Serum Immunoglobulins and complement subfactors levels in sodium valproate treated epileptic patients

Nazar A-K Hami; Mohammed Khalid Al-Nori; Omer AH Ahmed; Imad Abdul-Jabbar Thanoon

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 1-5

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49568

Abstract
  Objectives: To assess, the serum levels of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) and complement subfactors (C٣, C٤) in newly diagnosed epileptic patients in the pretherapy stage and ٣ months after valproate therapy, in comparison with controls. Methods: This study was conducted at Iben-Seena Hospital ...  Read More ...

Chemical and biopharmaceutical assay of different brands of frusemide tablets

Thamer A. Amar; Mahmood K. Oglah; Musab M. Khalaf

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 6-12

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49573

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the chemical and biopharmaceutical equivalence of frusemide tablets from ٥ different companies. Methods: This study was conducted on five brands of frusemide tablets available in the pharmacies of Mosul city from different manufacturing companies. These brands have been evaluated ...  Read More ...

The effect of carbamazepine monotherapy on full blood count in epileptic patients

Harith K M Al-kazzaz; Faris A. Ahmed; Deena K.Alsamman

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 13-17

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49576

Abstract
  Objectives: To assess the effect of carbamazepine on full blood count in epileptic patients. Patients and Methods: This study was done in the Outpatient department of Ibn– Sina Hospital in Mosul, during the period from October ٢٠٠٤ to September ٢٠٠٥. Epileptic patients under oral carbamazepine ...  Read More ...

In vitro inhibition of human blood cholinesterases and protection against chlorpyriphos (organophosphate) by weak anticholinesterase drugs

Ahmed A.J. Mahmood

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 18-29

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49579

Abstract
  In vitro inhibition of human plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase activities by the strong cholinesterase inhibitor chlorpyriphos (organophosphate) and the weak cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, metoclopramide, and diphenhydramine) in different concentrations was evaluated. The protective ability ...  Read More ...

Effects of different concentrations of aqueous green tea extract against methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity in rats

Dawser K. Ismael; Nada N. Al-Shawi; Farah Kais Abdul-Wahab

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 30-42

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49583

Abstract
  Objective: The concentration-dependent nephroprotective effects of orally-administered aqueous green tea extract (AGTE) were studied. Materials and Methods: Forty rats of both sexes (weighing ٢٠٠-٢٥٠g) with various concentrations {٠.٦٢٥%, ١.٢٥% and ٢.٥% of aqueous green tea extract ...  Read More ...

Hypoglycemic, antihistaminic and diuretic effects of aqueous extract of Adiantum capillus.

Taha Mahwi; Kawa Dizaye; Gulala Qader

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 43-51

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49587

Abstract
  The use of plants for healing purposes predates human history and forms the origin of much modern medicine. Many conventional drugs originate from plant sources, a century ago, most of the few effective drugs were plant based. Adiantum capillus has long held a place in herbal medicine systems worldwide. ...  Read More ...

Effects of combined oral contraceptive pills on thyroid function tests in Mosul City

Mohammed Daood Mahmood; Wahda B. Al-Youzbaki

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 52-58

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49590

Abstract
  Background: There are very little studies to determine the effects of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) on thyroid function tests in hormonal contraceptive users at least in our locality. Objective: To evaluate the effects of COCPs on serum level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) , free ...  Read More ...

Air conditioning systems and nosocomial infections in Mosul hospitals

Manal F. Mohammed; Karam A. Al-dabbagh

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 59-68

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49593

Abstract
  Background: Nosocomial infections (NIs) have proven to be persistent and sometimes complicated problem. More than one third of all nosocomial infections possibly involve airborne transmission. The aim of this study is to estimate the types of bacteria that could be present in air-conditioning systems ...  Read More ...

Effects of glibenclamide and metformin on serum uric acid level in patients with type II diabetes mellitus

Najlaa Saadi Ismail

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 69-74

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49595

Abstract
  Objectives: To assess the effect of glibenclamide and metformin on serum uric acid level in patients with type ٢ diabetes. Study design: Case control study. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted from March ٢٠٠٩ to January ٢٠١٠. Fasting blood sugar and serum uric acid level were measured ...  Read More ...

Phenylthiocarbamide perception in epileptic patients on carbamazepine therapy

Hilmy AS Abdul-Jabbar; Isam H.Mahmood; Sabah K AL-Dabbagh; Imad A-J Thanoon

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 75-78

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49596

Abstract
  The present study was designed to study the taste sensitivity to phenylthiocarbamide among epileptic patients. A total of ٧٣ epileptic patients participated in the study. The epileptic state of the patients was well controlled by carbamazepine therapy, with their serum level of carbamazepine within ...  Read More ...

Screening of developmental dysplasia of the hip in the newborns

Mohamad Ah. Jasim; Bashar Sh. Mustafa

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 79-91

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49597

Abstract
  Background: Newborn babies are known to have risk for occurrence developmental dysplasia of the hip so early clinical screening test is very important to detect this problem and prevent further abnormal growth. The aim of this study is to find the rate of occurrence of developmental dysplasia of the ...  Read More ...

Seasonal measurement of serum total cholesterol and malondialdehyde in healthy subjects

Faris A. Ahmed; Amani Ibraheem Younis; Mohammad A Al-kataan

Volume 11, Issue 1 , June 2011, Page 92-95

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2011.49600

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate serum total cholesterol (TC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in healthy subjects in winter and summer seasons. Subjects and methods: This study was conducted at the college of Pharmacy, University of Mosul. Twenty healthy subjects, non-smokers, free from any medication were included ...  Read More ...