Serum uric acid level and renal function tests in hypertensive patients treated by captopril

Dr. Wahda B Al-Youzbaki; Yasir Y T Al-Taee

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 1-10

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86549

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the effect of captopril on the serum uric acid level and renal function tests in hypertensive patients, in relation to the age and gender patients , and dose and duration of captopril use. Patients & methods: This is a case control study conducted in the Consultatory Clinic ...  Read More ...

Glycosylation gap in a group obese subjects

Mohammad Abdul Gafoor Al kataan

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 11-16

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86550

Abstract
  Back ground: Obesity is major health problem worldwide that increase risk for a wide range of diseases including diabetes mellitus and heart disease. As such, it increasingly important to understand how excess adiposity can perturb normal metabolic functions specially for glucose and lipid homeostasis. Objectives: ...  Read More ...

Oral candidal colonization in immunocompromised patients

Zahraa S. Kasim; Manahil M. Yehia

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 17-26

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86551

Abstract
  Objective: 1. To identify Candida species isolated from saliva of predicatively immunocompromised (cancer, diabetic) patients and control group. 2. To test the susceptibility of all the isolated yeasts against 6 antifungal agents, namely amphotericin B, nystatin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole ...  Read More ...

Evaluation of biochemical parameters in calcium oxalate renal stone formers

Mannal Abd AL-Monim Ibrahim

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 27-35

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86552

Abstract
  Background: Calcium oxalate renal stones are the most predominant cases of renal stones, their formation is more complex and no specific cause for the stone can be identified so called 'idiopathic'. This study was designed to analyze the metabolic and biochemical alterations in serum, urine and their ...  Read More ...

Effects of antioxidant supplement and metformin therapy on C-reactive protein and oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Zeina A Munim Al-Thanoon

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 36-46

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86553

Abstract
  Objectives: The study aims to compare the effects of metformin and antioxidant vitamins C and E on C-reactive protein (CRP) and oxidative/antioxidant status (represented by serum malondialehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant status (TAS) in newly diagnosed patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ...  Read More ...

Anthropometric and Hormonal Study of Breast Cancer Patients in Slemani City.

Gulshan Omer Ahmed; Ban Mousa Rashid

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 47-54

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86554

Abstract
  Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division leading to growth of abnormal tissue. The aims of the study were to evaluate the serum levels of Progesterone, Estradiol and Prolactin in women with breast cancer and to study the effect of anthropometric factors on breast cancer ...  Read More ...

The effects of glibenclamide on thyroid function tests in type 2 diabetic patients

Marwan M. Merkhan

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 55-61

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86556

Abstract
  Objective: to determine the long-term effect of glibenclamide on thyroid function tests in type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and methods: A total of 63 diabetic patients, 32 type 2 on glibenclamide and 31 ...  Read More ...

Effect of atorvastatin in combination with different oral antidiabetic medications on lipid parameters and glucose level

Mohammed N. Abed

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 62-69

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86557

Abstract
  Background: Dyslipidemia is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and is regarded as independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin for the treatment of dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetics using either metformin ...  Read More ...

Comparative evaluation of the effect of Nigella sativa extracts and nystatin as a traditional drug on Candida albicans in the primary school students in Mosul and Tikrit cities.

Maymona K.Yahya; Rahman A. Altae; Maymona Yahya

Volume 13, Issue 2 , December 2013, Page 70-78

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2013.86558

Abstract
  Objectives: To detect and compare the inhibitory effect of Nigella sativa extracts and compare their effects with traditional drugs on Candida albicans. Introduction: The developing microbial resistance to the existing anti-microbial agents has become a real challenge and a serious problem. Seeds of ...  Read More ...