Dissection of QTLs underlying the genetic basis of drought resistance in wheat: a meta-analysis.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important cereal crops, with its grain serving as a predominant staple food source on a global scale. However, there are many biotic and abiotic stresses challenging the stability of wheat production.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Trauma Care and Emergency Preparedness Training Programs on Prehospital Primary Survey Skills: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluates the impact of trauma care and emergency preparedness training programs on prehospital primary survey effectiveness. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and the Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), focusing on studies involving healthcare professionals such as paramedics, nurses, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The review included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), clinical trials, and cohort studies that assessed various training modalities like virtual reality (VR) simulations, case-based learning (CBL), and hands-on workshops.

Outcomes of Watch-and-Wait Versus Abdominoperineal Resection in Lower Rectal Adenocarcinoma Post Neoadjuvant Therapy: An Iraqi Cohort Study.

Background: Rectal malignancy ranks among the most prevalent malignancies in humans. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) is advocated as the standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. In patients who achieve complete clinical response (cCR), successive surgical intervention may result in favorable immediate and long-lasting results; however, it may be associated with decreased quality of life.

Evaluating Postoperative Prognosis: A Single Surgeon's Experience With Total Mesorectal Excision in Middle and Lower Rectal Cancer Cases in Iraq.

Introduction: Surgical intervention for rectal cancer is widely recognized for its potential to significantly impact quality of life, chiefly due to the high probability of permanent colostomy and the associated postoperative complications.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the short-term outcomes and morbidity associated with total mesorectal excision for middle and lower rectal cancer within an Iraqi cohort, in a prospective setting.

Methods: This study prospectively collected and analyzed data from 89 patients who underwent a standardized radical rectal resection, with a follow-up period extending to one month post-surgery.

Epiploic Appendagitis Unveiled: A Case of Misleading Abdominal Pain With Omental Fat Necrosis.

Epiploic appendagitis is a benign inflammatory condition of the epiploic appendages, small fat-filled structures attached to the colon. Misdiagnosed frequently as more serious conditions like appendicitis or diverticulitis, it usually resolves with minimal treatment. This case report aims to emphasize the importance of recognizing epiploic appendagitis in differential diagnoses, highlighting the role of accurate imaging and surgical intervention in managing unusual presentations.