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. . Siala M, Cassan C, Smaoui S, Kammoun S, Marouane C, Godreuil S, Hachicha S, Mhiri E, Slim L, Gamara D, Messadi-Akrout F, Bañuls AL. . PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2019 Sep 18;13(9):e0007707. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007707. 2019 Sep. Abstract INTRODUCTION: In Tunisia, almost 77% of clinically and bacteriologically diagnosed cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) are …

A first insight into genetic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis isolated from extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients in South Tunisia assessed by spoligotyping and MIRU VNTR Read More »

. . Agoubi B. . Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Apr;28(14):17029-17043. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-12741-z. Epub 2021 Mar 1. Abstract North Africa coastline extends on 8955 km from Mauritania to Egypt. These areas continue to experience population and economic growth. North Africa coastal aquifers were exposed to an increase in groundwater salinity and seawater intrusion, which …

A review: saltwater intrusion in North Africa’s coastal areas-current state and future challenges Read More »

. . Hatem M, Abdulmajid ZS, Taher EM, El Kabir MA, Benrajab MA, Kwafi R. . Open Dent J. 2015 Dec 11;9:380-7. doi: 10.2174/1874210601509010380. 2015. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To analyze the frequency and type of benign orofacial lesions submitted for diagnosis at Tripoli Medical Centre over 17 years period (1997-2013). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Entries for specimens …

Benign Orofacial Lesions in Libyan Population: A 17 Years Retrospective Study Read More »

. . Wafa A, Ghellai A, Aboshnaf A, Elfagieh M, Juwid A. . G Chir. 2019 Jul-Aug;40(4):348-354. Abstract BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the standard management of benign adrenal tumors. Open adrenalectomy is still the gold standard surgical treatment for adrenocortical carcinoma and malignant pheochromocytoma, while the role of minimal invasive surgery is still controversial. Laparoscopic …

Adrenalectomy for benign and malignant adrenal tumors. Experience from Misurata Cancer Center Read More »

. . Ahmed MO, Baptiste KE, Daw MA, Elramalli AK, Abouzeed YM, Petersen A. . J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2017 Sep;10:179-181. doi: 10.1016/j.jgar.2017.06.004. Epub 2017 Jul 19. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study was to investigate the molecular characteristics of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from clinical sources in Tripoli, Libya. METHODS: A total …

Spa typing and identification of pvl genes of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a Libyan hospital in Tripoli Read More »

. . Abunab HY, Dator WLT, Salvador JT, Lacanaria MGC. . J Relig Health. 2017 Oct;56(5):1701-1718. doi: 10.1007/s10943-017-0425-x. Abstract Arab-Muslims have extremely religious-centered and restrictive cultural practices. Living in a foreign country where Islam is a minority religion and culture is categorically different entails a great deal of adjustment. This study explored how Arab-Muslim International …

Solitude, Religious and Cultural Uniqueness in a Foreign Environment: Adjustments as an Arab Student Read More »

. . Musrati AA. . Int J Dent Hyg. 2015 Aug;13(3):235. doi: 10.1111/idh.12110. Epub 2014 Nov 14. Abstract I have read with interest the article ”Understanding Muslim patients: cross-sectional dental hygiene care” by ML Sirois et al. In the time that I see their article as a faithful, unbiased image showing a Muslim’s religious life and …

Commentary on the article ‘Understanding Muslim patients: cross-sectional dental hygiene care’ Read More »

. . Vandenbroucke TRA, Emsbo P, Munnecke A, Nuns N, Duponchel L, Lepot K, Quijada M, Paris F, Servais T, Kiessling W. . Nat Commun. 2015 Aug 25;6:7966. doi: 10.1038/ncomms8966. Abstract Glacial episodes have been linked to Ordovician-Silurian extinction events, but cooling itself may not be solely responsible for these extinctions. Teratological (malformed) assemblages of …

Metal-induced malformations in early Palaeozoic plankton are harbingers of mass extinction Read More »

. . Lemamsha H, Papadopoulos C, Randhawa G. . BMC Public Health. 2018 Apr 13;18(1):493. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5411-z. Abstract BACKGROUND: There are a range of multifaceted behavioural and societal factors that combine to contribute to the causes of obesity. However, it is not yet known how particularly countries’ cultural norms are contributing to the global obesity …

Understanding the risk and protective factors associated with obesity amongst Libyan adults – a qualitative study Read More »

. . Elmhalli F, Garboui SS, Borg-Karlson AK, Mozūraitis R, Baldauf SL, Grandi G. . Exp Appl Acarol. 2019 Apr;77(4):585-599. doi: 10.1007/s10493-019-00373-5. Epub 2019 May 14. Abstract Essential oils extracted from the leaves of Libyan Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), and Miswak (Salvadora persica L.) were evaluated for their acaricidal and repellent effects on Ixodes ricinus …

The repellency and toxicity effects of essential oils from the Libyan plants Salvadora persica and Rosmarinus officinalis against nymphs of Ixodes ricinus Read More »