Rheumatology: Current Research
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duhok Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital, Kurdistan, Iraq

Biography

Dr. Nazdar Raouf is celebrated for his illustrious works in the field of Neonatology, belongs to Department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hive Pediatrics Teaching Hospital, Duhok, Iraq.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Author(s): Hameed Abdullah Rekani* and Nazdar Raouf
  
  Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once, and organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. The course of rheumatoid arthritis often changes during pregnancy. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess whether pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis and her baby are at high risk for adverse outcomes. Methods: This a case-control study was conducted at the Duhok Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital and Kurdistan Private Hospital in Iraqi Kurdistan between March 2016 and November 2020. The study included seventytwo pregnant women, they were divided into two groups; study group or (Rheumatoid arthritis group) and control group or (Non-Rheumatoid arthritis group). Both groups were compared regarding a baseline characteristics and maternal with neona.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1149.21.11.286

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