Outbreak of Meningitis in Iraq in 2023.

. To determine clinical presentations and laboratory findings of meningitis outbreak among children in 2023 in Iraq. .

Abu Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakariya Al-Razi (Rhazes) (865-925): The Founder of the First Psychiatric Ward.

Abu Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakariya Al-Razi, also known as Rhazes, was a 10th-century Persian polymath who made significant contributions to medicine, philosophy, chemistry, and psychiatry. He is credited with founding the first psychiatric ward in Baghdad, highlighting the medical treatment of mental illnesses. His empirical and innovative approaches to clinical observation and experimentation laid the basis for modern evidence-based medicine.

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing: a novel strategy for fighting drug resistance in respiratory disorders.

Respiratory disorders are among the conditions that affect the respiratory system. The healthcare sector faces challenges due to the emergence of drug resistance to prescribed medications for these illnesses. However, there is a technology called CRISPR/Cas9, which uses RNA to guide DNA targeting.

Epidemiology and aetiology of the 2023 meningitis outbreak among children in Iraq.

Background: Meningitis is still a major public health challenge globally. Both the viral and bacterial forms of the disease have been reported worldwide. In 2023, around 200 children with suspected meningitis were admitted to hospital in Halabja Governorate, Iraq.

Infant Salmonella enterica Meningitis: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.

Meningitis caused by can be a fatal condition that is more common in low- and middle-income countries and uncommon in infants. This case of a 2-month-old male infant reported meningitis symptoms, such as fever, irritability, altered sensorium, and diarrhoea. Clinical examination revealed bulging anterior fontanelles, dehydration, and sunken eyes.

Prevalence and predictive factors associated with stunting in preschool children in a governorate of Iraq: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The prevalence and risk factors of stunting in various geographical regions have been well investigated. However, not enough data exists regarding the communities in Iraq. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of stunting in preschool children in Halabja governorate.

Giant sacrococcygeal teratoma in an infant: a case report with a literature review.

Introduction And Importance: A sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare embryonal tumor that emerges in the sacrococcygeal area. It affects one in every 35 000-40 000 live births. Herein, we report a case of a substantial SCT in a neonate.

Thyroglossal duct diseases: presentation and outcomes.

Objective: The incidence of thyroglossal duct diseases in the general population is about 7%. We aimed to demonstrate the clinical presentations and management of thyroglossal duct diseases.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgery for histopathologically confirmed thyroglossal duct cyst, sinus, or fistula at a single center.