LibyaMed

. . Mansor S, Bendardaf R, Issa Y, Moftah M. . Vascular. 2018 Dec;26(6):600-607. doi: 10.1177/1708538118777445. Epub 2018 Jul 24. Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Computed tomography angiography represents one of the most important investigation modalities in the diagnosis and follow-up of vascular diseases. We prospectively compare between patients who have had preoperative computed tomography (CT) …

The impact of urgent computed tomography angiography for gunshot wounds in extremities with concomitant vascular injuries on diagnosis and postoperative outcomes Read More »

. . Kallabi F, Ben Rebeh I, Felhi R, Sellami D, Masmoudi S, Keskes L, Kamoun H. . Horm Res Paediatr. 2016;85(1):18-21. doi: 10.1159/000441653. Epub 2015 Nov 24. Abstract BACKGROUND/AIMS: Allgrove syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by alacrima, achalasia, and adrenal insufficiency. It is caused by mutations of the AAAS gene located …

Molecular Analysis of Libyan Families with Allgrove Syndrome: Geographic Expansion of the Ancestral Mutation c.1331+1G>A in North Africa Read More »

. . Alfargieny R, Bodalal Z, Bendardaf R, El-Fadli M, Langhi S. . Avicenna J Med. 2015 Oct-Dec;5(4):117-22. doi: 10.4103/2231-0770.165122. Abstract BACKGROUND: Surgical site infection (SSI) is considered one of the most serious complications in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study seeks to analyze the predictive value of preoperative and postoperative nutritional biomarkers for SSI …

Nutritional status as a predictive marker for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty Read More »

. . Díez-Fernández A, Martínez-de la Puente J, Ruiz S, Gutiérrez-López R, Soriguer R, Figuerola J. . Parasit Vectors. 2019 Oct 14;12(1):479. doi: 10.1186/s13071-019-3737-8. Abstract Unfortunately, the original version of this article [1] contained an error. In the distribution map in Fig. 3, the presence of the mosquito Aedes vittatus was incorrectly indicated for Libya and …

Correction to: Aedes vittatus in Spain: current distribution, barcoding characterization and potential role as vectors of human diseases Read More »

. . Abd ElHafeez S, Elbarazi I, Shaaban R, ElMakhzangy R, Ossama Aly M, Alnagar A, Yacoub M, El Saeh HM, Eltaweel N, Alqutub ST, Mohamed Ghazy R. . PLoS One. 2021 Aug 26;16(8):e0254595. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254595. 2021. Abstract BACKGROUND: In the Arab countries, there has not been yet a specific validated Arabic questionnaire that can …

Arabic validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the 5C scale for assessment of COVID-19 vaccines psychological antecedents Read More »

. . Ricceri F, Sciannameo V, De Michelis F, Perucca L, Mondo L, Pepe RR, Sacerdote C. . Epidemiol Prev. 2018 Mar-Apr;42(2):134-141. doi: 10.19191/EP18.2.P134.042. Abstract OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the prevalence of acid burns among asylum seekers hosted in an initial reception centre and to evaluate if the prevalence is reduced after the introduction of the …

[Prevalence of acid burns among asylum seekers hosted in an initial reception centre as an example of health assessment in a fragile population] Read More »

. . Taher YA, Samud AM, El-Taher FE, Ben-Hussin G, Elmezogi JS, Al-Mehdawi BF, Salem HA. . Libyan J Med. 2015 Jan;10(1):28685. doi: 10.3402/ljm.v10.28685. Abstract Background Clove oil of Eugenia caryophyllata (Myrtaceae) is a light yellowish fluid obtained from dried flower buds. Clove oil is used traditionally to relieve toothache. Aim The aim of the …

Experimental evaluation of anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and antipyretic activities of clove oil in mice Read More »

. . Ashur ST, Shamsuddin K, Shah SA, Bosseri S, Morisky DE. . East Mediterr Health J. 2015 Dec 13;21(10):722-8. doi: 10.26719/2015.21.10.722. Abstract No validation study has previously been made for the Arabic version of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8(©)) as a measure for medication adherence in diabetes. This study in 2013 tested …

Reliability and known-group validity of the Arabic version of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients Read More »

. . Frickmann H, Köller T, Hagen RM, Ebert KP, Müller M, Wenzel W, Gatzer R, Schotte U, Binder A, Skusa R, Warnke P, Podbielski A, Rückert C, Kreikemeyer B. . Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp). 2018 Mar 7;8(1):1-11. doi: 10.1556/1886.2018.00002. 2018 Apr. Abstract INTRODUCTION: We assessed the molecular epidemiology of multidrug-resistant bacteria colonizing or …

Molecular Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Libyan and Syrian Patients with War Injuries in Two Bundeswehr Hospitals in Germany Read More »

. . Mansor S, Bodalal Z. . J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2015 Apr;25(4):281-5. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To analyze the impact of the method of Gunshot Injury (GSI) (i.e. war injuries, stray bullets, and civilian fighting) on patient morbidity and mortality. STUDY DESIGN: An observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Biostatistics Department of Al-Jalaa Hospital …

The Impact of the Method of Gunshot Injury: War Injuries vs. Stray Bullets vs. Civilian Fighting Read More »