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Attitude of Prime-Pregnant women toward Normal Vaginal Delivery in Southern of Babylon Governorate Maryam Abd Al-Kareem1 , Salma Kadhum2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11942

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Normal vaginal delivery occurs when the mother birth of the fetus through vaginal canal, during this kindof birth mode, gravid women take special classes about labor and delivery process, how to prepared forit and learn the ways that lead to cope with the fear, anxiety and pain. Descriptive study cross sectionaldesign, the study carried out to identify the attitude of prime-pregnant women regarding normal vaginaldelivery in southern of Babylon governorate in Iraq. The results show (39.5%) as a highest percentage ofstudy sample at age ranging between (19-22) and more of them (33.0%) with secondary school as levelof education, also the assessment of response rate for prime pregnant women regarding overall domain ofnormal vaginal delivery was (Positive) for attitude regarding physiological delivery at mean of score (2.46)and attitudes regarding perceived behavioral control of normal vaginal delivery at mean of score (2.39)while the assessment of attitudes regarding personal and practical choice and sources of motivation was (Notsure) at mean of score (2.12).
Estimate the Serum Level of IL-17A and TGF-?1 1 in Iraqi Generalized Vitiligo Patients Shatha F. Tariq
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11943

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Vitiligo is an acquired idiopathic skin disease characterized by white macules result from the destruction ofmelanocytes. Several cytokines have been implicated in the pathogenesis of vitiligo, keeping this in viewthe current study aimed to evaluate the serum levels of IL-17A and TGF-?1 in 25 patients with generalizedvitiligo and compared them with healthy individuals in order to investigate whether these cytokinesimbalances plays a role in the pathogenesis of this depigmentary disorder. Results of the present studyshowed that the serum level of IL-17A in vitiligo patients was increased significantly (p? 0.05) while theserum level of TGF-?1 was decreased significantly (p? 0.05) as compared with healthy control. Accordingto the gender of patients, males had a slightly non-significant increased (p<0.05) in the level of IL-17A andTGF-?1 as compared with females. Patients with early onset vitiligo had non-significant increased (p<0.05)in the level of IL-17A and TGF-?1 as compared with late onset vitiligo patients. No significant differences(p<0.05) were detected in the levels of IL-17A and TGF-?1 in patients regarding the clinical types of vitiligo,family history and Koebner phenomenon. Patients with active disease had a significant increase (p?0.05) inthe level of IL-17A, though a significant decrease (p?0.05) in the level of TGF-?1 was noticed as comparedwith both patients with stable disease and healthy control groups. Serum levels of both IL-17A and TGF-?1have been shown to be negatively correlated with the disease duration (r=-0.174, p=0.405) and (r=-0.057,p=0.788) respectively
Pattern of Firearm Discharge Residue on Cotton Cloth Substrate to Determine the Range of Firing by 7.65mm Caliber of Country Made and Standard Firearm: An Original Research Study Komal Yadav1 , Prashant Agarwal2 , NB Bardhan3
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11944

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The main purpose of the study was to collect a data related to country made and standard firearm from closerange on cotton cloth substrate to determine the range of firing, type of firearm used i.e standard or countrymade firearm as limited data are available for such lethality in india. The range of firing is very difficult toinvestigate by dispersion pattern of Gun Shot Residue in close range firing by country made pistol. Thisstudy was done to overcome that deficiency.Method- This study over a period of 3 years was carried out on live cases brought to ballistics division ofCFSL/CBI/New Delhi. Total No. of 180 samples were collected, from three different close range i.e., 4”, 8”and 12”on cotton cloth substrate. 90 samples were collected by 7.6mm country made pistol and 90 sampleswere collected by 7.65mm standard pistol.Result – Among 180 firing samples during study period, 30 firing has been done from each close range, fromstandard as well as country made pistol. The result showed the large variation in dispersion pattern of GSRfrom 4” range. At 4” distance, from country made pistol, the inner dispersion area of GSR was calculatedi.e. (7-19 cm2 app.), outer dispersion area of GSR was (30-70 cm2 app.) whereas in case of standard pistol,the inner dispersion area of GSR was (10-15 cm2app.), outer dispersion area of GSR was (40-70 cm2 app.) .Conclusions- It is found that large variation in dispersion pattern of GSR pattern has been observed, whenfiring has been done from country made pistol and standard firearm at 4” range. This study must be helpfulin estimation of exact range of firing fired from close range by 7.65mm country made pistol and standardpistol by analyzing the dispersion pattern area of Gun Shot Residue.
