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Co-distribution pattern of a haemogregarine Hemolivia mauritanica (Apicomplexa: Haemogregarinidae) and its vector Hyalomma aegyptium (Metastigmata: Ixodidae).

Original article English Sirok‎ P, Mikulيcek P, Jandzيk D, Kami H, Mihalca AD, Rouag R, Kamler M, Schneider C, Zلruba M, Modr‎ D. Department of Biology and Wildlife Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Palackého 1-3, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic. sirokyp@vfu.cz J Parasitol. 2009 Jun;95(3):728-33. Abstract …

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Adenosine A2A receptor antagonists as novel anti-Parkinsonian agents: a review of structure-activity relationships.

Original article English Azam F, Ibn-Rajab IA, Alruiad AA. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Seventh of October University, Misurata, Libya. faizulazam@gmail.com Pharmazie. 2009 Dec;64(12):771-95. Abstract The adenosine A2A receptor (AA2AR) has emerged as an attractive target for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Evidence suggests that antagonists of the AA2AR may be neuroprotective and …

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Investigation of inclusions trapped inside Libyan desert glass by Raman microscopy.

Original article English Swaenen M, Stefaniak EA, Frost R, Worobiec A, Van Grieken R. Academie voor Mineralogie vzw (ACAM), F.de L’Arbrelaan 12, 2170 Antwerp, Belgium. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010 Aug;397(7):2659-65. Abstract Several specimens of Libyan desert glass (LDG), an enigmatic natural glass from Egypt, were subjected to investigation by micro-Raman spectroscopy. The spectra of inclusions …

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Emerging cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sirte-Libya: epidemiology, recognition and management.

Original article English Fathy FM, El-Kasah F, El-Ahwal AM. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. J Egypt Soc Parasitol. 2009 Dec;39(3):881-905. Abstract The present work aimed to determine the risk factors, lesion pattern and effective therapy of emerging ZCL in Sirte-Libya. The study was carried out on 163 patients referred to health …

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Benign tumours of orofacial region at Benghazi, Libya: a study of 405 cases.

Original article English El-Gehani R, Orafi M, Elarbi M, Subhashraj K. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. mari.dent@yahoo.com J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2009 Oct;37(7):370-5. Abstract Introduction : Although benign tumours are thought to be relatively uncommon in the orofacial region, the incidence differs according to the country. …

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Use of the laryngeal microdebrider blade in treating Teflon-induced vocal fold granuloma: a case report.

Case report English Gheriani H, Khan MH, Russell JD. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Vincent University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. gheriani@yahoo.com Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 Dec;88(12):E4-6. Abstract Vocal fold granuloma induced by polytef (Teflon) injection is rare. This condition requires surgical intervention in order to restore the voice. In this report, we discuss …

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MMP-9 (gelatinase B) expression is associated with disease-free survival and disease-specific survival in colorectal cancer patients.

Original article English Riyad Bendardaf,1 Abdelbaset Buhmeida,1 Marja Hilska,2 Matti Laato,2 Stina Syrjنnen,3 Kari Syrjنnen,1 Yrjِ Collan,4 and Seppo Pyrhِnen1 Departments of Oncology and Radiotherapy,1 Surgery,2 Oral Pathology,3 and Pathology,4 Turku University Hospital, and University of Turku, Turku, Finland Cancer Invest. 2010 Jan;28(1):38-43. Abstract Extracellular matrix degradation is required for invasion and metastasis formation in …

MMP-9 (gelatinase B) expression is associated with disease-free survival and disease-specific survival in colorectal cancer patients. Read More »

Tick repellent properties of three Libyan plants.

Original article English Garboui, S. S.; Borg-Karlson, A.-K.; Pهlsson, K. Medical Entomology Unit, Department of Systematic Biology, Evolutionary Biology Centre, Uppsala University, Norbyvنgen 18D, SE-752 36 Uppsala, Sweden. J Med Entomol. 2009 Nov;46(6):1415-9. Abstract Specimens of Salvadora persica Wallich (Salvadoraceae), Pistacia atlantica Desfontaines (Anacardiaceae), and Juniperus phoenicea L. (Cupressaceae) were collected at The Green Mountain …

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A simulation study to assess statistical methods for binary repeated measures data

Original article English Masaoud E 1,2 , Stryhn H 2. 1-Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Canada 2-University of Seventh April, Faculty of Science, Zawia, Libya Prev Vet Med. 2010 Feb 1;93(2-3):81-97. Abstract Binary repeated measures data are commonly encountered in both experimental and observational …

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