Darya Salih Hussein

M.S.

College of Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy- Oncology

B.S

College of Pharmacy

Assistant Lecturer

College of Pharmacy- Cihan University, Duhok

Pharmacist

IVPN-Netwrok

Pharmacist

Syndicate of Kurdistan Pharmacists

Geşta li nav Leşî

Scientific Short Story in Kurdish

Geşta li nav Sîhan

Scientific Short Story in Kurdish

Helimder

A Medical guide about Inhalers in Kurdish

Tamoxifen-Induced Dyslipidemia in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study among Kurdish Population

Each patient's risk-benefit profile must be carefully assessed because tamoxifen's anti-estrogenic properties may have an impact on lipid metabolism. This research looks into how tamoxifen affects Kurdish women's lipid profiles. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Azadi Hematology Oncology Centre in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on 165 females with estrogen-and/or progesterone-positive breast cancer receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy with tamoxifen for three months or longer.

A multinational cross-sectional study on the prevalence and predictors of long COVID across 33 countries

The symptoms of long COVID (LC) can be debilitating and may be associated with anxiety, social stigma, and quality of life deterioration. Identifying patients at risk of LC is important to offer follow-up care and plan population-level public health measures. The current multinational study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of LC in the general population. We conducted an online, multinational, cross-sectional survey between April 2022 and January 2023, targeting participants 18 years and older with a previously confirmed COVID-19 infection. We used convenience sampling to recruit participants through an online Google form. We collected demographic data, past medical history, infection details, post-COVID-19 symptoms, and quality of life. Responses were then translated into English. LC was defined as per the World Health Organization. A single-variable analysis was conducted to identify factors.

Epidemiological Assessment of Chickenpox in Duhok Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: A Retrospective Study

Geographical location and climate have an impact on the occurrence of chickenpox, a common viral infection. It usually affects youngsters and shows seasonal changes in temperate regions such as Iraq. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the seasonal and demographic trends of chickenpox cases in Duhok city, in 2024. This retrospective descriptive study was carried out at the Dermatology Department of Azadi Teaching Hospital in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. From January to December 2024, all cases of chickenpox with a clinical diagnosis were included. A hospital-based questionnaire was used to gather patient information, including age, gender, date of infection, and domicile. A total of 680 cases were reported, with 342 females and 338 males, representing a roughly equal gender distribution. The 5–14 age group had the highest incidence, while the 1–4 age group had the lowest overall but demonstrated greater vulnerability in February. There was a noticeable seasonal trend, with a winter peak and a slow fall during the summer and autumn. Gender differences were not statistically significant, but seasonal change in the age distribution was statistically significant. There were clear seasonal and age-related tendencies in the number of chickenpox infections in Duhok in 2024, with the disease increasing in the winter, especially among younger children. These results emphasize the significance of vaccination campaigns and public health initiatives that are seasonally appropriate, particularly in the lead-up to the winter months.

Effect of Tamoxifen Treatment on Lipid Profile in Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer Women in Duhok City: A Cross-Sectional Study

Tamoxifen’s anti-estrogenic properties may have an impact on lipid metabolism; therefore, each patient’s risk-benefit profile must be carefully considered. This study examines how tamoxifen affects Kurdish women’s lipid profiles. The study is conducted on 120 females with (ER and/or PR) positive breast cancer on adjuvant hormonal therapy with tamoxifen (in a dose 20 mg once daily) for 3 months and more, at Azadi Hematology Oncology Center, Duhok city. In this study, TG and VLDL-C are shown to increase with rising age and BMI. In contrast, all BMI categories show consistently reduced levels of HDL-C. Furthermore, TC levels were reduced but within the reference ranges in elder individuals, and the TC/HDL-C ratio rose with increasing BMI within the reference ranges.

