لمرضى فصال الركبه الاولى : دراسة مقارنة == Effects of Colchicine Plus Acetaminophen and Acetaminophen Alone on Pain, Stiffness and Physical Function in Patients with Primary Osteoarthritis of the Knees : A Comparative Study

Author name: كوثر رفيع حربي
Supervisor name: سامي سلمان شهاب
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Joints
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disorder of multifactorial etiology characterized by loss of articular cartilage. Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals are commonly found in osteoarthritic joints. These crystals have been found in the synovial fluid of 60% of patients with knee OA. Inflammation in OA is frequently secondary to the presence of these crystals, and leads to the production of interleukin - 1 (IL - 1), an important mediator of cartilage breakdown in OA. Previous studies referred to a slow acting disease/structure - modifying effects of colchicine in knee OA. Aim of the studyTo examine the effect of combined colchicine plus acetaminophen compared with acetaminophen alone on pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis after a 1month treatment course, and after 1 month of stopping the treatment.Patients and methods A randomized, double blind study included 150 patients were diagnosed to have knee OA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification of (KOA).Patients were randomly assigned to receive acetaminophen 500mg containing capsule twice daily in the 1stgroup (70 patients),and colchicine 0.5mg plus acetaminophen 500mg in one capsule twice daily in the 2ndgroup (80 patients). The efficacy outcome measure was the change in the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) including the pain, stiffness and physical function subscales.Results Both acetaminophen and acetaminophen plus colchicine groups showed significant reduction in the pain, stiffness , physical function and total WOMAC score in the 2nd visit (after 1 month of treatment regimen) (P<0.001).At the third visit one month after cessation of treatment these scores increased again to approximate the baseline value in group 1, while slightly increased in group2, the differences in these scores between the baseline and 3rd visit values were statistically insignificant, (P˃0.05) in group 1 while it still highly significant in group 2, (P<0.001).ConclusionBoth modes of treatment acetaminophen alone or acetaminophen plus colchicine are effective in symptomatic improvement in patients with primary osteoarthritis of the knee in term of pain, stiffness, physical function and total WOMAC score. But the better beneficial symptomatic effect and longer period of action was obtained when colchicine added to acetaminophen than acetaminophen alone.

انتشار اكتناف العين لدى عينة من المرضى العراقيين البالغين المصابين بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد == Prevalence of Ocular Involvement in a Sample of Iraqi Adult Patients With Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

Author name: ايناس عدنان مجيد
Supervisor name: محمد هادي العصامي | نجاح كاظم القريشي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Joints
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: خلفية البحث : تعرف متلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد بانها اضطراب النسيج الضام الوراثي الذي يتميز بالام عضليه هيكليه ونطاق المرونه المفرطه في المفاصل , الكثير من مظاهر العين موجوده عند مرضى متلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد بعضها مشهورة الترابط مع المرض والاخرى مخبر عنها في تقارير حاله .الهدف : تقييم انتشار وخصائص اكتناف العين لدى عينة من المرضى العراقيين المصابين بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد .المرضى والطرائق : شملت الدراسة ( 300) فرد في الدراسه المقطعيه , )100( مريض بمتلازمه فرط المرونه و)200 (من الافراد الاصحاء وهم مطابقين في العمر والجنس للمجموعه التي اخذت كمجموعه تحكم .خضع كل المرضى للفحوصات العينيه والتي تضمنت تقييم حده البصر مع مخطط سنيل , فحص القطعه الاماميه والخلفيه للعين مع مصباح سلت , فحص شيرمر , صبغه الفلورسين القرنيه وتقدير ضغط داخل العين مع مقياس توتر العين بالنفث الهوائي . تم استبعاد المرضى اللذين لديهم رضح سابق في العين اوالمرضى المصابين بفرط ضغط الدم وداء السكري او تراكب مع امراض الانسجة الضامة الاخرى او التهاب المفصل الالتهابي . جمعت بيانات المرضى الديموغرافية والسريرية بما في ذلك العمر والجنس ومعيار كتلة الجسم ,مده الاعراض , بيانات مرتبطه بمظاهر المرض الريئسيه وميزات اخرى مرتبطه بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد . تم قياس تقدير مرونه المفاصل بالنسبه الى طريقه درجه بايتون لكل المشتركين في الدراسه .النتائج : من مجموع 100 مريضا مصابا بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد ممن التحقوا في هذه الدراسه . تم تحديد انتشار الاخطاء الانكسارية في (%78 (, وحسر)قصر البصر(في (49%) ثم لابوريه (20%) وطول البصرفي (9%) منهم.وجدت المظاهر العينيه الاخرى المحدده جفاف العين في (15%) , بينما التهاب الجفن الامامي والخلفي في (%5) و(4%)من المرضى على التوالي .شخصت متلازمه الصباغ التشتتي في (3 %) واخر المظاهر العينيه المحدده ساد في (2%) من مرضى متلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد .ان كل النتائج السابقه ذات دلاله احصائيه ماعدا ساد حيث لم تصل الى حد الدلاله الاحصائيه .لايوجد رابط معتد بين العمر , الجنس , نوع المفصل الاكثر شيوعا ودرجه المفصل في حرز بايتون مع زياده خطر المظاهر العينيه . الاستنتاجات : مظاهر العين في عينة المرضى العراقيين المصابين بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد شائعه نسبيا. ان اكتشافات العين المتعلقة بمتلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد الاكثر شيوعا هي حسر البصر ثم لابوريه ثم طول البصر .لقد كان جفاف العين , التهاب الجفن الامامي والخلفي ومتلازمه الاصباغ التشتتي وساد قليله الحدوث في متلازمه فرط مرونه المفاصل الحميد . | Background : Benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) is a hereditary connective tissue disorder, characterized by musculoskeletal pain and an excessive range of motion in joints . Many ocular manifestations of BJHS have been described, some being well - known associations and others reported for the first time in case reports .Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence andcharacteristics of ocular involvement in a sample of Iraqi patients with BJHS. Patients and methods : A total of 300 individuals were included in this cross sectional study, 100 patients had benign hypermobility syndrome and another 200 healthy individuals matched in age and sex were taken as a control group.All patients undergone for opthalmological examination involved visual acuity assessment with Snellen chart, examination of anterior and posterior eye segments with the slit lamp, Schirmer test and corneal fluorescein staining and assessment of intraocular pressure with air puff tonometer.Patients had history of previous eye trauma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and overlap with other connective tissue diseases or inflammatory arthritis were excluded. Demographics and clinical data were collected including age, sex, BMI duration of symptom, data related to main disease manifestations and other related features to BJHS. The assessment of joint mobility was measured according to Beighton score method for all the participants in the study.Results : A total of 100 patients with (BJHS) enrolled in this study. Prevalence of refractive errors detected in 78% patients, myopia was detected in (49%), followed by astigmatism (20%) and hypermetropia (9% ) .The other identified ocular manifestation was dry eye (15%), While anterior & posterior blepharitis (5% and 4%) respectively. Pigment dispersion syndrome diagnosed in (3%) of patients and The last identified ocular manifestation was cataract which detected in about (2%) of BJHS patients.All previous findings were statistically significant except cataract not reach to statistically significant level. There were no significant correlation between age group, gender, type of common joint involved or degree of beighton score with increase risk of ocular manifestations .Conclusions : Ocular manifestations in a sample of Iraqi patients with BJHS were relatively common. The most common BJHS - related ocular findings were Myopia followed by, Astigmatism and hypermetropia. Dry eye symptoms, anterior and posterior blepharitis, pigment dispersion syndrome and cataract are rare in patients with BJHS.

