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Predictive Roles of Some Electrolytes and Biochemical Markers in The Pathophysiology of Renal Failure Diseases; Case-Control Study: Prediksi Peran Beberapa Elektrolit dan Penanda Biokimia dalam Patofisiologi Penyakit Gagal Ginjal; Studi Kasus-Kontrol Hussein, Mohammed Ali; Hussein, Arwa Alaa; Razzaq, Alaa Siham Abdul; Sobeih, Enas Saad
Indonesian Journal on Health Science and Medicine Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijhsm.v2i1.59

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Objective; detection of the predictive role of some electrolytes and biochemical indicators in the pathophysiology of renal failure diseases. Methods; The present investigation was done in Diyala province within time (July-November 2024). We have 120 blood samples from hemodialysis patients that sleeping in the Ibn-Sina Center for Kidney Dialysis / Ba’aqubah Teaching Hospital. In addition, we collected 80 blood samples from people without diseases (healthy) and depended on them as a control group. Serum levels of all biochemical indicators in all samples of participants were quantified by Cobas e411 machine. SPSS v. 22.0 with Prism v.10 programs were based for the analysis our data. Results; Present outcomes showed that most renal failure patients were males (51.7%) within age groups 41-60 years (48.3%) and living in rural areas (51.7%). Additionally, most patients were no smokers (90.0%) with underweight BMI (33.33%) . Levels of RBS, creatinine, sodium, potassium and urea were highest in patients compared to controls, while the levels of calcium and iron were lowest in patients versus controls with significant difference (p<0.05). ROC curve results showed the urea scored highest sensitivity and specificity (100% and 94%) at cut off (40.50), followed by creatinine (100% and 89%) and albumin (88% and 86%) at cut off values (1.50 and 3.90) respectively, with significant differences (p<0.05), in diagnosis renal failure patients. pearson correlation coefficient showed there is negative significant correlation between RBS and creatinine ( r=-0.189* and p= 0.039), albumin and RBS ( r=-0.310* and p= 0.001), and a positive significant correlation between albumin and sodium (r=-0.227* and p= 0.013) and iron with sodium (r=-0.182* and p= 0.046). Conclusions; We concluded that renal failure disease has more effect on patients >40 years with underweight BMI. No effect of gender, living and smoking on disease. The increase and decreased levels of all indicators are related to kidney damage and loss of homeostasis. Urea, creatinine and albumin indicators are more preferred in screening disease due to have these indicators high sensitivity and specificity than another indicators Highlights: Assessed electrolytes' role in renal failure diagnosis using biochemical indicators. Analyzed 120 hemodialysis patients vs. 80 healthy controls using Cobas e411. Urea, creatinine, albumin showed highest sensitivity/specificity; significant correlations found. Keywords: Renal failure, kidney diseases, renal diseases, electrolytes, biochemical indicators
Study of the Efficacy of Colistin against Wound Contamination by Acinetobacter baumannii Hamad, Sara Salam; Hussein, Arwa Alaa; Razzaq, Alaa Siham Abdul
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/anamnetic.v3i1.1608

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Background.Acinetobacter baumannii is a multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative pathogen commonly associated with wound infections, particularly in hospital and battlefield settings. Due to its resistance to multiple antibiotic classes, treatment options are limited. Colistin (polymyxin E), a last-resort antibiotic, has been reintroduced for treating MDR A. baumannii infections. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of colistin against A. baumannii isolated from wound contamination cases. Methods: A total of (30) wound swabs were collected from patients with clinical signs of infection. Isolation and identification of (10) isolations of A. baumannii and (20) were different species. A. baumannii conducted using standard microbiological and biochemical methods, followed by confirmation via Vitek 2 compact. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, and colistin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by broth microdilution following CLSI/EUCAST guidelines. Results: According to this study on Acinetobacter baumannii, the bacteria might stop the bacteria's development at various colistin concentrations. In contrast to 500 µg/ml, the higher concentration (1000 µg/ml) generated a wider zone of inhibition, indicating dose-dependent antibacterial action. A wider zone of inhibition was seen at the higher concentration, suggesting dose-dependent antibacterial action. The study also discovered that following skin damage, skin cells progressively restored to their original architecture, however inflammatory cells and cellular debris persisted. Significant necrosis was seen in the second group, suggesting a serious inflammatory reaction. The third group displayed epidermal cell regeneration, with the group that received 1000 µg/ml of colistin exhibiting more noticeable regeneration. Conclusion: Colistin remains a highly effective antibiotic against MDR A. baumannii in wound infections. However, its use should be monitored due to the risk of emerging resistance and potential nephrotoxicity. Regular surveillance and antibiotic stewardship programs are essential to preserve their efficacy