Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul (ACMM)

Is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published biannually by the College of Medicine, University of Mosul, Iraq, since January 1966. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case reports in the fields of clinical and basic biomedical sciences.

As part of our quality assurance process, all submissions undergo a double-blinded peer review to safeguard the integrity of the content.

ACMM accept and publishes manuscripts exclusively in English. (Effective since  January 1, 2026). The new English-only policy is intended to enhance the journal’s global visibility, increase its international readership and citation impact, and facilitate submissions from researchers around the world.

The journal is committed to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and scientific rigour. To this end, it utilises iThenticate® software to ensure the originality of all submitted manuscripts and to detect plagiarism.

AI Plagiarism Policy:

In line with recent advancements and concerns over the use of AI-generated content, Annals of the College of Medicine, Mosul has implemented a policy to check for AI plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts will be screened for content generated by artificial intelligence. The acceptable threshold for AI-generated text or content within a submission is 25%. Any manuscript exceeding this limit will be subjected to further scrutiny and may be rejected on the grounds of insufficient originality. We ask all authors to ensure the authenticity of their submissions and provide clear acknowledgement when using AI tools for writing or research assistance.

Publishing Fees:

Authors are required to pay a publication fee of 125,000 Iraqi Dinars (IQD) for manuscripts accepted for publication. International authors are exempt from this fee.  The journal is not financially supported by any governmental or non-governmental organisation.

We publish under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY) license, which allows for sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit.

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2026): Volume 48 Issue 1

Volume 48 Issue 1

Published: 2026-06-29

Contents


Research Paper
Modulation of Histopathological Changes and Inflammatory Markers in the Testes of Hypertensive Male Rats by Fenofibrate Treatment

Nali Abdulakader Maaruf, Begard Omer Mustafa, Faris Muhammed Mahmood, Paiman Jamal Mohamedamin, Snur M.A. Hassan, Kawa Fareq Dizaye

Background: Hypertension impairs reproductive organs function, including the testes. As fenofibrate, a major drug used for treating dyslipidemia, improves endothelial function and has...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.51156

Pages: 1-9
Differential Impact of Metformin Combined with Sitagliptin or Pioglitazone on Glycemic Control and Adipokine Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Israa O. Kashmoola, Shatha H. Mohammad, Mohammad H. Alsaaty

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) involves insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, with adipose tissue dysfunction playing a key role through imbalanced adipokines...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60386

Pages: 10-16
Multidrug Resistant and Biofilm formation in Uropathogenic E.coli

Asmaa Z. Shetawi

Background: Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs). It causes a significant impact on public health due to its wide occurrence and...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.61355

Pages: 17-22
Molecular and Hematological Characterization of Alpha Thalassemia In Nineveh Province

Ghaleb Satea Ghaleb Noaman, Zainab Issam AL-hatem

Background: Iraq reports high occurrence of Alpha (α) thalassemia. However, limited data exist on the epidemiology of causative α-globin mutations in Nineveh. Aims: To analyze the α-...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.53616

Pages: 23-30
Radiologic Assessment of Styloid Process Length in a Kurdish Population from Sulaymaniyah Using Multidetector Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study

Salah M Fateh Faraj Faraj

Background: The styloid process (SP) is a cranial structure whose elongation may be clinically significant, particularly in Eagle syndrome. Objectives: This study aimed to determine...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.61877

Pages: 31-37
D-Dimer Defects in Histopathologically Proven Urticarial Vasculitis

Karam Turath Tawfeeq Agha

Background: Urticarial vasculitis (UV) is an uncommon form of chronic urticaria characterized by urticarial lesions that persist more than 24 hours. Differentiating UV from chronic...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.62270

Pages: 38-42
Evaluation of Patients with Hemophilia in Nineveh Governorate

Zainab Saud Abdulazeez, Muna Abdulbasit Kashmoola

Background: Hemophilia is the most common significant hereditary bleeding disease, resulting from a deficiency in clotting factor VIII (Hemophilia A) or factor IX (Hemophilia B). Deficiency...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60338

Pages: 43-52
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children: An 11-year retrospective analysis of clinico-endoscopic profile and management

Noor Barraq Albaqqal, Adnan Mohammed Hasan

Background: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is defined as bleeding occurring proximal to the ligament of Treitz and specifies a significant health problem in children. Aims:...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.53806

Pages: 53-58
The Histological Impact of Amikacin on Renal Tissue of Rats: The Role of Vitamin D3

Rana M Ahmad

Background: Amikacin is a strong aminoglycoside antibiotic which mainly targets Gram-negative bacteria that are resistant to multiple drugs. Its effectiveness remains restricted because of...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.61251

Pages: 59-67
Evaluation of Recurrent Nasal Polyposis in Patients who had Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Khalid Jamal Hanna, Moyaser A. Yaseen

Background:  Nasal polyposis is a prevalent nasal mucosal disorder that significantly impairs patients' quality of life. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) remains the standard...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.53831

Pages: 68-77
Evaluation of P53 Level and It's Relation to Iron Status in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Duaa Saad Al-Kawaz, Dr. Sadeel Osama Al-Shabkhoon

Background: Mutations in the Tumor suppressor protein53 gene are among the most common genetic alterations observed in human cancers. Iron metabolism may regulate protein53 activity, while...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60326

Pages: 78-89
Evaluation the Level of Human P-glycoprotein in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Response to Treatment

Aya Mohammad Khudhur, Sadeel Osama Al-Shabkhoon

Background: Accurate diagnosis and classification of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are essential for treatment decisions and assessment of prognosis. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) plays a key role in...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60365

Pages: 90-99
Evaluation of Hematological Inflammatory Markers in Differentiating Benign from Malignant Endometrial Lesions in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Raghad Waadallah Younis, Raida Al-Wazzan

Background:   Although endometrial sampling was used to confirm endometrial cancer in women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) but it could be challenging due to anesthesia and surgical...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.62889

Pages: 100-105
Review Articles
Physicochemical Properties and Metabolic Implications of Selected Artificial and Natural Sweeteners: Sucralose, Aspartame, Stevia, and Monk fruit

Asmaa Waadullah Hasan, Imad A. Thanoon, Muna Hazim Al-zubaidy

Background: The global increase in obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related metabolic disorders has intensified the demand for suitable alternatives to refined sugar. Sweeteners, both...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60614

Pages: 115-124
Case Report
Radiological presentation of spinoglenoid notch cyst: A case report

Luma Ibrahim Al Allaf, Nashwan Ibrahim Khaleel , Hisham Ibrahim khalil , Bashdar Ramadan Mawlood

Background:  Among the occasional cases of upper limb neuropathy is the Spinoglenoid notch ganglion cyst due to compression of suprascapular nerve. It is a condition that befalls...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.56099

Pages: 106-110
Balloon Valvoplasty of Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis Following Badly Planed Midline Thoracotomy

Mohanad K. Shukur Al-Ghanimi, Munaf Jarallah Yaseen, Nabeeha Najatee Akram

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is the gold standard method for management of severe aortic stenosis (AS), with transcatheter balloon valvoplasty (BAV) increasingly used as palliative option for...

DOI: 10.33899/acmm.v48.i1.60646

Pages: 111-114