Iraq Virtual Science Library

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...

Clinical characteristics, management, and in-hospital outcomes of premature acute coronary syndrome at a tertiary cardiac center in Kurdistan, Iraq: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Premature acute coronary syndrome (ACS) causes substantial cardiovascular morbidity in younger adults, but data from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region remain limited. We describe the clinical characteristics, management, and in-hospital outcomes of premature ACS a...

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...