تاثير الارتجاع العضوي المزمن للصمام الاكليلي على وظيفة البطيي الايمن الانبساطية باستخدام دوبلر صدى القلب في عدة مراكز للقلب في بغداد == Impact of chronic organic mitral regurgitation on Right Ventricular Diastolic Function using Doppler echocardiographic study in Multi Cardiac Center in Baghdad

Author name: عطاء خليل طه
Supervisor name: غازي فرحان حاجي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Echocardiography
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : To date, little is known regarding the effect of left ventricular volume overload on right ventricular diastolic function. We hypothesized that patients with chronic organic mitral regurgitation and preserved left ventricular systolic function might have subclinical right ventricular dysfunction, and related to pulmonary artery systolic pressure.Objective : To study the effect of left ventricular volume overload on right ventricular diastolic function by Doppler echocardiography in patients with chronic organic compensated mitral regurgitation.Patients and methods : A cross - sectional study held in multi cardiac center in Baghdad. From April 2015 to June 2016. Patients categorized in to two groups; Thirty - one were without pulmonary hypertension (group I, mean age 32±7.1 years) and thirty of patients were with pulmonary hypertension (group II, mean age 36.1±5.7years). All of them compared with sixty - one healthy individuals serving as a control group (group III, mean age 32.1±6.6 years). Transthoracic echocardiography (multiple views) M - mode, Two - dimensional and Doppler were done for all groups of study.Results : Conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiographic assessment of right ventricular diastolic function revealed impairment in up to 44.3% of patients, (19.4% in group I vs 70% in group II, P<0.001). Patients had lower right ventricular E - wave velocity, lower E/A ratio, and prolonged right ventricular isovolumic relaxation time compared to control. Tissue Doppler analysis showed lower E', and lower E'/A' ratio. All changes were statistically significant at P < 0.001). Patients with pulmonary hypertension were older with higher E/E' ratio in comparison to the other two groups (5.79±1.75 in group II vs 3.91±0.41, 4.08±0.93 in group III and I, respectively, P <0.001).

