Baghdad Medical City

Effect of Pharmacist-Provided Patient Education on Self-Care Practices and Satisfaction with Biologic Therapy among Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Background: Pharmacists play a significant role in the management of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Pharmacist-provided patient education may improve self-care practices and treatment satisfaction among patients receiving chronic medications for UC. Objective: To evaluate the impact of...

Comparative Evaluation of Virtual Reality versus Standard Nursing Care in Managing Pain and Fear during Lumbar Puncture Procedures: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Abstract Background: Meningitis is a serious infectious disease that can cause significant morbidity and long-term neurological problems. Although a lumbar puncture is a necessary diagnostic procedure, it is often accompanied by discomfort, anxiety, and fear, which can severely i...

Preoperative embolization for glioblastoma surgery: A scoping review

Background: Preoperative embolization for glioblastoma (GBM) is a relatively uncommon procedure, and few studies have described its role as an adjunct to surgery. Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE via Ovid, and ScienceDirect were searched following the Preferred Reporting Items for Scopin...

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...