There are about 256 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Iraq. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
A growing body of evidence has highlighted the role of inflammation and phosphodiesterases (PDE)-related pathways in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric illnesses such as depression/mood disorders. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of pentoxifylline (PTX) in the treatment of therapy-resistant depression (TRD) in adult patients with bipolar depression.
To minimize multiple manipulations and to decrease the economical burden; here, we describe how to utilize the patient's own dislocated intraocular lens to re-fixate with the sclera.
In pediatric/congenital cataract surgery; multiple surgical interventions are performed, which needs multiple general anesthesias. Here, we describe a new technique, to end the operation in one session.
The aim of this study is to test if combining the antidepressant Citalopram with Pentoxifylline (PTX), a medicine with anti-inflammatory and phosphodiesterase inhibitory properties, enhanced antidepressant efficacy in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) when compared to Citalopram alone.
Double flapping technique to close the macular hole.
Postoperative delirium is a complication that should not be underestimated. As it elaborates many complications that could be avoided when an accurate assessment of the risk factors and interventional measures are taken appropriately when needed.
E-learning in medical education is a relatively new idea that is rapidly growing. This study aimed to assess the students and faculty staff attitude for e-learning at the emergence of COVID-19. A prospective cross-sectional online survey based on Google form was conducted at a medical university in Iraq between March and April 2020
Fistula in ano is a chronic problem for the patients. It causes distressing because of foul odor and soiling with recurrent infection and discharge. Recurrence and anal sphincter injury were the most critical complications following surgery. Loose, thick Seton placement was the most promising surgical operation. To reduce the time of Seton placement, therefore, decreasing the suffering of patients from soiling and multiple dressing.
Abstract: Introduction: Pile excision is frequently associated with post-operative pain and prolong hospital stay. A modern technique performed with LigaSure appears to be mainly effective in large pile tissue removal is required. The study compares LigaSure pile excision with diathermy for the treatment of III-IV degree pile. Patients and Methods: 208 patients with pile III or IV degree randomized into 2 groups. Group one LigaSure and group two diathermy. The study evaluates the mean post-operative time, post-operative pain, discharge date, time return to usual works early and late complication. All patient followed-up for range (12-24) months. Results: 108patient treated by diathermy, 100 by LigaSure. The mean operative time significantly shorter in LigaSure, post-operative pain disappears earlier in LigaSure than diathermy. The time return to work less in LigaSure, while no difference in hospital stay and post-operative complications. Conclusions: LigaSure is effective procedure when large degree III or VI pile excised. The procedure enhances to use LigaSure as treatments of choice for class III-IV pile, even it is more expensive than diathermy operation.
We present a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the efficacy of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate BMAC of 1.8x 10 9 median cellular content in the treatment of early symptomatic knee OA. We use 2 injections 2 months apart (8).