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The Influence of Maternal Body Weight on Childbirth Delivery Method
Get PDFMaternal obesity is a significant health concern during pregnancy, impacting both the mother and the offspring. It is associated with various complications and adverse outcomes, including an increased risk of cesarean section delivery and stillbirth. Educating pregnant women on healthy habits and risks can help maintain a normal BMI and reduce the likelihood of complications during childbirth. This study aimed to investigate the link between maternal obesity and the mode of delivery. Data were collected from 100 pregnant women, categorizing them based on their BMI. The mode of delivery, either vaginal or cesarean section, was recorded and analyzed in relation to their BMI. The study found that women with normal weight or slight weight gain were more likely to have a natural birth. In contrast, obese women were more likely to undergo cesarean sections. The data indicated a clear correlation between higher BMI and increased risk of complications during delivery. Maternal obesity significantly increases the risk of cesarean section delivery and other complications during childbirth. Maintaining a normal BMI through healthy habits can reduce these risks and promote better outcomes for both mother and infant. Future research should focus on developing and implementing interventions to optimize outcomes for both mother and infant. Additionally, educating pregnant women on the importance of maintaining a healthy BMI and the potential risks associated with obesity during pregnancy is crucial
Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance and Prevalence Among Gram-negative Bacteria in Fecal- derived Lactose Sugar Tinctures: An in-depth Study
Get PDFBackground and Objective: Diarrheal diseases remain a significant health concern worldwide, necessitating detailed microbial analysis to guide treatment strategies. This study aimed to identify gram-negative bacteria from stool samples of affected individuals, focusing on their ability to ferment lactose and their resistance patterns to specific antibiotics.Methodology: Conducted at Shomali General Hospital from 2023 March to 2023 December, eighty stool samples were collected and cultured on MacConkey agar to distinguish lactose fermenting from non-fermenting gram-negative bacteria. The antibiotic sensitivity of the isolates was assessed using the disk diffusion method against ten antibiotics, in accordance with the 2017 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.Results: Of the eighty samples analyzed, 78% showed lactose fermenting bacteria. The remaining 22% comprised non-lactose fermenters, with further analysis identifying 55% as Salmonella, 22% Pseudomonas, 11.5% Proteus, and 11.5% Shigella. Antibiotic sensitivity testing revealed Ciprofloxacin as the most effective antibiotic, inhibiting 95% of the bacteria, followed by Ceftriaxone at 85%. Ampicillin was the least effective, with a lower inhibition rate.Conclusion: The high prevalence of lactose fermenting gram-negative bacteria among the diarrheal samples underscores the importance of lactose fermentation as a diagnostic marker. The varying degrees of antibiotic resistance highlight the critical need for ongoing surveillance of resistance patterns to inform effective treatment regimens. This study emphasizes the utility of the disk diffusion method for antibiotic sensitivity testing, providing essential data for managing diarrheal diseases.Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, Gram-negative bacteria, Shigella dysenteriae , Proteus mirabilis , Nosocomial infections , Public hea
Breakthrough in Combating Yellow Rust Boosts Wheat Yield and Quality
Get PDFThis article presents modern methods of combating yellow rust disease, emphasizing research at the Southern Agricultural Research Institute. The most effective, inexpensive, and environmentally safe method to combat agricultural diseases is planting resistant, high-yielding, and high-quality grain varieties. Studying the virulence structure of rust diseases is crucial for grain production, as identifying and using effective resistance genes based on laboratory analyses can significantly combat rust diseases in grain crops. The research involved virulence testing of differentiating cultivars with specific genes, using a combination of global and European varieties, and optimal rust development techniques, including nitrogenous Norus fertilizer and Soltrol 170 for inoculation. The evaluation followed the 0-4 scale by C. Wellings et al. (1986). Marker-assisted selection (MAS) identified new breeding materials resistant to yellow rust, leading to new soft wheat varieties that can increase irrigated field productivity by 10-15 t/ha, addressing the demand for high-quality grain products
The Importance of Project-Based Learning in Teaching English
Get PDFThis article deals with the problem of teaching English in Higher education. It studies the importance of project-based learning in teaching process and the ways of using this type of learning in teaching English
The Peculiarities of Using Aphorisms in Context
Get PDFAphorisms have long been the subject of research. The analysis of aphorisms was carried out based on the work of individual authors, their collections, as well as individual thematic groups of aphorisms. The research was based on material from various languages; aphorisms were examined from the ancient era to the present. Aphorisms as a topic of research represent rich material, the relevance of which for philologists is undeniable. The subject of our research is the analysis of the linguistic-stylistic features of the aphorism genre from the perspective of text theory
Indications for the Elimination of Morpho-Functional Changes Caused by Pathological Tooth Extraction
Get PDFDental examination and examination were carried out according to a generally accepted procedure using a set of standard dental equipment. When using elastic plastic mouth guards, which are recommended for stage 1 pathological tooth abrasion, it was possible to stop tooth abrasion at this level. Effective results were achieved in 90% of cases with electrophoresis with calcium and fluoride preparations to reduce tooth sensitivity
Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic and Open Surgery for Gallbladder Disease
Get PDFBackground: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a procedure frequently performed worldwide by general surgeons. In a significant number of cases, it is performed on elderly patients with cholecystitis.
