American University of Iraq Sulaimani

Immunohistochemical expression of BRD4 and MUC1 in Oral Lichen Planus: association with clinical subtypes and role as potential biomarkers of epithelial alteration

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD). Differentiating inflammation-associated epithelial alterations from early dysplastic changes remains a diagnostic cha...

A Comparative Finite Element Study on the Biomechanical Effect of Implant Crown Screw Access Channel Filled by Direct vs. Indirect Restoration Materials

Background: The restorative material used to seal the screw access channel in screw-retained implant-supported crowns may influence the biomechanical behavior and mechanical performance of the restoration. Objective: To evaluate the influence of different screw access channel res...

Environmental fate and transport of conflict‐related contaminants across air, soil, and groundwater systems: A review of environmental risks associated with the 2026 USA –Israel–Iran conflict

Abstract The 2026 USA–Israel–Iran conflict has produced a complex mixture of pollutants from munitions and the burning of large industrial and hydrocarbon facilities. The review synthesizes conflict reports, satellite observations, and environmental literature within a tiered evi...

Diarrhea in Critically ill Patients: Evaluation and Management in the Intensive Care Unit

Objective Diarrhea is a common and clinically significant problem in critically ill patients, often reflecting underlying gastrointestinal dysfunction, systemic illness, or iatrogenic factors. The study aims to provide a practical framework for intensivists to identify, evaluate,...

Clear cell Paget disease with underlying malignancy: A case report and review of literature

Paget's disease of the breast (PDB) is a rare form of breast cancer, characterized by the existence of Paget cells. It accounts for nearly 1%-3% of all breast cancers. Glycogen-rich clear cell ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is an infrequent occurrence. The current...