Fadia Thamir Ahmed
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View article: Depression in pregnancy: A multinational prospective cohort study
Depression in pregnancy: A multinational prospective cohort study Open
Within our study cohort, spanning two centres in Pakistan and South Africa, one in six women experienced depression in pregnancy. Reassuringly, depression was not associated with an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes; spontaneous prete…
View article: AGE-RAGE Pathway as a Potential Therapeutic Target
AGE-RAGE Pathway as a Potential Therapeutic Target Open
The advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are created by reactions involving a nonenzymatic glycation of lysine or arginine of proteins, and then additional glycoxidation due to oxidative stress occurs. They are part of the secondary stag…
View article: Integrin alpha-4 gene polymorphism in relation to natalizumab response in multiple sclerosis patients
Integrin alpha-4 gene polymorphism in relation to natalizumab response in multiple sclerosis patients Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the possible the association between +3061 (G>A, rs1143676) missense mutation in exon 24 of the integrin α-4 subunit (ITGA-4) gene and the response to natalizumab in a sample of Iraqi multipl…
View article: Knowledge and Attitudes of Vaccination among Iraqi Pharmacy Students
Knowledge and Attitudes of Vaccination among Iraqi Pharmacy Students Open
Objective: Since the vaccination rate is largely affected by low knowledge and negative attitudes ofhealthcare professionals, so this study aimed to weigh up the vaccination knowledge and attitudes ofpharmacy students.Method: A pilot study…
View article: Evaluation of self-medication among Iraqi pharmacy students
Evaluation of self-medication among Iraqi pharmacy students Open
Background: Practicing self-medication is common and a worrisome issue because of irrational drug use. This study aimed to evaluate self-medication knowledge and views among the final year pharmacy students in Iraq.
Methods: A cross-sect…
View article: INTENTIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF IRAQI PHARMACY STUDENTS TOWARD POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
INTENTIONS AND PERCEPTIONS OF IRAQI PHARMACY STUDENTS TOWARD POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION Open
Background: An evolving need for highly qualified pharmacists is encountered recently in pharmacy practice; as a result, an increasing number of pharmacists considered a postgraduate study to improve their careers.Objectives: to identify t…
View article: Health Literacy among Women with Different Educational States in Baghdad
Health Literacy among Women with Different Educational States in Baghdad Open
Health literacy is an important method used by the authorities to strengthen the health system. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of some basic health principles among women of different educational states. This is a crossse…
View article: Effect of Administration of Crystalloid IV Fluids Preoperatively on Postoperative Pain
Effect of Administration of Crystalloid IV Fluids Preoperatively on Postoperative Pain Open
Pain is a sensory and emotional experience that is influenced by physiologic, sensory, affective, cognitive, socio-cultural and behavioral factors. Postoperative pain is the commonest reason for delayed discharge and unanticipated hospital…
View article: Risk factors for occurrence and recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers among Iraqi diabetic patients
Risk factors for occurrence and recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers among Iraqi diabetic patients Open
There are a few studies that discuss the medical causes for diabetic foot (DF) ulcerations in Iraq, one of them in Wasit province. The aim of our study was to analyze the medical, therapeutic, and patient risk factors for developing DF ulc…