التدخين بين الكوادر الطبية والصحية في مستشفيات بغداد 2016 == Smoking among Health Care Workers in Baghdad Hospitals, 2016

Author name: ولاء طالب یوسف
Supervisor name: ايمان عدنان القصير
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, shisha or argela and cigars. Smoking causes diminished overall health, increased absenteeism from work, and increased health care utilization and cost. Quitting smoking lowers the risk for smoking - related diseases and can add years to life. The global tobacco epidemic is predicted to kill 10million people annually over the next 20 to 30 years (mainly in developing countries). Health Workers have potential role in preventing smoking among patients as they are health educators and counselors for quitting smoking.Objectives : To determine smoking prevalence among Health Care Workers and to study HCWs knowledge and attitudes toward tobacco smoking during work.Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted on three general hospitals in Baghdad Al Karkh side that were chosen randomly and all Health Care Workers that agree to participate during time of visit to their hospitals were included in the study and they were 448; from end of June to end of August 2016; data collected through self - filled questionnaire then data was entered and analyzed by excel sheet and SPSS software. Results : Mean of age of participants was 35.6±10 years; the prevalence of current smoker was 12.5%; most of particip ates were aware about smoking complications (92%); most of participates expressed positive attitudes towards smoking control irrespective of their own smoking status; about 90% of participates were bothered from Second Hand Smoking; the mean of cigarette smoking was 20±12 cigarettes per day; the mean of 1st age for starting smoking was 21±8 years & the mean of period of smoking was 13.7±8 years. About 39% of smokers had signs of nicotine addiction.Conclusion : The prevalence of smoking was relatively low; males were significantly more prone to smoke (96%) compared to females; there was no significant association between smoking and profession; females were significantly bother from Second Hand Smoking; smokers that get sickness from smoking were more prone to stop smoking and there was significant association between periods of smoking with nicotine addiction.Recommendations : Activation of penalty fines on smoking during work or induce Official penalty & Provision of special places for smoking in work places.

نتائج تخطيط صدى القلب عند المرضى المصابين بمرض الانسداد الرئوي المزمن ومدى ارتباطها بشدة المرض == Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Their Correlation with Disease Severity

Author name: شذى سلمان كاظم
Supervisor name: عدنان محمد الجبوري
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Thoracic
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Background : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and result in an economic and social burden that is substantial and increasing.COPD has considerable effects on cardiac functions, including those of the right ventricle, left ventricle, and pulmonary blood vessels. Most of the increased mortality associated with COPD is due to cardiac involvement. Echocardiography(Echo) provides a rapid, noninvasive, portable, and accurate method to evaluate the cardiac changes.Aim of study : To assess cardiac changes secondary to COPD by echocardiography and to find if there is a correlation between echocardiographic findings and severity of COPD.Materials and Methods : A total 50 of patients with COPD were diagnosed and staged by pulmonary function test (PFT) according to GOLD criteria into 4 stages . For all patients,detailed history, carful clinical examination, electrocardiography(ECG), chest x ray(CXR), and routine blood tests were done. All patients evaluated by echocardiography.Results : On echocardiographic evaluation of COPD,40% of cases had normal echocardiographic parameters. Measurable tricuspid regurgitation (TR) was observed in 25/50 (50.0%) of cases . Pulmonary hypertension (PHT), which is defined as systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (sPAP)> 30 mmHg was observed in 14/25 (56.0%) of patients with TR (28.0% of total patients) , in which prevalence of mild, moderate, and severe PHT were 7/14 (50.0%), 4/14 (28.6%), and 3/14 (21.4%), respectively. The frequencies of PHT in mild, moderate, severe, and very severe COPD were 7.1%, 14.3 %, 35.7%, and 42.9%, respectively. Cor pulmonale was observed in 6/14 (42.9%) of cases (12.0% of total patients) ; The frequencies of cor pulmonale in patients with mild, moderate, and sever PHT were 0 , 75.0% ,100.0 % ,respectively ; 2.0% cases had left ventricle systolic dysfunction(LVSD) and 10.0% cases had evidence of left ventricle diastolic dysfunction(LVDD). Left ventricle hypertrophy (LVH) was found in 4.0% of cases. There was a significant decrease in forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1) means associated with Echo findings especially with PHT and cor pulmonale.Conclusion : Prevalence of cardiovascular complications (especially PHT and cor pulmonale) is high among COPD patients and has a linear relationship with increasing severity of COPD. Echocardiography helps in early detection of cardiac complications in COPD cases giving time for early interventions.

تقيم الوضع التغذوي بين الاطفال المصابين باعتلال طيف التوحد == Nutritional Status Assessment among Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder Al - Najaf 2015

Author name: سرى حسن الحارس
Supervisor name: علياء مكي حسن الصافي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder with symptoms arising that are apparent throughout the patient’s lifespan. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is characterized by impaired social and communication interactions as well as restricted, repetitive interests and behavior. . Epidemiological studies show that the incidence of autism is increasing, which may be due to the diagnostic category of ASD having been developed. There is vital importance in the treatment of autism, is early diagnosis which is conducive to more rapidly improving the quality of patients’ health.Aim of Study : To determine the nutritional status of ASD children in Al - Najaf province 2015 Methods : A descriptive cross - sectional study conducted to assess nutritional status in children with autism. A convenient sample of patients with autism in (Al Imam Al Husain Institute of Autism) and autistic patients in psychiatric department in AL - Hakeem hospital from 30th of April 30th of August 2015.The data were collected by questionnaire developed and filled by investigator through direct interview with autistic patient parents that visit psychiatric department in Al - Hakeem hospital and from case study sheet that present in AL - Imam Al Husain Institute of Autism which include ID, gender , residency, age of child (or date of birth??), the age level of education of parents, their occupation, and by measuring weight and height of children and compare with wt./age, wt/ht, ht/age & BMI/age growth charts .Epi - info software and Excel sheet for entry and analysis of data .Results : the sample size was 98 child, 86 boys and 12 girls & males to females ratio was 8 : 1, age groups were (28%) ≤ 5 yr ,(72%) more than 5 year in which (52%) of them were normal, (33.9%) were overweight and (14%) were underweight, (28%) of the ≤5yr. were (45%) of them were overweight (37%) of them had wasting,& (16%) were normal, no significant association between the nutritional state with gender, residency, age of father, age of mother, occupation of father, occupation of mother, educational level of fathers and but there were significant association between level of education of mother and age group. p value 0.03 .and between age group of children and NS p value less than 0.0000 (less than 0.05).Conclusion : most cases below and equal 5 yr were overweight& obese 45% and large percent of above 5years 33% were overweight & obese, there is significant associations between nutritional status and level of education on ofmothers for children >5 years and NS .

