H. Mohammed, J. Shakoor, Nazar Mahmood, A. Kumait, Araz Kareem
{"title":"Prevalence of cancer cases among population of Kirkuk, Iraq from 2016-2020","authors":"H. Mohammed, J. Shakoor, Nazar Mahmood, A. Kumait, Araz Kareem","doi":"10.5455/rmj20221119075443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/rmj20221119075443","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To present a clear picture of the cancer cases reported in Kirkuk between 2016 and 2020 and to identify the top 10 instances in both genders. Methodology: This cohort/retrospective study was conducted at oncology/hematology center in Kirkuk governorate from January, 2021 to May, 2022. The data were collected from the official records of oncology/hematology center in Kirkuk governorate and consisted of 4917 cancer cases during the five years period from 2016 to 2020. Results: A total of 4719 cases of all cancer types in Kirkuk were recorded from 2016-2020. Of these, 64.2% were females and 35.8% males. Age of 65.8% cases was between 41-70 years, with a mean of 52.624±22.593 years. For both genders, breast cancer was the most common (1532), followed by lung cancer. Conclusion: Breast cancer is on the top of ten cancers and is on the rising trend. The Ministry of health should plan for a strategy of regular screening for breast cancer in women and increasing the awareness of the women regarding breast self-examination for early detection.","PeriodicalId":20844,"journal":{"name":"Rawal Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70840782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of nutritional habits among Mosul University Students regarding breakfast","authors":"Fatema Mohammad, L. Noori, N. Younis","doi":"10.5455/rmj20221202084820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/rmj20221202084820","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To assess nutritional habits among Mosul University students regarding breakfast. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted from the 1stoctuber of to the 1st of November 2022 and included 200 students aged between 18-26 years from the University of Mosul. Data were gathered by having students fill out a questionnaire in the classroom and doing an interview with them that included asking about their personal information. Results: The findings reveal that breakfast was an important meal during the day and accounted for 55% with a benefit of 90%. Sixty-eight percent students were feeling active, energized, and focused when eating breakfast, 59% knew the disadvantages of not eating breakfast and 57.5% felt hungry during working hours because they didn′t eat breakfast. The study found that 75% students drank tea or coffee with breakfast, 61.5% ate dairy products, 55% ate bread and pastries, and 46.5% ate eggs at breakfast. Conclusions: The study found that shortage of time, lack of appetite, and skipping of breakfast were the main reasons for not eating this meal.","PeriodicalId":20844,"journal":{"name":"Rawal Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70840880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of two insulin sensitizers in ovulation induction for women with polycystic ovary syndrome","authors":"Dhai Rashid, Raghda Bardan","doi":"10.5455/rmj.20230121104735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/rmj.20230121104735","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":20844,"journal":{"name":"Rawal Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70840135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinico-epidemiological profile and short-term outcomes of patients with\u0000metastatic malignant pleural effusion in Baghdad, Iraq","authors":"N. Fayadh, Abbas Anbari, Luma K. Mohammed","doi":"10.5455/rmj.20230130063627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/rmj.20230130063627","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To describe the epidemiological profile of metastatic malignant pleural effusion (MPE) in patients admitted to the surgical wards at a tertiary hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. Methodology: The study was single-center, cross-sectional, and comprised 90 successive patients who were hospitalized with MPE. Results: Out of 90 patients, 60% were females and the age group 46-55 years formed the highest percentage (33.3%). We found that 97.8% had pre-existing malignancy, mainly breast cancer and 85.5% suffered non-specific generalized symptoms related to the primary malignancy. All the cases presented with shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain, and only 3.3% were asymptomatic. Pleurodesis was done in 84 patients and in the majority of them (86.7%) bleomycin was used. The majority of the pleural fluid aspirates were exudate according to Light criteria. 40% patients improved during hospitalization. Better improvement was observed among unilateral, and small MPE. Less than one-third of the cases had recurrent effusion, which was mostly in those with bilateral and secondary MPE. The survival rate was relatively good (82%). Around 6% cases were referred to oncologists. Conclusion: Although the therapeutic approaches of MPE were mostly palliative not curative, a substantial improvement in outcome after the management of MPE was noted. Parameters that predict favorable short-term outcomes are unilateral and small pleural effusions.","PeriodicalId":20844,"journal":{"name":"Rawal Medical Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70840190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}