Effects of hormonal contraceptives on serum glucose, lipid profile and some liver function test

Isam Hamo Mahmood; Israa Mohammid Jaber

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 1-6

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161187

Abstract
  Objective: To investigate the effects of  hormonal contraceptives on serum glucose, lipid profile and some liver function tests. Patients and Methods: One hundred and three women participated in this study. They were taken hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptive pills  or injection ...  Read More ...

Oral yeasts infection in children

Niem N. Jammil; Manahil M. Yehia

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 7-15

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161188

Abstract
  Objective:The study was designed to identify the yeasts which cause oral thrush in children, in addition to other sources including the teat of bottle, nipple of breast, pacifier, and vaginal swabs from mothers of newborn to detect the source of infection. Patients and Methods: One hundred and twenty ...  Read More ...

Effect of conventional and sustained release sodium valproate on serum leptin and some liver function tests in epileptic patients

Sajid Kh Ameen; Faris A Ahmed

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 16-22

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161190

Abstract
  Objectives: To compare the effect between conventional and sustained released sodium valproate monotherapy on serum leptin, body mass index (BMI) and some liver function tests including serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine amino transferase (ALT), aspartate amino transferase (AST), albumin, total ...  Read More ...

Effects of atorvastatin on some inflammatory markers in patients with multiple sclerosis treated by interferon beta-1b

Farah Waleed Mahmood; Shamil Hashim Othman

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 23-31

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161191

Abstract
  Objective: To investigate the effect of Atorvastatin vs. placebo on some inflammatory markers in patients with multiple sclerosis treated by interferone beta-1b.To achieve the aim of this study, a randomized control comparative trial was adopted. Patients and Methods: A total of 100 patients with multiple ...  Read More ...

Comparison of the effect of losartan versus candasartan on uric acid levels in hypertensive patients

Zeina A Munim Al-Thanoon

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 32-38

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161192

Abstract
  Background: It have been suggested by some studies that uric acid plays a causal role in the development of cardiovascular disease where as other studies concluded that uric acid merely reflects other concomitant risk factors, such as hypertension, insulin resistance, obesity, or lipid abnormality . ...  Read More ...

Histological changes of the rat liver after administration of imatinib mesylate:an experimental study

Luma Ibrahim Khalel Al-Allaf; Hafidh Al-Ashoo

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 39-50

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161193

Abstract
  Objectives: This study aims to determine the histological changes of the liver of rats after administration of  a low dose  or a clinically relevant high dose of Imatinib mesylate for one month in comparison to control ones. Study setting and design: This experimental study was performed over ...  Read More ...

Effect of metformin on thyroid function tests in type 2 diabetic patients

Mohammed N. Abed

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 51-57

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161194

Abstract
  Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and thyroid disorder appears to be closely related.It has long been recognised that thyroid hormones have marked effects on glucose homeostasis, and although autoimmune thyroid disease is more prevalent in type 1 diabetes as a result of their common origin, in patients ...  Read More ...

Evaluation of direct immunofluorescent method in the detection of Pneumocystis jiroveci among patients with lower respiratory tract infections

Manahil M. Yehia; Asmaa Z. Sheetawy; Zainalabideen A. Abdulla

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 58-62

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161195

Abstract
  Objective: Evaluate the use of direct immunofluorescent method in the detection of Pneumocystis jiroveci from induced sputum of patients with LRT infections.   Patients and methods: Thirty patients with LRT infections were included (24 patients were immunocompromised and 6 immunocompetent). The ...  Read More ...

The Effect of Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids on Skin

Deena K. Al-Samman; Israa M. Al-Banna; Wejdaan N. Al-Shakarchy; Mohammed M. Attar-bashi

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 63-75

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161196

Abstract
  Objectives: To assess the frequency of misuse of TC on skin , commonly used steroids and the most common dermatological problems resulting from it, as well as, to analyze the motives for such practices with the aim to raise awareness about this problem in Mosul city. Methods: The study included 155 ...  Read More ...

The role of serum cystatin C as an early predictor for the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in Mosul City

Mohammed Khalid J. Al-Nori; Akram J. Ahmed

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 76-78

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161197

Abstract
  Background: Diagnostic marker to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) at early stages is important as early intervention can slow the loss of kidney functions. Serum cystatin C (sCysC) is said to be a superior marker for CKD compared to serum creatinine (sCr) and other known markers in the near past ...  Read More ...

High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for Determination of Tadalafil in Tablets and Wastewater

Nief Rahman Ahmed

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 87-94

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161198

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  Objective: A reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method (RP-HPLC) has been developed for the determination of  tadalafil in the pharmaceutical formulations  and environmental wastewater samples. Method: Different analytical columns with various  stationary phases were ...  Read More ...

Comparative Effects of Telmisartan versus Valsartan on serum Leptin level, in hypertensive type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Najlaa Saadi Ismael; Fathel Abaas Al-hamamy

Volume 14, Issue 1 , June 2014, Page 95-104

https://doi.org/10.33899/iphr.2019.161199

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  Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of telmisartan and valsartan onblood pressure and serum leptin in hypertensive type 2 diabetesMellitus patients. Study design:A randomized control comparative clinical trial with open label design. Study period: From 1st  February, 2012 ...  Read More ...