العنف الاسري بين النساء في محافظة النجف 2012 - 2014 == Domestic Violence among Women in Najaf Province /2012 - 2014

Author name: هديل جعفر كاظم
Supervisor name: ايمان عدنان القصير
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Domestic Violence (DV) against women is a global problem without social, cultural, religious, geographic, economic or national boundaries.Worldwide, at least 1in 5 of the worlds female population has been physically or sexually abused by a man or men at some time in their life. In Arab and Islamic countries, the scope of DV is not yet considered a major concern despite its increasing frequency and serious consequences. In Iraq a family public health survey documented that 83.1% of women reporting at least one form of marital control.Objectives : 1. To explore complaining of women regarding domestic violence in Al - Najaf province for 3 years.2.To throw a light on the associated factors for domestic violence against women.Methodology : A cross sectional study was conducted in Al - Najaf province during period from June to Sept. 2015.A total number of 300 current women were accessed to computer record (2012 - 2014) not paper record about their exposure to domestic violence. Hundred married women from each year were included. The included women were with complete file case ready for the court.Results : Out of the total sample(300) from the Directorate of domestic violence in Al - Najaf province, 91.7% were complaining of physical violence and 8.3% were complaining of verbal abuse. Conclusions and Recommendations : High prevalence of physical Domestic violence among women in Al - Najaf province. Occupation of husband, Age of husbands with year had significant effect on violence. Deal with Domestic Violence as a public health problem. Identify the problem to public by media to educate the public to focus on girls 'education can be viewed as a type of longterm prevention.

انتشار اكتناف العين لدى عينة من المرضى العراقيين المصابين بالتصلب المجموعي == Prevalence of Ocular Involvement in a Sample of Iraqi Patients with Systemic Sclerosis

Author name: زينة يحيى جواد
Supervisor name: فائق ايشو كوريال
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Joints
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, SSc) is a severe systemic chronic connective tissue disease. Many ocular manifestations of SSc have been described, some being well - known associations and others reported for the first time in case reportsObjectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of ocular manifestations in a sample of Iraqi patients with SSc.Patients and methods : This cross - sectional study involved 50 patients with SSc diagnosed according to 2013 criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism for the classification of systemic sclerosis or the 1980 classification criteria for SSc, established by the American Rheumatism Society (now the American College of Rheumatology). Patients had history of previous eye trauma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and overlap with other connective tissue diseases or inflammatory arthritis were excluded. Demographics and clinical data were collected including age, sex, BMI, disease duration and subtype, age at diagnosis, scleroderma assessment questionnaire (SAQ), medications used, blood investigations and autoantibody profile were collected, and a full ophthalmic examination was conducted. Results : A total of 50 patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) were enrolled in this study. Prevalence of dry eye symptoms was 74%, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) was 68%, eyelid skin stiffness and telangiectasia were observed in 56% and 36% respectively. Refractive errors were detected in about a quarter of cases (24%). Myopia was the most frequently identified type of refractive errors (18%), followed by astigmatism (6%) and hypermetropia (only 2% after excluding the age dependent presbyopia). Blepharitis was diagnosed in 18% of examined patients. Each of the following ocular manifestations, namely : subcapsular cataract, pterygium, conjunctival abnormalities, cataract - cortical type, uveitis (Anterior or posterior) and retinal microvascular abnormality were detected in less than 10% of cases. Positive serum anti - scleroderma 70 (anti - scl 70) antibodies significantly increased the risk of having KCS . also diffuse disease type significantly increased the risk of having eyelid skin stiffness . There were no significant correlation between patients with KCS, refractive error and eyelid skin stiffness with the other variables .Conclusions : Ocular manifestations in a sample of Iraqi patients with SSc were relatively common. The most common SSc - related ocular findings were dry eye symptoms, then KCS, followed by eyelid skin thickening and telangiectasia.

