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Effects of storage temperature on the quantity and integrity of genomic DNA extracted from mice tissues: A comparison of recovery methods

. . Al-Griw HH, Zraba ZA, Al-Muntaser SK, Draid MM, Zaidi AM, Tabagh RM, Al-Griw MA. . Open Vet J. 2017;7(3):239-243. doi: 10.4314/ovj.v7i3.7. Epub 2017 Aug 5. Abstract Efficient extraction of genomic DNA (gDNA) from biological materials found in harsh environments is the first step for successful forensic DNA profiling. This study aimed to evaluate …

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Evaluation of a 49 InDel Marker HID panel in two specific populations of South America and one population of Northern Africa

. . Moura-Neto RS, Silva R, Mello IC, Nogueira T, Al-Deib AA, LaRue B, King J, Budowle B. . Int J Legal Med. 2015 Mar;129(2):245-9. doi: 10.1007/s00414-014-1137-3. Epub 2014 Dec 17. Abstract The majority of STR loci are not ideal for the analysis of forensic samples with degraded and/or low template DNA. One alternative to …

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Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among Libyan people with and without epilepsy in a tertiary medical center

. . Rajab AM, Lawgaly SA, El Beshari M, Bennour AM. . Epilepsy Behav. 2021 Aug;121(Pt A):108023. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108023. Epub 2021 May 14. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although patients with epilepsy (PWE) constitute a considerable sector of the population in Benghazi, there is no adequate knowledge about this disease. OBJECTIVES: To assess knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy …

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The impact of blood donation on blood counts and ferritin levels: A multi-center study from the Eastern Mediterranean region

. . Hindawi S, Badawi M, Hussein D, Al-Riyami AZ, Daghman NA, Rafie NI, Belgasm NM, Al Zaabi E, Oumeziane N. . Transfus Apher Sci. 2021 Jun;60(3):103072. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2021.103072. Epub 2021 Jan 27. Abstract Regular donation of whole blood may lead to iron deficiency. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of frequent …

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Childhood, adolescent and adult age at onset and related clinical correlates in obsessive-compulsive disorder: a report from the International College of Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (ICOCS)

. . Dell’Osso B, Benatti B, Hollander E, Fineberg N, Stein DJ, Lochner C, Nicolini H, Lanzagorta N, Palazzo C, Altamura AC, Marazziti D, Pallanti S, Van Ameringen M, Karamustafalioglu O, Drummond LM, Hranov L, Figee M, Grant JE, Zohar J, Denys D, Menchon JM. . Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract. 2016 Nov;20(4):210-7. doi: 10.1080/13651501.2016.1207087. …

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Colon diversion versus primary colonic repair in gunshot abdomen with penetrating colon injury in Libyan revolution conflict 2011 (a single center experience)

. . Mansor S, Bendardaf R, Bougrara M, Hagam M. . Int J Colorectal Dis. 2014 Sep;29(9):1137-42. doi: 10.1007/s00384-014-1918-7. Epub 2014 Jun 11. Abstract PURPOSE: The objective of this study is comparing colon diversion versus primary repair in penetrating colon gunshot injuries. METHODS: A retrospective study of 63 cases of gunshot abdomen with penetrating colon …

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Lessons from psychiatry in the Arab world–a Lebanese trainee psychiatrist’s qualitative views on the provision of mental healthcare services for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and an interview with a consultant psychiatrist on the effects of the Arab spring on the mental health of Libyans

. . Hankir A, Sadiq A. . Psychiatr Danub. 2013 Sep;25 Suppl 2:S345-9. Abstract In this manuscript, a Lebanese trainee psychiatrist qualitatively analyses and discusses the provision of mental healthcare services for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. There are more than 250,000 Palestinian people sporadically dispersed in the refugee camps in Sidon, Beirut and other major …

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Influenza vaccination situation in Middle-East and North Africa countries: Report of the 7th MENA Influenza Stakeholders Network (MENA-ISN)

. . 7th MENA-ISN study group, Al Awaidi S, Abusrewil S, AbuHasan M, Akcay M, Aksakal FNB, Bashir U, Elahmer O, Esteghamati A, Gahwagi M, Mirza YK, Grasso C, Kassianos G, Khris M, Mardani M, Maltezou H, Nourlil J, Oumzil H, Osterhaus A, Picot V, Pehlivan T, Saadatian-Elahi M, Tali İ, Tarraf H, Ugur B, …

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Effect of combining nisin with modified atmosphere packaging on inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat turkey bologna

. . Naas H, Martinez-Dawson R, Han I, Dawson P. . Poult Sci. 2013 Jul;92(7):1930-5. doi: 10.3382/ps.2012-02141. Abstract ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of nisin in combination with different types of packaging on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat low-fat turkey bologna. Bologna was inoculated with L. monocytogenes …

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Association of Hyperglycemia with In-Hospital Mortality and Morbidity in Libyan Patients with Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndromes

. . Benamer S, Eljazwi I, Mohamed R, Masoud H, Tuwati M, Elbarsha AM. . Oman Med J. 2015 Sep;30(5):326-30. doi: 10.5001/omj.2015.67. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Hyperglycemia on admission and during hospital stay is a well-established predictor of short-term and long-term mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Our study investigated the impact of blood glucose levels …

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