Histological and Physiological Study of the Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on Liver of Female Rats Exposed to Formalin in Drinking Water Rana Jafer Abid Khadim AL-Mayahi1 , Mutashar JaddoaAL-Shewaily2 , Ali Fayadh Bargooth2
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Aim: The presented study was established to evaluate the impact of formalin (FA) on the blood levels ofsuperoxide dismutase (SOD), lipid profile, total serum protein and serum albumin in female rats. Materialsand methods: The animals were assigned randomly into groups of six; control group, and treated other fivegroups as follow, first group exposed to formalin at 200ppm (F200 group), the second exposed to formalinat 400ppm (F400 group), third group exposed to formalin at 200ppm plus melatonin at 10mg/kg (F200Mgroup), fourth group exposed to formalin at 400ppm plus melatonin at 10mg/kg (F400M group), and thefifth exposed to melatonin at 10mg/kg (M group). Samples of blood from the rats were collected at day one,day and day 30 of the experimental period that was continued for 30 days. Results: Using immune-basedtechniques, the SOD activity, it has been here-resulted in significant (p?0.05) after-formalin-exposuredecreases in the blood samples of female rats from F200 and F400 groups, especially, when comparedwith the control group. The total cholesterol levels revealed significant (p?0.05) increases in the blood ofthe tested animals of the F200 and F400 groups. These increases affected the rates of LDL, VLDL, andtriglycerides in the blood of the studied rat-females of both F200 and F400 groups when compared withthe control animals. Interestingly, low levels of HDL were noticed in the blood of the animals of the F200and F400 when comparisons with control animals. The concentrations of the LDL, HDL, and triglyceridesin the serum of the formalin-exposed females showed significant (p?0.05) low levels when compared withcontrol animals. For day-30 collection, albumin concentrations revealed significant (p?0.05) elevation in theblood of the F200 and F400 animals.. Histological examination revealed that the liver of female rats exposedto 200ppm or 400 ppm of formalin for 30 days have been adversely affected. Whereas, the histologicalexamination of the liver of animals treated with melatonin and formalin were less affected due to formalinexposure. Conclusions: These results demonstrate the formalin high toxic effects on the hepatic tissues canbe overcome by the use of exogenous melatonin.
Effect of Methotrexate on Adenosine Deaminase Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Iraqi Patients Ammal Esmaeel Ibrahim1 ; Taha Shawi Morad2 ; Shatha M. Hasan1
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered as an autoimmune disease which influences the joints. It usuallyresults in a warm, enlarged, and painful joints. Stiffness and Pain typically amplify once relaxation.Frequently, the hands and wrist are involved, with similar joints naturally involved on both sides of the body.The syndrome might additionally have an impact on the other parts of the body. Adenosine Deaminase is anenzyme (EC 3.5.4.4) used with the metabolism of purine. It is essential for the analysis of adenosine fromnutrition and the revenue of nucleic acids in soft tissue. Its chief purpose in humans is the immune systemgrowth and preservation. On the other hand, the complete physiological role of ADA is so far not known.This study carried out at Al-Kadima Teaching Hospital, during the period fr6-om September 2014 till theend of October 2015. Patients who have any other disorders conditions are excluded. Subjects acceptingtreatment with medications within 7-9 months. A total of 66 patients with Rheumatoid arthritis wereenrolled in this study: thirty-five of them were newly diagnosed to have Rheumatoid arthritis who receivesno therapy for Rheumatoid arthritis (group A); the remaining thirty-one patients were with Rheumatoidarthritis who receive by methotrexate 500 mg for 7-9 months as the (group B). Twenty-six healthy subjects,as controls(group C ). The results show a significant elevation in the ADA activity in group A and group B.The study concluded that the level of ADA was higher in Iraqi RA patients than in healthy control subjects
Atrial Fibrillation among Jordanian Patients Mohammad Alkubaisi1, Mohammed Hakim Shamran 2 , Faisal Al-Obaidi 3 , Azhar Alsalhi 4, Abdulelah Shdi
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To estimate the rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) among Jordanian patients, and to identify the clinical data ofsigns and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, complications, prognosis and management. A cross-sectional studyinvolving total- 126-AF patients who admitted to Prince Hamzah Hospital with diagnosis of AF. The studywas begun from January 2018 to July 2019. A non-probability (Convenience) sample of (126) patients withatrial fibrillation who are admitted to the cardiac unit at Prince Hamzah Hospital. A special standardizedquestion form is designed and to be filled by researcher after patient signing his consent paper. The studyincluded (126) Atrial Fibrillation Jordanian patients. The result find the age is important risk factor for atriapatient. The high percentage of patients distributed among old age group. AF was associated with chronicdiseases, such as hypertension (73.01%). In spite of the fact that atrial fibrillation is expected to be anepidemic disease within the next 20-30 years, no clear preventive programs especially for those who havehigh risk like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and overweight regarding educationand changing lifestyle to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation.