تقييم نظام ترصد الحصبة, دائرة صحة الرصافة,بغداد, العراق, 2013 == Evaluation of Measles Case - Based Surveillance System, Baghdad - Resafa, Iraq, 2013

Author name: اسعد مهدي اسعد
Supervisor name: فارس حسن اللامي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
Key words:
  • ترصد الحصبة
  • قييم الرصد
  • مؤشرات تقييم الاداء
  • بغداد الرصافة
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Abstract: يتطلب التخلص من مرض الحصبة نظام ترصد رصين وذو جودة عالية. بدا نظام ترصد الحصبة في العراق في عام 2005, ومن خلال هذا النظام يجب الابلاغ عن كل حالة (حمى مع طفح جلدي) والتحري والتحقق منها على الفور. اجريت هذه الدراسة لتقييم نظام ترصد الحصبة في دائرة صحة بغداد/ الرصافة للفترة من 1/ايار/2013 ولغاية 31/ تموز/2013, وهو اول تقييم لهذا النظام بهذا الاسلوب في العراق.اهاف البحث : 1. تقييم جودة واداء النظام، 2. تحديد الفجوات الموجودة في النظام ومجالات تحسينها,3. صياغة التوصيات لغرض تحسين النظام.طريقة البحث : 1. تقييم نظام ترصد الحصبة من خلال الزيارات الميدانية لـ : شعبة الرصد الوبائي في مركز السيطرة على الامراض الانتقالية/بغداد, وحدة الامراض الانتقالية في دائرة صحة بغداد/الرصافة, وحدة الامراض الانتقالية في جميع القطاعات (7), مستشفيات اطفال عدد 2 ومراكز رعاية صحية اولية عدد 14 اختيرت عشوائيا. حيث تم اعتماد قائمة معدلة لمؤشرات معيارية تابعة لمنظمة الصحة العالمية والدلائل الارشادية لمراكز السيطرة على الامراض والوقاية منها في الولايات المتحدة الامريكية, حيث تمت دراسة هيكلية النظام (Structure), وظائفه الجوهرية (Core functions) والوظائف الداعمة (Support functions) بالاضافة الى نوعية النظام (Data quality or system attributes).2. وصف للمعلومات المسجلة في نظام ترصد الحصبة في العراق من عام 2008 ولغاية عام 2012 مع تحليل مؤشرات الاداء الموصى بها من قبل منظمة الصحة العالمية خلال هذه السنين.نتائج البحث : 1. نتائج التقييم : ا. معظم الوظائف الجوهرية للنظام (كشف وتسجيل وتاكيد الحالات المشتبه اصابتها بالحصبة والابلاغ عنها وعن الاوبئة والـتاهب لها) تفوق المعيار الافتراضي للاداء الجيد(80%). اما تحليل المعطيات وتفسيرها فكانت تتم فقط على مستوى شعبة الرصد الوبائي في بغداد وكذلك التغذية الاسترجاعية فانها دون المستوى في القطاعات (42,9%). ب‌. فيما يتعلق بالوظائف الساندة للنظام فالدلائل التوجيهية والمعيارية (Standards and guidelines) لنظام ترصد الحصبة ولسحب النماذج وعملية احالتها للمختبر موجودة في اغلب المؤسسات المزارة, اما نسبة الكوادر المدربة في القطاعات فكانت (62,5%) وفي المراكز الصحية (71,4%) ولا يوجد متخصصين في علم الاوبئة في كافة المستويات المزارة عدا شعبة الرصد الوبائي في مركز السيطرة/بغداد ودائرة صحىة بغداد/الرصافة. وعلى الرغم من ان الزيارات الاشرافية تجري من قبل المستويات العليا فان توثيق توصيات الزيارات كانت موجودة في (71,4%) من القطاعات و(50%) من المستشفيات المزارة و(42,9%) من المراكز الصحية المزارة. ت‌. اما اكتمال بيانات الترصد((completeness فقد كان يتراوح مابين (83% - 90,9%). وانية التوقيت (Timeliness) فيما يخص تسليم التقارير حول ترصد الحالات والاوبئة فكانت بنسبة (100%). بالاضافة لذلك, فان نظام الترصد تبين بانه مفيد وبسيط ومقبول وعلى درجة عالية من المرونة. اما حساسية النظام فكانت (92%) في المستشفيات المزارة و(95%) في المراكز الصحية المزارة. وكانت القيمة التنبؤية الايجابية (3,6%) في المستشفيات و(9,5%) في المراكز الصحية.2. فيما يخص المعلومات المسجلة في نظام ترصد الحصبة في العراق من عام 2008 ولغاية عام 2012 : ا. تراكميا, تم تسجيل (3,292) حالة اشتباه اصابة بمرض الحصبة في دائرة صحة بغداد/الرصافة للفترة من عام 2008 الى 2012. من بين هذه الحالات كانت هنالك (2,603) حالة مؤكدة, وحوالي (63,4%) منهم كانت اعمارهم (9 - 60 شهر) و(15,6%) هم اقل من (9 شهور). اما فيما يخص الموقف التلقيحي لهذه الحالات فكان (68,2%) منهم غير ملقحين, (22,4%) ملقحين والبقية كان موقفهم التلقحي غير معروف. من هؤلاء الملقحين, كان (99,3%) منهم ملقحين بجرعة واحدة فقط من لقاح الحصبة وكانت نسبة المعلومات المؤخوذة من كارت التلقيحات تمثل (0,2%) فقط. ب‌. على الرغم من انه تم تحقيق تقدم في معظم مؤشرات