Cancer mortality-to-incidence ratio among Iraqi citizens: Nine-year National Estimates (2012-2020) and its relation to population growth rate and health expenditure.

Background: Cancer continues to be a significant worldwide health concern with substantial mortality. The cancer mortality-to-incidence ratio (MIR), a proxy measure of observed five-year survival, can serve as a valuable indicator of cancer management outcomes and healthcare disparities among countries. This study aims to determine the MIR trend for all cancers combined among Iraqi citizens during 2012-2020 for health expenditure percentages out of the gross domestic product (e/GDP (%)) and population growth rate.

The Role of Hyposthenuria in Enuresis Among Paediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease.

Objectives: Enuresis is common among children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Many risk factors have been postulated, but its relation to hyposthenuria is debatable. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of enuresis in children with SCD in Basrah, Iraq, and to examine its relation with hyposthenuria.

COMPARISON OF INTRAMUSCULAR VERSUS INTRAVENOUS KETAMINE FOR SEDATION IN CHILDREN UNDERGOING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING EXAMINATION.

Objective: The aim: To compare efficacy of intramuscular (IM) versus intravenous (IV) ketamine for sedation in children undergoing brain MRI scanning in children.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: Children who required elective brain MRI were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into two groups; group I received 1.

Wooden Disposable Tongue Depressor: Can Facilitate Appropriate Reinforced Laryngeal Mask Insertion? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The reinforced laryngeal mask airway (RLMA) is difficult to insert due to the flexibility of its inner armored shaft. Many authors agreed that the available techniques have some disadvantages. They use materials that are reusable and require resterilization but may not guarantee infection control particularly during pandemics.

The role of non-HDL cholesterol and atherogenic indices in predicting poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetic patients in Basrah, Iraq.

Background: Dyslipidaemia is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is the major contributor to cardiovascular diseases among type 2 diabetic patients. Despite the fact that several researches have proven the association between glycemic control and dylipidemia in type 2 diabetic patients, the results are rather varied.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to investigate the clinical relevance of lipid profile as predictive biochemical model for glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients.

The Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine: Is it a better choice for the treatment of viral warts?

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine with topical salicylic acid (SA) in the treatment of viral warts.

Methods: This non-randomised controlled trial was conducted at the Al-Sader Teaching Hospital, Basrah, Iraq, from January 2016 to April 2017. A total of 201 patients with viral warts were injected with an intradermal purified protein derivative.

Three-year Survival of Women with Breast Cancer in Basrah, Iraq.

Objectives: We sought to determine the overall observed three-year survival rate of women with breast cancer in Basrah, Iraq, and investigate the associated factors.

Methods: Data was collected retrospectively from the Oncology Center registry in Basrah, all newly diagnosed women with breast cancer between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2014 were included and followed-up until 31 December 2017. We used the Kaplan-Meier method to estimate the overall survival rates.

Sensorineural hearing loss in patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis in Basrah, Iraq.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the effect of hemodialysis on the hearing threshold in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF).

Materials And Methods: Fifty-nine patients with CRF on regular hemodialysis were followed up for 1 year with a pure-tone audiometric examination every 6 months.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 41.

Childhood Cancer in Basrah, Iraq During 2012-2016: Incidence and Mortality.

Background: Worldwide, childhood cancer is rare. In addition, a distinct variation in both incidence and type distribution was reported between countries. Aim: To estimate the incidence and mortality rates of childhood cancer in Basrah, Iraq during 2012-2016.

Serum level of prostate-specific antigen in diabetic patients in Basrah, Iraq.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) on the serum level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in men in Basrah, Iraq.

Patients And Methods: A case-control study was done including 70 confirmed type 2 diabetic patients and 70 non-diabetic persons. Data about age and family history of diabetes were collected.

Lung cancer in Basrah, Iraq during 2005-2012. Incidence and time trend.

Objectives: To study the incidence rate of lung cancer and its time trend in Basrah during 2005-2012.

Methods: This was a cancer registry-based retrospective study including all Basrah inhabitant patients diagnosed with primary lung cancer during the period from January 2005 to December 2012. The crude incidence rate was calculated in addition to the age standardized incidence rate (ASIR)/100,000 using the world standard population.

Maternal antineuronal antibodies and risk of childhood autism spectrum disorders: A case-control study.

Background: The etiology of autism is complex, and may involve the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies suggested an association between maternal immune response and this disorder.

Methods: Forty-nine women with autistic children (cases) were studied in comparison with 73 women with normal children (controls).

Risk factors and 30-day case fatality of first-ever stroke in Basrah, Iraq.

Background: The aim of this hospital-based study is to determine the types, the frequency of risk factors and the 30-day case fatality of first-ever stroke in Basrah, Iraq.

Materials And Methods: This was a hospital-based prospective study between January 2008 and July 2008 in Basrah, Iraq. Two hundred twenty-five (225) patients, who were admitted for first-ever stroke to the four major hospitals in Basrah, were interviewed and followed up for 30 days.

Serum level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in women with breast cancer.

Objective: To identify the diagnostic role of total and free prostate-specific antigen (TPSA and FPSA) in breast cancer in women.

Methods: Blood samples of 55 women with breast cancer were prospectively analyzed for PSA before and after breast surgery, with a control group of 82 healthy women.

Results: Total and free PSA levels were significantly higher in women with breast cancer (preoperatively) than in healthy women (P<0.

Quality of life and its determinants in people with epilepsy in basrah, iraq.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) in people with epilepsy and to evaluate various factors affecting their QOL.

Methods: A total of 116 patients with epilepsy and a control group of 116 apparently healthy persons were included in this case-control study which was conducted at the neurology outpatient clinic of Basrah General Hospital, Iraq. An interview was performed with the use of a special questionnaire, which included data pertaining to socio-demographic characteristics, and clinical characteristics (for patients with epilepsy only).