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Intralesional Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide Effectively Reduces the Post-traumatic and Post-surgical FibrosisBy Haydar M. Salih, Najwa J. Alchalabi, Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer
Abstract: Intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide is commonly used to resolve partially or completely the keloid and hypertrophic scars in the human. This study aimed to show the effect of two successive intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide into the fibrous band followed a surgical intervention or trauma in the faciomaxillary area. Its effect was assessed by improving the mouth opening and closing the eye. A total number of 21 (14 males …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–23 Read article →
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Subclinical Significant High Serum Immunoglobulin E Response to 20 Allergens: Age and Gender Based StudyBy Huda Ghassan Hameed, Ihab Ayad Ahmed, Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer
Abstract: Background: Antigen-immunoglobulin E (IgE) reaction is an example of immediate allergic reactions. High serum IgE levels were reported in many diseases that linked to the multiple allergens. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the serum IgE against 20 allergens in patients who had a previous history of allergy due to unidentified precipitating factors. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Al Zahraa Consultant Center for Allergy and Asthma that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article →
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The Safety of Dental X-ray Machine against the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA): In Vitro Model Explores the Effects of Chlorine Free Radical, Duration of Exposure and the Doses of IrradiationBy Sahar S.H. Kadhim, Ibrahim T. Ibrahim, Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer
Abstract: Background: Patients attended to the dental clinics are referred to X-ray which may arise the possibility of adverse reactions upon oral mucosa. X-ray-induced oral mucosa damage is related to the generation of the free radicals in the aqueous media of the cells. Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the safety of dental X-ray exposure by utilizing an in vitro experimental model of calf-thymus double strands DNA (ctdsDNA) molecule exposed to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article →
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Drug Eluting Stents Alter the Inflammatory Biomarkers after One Week of Stent Implantation in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Gender-Based StudyBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Sham A.T. Shareef
Abstract: Angioplasty is a successful antianginal therapy. Drugs coated on the surface of drug eluting stents (DESs) are potent antimitotic agents that strongly inhibit smooth muscle proliferation and inflammatory process. This study aimed to prove that DES are released into the circulation and induced anti-inflammatory effect which is gender based beyond the local effect on the coronary artery via determination of the circulating levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high sensitivity C-reactive …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article →
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The Efficacy of Vitamin A Supplement in the Treatment of ScabiesBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Eman M. Tawfiq, Zeyad T. Abdulhadi, Thamer A. Hameed
Abstract: Scabies is a debilitating contagious parasitic skin disease caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) treated with the acaricides. Vitamin A supplementation is indicated in management of parasitic infestations in human. This study aimed to assess the effect of vitamin A supplementation as "add on therapy" on the cure rate and quality of life (Qol) in scabies patients treated either with permethin or benzyl benzoate lotions. A total number of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article →
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Nt-Probnp and Nitrogen Species Measurement As Useful Biomarkers for Detection of Asymptomatic Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 DiabetesBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Adil H. Alhusseiny, Ahood Khaleel Ibrahim
Abstract: Insidious heart failure is associated or complicated hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, atrial fibrillation, renal failure, depression, and anemia. High plasma NT-proBNP level found to be a predictive value in detecting latent left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The aim of the study is to detect asymptomatic heart failure in outpatient type 2 diabetic patients using plasma NT-proBNP as a diagnostic biomarker of heart failure and nitrogen species as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article →
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Effects of a Single Dose Inhalation of Ipratropium Bromide, Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Beclomethasone, Budesonide in Stable Chronic Bronchitis: Comparative StudyBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Mohammed J. Mohammed, Khalid A. Al-Rawi
Abstract: Chronic bronchitis usually treated with long acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids as monotherapy or in combination. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of single dose of β2-agonist (short and long acting), muscarinic antagonist and inhaled corticosteroids on the pulmonary function test in clinically stable chronic bronchitis patients. A total number of 93 (61 males and 32 females) patients who fulfilled the criteria of uncomplicated chronic bronchitis …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 12–17 Read article →
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Heart Rate and Serum Nitric Oxide Express Circahoralian Oscillation in Hypertensive PatientsBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Ismail I. Hussein, Noori Y. Kattami
Abstract: Cardiovascular cells possess circadian oscillators and certain cardiovascular diseases are attributed to disruption in cardiac circadian rhythm. This study is aimed to find the association between the serum level of nitrogen species and the electrocardiograph records taking in consideration the circahoralian oscillation in hypertensive patients. A total number of fifty hypertensive patients and twenty healthy subjects were admitted in this study. The anthropometric measurements and lipid profile were determined. Serum …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–25 Read article →
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New Topics in Serum Copeptin Levels in Hypertension: Is There an Interrelation with Inflammatory Biomarkers?By Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Majid M. Mahmood, Rawia M. Al-Nuaemy
Abstract: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the link between serum copeptin (Cop) levels and hypertension is related to low grade of inflammation and atherosclerosis indices. This observational cross section study was done in the Department of Biology, College of Science at the University of Al-Mustansiriya in Baghdad, Iraq. A total number of 18 healthy subjects (Group I) and 66 patients (Group II) were enrolled in this study. Patients …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article →
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Significant Prolongation of QTc-Interval in Overweight-Obese Hypertensive Patients Does Not Relate to the Obesity as a Risk FactorBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer, Raz M. HamaSalih
Abstract: The duration of QT interval in the electrocardiograph record represents the ventricular repolarization. It is prolonged in women, ageing and using certain medications. In hypertensive patients, prolongation of QT interval is associated with cardiac risk factors and/or the complications of hypertension. This study aimed to measure the uncorrected (QT) and corrected (QTc) intervals using different formulas in overweight-obese patients with chronic hypertension. A total number of 25 healthy subjects and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–41 Read article →
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High Doses Biotin beyond Its Nutraceutical Prescription: Update Indications for Neurological DiseasesBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer
Abstract: Biotin or vitamin H is ubiquitous B-complex vitamin that plays as a co-factor in different metabolic process in the body. The usual recommended daily requirement is 30µg. Recent studies found biotin in high doses involved in the synthesis of myelin in patients with multiple sclerosis. The Med Day Pharmaceuticals launched an oral formulation of biotin high dose (Cerenday 100 mg capsule) and recommended for multiple sclerosis. Previous studies demonstrated the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–20 Read article →
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Amber Stones-assisted Water Extraction of Cloves Antioxidants: A Novel ProcedureBy Marwan S.M. Al-Nimer
Abstract: Amber is a natural substance that has the ability to absorb negative energies and transmute them into positive forces. This study is aimed to explore the natural electromagnetic property of amber stones on the antioxidant constituents of Syzygium aromaticum (cloves) extracted by distilled water. This in vitro study was done in Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine and Department of Biology, College of Science at Al-Mustansiriya University in Baghdad, Iraq. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 12–16 Read article →