تقييم الاداء الموصى بها من قبل منظمة الصحة العالمية, فان هنالك ضعف في تحقيق بعض المؤشرات في بعض القطاعات. هذه المؤشرات هي "النسبة المئوية لحالات اشتباه الاصابة بمرض الحصبة التي تم التحقق منها بصورة كاملة", و"النسبة المئوية لحالات اشتباه الاصابة بمرض الحصبة مع عينة وردت في المختبر في غضون 7 ايام من جمع العينة" و"معدل حالات غير الحصبة وغيرالحصبة الالمانية لكل مئة الف نسمة". الاستنتاجات والتوصيات : اظهرت الدراسة بان نظام ترصد الحصبة ذو حساسية عالية وقد حقق اهدافه المعلنة, على الرغم من انه لم يكن مرضيا تماما على جميع المستويات ولاتزال هنالك بعض الفجوات في النظام.واوصت الدراسة بضرورة تكرار التقييم بصفة دورية, اجراء البحوث العملياتية وتقييم مستقل للتغطية بلقاح (MCV) وتعزيز التدريب والاشراف والتغذية الاسترجاعية. | Background : Measles Case - Based Surveillance (MCBS) was started in Iraq in 2005 and every case of fever and rash should be immediately notified and investigated. Evaluation of Baghdad - Resafa Directorate of Health (DOH) was conducted in 2013. Objectives : to evaluate the quality of system, its performance and to determine the gaps and areas for improvement.Methods : Field visits to surveillance section within Communicable Diseases Control Center/Directorate of Public Health and Primary Health Care/Ministry of Health - Iraq (Iraq - CDCC) and surveillance units at Baghdad - Resafa DOH, its seven districts, two pediatric hospitals and fourteen Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) using checklist consist of modified WHO proposed list of indicators for monitoring and evaluation. Epidemiological analysis of MCBS data was done from 2008 - 2012.Results : Case detection, registration, confirmation, reporting; and epidemic preparedness were performed well at all levels. Data analysis and interpretation was only performed routinely at national level. Feedback reports were maintained at national, DOH and in 42.9% of the districts. Standard and guidelines were present in most studied areas. Only 62.5 % of the districts and 71.4 % of the visited PHCCs had trained staff. Although supervision was conducted, documentation and recommendations of the visits were present at DOH level, 71.4% of the districts; and only 50% of the hospitals and 42.9% of PHCCs. Completeness of surveillance data was varied from 83% to 90.9%. Timeliness was 100% for surveillance report submissions and outbreak detection. The system was useful, simple, accepted; and flexible at most levels. Sensitivity of the system was 92% in visited hospitals and 95% in visited PHCCs. Predicted Value Positive (PVP) was 3.6% in visited hospitals and 9.5% in visited PHCCs.Cumulatively 3,292 suspected cases were reported in Baghdad - Resafa DOH during 2008 - 2012. Among these, 2,603 (79%) were confirmed measles cases. Around 63.4% were 9 - 60 months, 15.6% were under nine - months. Around 68.2% were not vaccinated, 22.4% were vaccinated and the rest were of unknown vaccination status. About 99.3% of the vaccinated had one dose only. Card retention rate was 0.2% only. Despite progress achieved for most of WHO performance indicators, there was weakness in “percentage of suspected measles cases with complete investigation”, “percentage of suspected measles cases with specimen received at lab within 7 days of collection” and “non - measles non - rubella rate” in some districts. Conclusion and recommendations : The system appeared highly sensitive and met its stated objectives; although it was not fully satisfactory at all levels and some gaps are still there. It was recommended to repeat the evaluation periodically; conduct operational researches and independent assessment of Measles Containing Vaccine (MCV) coverage and to enhance training, supervision, and feedback