Ctrophotometyric Determination of Heavy Metal (Lead) in Cosmetics (Lipsticks) in Commercial Markets Adil Mohammed Hashim 1 , Ali Mohammed Abd-Alameer 1 , Ahmed Hameed Rashed1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11948

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In the recent years an significant rise were occurred due to exposure human being of heavy metal . There areno escaping from exposure to toxic chemical and heavy metal . The aim of this study was to determine andevaluate the risk heavy metal in lipstick on the public health, so we selected one heavy metal (lead) in therandomly selected lipstick samples from local markets . We determine lead in 28 lipstick products samples.Cosmetic products have a wide number of forms and uses ,many of them contain chemical compoundsthat may passé through the skin. High concentration of heavy metal in lipsticks which could form potentialhealth risk on public health , especially we know this lead accumulate in biological system . we used todetermine lead spectrophotometer technique . The samples were analyzed based on international standardby using (HNO3 ; H2O2) method . The concentration of maximum lead in random samples was (1.4) ppm, while the minimum lead was (0.02)ppm .This results were below the recommended limits of the unitedstate Food and Drug Administration .In manufacturing of lipsticks must be monitoring the componentsand chemicals used . Also quality control take place to check the concentration of heavy metal in lipstickproducts in each country .
Solubility and Dissolution Rate Enhancement of Ketoprofen by Nanoparticles Fatimah Mohammed Hussein Wais
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Reduction in particles size cause increase in effected surface area of drug particle. So as dissolutionoccurred at the surface of solute, rapid increase in dissolution rate due to large surface area. Ketoprofenbelong to class II according Biopharmaceutics Classification System in which has low solubility and highpermeability.the aim of study was to enhance solubility as well as dissolution rate of Ketoprofen whenpreparation of Ketoprofen nanoparticles by solvent evaporation method. Different formula of Ketoprofennanoparticles were prepared using different type of polymers (pvpk15,HPMCK15, MCA4C,and CMC 30) .All of the prepared Ketoprofen nanoparticles formulas showed a particle size result within nano-range withentrapment efficiency ranged from (85.7% to 98.3 %). The average particle size of Ketoprofen nanoparticleswas observed from (55 nm to 995 nm). The selected formula was investigation for DSC, PXRD, FTIR,SEM, entrapment efficiency and invitro drug release. The invitro dissolution study showed a significant(p<0.01) enhancement in dissolution rate of nanoparticles formula as compared to pure Ketoprofen (drug alone) and physical mixture(drug and stabilizer), at 10 min. 75.7% of drug release from nanoparticles, whileonly 15.2%, 22.7% for pure ketoprofen and PM(drug: stabilizer), respectively.
The Prevalence of Pathogenic Bacteria from Different Clinical Samples, Northern Part of Iraq Allaa M. Ahmed
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Background : Bacteria are prokaryotic which causes a wide range of diseases in human and animals as well,thus, early diagnosis of bacterial infection is an important step for their management. The vast majority ofbacteria are harmless to human and some strains are even beneficial. However, some strains cause infectionsincluding pneumonia, meningitis and urinary tract infection…etc. The present study aimed to describe anddetermine the prevalence rate of pathogenic bacteria in different clinical samples from Duhok city,Kurdistan region of Iraq, as there are no available data of bacterial infections.Methods: Totally, 200 adult patients enrolled in the present study during July 2017-July 2018. We collecteddifferent clinical specimens including (SFA, Bronchial Lavage, catheter, cerebrospinal fluid, body fluids,blood, semen, stool pus, urine, sputum and ear swabs). Standard microbiological techniques used forisolation and identification. All samples collected before antibiotic uses by specialized physician.Results: The result reported that forty-six samples (23%) obtained from male and one hundred fifty-foursamples (77%) obtained from females. A high diversity of pathogens was found but Staphylococcus aureusrecorded the highest infection rate by (33.3%) which observed in 32 urine samples by and followed by E.coli (27.3%) and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (25.3%), which observed in 36 and 29 urine samples,respectively. Alternatively, Klebsiella, Streptococcus, Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosawere founded in few samples. Conclusion: The highest diversity of potential pathogens observed in urine samples was E.coi. Over all,Staphlococcus aureus was predominant and recorded the highest prevalence rate by (33.3%) in 50 sampleswhich followed by E. coli recorded in 41 samples (27.3%) and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci observedin 38 samples (25.3%).
Assessment of Psychological Risk Factors for Spontaneous Abortion at Maternity Wards in Baghdad City Hospitals Sarah Hashim Mohammed1 , Rabea Mohsen Ali 2
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Objectives: To assess the psychological risk factors for spontaneous abortion. Methods: A descriptiveAnalytical study has been conducted on Non- probability sample consisted of (160) women who are sufferingfrom spontaneous abortion in maternity wards from six hospitals at Al Rusafa, AlKarckh and Medical cityhealth directorate. Study has been implemented for the period of January 10th 2020 to March 10th 2020 . Aquestionnaire used as a tool of data collection , the study instrument consist of Risk Factors (psychological,depression and anxiety ). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis are used to analyze the data. Results:The study results shows that (60.6%) of women suffering from stress and anxiety during current pregnancy.Only (1.9%) have depression, (8.1%) are reporting the presence of sad events during current pregnancy,(8.8%) are reporting presence of death during current pregnancy, (26.3%) are experiencing a family problem,(25.6%) are violated by their husbands, and (6.9%) are violated by their husband’s family. Conclusion: Themajority of women are experiencing mild depression during their pregnancy, and more than half of womenare experiencing moderate anxiety during their pregnancy.