Visceral adiposity index, cardiorespiratory fitness, and fasting plasma glucose associations in adolescents.

Background: The global rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents is partly linked to the increasing rates of childhood obesity and physical inactivity.

Aim: To explore the independent relationships of visceral adiposity index (VAI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in adolescents.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 403 adolescents (202 boys and 201 girls) aged 11-19 years.

The influence of core-build up materials on biaxial flexural strength of strength-gradient zirconia and lithium disilicate ceramics: an in-vitro study.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using different core build-up materials on biaxial flexural strength (BFS) of multilayered strength-gradient zirconia ceramic in comparison to lithium disilicate ceramic. Thirty zirconia discs were fabricated from IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (Zir), 30 discs from IPS e.

Assessing COVID-19 outcomes among healthcare workers: a retrospective study.

Introduction: The purpose of this research was to investigate the outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in healthcare workers, assess the incidence of infection among them, and identify factors linked to the severity of the disease.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted retrospectively in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, from September 2021 to January 2023.

Results: The study included 1,958 participants, of whom 1,338 (68.

Strangulated pericardial hernia presenting as a case of STEMI; when the disease misleads the physician: a very rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: The pericardial hernia is a rarely encountered clinical condition characterized by the herniation of the abdominal viscera into the pericardial cavity. Trauma precedes the development of these hernias in most cases, yet iatrogenic intervention and congenital defects are other potential causes.

Case Presentation: A male aged 60 years, with no history of previous trauma, presented with epigastric pain and was diagnosed with a case of STEMI.

Profile of Cataract Surgical Patients at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Background: Cataract surgery has evolved over the years. This study aims to highlight the profile of the patients that underwent cataract surgery at a tertiary hospital with emphasis on patient demographics, surgical techniques performed, intraocular lens powers implanted, and the complications managed.

Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of all patients who had undergone cataract surgery within two years at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Visceral adiposity index, fitness and clustered cardiovascular disease risk in adolescents.

Background:  Clustering of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors have been observed in children and adolescents, but its association with visceral adiposity index (VAI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents has rarely been studied.

Aim:  This study determines the independent associations of VAI and CRF with the clustering of cardiovascular disease risk (CVDr) among Nigerian adolescents.

Setting:  Adolescents from specific secondary schools in Kogi East, North Central Nigeria participated in the study.

Phytomediated stress modulates antioxidant status, induces overexpression of CYP6M2, Hsp70, α-esterase, and suppresses the ABC transporter in Anopheles gambiae (sensu stricto) exposed to Ocimum tenuiflorum extracts.

The incorporation of phytoactive compounds in the management of malarial vectors holds promise for the development of innovative and efficient alternatives. Nevertheless, the molecular and physiological responses that these bioactive substances induce remain underexplored. This present study investigated the toxicity of different concentrations of aqueous and methanol extracts of Ocimum tenuiflorum against larvae of Anopheles gambiae (sensu stricto) and unraveled the possible underlying molecular pathways responsible for the observed physiological effects.

The influence of core-build up materials on biaxial flexural strength of monolithic strength-gradient zirconia; an in-vitro study.

Background: Since their introduction, there has been limited research regarding the mechanical properties of novel strength-gradient monolithic zirconia. In addition to that, studies evaluating the effect of different core-build materials on the strength of indirect restorations are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using different core build-up materials on biaxial flexural strength of a new monolithic multilayered zirconia material.

Association of adiposity and fitness with triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in youth.

Background: The ratio of triglycerides-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) is considered a robust biomarker of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and is associated with several diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN). This study examined the independent association of adiposity and fitness with the TG/HDL-C ratio.

Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study comprising 403 (201 girls) Nigerian adolescents aged 11-19 years.

Giant parathyroid adenoma causing severe hypercalcemia; a case report from Duhok.

Unlabelled: Nephrolithiasis, a common urological disease, could indicate a more ominous pathology beyond the kidneys. Patients who present with renal stones must be investigated for serum calcium and subsequently parathyroid hormones, if indicated, as one of the clinical presentations of primary hyperparathyroidism is renal stones.

Case Presentation: A 48-year-old married female with a past medical history significant for renal stones presented to the clinic chiefly complaining of muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue.

A study of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity in Duhok City, Iraq.

Introduction: The study aimed to investigate the positivity rate of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and associated factors.

Methodology: Data and blood samples were collected between January 10th and December 30th, 2021 based on COVID-19 infection by using a designated questionnaire. The blood samples were used for the detection of total SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Household coverage of ivermectin distribution in birnin kudu local government area of Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Purpose: To assess community-directed treatment coverage with Ivermectin (CDTI) in Onchocerciasis-endemic communities in Birnin Kudu local government area (LGA) Jigawa state.