نتائج الفحص بالرنين المغناطيسي لمرض سرطان المبايض بالارتباط مع الفحص النسيجي == Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings Of Ovarian Malignancy In Correlation With Histopathology

Author name: صبا قيس عيسى
Supervisor name: خليل ابراهيم محسن
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diagnostic Radiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: نبذة : التشخيص المبكر والعلاج من الاورام الخبيثة للمبيض مصحوبان بتنبؤات حياتية جيدة. التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي له درجة عالية من الدقة في التصنيف المبكر لاورام المبيض.الهدف من الدراسة : لتحديد دقة التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي في تشخيص الاورام الخبيثة في المبيض بالمقارنة مع التشريح المرضي كاختبار ذهبي.المرضى وطرق البحث : دراسة متابعة مستقبلية اجريت في وحدة التصوير بالرنين المغنطيسي في قسم الاشعة بمستشفى بغداد التعليمي في مجمع مدينة الطب في بغداد خلال الفترة من 1 فبراير 2017 الى 31 ديسمبر 2017 على عينة من 30 امراة مشتبهة بالاصابة بورم المبيض. تم فحص جميع المرضى مع التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي الموزون الانتشار وتم جمع العينات لفحص التشريح المرضي.النتائج : كشف التصوير بالرنين المغنطيسي للنساء المصابات بورم خبيث في المبيض في 73.3٪ من النساء كما كشف تحليل الانسجة عن وجود ورم خبيث في المبيض في 73.3٪ من النساء. كانت نتائج صلاحية التصوير بالرنين المغنطيسي فيما يتعلق باورام المبيض الخبيثة حساسية (90.9٪) وخصوصية (75٪) وقيمة تنبؤيه موجبة (90.9٪) وقيمة تنبؤيه سالبة (75٪) ودقة (86.6٪). كانت قيمة القطع المناسبة لمعامل الانتشار الظاهر في التمايز بين الكتلة الضامة الخبيثة والحميدة 0.97 مع حساسية 100٪ وخصوصية 90.9٪.الاستنتاجات : ان التصوير بالرنين المغناطيسي الموزون الانتشار هو تقنية صالحة ويمكن الاعتماد عليها في تشخيص وتوصيف اورام المبيض. | Early diagnosis and treatment of adnexal malignancy is accompanied with good prognosis. The magnetic resonance imaging has high accuracy in early categorization of adnexal masses. Aim of study : To determine accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing ovarian malignancy in comparison to histopathology as golden test.Patients and methods : A prospective follow up study conducted in magnetic resonance imaging unit of Radiology Department in Baghdad Teaching Hospital in Baghdad Medical City Complex during the period from 1st of February, 2017 to 31st of December, 2017 on sample of 30 women with suspected adnexal masses. All patients were examined with diffusion - weighted magnetic resonance imaging and specimens were collected for histopathology examination.Results : The magnetic resonance imaging of women with adnexal mass revealed malignancy in (73.3%) of women and the histopathology revealed also malignancy in (73.3%) of women with adnexal mass. The validity results of magnetic resonance imaging regarding malignant adnexal mass were sensitivity (90.9%), specificity (75%), +ve predictive value (90.9%), - ve predictive value (75%) and accuracy (86.6%). The appropriate cut off value for apparent diffusion coefficient in differentiation between malignant and benign adnexal mass was 0.97 with (100%) sensitivity & 90.9% specificity.Conclusions : The diffusion - weighted magnetic resonance imaging among other MRI sequences that play valid and reliable role in diagnosis and characterization of adnexal masses. Keywords : Adnexal masses, Ovarian Malignancy Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Histopathology

دراسة اتجاهات مرض التهاب الكبد الفايروسي في العراق للسنوات 2007 - 2014 == Trends of Viral Hepatitis, Iraq 2007 - 2014

Author name: حسين محمود كاظم
Supervisor name: جواد كاظم الديوان
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Background : Viral hepatitis is a serious global public health problem and a major cause of morbidity and mortality particularly in developing countries. There are five distinct types of hepatitis virus. Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E viruses. Globally, every year there are an estimated 1.4 million cases of hepatitis A, 20 million hepatitis E infections, over 3 million acute cases of hepatitis E, and 56 600 hepatitis E - related deaths. HBV affected 7% of world population and causing more than 1 million deaths annually, while HCV affected 3% of world population and causing 366,000 deaths, annually. In Iraq, the carrier rate of HBV and HCV is 1.6% and 0.4% respectively. Goal : To decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from viral hepatitis infection.Objective : to identify the trends of viral hepatitis, Iraq, 2007 - 2014.Material & Methods : A descriptive cross - sectional study was conducted from1st June to 31st August 2015 at Communicable Diseases Control Center (CDC)/Iraq on all confirmed hepatitis cases and clinically diagnosed hepatitis cases registered in Iraq provinces during eight years period (2007 - 2014). Data were obtained from the computer stored registries of these cases in Viral Hepatitis Section and Surveillance Section in Communicable Diseases Control center (CDC)/Iraq. Results : the higher incidence rate of hepatitis A, B and C occurred in 2013 (were 31.58, 11.49, and 3.69 respectively), higher incidence rate of hepatitis E in 2011 was 1.17 while higher incidence rate of clinical hepatitis in 2010 was 55.38.Conclusion and Recommendation : High incidence rate of HAV, HEV, HBV and HCV. The peaks of HAV were noticed in 2010 and 2013. Looking for good sanitation, Screening for risk groups, Vaccination for HBV.

نسبة الصفيحات الدموية الى الخلايا اللمفاوية ونسبة الخلايا اللمفاوية الى الخلايا الوحيدة لدى عينة من المرضى العراقيين المصابين بمرض بهجت == Platelet - Lymphocyte Ratio and Lymphocyte - Monocyte Ratio in a Sample of Iraqi Patients with Behçet’s Disease

Author name: زهراء مصطفى كامل
Supervisor name: فائق ايشو كوريال
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Diseases - Joints
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
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Abstract: Behçet’s disease is a multi - systemic disorder, characterized bya remission and relapse , associated with a major morbidity and mortality.the principal pathological process is inflammation of blood vessels of allsizes and types (variable - vessel vasculitis).Platelet - lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and lymphocyte - monocyte ratio(LMR)regards simple, cheap parameters and was introduced as a novel marker todetermine inflammation in other diseases.ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between activity of Behçet’s disease withplatelet - lymphocyte and lymphocyte - monocyte ratio.Patients and MethodsThis case - control study conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital,Unit of Rheumatology from July 2017 to the end of February 2018. A total of 66 Iraqi patients who were diagnosed with Behçet's disease and met the inclusion criteria, and 66 apparently healthy individuals matched in age and sex as controls were enrolled. After acquiring their consent, data were collected using a pre - constructed data collection sheet, questionnaire including demographic and clinical data of the patients. Disease activity was assessed using Behçet's disease current activity form. Total White Blood Cells count and differential , C - reactive protein (CRP), erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) were measured. platelet - lymphocyte and lymphocyte - monocyte ratio was calculated manually after obtaining the results from laboratory

