Lack of association between the rs1800779 (A/G) polymorphism and the myocardial infarction incidence among the Iraqi Kurdish population.

Objectives: The genetic polymorphisms of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase () gene are strongly associated with several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in various populations. The current study aimed to investigate the association of the rs1800779 (A/G) polymorphism with the progress of myocardial infarction (MI).

Methods: Eighty-five healthy subjects and 80 patients with MI admitted to the Erbil Cardiac Centre in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were enrolled in the study.

VDR Gene Polymorphisms in Kurdish Population and Its Relation to T1DM in Erbil-Iraq.

This research assessed the relationship among type 1 diabetes VDR gene polymorphisms (ApaI and TaqI) in the Kurdish population in Erbil-Iraq. Forty individuals with type 1 diabetes and thirty healthy people were recruited from the Kurdish population in Erbil, Iraq. Genomic DNA was taken from blood, being genotyped for SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms).

Cancer Incidence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Results of a Seven-Year Cancer Registration in Erbil and Duhok Governorates.

Introduction: There are limited published data regarding the recent incidence trends of cancer in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Methods: The present study assessed the epidemiological estimates of cancer incidence, as well providing a projection of future cancer trends in the upcoming decade by analysing the population-based cancer registry between 2013 and 2019, in both the Erbil and Duhok governorates. A retrospective analysis was performed on data retrieved from the Medical Statistics Department at the Ministry of Health, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

Molecular study of Nucleophosmin 1(NPM1) gene in acute myeloid leukemia in Kurdish population.

Background: In patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) the most frequent acquired molecular abnormalities and important prognostic indicators is nucleophosmin-1 (NPM1) mutations. Our study aims was molecular study of Nucleophosmin -1 gene in Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Kurdish population.

Patients &methods: A total of 50 patients with AML, (36) of them attended Nanakaly Hospital and (14) attended Hiwa Hospital and 30 healthy subjects as control were selected randomly, all were matched of age and gender.

Genetic polymorphisms in early-onset myocardial infarction in a sample of Iraqi patients: a pilot study.

Objectives: Early-onset myocardial infarction constitutes nearly one third of cases of myocardial infarction among Iraqis, which is rather higher than the proportions reported in many Western countries. Thus this study was initiated to investigate the role of some genetic polymorphisms, as well as acquired risk factors in this condition.

Results: A total of 102 Iraqi patients with first myocardial infarction aged 50 years, and 77 matched controls were enrolled.