Objective: This study was focused on assessing and comparing outcomes related to laparoscopic and open Surgery for patients with gallbladder disease.
Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study were conducted for patients who underwent cholecystectomy, which included 155 patients whose ages ranged from <35 years to 50 years of age in different hospitals in Iraq for a period between July 14, 2022, to August 26, 2023. The clinical data of the patients were determined, and they were divided into two groups, where group A included 80 patients and group B included 75 patients. This study was conducted between both surgeries, which are laparoscopic cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy, by recording the rate of complications, assessing the degree of pain, and evaluating the quality of life of patients after surgery.
Results: In comparison between the two surgeries, the intraoperative data recorded that the duration of laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery was (56.14 ± 11.88) minutes and the duration of open cholecystectomy surgery was (84.36 ± 15.78), the rate of patients who had blood loss was 18 in group A and 29 patients in group A. B, the duration of hospital stay was 3.2 ± 0.3 days and 5.8 ± 0.7 days, and the death rate in group A was 0 cases while group B got 2 cases. Regarding the results after the two kinds of operations, our study recorded the rate of postoperative complications, which shows that there were 15 patients who had postoperative complications in group A, while in group B, 25 patients were included, and the most common complications were wound infection and bleeding.
Conclusion: The current study indicates that laparoscopic cholecystectomy surpasses open cholecystectomy in the management of gallbladder disease because it presents less postoperative pain and a more accepted and preferred aesthetic result by patients.
 
Dynamics of the Reactivity of the Autonomic Nervous System, the Hormone Estradiol, the Oxidized, Antioxidant System and Indicators of Endogenous Intoxication of Female Rats in the Post-Intensive Care Period After Modeling 10-Minute Clinical Death
Get PDFAny extreme factors acting on the body provides oxidative stress, which, being a universal system that destroys the cellular structures of the body, is currently being thoroughly studied in various pathological conditions around the world. At the same time, the prooxidant, antioxidant system, and indicators of endogenous intoxication of MSM254 and MSM280 in violation of the reproductive system of females in the post-intensive care period have been insufficiently studied. The aim of this study is to identify the reactivity of the autonomic nervous system, the content of estradiol, malondialdehyde, catalase and indicators of endogenous intoxication in female rats in the post-intensive care period after modeling 10-minute clinical death. The object of the study was 15 mongrel, white, sexually mature female rats weighing from 160-180 g., in which the state of post-intensive care disease was simulated. In the early post-intensive care period, within 24 hours after modeling a 10-minute clinical death in the body of female rats during estrus and diestrus. It was revealed against the background of a predominance of the tone of the sympathetic nervous system, increased concentrations of estradiol, malondialdehyde and the index of endogenous intoxication - MSM 254 against the background of a decrease in catalase activity and protein stability index
Patient Curation - The Main Form of Independent Work of Students at the Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology
Get PDFThe main competitive advantage of an educational institution is the quality of education at the current stage of the development of society, which is the satisfaction of consumers with educational service. Modern conditions for the development of society require changes in the organization of the educational process in a higher educational institution: to reduce the load on the study room, to replace passive listening to lectures with an increase in the share of the student's independent work. Thus, the basis for the future professional activity of a phthisiology is the curation of a patient by a student at the department of phthisiology and pulmonology, which began in senior years and continued in residency in the speciality “Phthisiology and pulmonology”
Self-Care Behaviors Concerning Minor Discomforts Management Between Primigravida And Multigravida During Pregnancy in Karbala City
Get PDFThe ability to perform self-care requirements or needs for maintaining health and well-being is referred to as self-care Behavior . The fast rising hormones during pregnancy alter the mother's body and may result in what are known as minor disorders. Pregnant women benefit from self-care behaviors regarding minor discomforts and practices during the prenatal period; therefore, women's knowledge and practices regarding self-care behavior are essential for protecting their health.
This study aimed to evaluate primigravida and multigravida women's self-care behavior concerning minor disorder management of pregnancy discomfort. By contrasting their concerning behavior regarding self-care with management of specific minor discomforts, ascertain the relationship between the reproductive and demographic characteristics of primigravid and multigravida women and their self-care behavior for managing particular minor discomforts.
The current investigation uses quantitative methods to conduct a descriptive study. A non-probability sample of 350 was used for three trimesters (127 primigravida and 223 multigravida). The primary healthcare facilities in Holy Karbala City served as the study's sites. As explained in the methods section, the questionnaire was designed with three sections. The questionnaire consists of ninety-five items. The information was gathered via the questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was utilized for data analysis and interpretation. The results showed that housewives, nuclear families, bachelor degree holders, and individuals in their 20s and 30s made up the majority of the study sample. The results of this study showed that self-care behaviors were moderate. The study's findings demonstrated that pregnant women also used moderate self-care behavior for minor discomforts. a statistically significant correlation between the level of education, occupation, and family type of pregnant women and their overall self-care behaviors, with p-values of.001,.002, and.004 respectively. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation (p-values =.001,.002,.008,.050, and.011, respectively) between the total self-care behaviors of pregnant women and their gravidity, number of abortions, parity, and length of marriage