Hawler Medical University

This study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can safely stop vaginal bleeding in pregnant women with abruptio placenta (when the placenta separates from the womb too early). The trial included 116 women who were at least 24 weeks pregnant and stable. R…

This study looked at three different diabetes medicines (empagliflozin with metformin, sitagliptin with metformin, or metformin alone) in 186 adults who were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and overweight. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured changes in blood markers, blood s…

This study tested whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, can prevent heart damage caused by anthracycline chemotherapy. 90 cancer patients took either dapagliflozin or a placebo daily for four months alongside their chemo. Researchers measured heart fu…

This study tested whether specific nursing care can prevent pressure ulcers (bedsores) in stroke patients who cannot move. 128 patients at high risk for bedsores were included. Nurses used special skin checks and repositioning techniques to try to keep patients' skin healthy.

This study compared two blood-thinning drugs, Bemiparin and Enoxaparin, to prevent dangerous blood clots in women after childbirth. Over 7,000 women at risk for clots received one of the two drugs after vaginal or cesarean delivery. The goal was to see which drug worked better an…

This study looked at whether teaching hand and respiratory hygiene to primary school children in Erbil, Iraq, could help them get sick less often and miss fewer school days. Over 800 children aged 9-13 took part. The goal was to see if a simple hygiene program could prevent respi…

This study tested whether a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve symptoms and quality of life for people with COPD. 128 participants either received the 8-week home program (exercise sessions and phone support) or standard clinic care. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether adding thymoquinone (a compound from black seed oil) to the standard pain drug pregabalin could better relieve nerve pain in people with diabetes. 50 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy took 65 mg of thymoquinone and 75 mg of pregabalin daily for …

This study tested a standardized care program for 70 adults who had back surgery in Erbil, Iraq. The program aimed to reduce pain, improve daily function, and increase patient knowledge. Researchers measured pain and disability before and 8 weeks after surgery to see if the progr…

This study tested whether a special educational program could reduce stigma toward mental illness among 165 primary health care providers. Participants attended sessions about mental health awareness and filled out questionnaires before and after the program. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether a structured nursing guideline improves care for children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious diabetes complication. Sixty children aged 6-16 were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other care guided by the new nursing protoco…

This study tested whether a health education program could improve how high school teachers in Iraq use antibiotics. 106 teachers were split into two groups: one received training on proper antibiotic use and resistance prevention, the other did not. Researchers measured changes …