انتشار العدوى المتفطرة اللاسلية الرئوية المعزولة من المرضى في المختبر المرجعي الوطني في العراق == The Prevalence of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infection isolated in patients at National Reference Laboratory in Iraq

Author name: احمد سالم محمد
Supervisor name: مصطفى نعمة عبد علي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Internal Medicine
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Non - tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) considered mostly as colonizers or ignored as environmental contaminants in the past, are now increasingly recognized as important pulmonary pathogens in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent population. Globally, an increase in NTM infections has been reported from many countries around the world. However, there are no published epidemiologic studies of NTM in Iraq.ObjectiveIs to estimate the prevalence and pattern of resistance of pulmonary NTM infection in Iraq.MethodsThis was a retrospective study collected from the database of national reference laboratory of Iraq from 2015 to 2017

الوضع الوبائي لمتلازمة العوز المناعي في العراق من 1990 - 2017 == Epidemiological Profile of HIV in Iraq From 1990 - 2017

Author name: قيس عبد العزيز عبد المطلب
Supervisor name: جواد كاظم الديوان
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Background : HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of far greater demographic diversity, affecting all ages, sexes, races, and income levels; involving multiple transmission risk behaviors; and having a broad geographic distribution worldwide.Globally, there are about 36.7 million people living with HIV, and 1.81 million new HIV infections occurred worldwide in 2016. There is insufficient epidemiological data on HIV infection in Iraq, so this study was conducted to estimate the prevalence, incidence and other epidemiological characteristics of HIV patients in Iraq.Methods : Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted by reviewing all records of HIV patients that retrieved from the Iraqi HIV Surveillance Center from1990 - 2017. Corresponding population data of Iraqi population was obtained from the Ministry of Health (MOH) - Directorate of Planning and Resource Development - Health and Vital Statistics Department. Results : The total number of the registered HIV patients in the Iraqi HIV Surveillance Center from 1990 - 2017 were 385 documented HIV cases. The prevalence and incidence of HIV infection in Iraq in 2017 were 0.66/ 100,000 populations and 0.24/100,000 population respectively, and they increased gradually over the last 27 years.The mean age of patients with HIV at time of detection was 31±12 years. Most of the patients aged 25 years and above that account for (86.8%).Males showed much higher percentage of HIV infection than females about 82%.Most of the cases concentrated in Baghdad governorate (123 cases) that represent 52.8%, followed by Erbil governorate (21,8.4%).Clinically suspecting HIV infection was the main route for detecting cases (22.07%), followed by blood donation (20%) of the cases.Sexual activities represent the major role of transmission about 57%, followed by blood and blood products consumption that represent 22.5%.Conclusions : The prevalence and incidence of HIV infection continue to rise over the last 27 years especially in the last five years. We recommend paying more attention to the control and prevention measures and enhancement of surveillance system.Keywords : HIV, Iraq, Epidemiology, ART.

الوفيات والمراضة الناتجة عن حالات التهاب المعدة والامعاء بين الاطفال دون سن الخمسة سنوات في بابل, 2007 - 2017 == THE MORTALITY and MORBIDITY of GASTROENTERITIS in UNDER 5 YEARS CHILDREN, BABYLON PROVNCE (2007?2017)

Author name: رزاق هاشم محمد
Supervisor name: علياء مكي حسن الصافي
General topic: Medicine
Specific topic: Applied Epidemiology
Degree: Higher Diploma
Language: English
University location: Baghdad
First pages:
Abstract: Background : Diarrhea is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries. It was the second leading cause of death in children under five years, accounting for 9 % of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide in 2015. Despite the availability of simple effective treatment, about 1,400 young children die each day which is equivalent to 526,000 children a year. According to Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS - 4), the incidence of diarrhea in Iraq was 15% .The objective of this study was to identify the incidence and deaths of gastroenteritis in children under five year in Babylon, 2007 - 2017.Methods : A descriptive cross - sectional study by reviewing all reported cases of gastroenteritis in hospitals and districts of Babylon province between 2007 - 2017.Incidence, mortality rate and case fatality rate (CFR) for <5 years population were calculated.Results : The mean of cases was 69,436 patients. A mean of outpatient was 60,243(86.8%) and 9,194(13.2%) were admitted cases. Male to female ratio was 1.1 : 1. Incidence of gastroenteritis was 237.8/1,000, the highest incidence was in 2012(302 /1,000), the lowest was in 2016(163/1,000), most deaths occur in children <1year (82.1%). CFR was (1.1/10,000), the highest case fatality rate was in2007 (3.9/10,000), there was no deaths in 2013 and 2015, therefore CFR was 0%.Proportional mortality rate (PMR) the mean was (0.3%); the highest PMR was in 2007 (0.8%), because there was no deaths in 2013 and 2015 PMR (0%).The incidence was higher in infants (477/1,000), than1 - <5 years (168.2/1,000) as means, which represented 2.8 times more in infants.Conclusion Diarrhea is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years, which need to pay more attention for PHC efforts and community cooperation, improvements of living situations and encouragement of Breast feeding.Key words : Gastroenteritis, Babylon, Under 5 years children, Incidence, Case fatality rate, Proportional mortality rate.
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