2025, Volume 32, Issue 4

Introduction: This study was carried out to investigate the immunological role of some cytokines in patients suffering from thyroid disorders (nodular hyperplasia, thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and thyrotoxicosis). Therefore, this study aimed to assess several immunological factors associated with clinically diagnosed […]

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Background: One of the most common infections acquired in the hospital setting is urinary tract infections (UTIs) associated with catheterization. Indwelling urinary catheters are used recurrently in older people.Objective: Evaluate the diagnostic levels of the cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL-8, and […]

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Objective: Pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA) is present in almost all strains of pneumococci and is highly immunogenic, stimulating the production of antibodies. It has a role in pneumococcal pathogenicity. This study aimed to determine some immunological and physicochemical properties […]

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Background: One of the most frequent endocrine abnormalities and changes in females, especially during the postmenopausal period, is thyroid dysfunction.Objectives: To assess the prevalence and pattern of thyroid dysfunction among postmenopausal women visiting Baghdad Medical City.Methods: A cross-sectional study was […]

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Background: Adolescent pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or preeclampsia represent high-risk scenarios with understudied perinatal implications.Objectives: To evaluate and compare the impact of gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia on neonatal and obstetric outcomes among pregnant adolescents in a […]

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