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Medical Ethics in the Developing World: Time to Strengthen the Rules

English Elhadi H Aburawi Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, United Arab Emirates University, P. O. Box 17666, AI-Ain, UAE IJMBS 2010, 2(3):103-104 Abstract Keywords: Medical Ethics in the Developing World: Time to Strengthen the Rules Link/DOI: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijmbs/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/101/173

Allergic Fungal Sinusitis presenting with Hypopituitarism: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case report English Ali B. Khalil, Donald (Jr) Roberts Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates IJMBS 2010, 2(2):92-97 Abstract Allergic fungal sinusitis is a form of noninvasive chronic sinusitis. In this report, we describe the successful treatment of a patient with …

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CONFERENCE REPORT: The Fourth Annual Conference of the Arab Association for the Study of Diabetes and Metabolism (AASD); 18–20 November, 2009, Cairo Sheraton Hotel, Cairo Egypt.

English Adela Elamami 1, Syed Gad 2, Salem A. Beshyah 3 1-Department of Medicine, 7th October Hospital, Benghazi, Libya, 2-Artoc Group Clinic Cairo, Egypt 3-Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. IJMBS 2010, 2(2):87-91 Abstract In its fourth annual conference, the Arab Association for the Study of Diabetes and …

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Efficacy of Spirulina Supplementation on Isometric Strength and Isometric Endurance of Quadriceps in Trained and Untrained Individuals – a comparative study

Original article English Sandhu J.S, Bhardwaj Dheera, Shenoy Shweta Department of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, Punjab, India. IJMBS 2010, 2(2):79-86 Abstract Objective: To determine the efficacy of spirulina supplementation in enhancing isometric muscle strength and endurance in trained and untrained human beings. Design: Placebo controlled, different subject experimental. Setting: University …

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The Use of Oral Sildenafil Citrate In Hemodialysis Patients: A MultiCenter Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Original article English Sallami Sataa 1, Jamel Dakhlia 2, Baligh Oueslati 2, Klaa Khemais 3 1-Department of Urology, La Rabta Hospital – University, Tunis, Tunisia 2-Department of Nephrology, Jendouba Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia 3-El Amel Dialysis Center, Jendouba, Tunis, Tunisia IJMBS 2010, 2(2):72-78 Abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of oral sildenafil citrate for …

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Oral health condition and treatment needs of a group of UAE Children with Down syndrome

Original article English Mohamed A Jaber Department of Surgical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University of Science & Technology. (Al Jurf campus), United Arab Emirates IJMBS 2010, 2(2):62-71 Abstract Several studies have described the oral health condition and treatment needs of individuals with Down syndrome (DS), but there are no reports about the DS patients …

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Needle Stick Injuries: An Overview of The Size of The Problem, Prevention And Management

Review English Moazzam A 1. Zaidi, Salem A. Beshyah 2, Robin Griffith 3 1-Occupational & Environmental Health and Safety, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2-Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3-Occupational and Aviation Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand IJMBS 2010, 2(2):53-61 Abstract Over …

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International Classification of Diseases: A Call for Adaptation in Developing Countries

Editorial English Elhadi H. Aburawi 1, Elmahdi A. Elkhammas 2 1-Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, United Arab Emirates University, AI-Ain, UAE 2-Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA IJMBS 2010, 2(2):51-52 Abstract Keywords: International Classification of Diseases: A Call for Adaptation in Developing Countries Link/DOI: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijmbs/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/83/148

Seventh nerve palsy as a false localizing sign in benign intracranial hypertension.

Case report English Kearsey C, Fernando P, Benamer HT, Buch H. Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust – General Medicine, New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton, UK. J R Soc Med. 2010; 103: 412-414 Abstract Keywords: Seventh nerve palsy as a false localizing sign in benign intracranial hypertension. Link/DOI: http://jrsm.rsmjournals.com/cgi/content/full/103/10/412

Fatal accidental asphyxia in a jack-knife position.

Case report English Benomran FA. Forensic Medicine Department, General department of Forensic Science, Dubai Police General H.Q., P.O. Box 39844, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. fbenemran@hotmail.com J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 Oct;17(7):397-400. Abstract Accidental death from postural or positional asphyxia takes place when the abnormal position of the victim’s body compromises the process of respiration. Diagnosis …

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