Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - 6 The Anbar 2nd International Medical Conference (AIMCO 2022), December 2022

Background: The socio-clinical characteristics have been considered an important variable associated with COVID-19 and a predictor of morbidity and mortality. Convalescent plasma therapy (CPT) was one of the modalities used worldwide for COVID-19 treatment. In Iraq, there is a paucity of studies evaluating the socio-clinical variables of patients with severe COVID-19 treated with CPT. Objectives: This study aims to describe the socio-clin Read More

Background: Pneumothorax in neonates is a hazardous condition with a high incidence of complications and death. It is more frequent than at any other time of life and requires rapid management in the first three days of the neonatal period. Objectives: This study aims to identify the predisposing factors and incidence of pneumothorax in the neonatal care unit at Al-Ramadi Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children. Materials and Methods: Read More

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the occurrence of Y chromosome azoospermia factor (AZF) microdeletions and assess immune infertility incidence and whether there is a correlation between them. Materials and Methods: The sample included 75 infertile men who were referred to private clinics in Ramadi city as a test group and 25 healthy fertile men as a control group. The tests included analysis of seminal fluid and detection Read More

Background: The pandemic SARS – CoV2 is a novel virus disease that first appeared in China in December 2019. On February 24, 2020, the disease spread throughout Iraq, and many different studies were conducted on it. This study highlights the procedures for diagnosing COVID-19 and evaluating tools among Iraqi patients through a systematic review of research conducted in Iraq during the past two years (2020–2021). Methods: From Read More

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells that results in the production of a monoclonal paraprotein with a light or heavy chain that is seen in the urine and/or serum. The ultimate goal of the MM therapy is the achievement of complete response (CR). The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the commonly used therapeutic protocols of MM utilized at the National Center of Hematology in Ba Read More

Background: Various digestive symptoms caused by COVID-19 are frequently reported. This study aims to describe the most frequent digestive signs in patients with COVID-19, the relationship between the severity of digestive symptoms and some serological markers associated with liver manifestation, the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in a stool sample, and the mortality rate of those patients. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional s Read More

When mutation is inactivated in the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene of patients with amenorrhea, the receptor’s functionality is abolished by completely blocking it, altering the ligand–receptor complex or altering the essential hormone signal transduction. This study aims to detect the frequency and pattern of chromosomal abnormalities and the presence of inactivating mutations (Ala575Val) at position 1540 of the FSH Read More

Objectives/Background: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare professionals suggested a wide range of recommendations in the fields of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Laboratory biomarkers are considered one of the crucial diagnostic tools for COVID-19, assessing its severity and progress predictor. Owing to the lack of consensus regarding changes in biomarkers and their correlations, researchers are encouraged to d Read More

Background: Vaccine development against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is vital for pandemic containment. Reluctance or fear of taking the vaccine is a significant impediment to achieving full population immunity coverage. Medical students’ knowledge and education about vaccination are essential, as they will serve as healthcare providers. Objectives: This study aimed to verify the major factors and barriers affecting vaccine ac Read More

Background: Abnormalities in liver function tests (LFTs) are found in 14%–53% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. These could occur in patients with or without previous chronic liver diseases. Knowing the risk factor of liver manifestations in COVID-19 subjects is crucial for the proper management of these patients. Objectives: We aimed to identify the risk factors for liver manifestations as well as other risk factors in COVID-19 subjects who Read More

Objective: The aim of this paper was to assess the prevalence and association between H. pylori infection and alcohol, or cigarette use among Iraqi patients. Methods: 115 individuals needed upper gastrointestinal endoscopies in total. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), urea breath test, rapid urease test, CagA-IgG, and culture were all used to confirm H. pylori infection. The information on alcohol consumption, sm Read More

Background: Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a serious emergency. This prospective study aims to reveal the clinical characteristics and outcomes of medical and surgical treatments of AAD at the Ibn Al-Bitar Cardiac Centre. Methods: Over a 30-month period ending on Feb 27, 2019, 33 patients (27 males) admitted within 14 days after the onset of AAD symptoms were enrolled. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings and was confir Read More

Background: Adolescent hypertension is associated with significant health problems and can be progressive into adulthood. Objective: The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of hypertension among intermediate school children (12–15 years) in Ramadi city and identify some of the possible associated factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was done on a sample of students who attended governmental intermediate schools Read More

Background: Many advances have been made in managing neonates with esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). This resulted in a progressive decrease in mortality as a result of improved neonatal intensive care and neonatal mechanical ventilation; however, this is not the case in developing countries. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of postoperative ventilation in neonates with EA/TEF in Iraq as a developi Read More

Serum cystatin C (CstC) is a type of protein produced by cells at the normal level; when the kidney is in normal condition or function, it inhibits the interstitial cysteine protease. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the levels of CstC and inflammation markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with early diagnosed microalbuminuria (MBA) and find if there is a relationship between CstC and different parameters. Fifty Read More

Background: Globally, there is an increment in the cesarean section rate. Although the cesarean section is a lifesaving surgery in some cases, it is not safer than vaginal delivery and associated with higher maternal and perinatal complications. Many cesarean sections nowadays are performed for non-medical reasons, and decision-making is affected by social factors and the health standards of the community. Objectives: The objective of th Read More

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Since 2019, it has spread all over the globe, causing a pandemic that is still ongoing. COVID-19 vaccines protect against this disease through different strategies. Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm vaccines were the most used vaccines in Iraq. Both vaccines have a specific mechanism to trigger the immune system in cells. This research aims to compare the bio Read More