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Diagnostic Value of C‐Reactive Protein in Patients with Acute Bacterial Meningitis in Iraqi Patients

Acute bacterial meningitis is a life‐threatening infection of the central nervous system with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for initiating appropriate treatment. While cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis remains the cornerstone of diagnosis, biomarkers like C‐reactive protein (CRP) have been investigated as adjunctive tools to improve diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of CRP in di...

The Effects of Levetiracetam as an Antiepileptic on Vitamin D3 Levels in Iraqi Patients with a History of Epilepsy

Levetiracetam, a newer antiepileptic drug (AED), is commonly prescribed due to its efficacy and safety profile. However, its effects on Vitamin D3 levels and bone health remain uncertain, particularly in long‐term monotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Levetiracetam monotherapy on Vitamin D3 levels, serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) among Iraqi patients with epilepsy. This cross‐sectional prospective study included 32 patients diagnosed with generalized or...

Effect of Levetiracetam on Thyroid Hormone Levels in Epileptic Patients

Epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders, is typically treated with the help of various antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). However, since the first outcome of the treatment of AEDs is to reduce the seizures, their systemic effects particularly on thyroid functions need to be evaluated. One of the very commonly used AEDs is levetiracetam which falls under the class of second‐generation AEDs and is popularly known for its good pharmacokinetic profile with few systemic adverse effe...

The Role of Microorganism in Gallstones Formation

The aim of this research was to assess the prevalence of gallstones and antimicrobial susceptibility in patients with gallstones. It was carried out at the University of Fallujah, College of Medicine. Patients varied in age from 22 to 86 years old and there were 47 male and female patients in total, The average age 54, the number of male patients 5 and the number of female patients 42 were all diagnosed with gallstones and required treatment. Differential antimicrobials, obesity and diabe...

Modified Fonseca's Questionnaires in Assess Prevalence, Severity of Tempera ? Mandibular Disorders for Dental Undergraduates in Baghdad City

The multiplex etiology, wide period, collection of manifestations, the reasons for the importance of the epidemiology of TMDs and the understanding of it, addition to management requires, need numerous diagnostic and therapeutic procedure to diminish the signs and symptoms. An early diagnosis and management are of great benefit. The study aims to assess the prevalence of TMD among students at the Faculty of Dentistry in Baghdad. This study involve 365 undergraduate students from Ibn Sina ...