Effects of menopause on serum oxidant status and lipid profile in Mosul city

Bassam N. Aziz

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 1-8

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49977

Abstract
  Objectives: To study the effect of menopause associated with estrogen deficiency on lipid peroxidation products, such as malondialdehyde (MDA) with evaluation of some antioxidants like, glutathione (GSH) and its relation to lipoprotein levels in women living in Mosul City. Design: Case-control study. Setting: ...  Read More ...

Comparative evaluation of different marketed products of ciprofloxacin tablets in vitro

Mus Mus; ab M. Khalaf; Hiyam A Al-Taii; Imad A-J Thanoon

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 9-15

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49978

Abstract
  The contents of four ciprofloxacin tablets products available in the private pharmacies of Mosul city were measured according to the British Pharmacopoeia (BP). Some biopharmaceutical parameters such as content uniformity, disintegration, and hardness were also measured for the same products. In addition, ...  Read More ...

Evaluation of the clinical effect of melatonin on oxidative stress markers in patients with lead poisoning

Ashwaq Najeem Eldeen; Mohammed Mahmood Mohammed; Mohammad Dakhel

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 16-20

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49979

Abstract
  Lead is a neurotoxic metallic element that can be absorbed by the body, primarily through the lungs and stomach. Generally, lead poisoning occurs slowly, resulting from the gradual accumulation of lead in bone and tissue after repeated exposure. Left untreated, lead poisoning can damage many internal ...  Read More ...

Synthesis and kinetic studies of mutual azo prodrugs of 5-aminosalicylic acid with sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim as models for colon targeting

Yasser Fakri Mustafa

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 21-31

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49980

Abstract
  In this study, two mutual azo prodrugs were synthesized for colon targeting in a treatment of colonic diverticular disease. The first was synthesized by coupling sulfamethoxazole with salicylic acid; the second was synthesized by coupling one mole of trimethoprim with two moles of salicylic acid. In ...  Read More ...

Synergistic activity of azithromycin combined with metronidazole against toxoplasmosis in experimental mice

Ziad H.Al-jader; Abdulsalam M. Al-Mukhtar

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 32-35

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49981

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of synergistic activity of azithromycin combined with metronidazole against toxoplasmosis experimentally induced in murine model. Material & Methods: Albino mice model (balb/c mice) acutly infected with tachyzoites, were treated for 10days from day +1 postinfection ...  Read More ...

Serum uric acid in smokers

Bassam E Hanna; Luma M Tohala; Jamal M Hamed

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 36-43

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49982

Abstract
  Objectives: To demonstrate the possible effect of smoking on serum uric acid level. Methods: The study was conducted during the period from March to June 2008 in Mosul city as a case control study. Participants: Subjects enrolled in this study were divided into two groups; nonsmokers and smokers ...  Read More ...

Prevalence of knee arthritis and role of synovial fluid aspiration in its improvement among patients with musculoskeletal brucellosis in Erbil

Khalid A.O AL- Dabbagh

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 44-52

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.49983

Abstract
  The study was conducted to record the prevalence and necessity regarding joint aspiration among patients with brucella knee arthritis and its role in the process of improvement. This study was a prospective analysis of 150 patients with musculoskeletal brucellosis (M-S brucellosis) recorded in the period ...  Read More ...

Unlicensed and off-label drug use in paediatric wards

Suhair Moayid Rasheed

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 53-57

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.50063

Abstract
  Objective: To determine the proportion of unlicensed &/or off-label prescriptions in paediatric patients. Patients & Methods; This prospective study of drugs administered to children in two paediatric hospital (ib-A!theer, A!-Kanasaa hospital for pediatrics in mosul city, over 6 months from 1st Nov. ...  Read More ...

In vitro inhibitory effects of selected anticholinesterase insecticides on human plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterases and their thermal reactivation

Omer A.H. Ahmed

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 58-65

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.50068

Abstract
  The inhibitory effect of a number of locally used organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides on human plasma and erythrocyte were examined in vitro by using the modified electrometric method for determination of cholinesterase (ChE) activity. The negative logarithum of inhibitor concentration required ...  Read More ...

The prevalence of hepatitis – B and C serological markers among patients with thalassaemia in Mosul

Bashar Sh. Mustafa

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 66-69

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.50069

Abstract
  Background: Thalassaemic patients are known to have higher risk of developing hepatitis B and C than normal individuals .The aim of this paper is to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B and C among thalassaemic patients and to pinpoint its association with personal medical fators in the province of ...  Read More ...

Seroepidemiological study of mumps in Mosul

Tariq M. Quasim

Volume 9, Issue 1 , December 2010, Page 70-74

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2010.50071

Abstract
  Objectives: to evaluate the prevalence of mumps specific IgG antibodies in sera of different age groups and sexes of Mosul population. Methods: 440 sera of different age groups and sexes were collected and tested by ELISA test. Results: Seropositivity against mumps virus among different age groups ...  Read More ...