Diurnal Variation of Serum Total Testosterone in Women: A Single-Center Study From Basrah.

Background The diurnal variation of testosterone in women has received limited attention, despite its growing recognition as a crucial factor in female health and well-being. This study aims to investigate the diurnal fluctuations of total testosterone levels in apparently healthy women with regular menstrual cycles. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted at Faiha Specialized Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolism Center in July 2023.

A large common hepatic artery pseudo aneurysm: A case report.

Introduction & Importance: The Hepatic Artery Aneurysms (HAAs) are rare and asymptomatic with a high rate of rupture. The management is mandatory and depends on the size and the location of the aneurysm.

Case Presentation: We reported a case of 50 years old male, admitted to sharp epigastric pain.

Fasting Versus Non-Fasting Total Testosterone Levels in Women During the Childbearing Period.

Background Total testosterone in men should be measured in the fasting state early in the morning with at least two samples according to guidelines. For women, no such a recommendation is available despite the importance of testosterone in this demographic. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of fasting versus non-fasting state on the total testosterone levels in women during the reproductive period.

Comparison of Human Premixed and Basal Plus Short-Acting Insulin Regimens for Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes During Ramadan Fasting.

Background Premixed insulin and basal insulin plus short-acting insulin regimens may be of value for treating individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) who are fasting during Ramadan due to simplicity and better compliance. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of human premixed insulin to basal plus short-acting insulin regimens in the management of fasting individuals with T2DM during Ramadan. Methods We conducted a prospective observational study in Basrah (southern Iraq) on 30 individuals with T2DM who fast during Ramadan.

Prevalence and correlation of glycemic control achievement in patients with type 2 diabetes in Iraq: A retrospective analysis of a tertiary care database over a 9-year period.

Background: This study was designed to assess the achievement of a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) target in Iraqi type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients via retrospective analysis of a tertiary care database over a 9-year period.

Methods: A total of 12,869 patients with T2DM with mean (SEM) age: 51.4(0.

Spectrum of Pituitary disorders: A retrospective study from Basrah, Iraq.

Pituitary disorders spectrum includes a wide variety of diseases.This study aimed at a comprehensive description of such disorders for patients from  Faiha Specialized Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism Center (FDEMC) in Basrah (Southern Iraq). Retrospective data analysis of FDEMC for the period from January 2012 through June 2017.

53BP1 ablation rescues genomic instability in mice expressing 'RING-less' BRCA1.

BRCA1 mutations strongly predispose affected individuals to breast and ovarian cancer, but the mechanism by which BRCA1 acts as a tumor suppressor is not fully understood. Homozygous deletion of exon 2 of the mouse Brca1 gene normally causes embryonic lethality, but we show that exon 2-deleted alleles of Brca1 are expressed as a mutant isoform that lacks the N-terminal RING domain. This "RING-less" BRCA1 protein is stable and efficiently recruited to the sites of DNA damage.