The Magnitude of Dispensing Unprescribed Antibiotics in Community Pharmacies in Duhok Province; Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The study aims to provide a descriptive overview about the magnitude and frequency of dispensing the unprescribed antibiotics UABs. It furthermore aims, to specify the most dispensed UAB types, the most common infections, signs and symptoms that require dispensing the UABs in community pharmacies of Duhok city and its districts. Methods: A cross sectional cohort study had been conducted from September to October 2022, private community pharmacies of Duhok province were included in this study. A standardized questionnaire platform was utilized to complete the survey, it included 2 sections, the first of which was related to demographic data and the second part included details of the dispensing unprescribed antibiotics UABs like: what are the most common dispensed UABs, what are the most common illness and symptoms of patients who require dispensing UABs. Results: One hundred fifty pharmacies have been included in this study. The majorities were from Duhok city 46%, and Zakho 28.7%. The prevalence of dispensing UABs was 100%, the three most common dispensed UABs were Amoxicillin 77%, followed by azithromycin 16% and cefixime 7%. The most infections and conditions requiring dispensing UABs were tonsilitis (69.3%), followed by flu and common cold (58.7%), and lower respiratory tract infection (48.7%).

Seroprevalence Study of Giardiasis Among Children with Diarrhoea in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Giardia lamblia is one of the pathogenic parasites that infect the gastrointestinal tract and commonly causes diarrhoea, iron deficiency anemia, and other gastrointestinal problem in men, especially among children in poor sanitation areas with contaminated drinking water resources. This study aimed to detect and determination of the rate of giardiasis in Duhok city. In this study, 105 Stool samples were collected from children of different ages and both sex, during different days from May to August 2019. Serological tests have been applied for the identification of giardiasis. From the results, 5.71% (6) stool samples were given positive, 4.87% in males and 6.25% in females, Depending on the stool types, 3.1% (1) of infection were reported in semi-formed stool type, 7.69% (3) in loose and 5.88% (2) in watery stool type. According to the age groups, the highest infection (3) was recorded in the 6-10 years’ accounting (8.57%), while the lowest infection rate was 3.12% (1) in > 10 years’ age groups, with no significant differences. This study shows the prevalence rate of G. lamblia among children in Duhok city. Preventing this infection requires good plans and strategies with good individual hygiene, the use of a healthy drinking water supply, and useful educational program to control this disease.

Prevalence of thyroid dysfunctions in a large, unselected population in Duhok city, Iraqi Kurdistan: A cross-sectional study

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) alterations and different types of thyroid dysfunctions in both sexes with no age limitations from variety of sources in Duhok province. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we screened 25040 suspicious cases of thyroid diseases in a year (2019), retrieving the data from the computers of three clinical laboratories of Duhok City. Following exclusion of 470 cases, 24568 cases were included to categorize the different types of thyroid dysfunctions. The prevalence of TSH alteration was 25.03%, 20.55% of them had a high concentration being statistically higher in females, while only 4.48% was low TSH with equal prevalence among both sexes. Out of 24568 patients, the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was 94.85%, followed by 2.20%, 1.20%, 0.78%, 0.67%, and 0.31% for each of subclinical hyperthyroidism, primary.

Prevalence of Scabies in Duhok Province and Duhok Refugees’ Camps-Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Scabies is one of the important dermatologic problems with worldwide distribution everywhere, especially in developing countries and Iraq. The aim of current study is to determine the exact status of scabies infestation in Duhok province and some Duhok refugees’ camps in order to get better management and control of scabies disease. The prevalence of Scabies was 5.52% and 5.45% in both Duhok province and Duhok refugees’ camps respectively, the incidence was higher in female in both Duhok province (52.41%) and Duhok refugees’ camps (57.89%). The highest scabies incidence was shown in 31-40 years age group, and the lowest incidence in 50 years and over age group. The highest infestation percentage was recorded in January (19.90%) and February (16.10%) and the lowest infestation percentage in April (9.80%) and July (6.70%). According to education status of infested patients, in Duhok province and Duhok refugees’ camps the infestation rate of illiterate patients recorded in 85% and 95% respectively.