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Abstract : About 200 samples of various patients who were hospitalized to the general hospital, the teaching hospital for women and children, and the Al-Diwaniyah teaching hospital between November 2020 and May 2021 yielded a total of 20 Shigella species isolates. The isolates were identified using traditional methods and polymerase chain reaction technique, named as No.1 to No.20. The whole genomic DNA of twenty isolates, as No.1 to No.20 isolated from different geographic regions of Iraq, was extracted. The sequencing of 16S ribosomal RNA gene pathogenic Shigella spp. was performed, and the sites of these genes on the genome of the isolates were determinate. The phylogenetic tree analysis, using MEGA X10.2.4 software program was achieved, and the matching of the current study isolates with NCBI-Gen bank global Shigella strains, elicited that the phylogenetic tree genetic relationship analysis showed that the local Shigella spp. (IQ-No.1 to IQ-No.20) isolates were showed closed genetics related to NCBI BLAST Shigella spp. strain SK8 Indian isolates (MW600518.1) at total genetic change (0.0040-0.0010%).

Abstract : This shows that SARS CoV-2 affects sensory neurons because loss of taste and smell is one of the most obvious symptoms of COVID-19 infection. It is therefore thought that the same virus might harm other senses, like hearing. The evaluation of the auditory condition initially necessitates knowing the hearing thresholds (sound intensity) in the ranges of the audible speech frequencies, which is what pure tone audiometry treats. This is in contrast to taste and smell, which do not require measuring tools because they are extremely obvious indications (PTA).

Abstract : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimun inflammation disease. Ferritin is an acute protein phase that increased in inflammatory process and autoimmune disorder. To investigate the correlation of serum ferritin levels and disease activity of systemic lupus erythematosus based on SLEDAI score. The study design was an analytic observational cross sectional design in 30 pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in outpatient and inpatient allergy and immunology units at Haji Adam Malik Hospital from January-July 2022. Their disease activity was calculated by using the SLEDAI score and their serum ferritin levels were measured. The correlation of serum ferritin level and disease activity was analyzed by using spearman correllation with CI 95%, p<0.001. A total of 30 chidren were included in this study. The sample There were girl more than boy 4:1. The average age was 14,77 years old. The mean serum ferritin level was 2308,7 mcg/L and SLEDAI score was 14,73. Based on the study, we conclude that there was positive correlation between ferritin serum and disease activity of systemic lupus erythematosus in children, with significant correlation (p< 0,001) and r value = 0,815 that show us there was strength correlation between serum feritin levels and SLEDAI scores. There was significant correlation of serum ferritin level with disease activity of systemic lupus erithematosus in children.

Abstract : The aim of our study was to correlate between two types of office bleaching materials with two different concentrations on surface roughness of composite. We made a forty five cylindrical specimens which were divided into three groups: Group A (Voco): Subdivided into: A1 (no bleaching): Specimens were placed for two weeks in artificial saliva. A2: In which office bleaching agent containing 35% HP was applied on composite specimens. A3: In which office bleaching agent containing 32% HP was applied on composite specimens. Group B (Z350): Subdivided into: B1 (no bleaching): Specimens were placed for two weeks in artificial saliva. B2: In which office bleaching agent containing 35% HP was applied on samples. B3: In which office bleaching agent containing 32% HP was applied on samples. Group C (P60): Subdivided into: C1 (no bleaching): Specimens were placed for two weeks in artificial saliva. C2: In which office bleaching agent containing 35% HP was applied on composite specimens. C3: In which office bleaching agent containing 32% HP was applied on composite specimens. Scanning electron microscope and Atomic force microscope were used to evaluate roughness. ANOVA and LSD tests were applied to evaluate the significance between groups. A highly significant increase in roughness was observed when compared to control groups (P < 0.01). The highest value for roughness was observed in A2 group (36.26 nm), whereas B1 showed the lowest value (16.17 nm). The office bleaching material used has led to surface roughness alteration for all groups.

Abstract : Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most common preventable causes of intellectual disability worldwide. The present study aims to study subjects with congenital hyperthyroidism with their clinical, etiological and demographical profile. Correlations between age at first treatment, length of treatment, initial levothyroxine (LT4) dose, and serum free thyroxine (fT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and pediatric quality of life in patients with CH. 51 children diagnosed with Congenital hypothyroidism attending MS Ramaiah Endocrinology OPD. The aetiology of Hypothyroidism was Dysgenesis, Complete Agenesis, Dyshormonogenesis, Ectopic thyroid and unknown etiology in 17(33.3%), 7(13.7%), 2(3.9%), 8(15.6%) and 9(17.6%) children respectively. Our group had a mean Qol score more than 70 in all domains assessed. The mean physical, social, emotional, school and psychosocial domain functioning scores were 78.5, 74.51,77.1, 83.69 and 235.1 respectively. There was statistically significant co-relation between Age of initial treatment with physical, social and psychosocial domains. The length of treatment co-related with physical and psychosocial domains. Mean initial TSH ft4 levels and initial dose of Levothyroxine did not show significant co-relation with any of the domains.