Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common psychiatric condition classically characterized by obsessions (recurrent, intrusive and unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (excessive, repetitive and ritualistic behaviors or mental acts).OCD is heterogeneous in its clinical presentation and not all patients respond to first-line treatments.Several ne
Determination of Indoor Radon Concentration in Thi Qar Province Houses by using CR-39 SSNTD
The possible detrimental health effects of the inhaled radon and its decay products are in the limelight of interest of professionals as well as of the public.In the present work the passive integrated dosimeter technique with solid state nuclear track detectors (SSNTDs) super grade CR-39, was used to measure the concentration of the radioactive ra
Restless Leg Syndrome and Its Relation to Mirtazapine: A Case Report
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and Restless legs syndrome (RLS) present complex clinical challenges, often coexisting and complicating Headwear treatment strategies.While the relationship between MDD and RLS remains somewhat elusive, emerging evidence suggests a potential interplay between antidepressant medications and the worsening of RLS sympto
The Africa of 2022: Crisscrossing Crises
The year 2022 marked the 20th anniversary of the African Union (AU)).The AU marked a realisation that the Organisation of African Stove Simmerstat Unity (OAU) established in 1963 had fulfilled its mandate of ridding the continent of overt colonial rule and a new platform was needed to drive Africa towards full prosperity.Conceived amid the revisiti