The Medical Journal of Tikrit University

The pain intensity during the baseline visit among Lavender group were mild 3 (10%)
, moderate 16 (53.3%), and sever 11 (36.7%), in comparison to β-sitosterol 1(3.3%),
16 (53.3%), and 13(43.3%) respectively, among control group were 3(3.3%), 15(50 %)
and 14(46.7%) respectively. The pain intensity during day 7 visit among Lavender
group were no pain 12(40%), mild 18(60%), and moderate 0(0%), in comparison to β-
sitosterol 6 (20%), 19(63.3%), and 5(16.7%) respectively, among control group were
6(20%), 6(60%) and 18(60%) respectively. The pain intensity during day 14 visit
among Lavender group were no pain 30(100%), and mild 0(0%), in comparison to β-
sitosterol 26 (86.7%), and 4(13.3%), respectively. Regarding redness; was no redness
among 16 (53.3%), 14(46.7%) mild redness, and moderate redness 0(0%) of the
Lavender group in comparison to 10(33.3%), mild 18(60%), and moderate 2 (6.7%)
among β-sitosterol group, and 2(6.7%), 20(66.7%) and 8(26.7%) among control group
respectively, this relation were statically significant. Regarding edema; was no edema
21(70%), and mild edema 9(30%) among Lavender group in comparison to 12 (40%),
mild 16(53.3%) among β-sitosterol group, and 6(20%), and 16(53.3%) among control
group, this relation were statically significant. Discharge was none 10(33.3%), and
16(53.3%) among Lavender group in comparison to 4(13.3%), mild 24(80%) among
β-sitosterol group, and 4(13.3%), and 12(40%) among control group. Approximation
was (good) closed wound sites among 14(46.7%), and mild approximation among
13(43.3%) of Lavender group in comparison to good 6(20%), mild 22 (73.3%) among
β-sitosterol group, and 6(20%), and 18(60%) among control group.

Background: The measurement of Doppler Ultrasonography(DU) indexes,
including resistive index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI), could assist in
evaluating a transplanted kidney. Aim of study: This work attempted at
determining how Doppler sonography indexes correlated with transplanted
kidney (graft) function. Methods: Our cross-sectional study conducted on 18
kidney transplanted patients (10 male and 8 female). In all cases, DU had been
conducted upon transplanted kidney. We analyzed data on the pulsatility index
(PI) and resistive index (RI) in the interlobular arteries. Concurrent serum
creatinine explored in comparison to the DU results. Results: The pi and Ri
correlate significantly , in linear manner with serum creatinine (P = .005, and
P=.002 respectively).Conclusion: The PI and RI are important DU markers for
determining the kidney allograft function

Background: As the accessibility and usage of contraception
continue to rise, it becomes crucial to thoroughly investigate how
contraception affects the restoration of fertility after discontinuation.
Aim of the study: To evaluate any potential connections between
the usage of hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine devices and
secondary infertility. Subjects and method: In Salah Al-Deen
General Hospital, between January 1 and June 30, 2023, cross-
sectional research was conducted to enrol 100 women, a non-
probability practical sampling technique was adopted, who presented
after one year after intrauterine contraceptive devices removal
(including hormonal and non-hormonal), removal of contraceptive
implants, and stopping the use of oral contraceptive pills and
contraceptive injections. Results: About 86% got pregnant within
one year after the discontinuation of contraception. Secondary
infertility and the prevalence of contraceptive complications were
significantly associated (P-value = 0.042). Among those who got
pregnancy, a significant positive correlation was obtained between
the duration of contraception use and the time to get pregnant (P-
value =0.023). Conclusion: The incidence of secondary infertility
was 14%. There was a significant correlation between the existence
of complications and the frequency of secondary infertility. The type
and duration of the contraception did not significantly impact the
incidence of secondary infertility but among those who got pregnant
within one year, the length of contraceptive use and the time it took
to become pregnant were significantly correlated

Background: The school is a fundamental institution where intellectual
knowledge, manual and behavioral skills, social connection, and the
character of future generations have formed. Therefore identifying,
managing, and preventing the adverse effects of environmental factors in
schools impact the health of the present and future communities they are
in.. Subject, material, and method: This is a descriptive (cross-sectional)
study done in Iraq, Salah Al-Deen Governorate, Tikrit City from the 17th of
October, 2022 to the end of May 2023. The study sample was 30 schools
(20 public and 10 private) out of 279 schools (252 public and 27 private),
including 15 primary schools (five private and ten public) and 15 secondary
schools (five private and ten public). A well-designed questionnaire was
used to collect information about environmental health and safety
indicators. Data was collected by researcher through direct observation and
interviews with school manager or assistant in each school after pilot study.
Result: The study found that proper school location away from hazards and
proper area-to-student ratio in 16(53.3%) of schools. Proper schoolyards
and sustainable gardens both meet standards in 14(46.7%) of schools.
Suitable class size, ventilation, and lighting with class infrastructures in
19(63.3%) schools. Conclusion: The study revealed that 19(63.3%)
schools in Tikrit City did not meet the health and safety standards
regarding school classes and furniture while more than half of the schools
16(53.3%) were fully meeting the standards regarding school location and
area. The schoolyard and garden were fully meeting the standards in
14(46.7%) school.

This study is a prospective case control study involved 50 pre-eclamptic and 50
healthy pregnant women at the Tikrit Teaching Hospital, from November 2022 to June
2023. The two groups were controlled for age, parity, and gestational age. Fasting
serum total cholesterol, Triglyceride, High density lipoprotein-cholesterol, Low
density lipoprotein-cholesterol and Very low density lipoprotein were assayed using
standard methods. An interview will carried out with these patients using questionnaire
form including their demographic characteristics, age, body weight, height, blood
pressure and edema & maternal body mass index. A proper obstetric, abdominal &
medical examination, ultrasonography, and laboratory investigations done. The mean
± SD of the total cholesterol (230.54±40.3), triglycerides (191.14±47.3), low-density
lipoprotein (125.6±26.3), VLDL (42.44 ± 13.4) were higher in preeclampsia than
control group (165.06± 24.02), (153.3± 31.6), (105.3±13.7), & (35.3±8.3)
respectively. The mean ± SD of the High -density lipoprotein (37.58±7.6), was lower
among preeclampsia group than control group (42.18± 8.3). The mean ± SD of the
total cholesterol (257.5± 31.02), triglycerides (209.1 ± 40.41), high-density lipoprotein
(37.1± 5.8), low-density lipoprotein (141.7 ± 23.6), very low-density lipoprotein
(44.5± 9.3) were higher in sever preeclampsia group than mild preeclampsia group
(195.1±17.05), (174.2±24.7), (39.35±5.4), (123.2 ±20.3), (39.3±7.6), respectively, and
control group (165.06± 24.02), (153.3± 31.6), (42.18±8.3), (105.3±13.7), (35.3±8.3),
respectively. The serum lipid levels were significantly raised among pre-eclamptic
pregnant women when compared to the healthy pregnant women. The raised serum
lipid level was higher among severe preeclampsia in comparison to those with mild
pre-eclampsia.