The dynamics of tropical weathering through time with the formation and long-term evolution laterite associated climatic geodynamic forcing is still a poorly explored issue. To better access this, we focused on lateritic-bauxitic duricrusts from well-explored, 300 m high Kaw mountain in northeastern French Guiana. Macroscopically homogeneous Fe (oxyhydr)oxides-rich subsamples were separated 10 ...

This study aimed to provide the first molecular characterization of bovine papillomavirus type 1 (BPV-1) in Iraq. BPV is a widely spread oncogenic virus in Iraqi cattle and is associated with the formation of both benign and malignant lesions, resulting in notable economic losses in dairy and beef cattle. In the current study, 140 cutaneous papilloma specimens were collected from cattle in cent...

To determine the frequency, clinical and laboratory associations of pulmonary hypertension in Iraqi Kurds with sickle cell anemia, a total of ninety four such patients attending a major hemoglobinopathy center in Iraqi Kurdistan were enrolled. All patients were re-evaluated clinically and had their blood counts, HbF, serum ferritin, LDH, renal and liver function assessed. Transthoracic Doppler ...

BACKGROUND Refugees are one of the most vulnerable groups in Australian society, presenting high levels of exposure to traumatic events and consequently high levels of severe psychological distress. While there is a need for professional help, only a small percentage will receive appropriate care for their mental health concerns. This study aimed to determine cultural considerations required wh...

Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in women worldwide. Metalloproteinases MMP2 and MMP9 participate in tumor invasion and metastasis by degrading extracellular matrix. In this study, we investigated the expression of MMP2 and MMP9 in breast tissues of Iraqi women with stage II and III breast cancer. The correlation between the expression levels of MMP2 and MMP9 in stage II-III bre...

OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the protective role of partial versus total splenectomy against sepsis in patients with thalassaemia when other preventive measures are not available. Overwhelming postsplenectomy infection is a serious complication of splenectomy in these patients, and most present with pneumococcal septicemia. Pneumococcal vaccine given before surgery is a well-established preve...

BACKGROUND Pro12Ala (rs1801282) is a common polymorphism of the human PPAR-γ gene. Studies have demonstrated conflicting results about its association with T2DM worldwide. There are no reports about such possible association among Iraqi people. OBJECTIVES This study aims at finding out whether having the mutant allele (Ala12) might be associated with T2DM among Iraqi people. METHODS One hun...