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Abstract : The lack of an effective severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) antiviral medication has hindered the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (C0VID-19) pandemic. A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional research examined a sample of Covid-19 patients with and without Remdesivir in their therapy. In this quantitative study, the utilization of Remdesivir in the treatment of COVID-19 inpatients at Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital was evaluated. Setting location and schedule From 7 January to 15 February 2021. Participants were selected from Al-Kindy Teaching hospital inpatients. There is No significance relationship between gender and age with Remdesivir use. There is no significant relation between Remdesivir use and severity of admission. No significant relation between used Remdesivir and did not use Remdisivir with drugs of HCQ. There is no significant relation between Used Remdisivir and did not use Remdisivir with concomitant diseases. There is no significant relation between Used Remdisivir and did not use Remdisivir with response of treatment. There is no significant relation between Used Remdisivir and did not use Remdisivir with admission to CCU.

Abstract : COVID-19 is incoming β-coronavirus emerged from Wu-han, a city in central east of China in end of 2019. SARS-CoV-2 is the agent that causes the COVID-19 pandemic which is a highly transmittable and pathogenic virus infection. This paper is performed to determine the knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Iraqi population via cross-sectional study was conducted in Iraq during the period from April 2020 to May 2021 via social media targeted all the Iraqi population starting from age 11 years. This study included 303 participants which involved 117 men and 186 women. The participants were divided into five groups depending on the age: group I includes 11-20 year, group II includes 21-30 year, group III includes 31-40 year, group VI includes 41-50 year and group V includes more than 50 year old. Data which was collected using questionnaire were statistically analysis. The present study shows 99.01% of participants were aware that avoiding overcrowded places, wearing face mask, washing hands with soap and using sterilizer would protect them from COVID-19 infection. 95.05% of participants agreed that coronavirus disease is an extremely pathogenic and transmissible viral infection. The current study show that 91.09% and 91.42% participants believed that the incubation period of COVID-19 ranging from 2-14 days and the quarantine period should extend to 21 days respectively. The people older than 50 years had limited information about this pandemic. This study shows a satisfactory level of COVID-19 knowledge among Iraqi population. However, it mirrors the need for educational programs targeting the age groups which are not using significantly the social media.

Abstract : Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a syndrome of increased intracranial pressure of unclear etiology that most often occurs in obese women of childbearing age. To clarify relationship between cerebrospinal fluid pressure (CSF) and Neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. A prospective observational study of patients with newly diagnosed as idiopathic intracranial hypertension including patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension who were admitted in neurological unite of Baghdad teaching hospital/Medical city and Al-Imamian Al-Kadhimyaian Medical city, during May 2019– February 2020. Patients were divided in to 3 groups according to CSF and Neuro-ophthalmological manifestations. CSF has been used to classify patients into three groups; group 1 (< 300 mm water) found in 10 (33.3%) patients, group 2 (300-369 mm water) found in 7 (23.4%) patients and third group (≥370 mm water) found in 13 (43.3%) patients. The mean pressure was 349.7±87.2 mm water. Significant association were found between transient visual obscurations, diplopia, squint, retro orbital pain and Photopsia with high CSF≥370 mm water. Significant association were found between right and left disc grade, right and left 6th nerve palsy, right and left cotton wool spots, and right and left retinal hemorrhages with high CSF≥370 mm water. There is significant association were found between transient visual obscurations, diplopia, squint, retro orbital pain, Photopsia, disc grade, 6th nerve palsy, cotton wool spots, and retinal hemorrhages with high cerebrospinal fluid pressure. No significant relationship between secondary optic atrophy and CSFin our study.

Abstract : Radiologic assessment of the nose and paranasal sinuses is vital in identifying the site and extent of sinonasal disorders and in planning surgical treatments. To assess the frequency of the anatomical variations of the nose and paranasal sinuses in chronic rhinosinusitis and it's importance in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery. This cross-sectional study consisted of 25 patients (17) males, (8) females who were attending Otorhinolaryngology Department at Al-Shaheed Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital for Surgical Specialties / Medical City Teaching Complex, from October 2019 to December 2020. A detailed history, clinical examination, computerized tomographic imaging had been done and taken to see the detailed anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses and to evaluate the presence of anatomical variations and soft tissue abnormality. C.T scan of 25 patients, age from (19-70) years with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has detected multiple types of anatomic variations with septal deviation being the most frequent in 15 patients (60%), concha bullosa was detected in 11 patients (44%), agger nasi cells in 10 patients (40%), bulla ethmoidalis in 4 patients (16%), onodi cells in 3 patients (12%), haller cells in 2 patients (8%), frontal cells type III and IV in 2 patients respectively (8%). Other anatomical variations like aerated septum, aerated uncinate process, Keros class II and III and hypoplastic frontal sinus also detected. Anatomical variations in the nose and paranasal sinuses are not unusual. Computed tomography is the gold standard method in radiological assessment of chronic rhinosinusitis and in pre-surgical evaluation in every patient undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Multiplanar scan is very important to assess the paranasal sinuses in three-dimensional way before surgery.

Abstract : The pandemic of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc on the planet. COVID-19 patients are increasingly showing signs of olfactory impairment. As well as anosmia, COVID-19 can also cause a dry cough.