Subjects And Methods: This was a community-based multistaged cross-sectional survey based on probability proportional to size. The study involved the administration of a questionnaire on 2021 respondents from 207 households.

Comprehensive review on the efficiency of ionic liquid materials for membrane separation and environmental applications.

In the current twenty years, industrial applications of ionic liquids (ILs) have been of paramount attention due to their indisputable positive characteristics like negligible volatility and chemical/thermal stability. These brilliant advantages open new horizons towards environmentally friendly application of ILs in several industrial activities like membrane-based CO separation, electrolyte, bioprocessing, targeted drug delivery and solar panels. The principal intention of this article is to prepare a comprehensive review on the potential efficiency of IL-based absorbents to separate CO acidic contaminant from industrial gaseous streams compared to alkanolamine absorbents as the benchmark.

Diagnostic performance of central and generalized adiposity in detecting risk of diabetes mellitus in adolescents.

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in all age groups, including the adolescent globally.

Objective: This study examined the association of adiposity with the risk of T2DM in adolescents aged 11 to 19 years.

Methods: This study comprised 403 adolescent boys (202) and girls (201).

The psychosocial experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) during COVID-19 quarantine: a qualitative study.

Purpose: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are more than others likely to be exposed to a viral overload regardless of the protective equipment and systems. Recent studies have reported that quarantine time is stressful for healthcare workers. We explored the impact of quarantine time as an external stressor on distress, sleep, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and familial relations among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technology Acceptance and Authenticity in Interactive Simulation: Experimental Study.

Background: Remote and virtual simulations have gained prevalence during the COVID-19 pandemic as institutions maintain social distancing measures. Because of the challenges of cost, flexibility, and feasibility in traditional mannequin simulation, many health care educators have used videos as a remote simulation modality; however, videos provide minimal interactivity.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of interactivity in students' simulation experiences.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype prevalence and impact of COVID-19 on the HPV prevention program in Duhok city.

Introduction And Aims: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HPV infection, the prevalent HPV genotypes in women and men with recurrent genital infections, and the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the HPV prevention program.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Duhok city, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, between January 2018 and September 2020.

A study of SARS-CoV-2 delta variant breakthrough infections and side effects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the breakthrough infection rate and safety profile of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Methods: The breakthrough COVID-19 infection rate was defined as a positive polymerase chain reaction test 14 days after the vaccine dose. Safety was assessed as local reactions and systemic events that occurred within 14 days of receiving vaccine doses.

COVID-19 Lockdown: A Global Study Investigating the Effect of Athletes' Sport Classification and Sex on Training Practices.

Purpose: To investigate differences in athletes' knowledge, beliefs, and training practices during COVID-19 lockdowns with reference to sport classification and sex. This work extends an initial descriptive evaluation focusing on athlete classification.

Methods: Athletes (12,526; 66% male; 142 countries) completed an online survey (May-July 2020) assessing knowledge, beliefs, and practices toward training.

Predictive capacity of anthropometric indicators of body fat in identifying hypertension in adolescents.

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a major health problem affecting different populations including adolescents worldwide, and it is strongly associated with obesity.

Objectives: This study examined the predictive capacity of anthropometric proxies of body fat and determined the threshold values that would identify HTN among Nigerian adolescents.

Setting And Design: A cross-sectional study with a total of 2228 in-school adolescents aged 12-16 years.

Assessment of larvicidal and genotoxic potentials of extracts of Hyptis suaveolens against Culex quinquefasciatus based on enzyme profile and RAPD-PCR assay.

Vector control strategies have focused on the development of effective and ecofriendly alternatives. In the present study, investigation of larvicidal and genotoxic effects of leaves of Hyptis suaveolens from four different extraction solvents (aqueous, hexane, methanol and acetone) on fourth instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus was carried out. Extraction was done using soxhlet apparatus and the characteristics functional group of active constituents were identified using Fourier Transform Infrared spectrophotometer.

Home management scheme for patients with severe covid-19 in Duhok city, Kurdistan region of Iraq: a possible role for family physicians.

Aim: This study investigated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who were involved in the home management scheme in Duhok city.

Materials And Methods: This prospective descriptive study enrolled Kurdish patients diagnosed with severe COVID-19 between June 1 and November 1, 2020, and were treated at home.

Results: The average age of the patients was 59.

Uterocutaneous fistula after cesarean section; Case report.

Introduction And Importance: Fistula is an abnormal tract communicating two epithelial surfaces, uterocutaneous fistula is an extremely rare. The classical presentation is cyclical bleeding from an abnormal opening in the scar of previous cesarean section.

Case Presentation: A 28 year-old was presented 6 months after cesarean section with history of severe pain and blood discharge during menstruation from the previous transverse supra-pubic scar.