Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, Professor Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdel-Rida Al-Muharam, member of the discussion committee, student (Zainab Jabbar Hawi), a fourth-year student in the Scientific Council for the specialty of ear, nose and throat surgery, for her research titled (Surgically treating headaches resulting from the nasal contact point via nasal endoscopy).

The discussion committee consisted of:

Prof. Dr. Essam Muhammad Abdel Mohsen / Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery / College of Medicine, University of Basra.. Chairman

Prof. Dr. Mazen Hawaz Abdel Reda / General Surgery / Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine - University of Basra.. Member

Consultant Dr. Ahmed Abdel Karim Al-Ansari / Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery / Basra Teaching Hospital.. Member

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Al-Abbasi / Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery / College of Medicine, University of Basra.. Supervisor

The study summarized how endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) can be performed to reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in specific cases. The study aimed to identify “contact points” within the nose and sinuses, which are considered starting points for chronic headaches, such as a deviated septum or excess tissue in the sinuses. The study also confirmed an important relationship between nasal anatomy and headache feeding episodes. The study presented functional rhinoplasty methods to eliminate headache symptoms, which lead to improved nasal air breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, thus reducing headaches in patients.

After discussion, the study was accepted and the student was granted specialization in ear, nose and throat surgery by the Iraqi Board of Medical Specialties.