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Original article English Abdalla Mohammed Jarari, Abdel Moniem Medhat Mohammed Farag , Haider Adnan Al-attar, Rakesh Mohan Pathak Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University Benghazi, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:101-105 Abstract Background: Iron sequestration in transport and storage proteins may contribute to antioxidant defences. On the other hand, oxidants can cause the …

Ferritin Levels and Erythrocyte Lipid Peroxidation in Acute Myocardial Infarction in Diabetic Patients Read More »

Original article English Alagiathiravenkadam Ilayaraja, Ali Shawesh Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medical Technology Al-Fateh University Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:106-110 Abstract Background: COPD is a clinical set of symptoms which is characterized by excess of mucous secretions, dyspnoea, cough, reduced pulmonary function, and decreased gaseous exchange, in our study we used autogenic drainage …

A Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Autogenic Drainage (AD) Versus Postural Drainage (PD) In Improving Pulmonary Function (FEV1, FVC) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Read More »

Original article English Mustafa Bulugma 1, Saleh Meghil 2, Emhemmed Alzawia 3 1-Zawia Teaching Hospital 2-Ejdabia General Hospital 3-El Zahrawi Clinic JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:111-117 Abstract The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy and technique of the vaginal tape for the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence. 105 Libyan women …

Intravaginal Sling: Analysis of Outcomes and Complications in 105 Stress incontinent Women Read More »

Original article English Mohmoud A. Elderbi, Ali A. Salam Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Omar Al-Mokhtar University, Tobrouk, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:118-122 Abstract Background: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudate obtained from stems and branches of Acacia Senegal trees, Willdenow or other related African species of Acacia (Leguminosae) and it is widely …

Effect of Gum Arabic on Urinary Excretion of Ciprofloxacin in Healthy Volunteers Read More »

Original article English Ramadan El Gantri, Lubna Aya, Mustafa Gawass. Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al Fateh University Tripoli, Libya. JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:123-129 Abstract Objective: To compare between abdominal hysterectomy and myomectomy in terms of postoperative complications. Setting: The obstetrics and gynaecological department at Tripoli Medical Centre (TMC). Study design: A …

Morbidity of Abdominal Myomectomy when Compared with Abdominal Hysterectomy in the Management of Uterine Fibroids Read More »

Original article English Tarek Graisa, Mohamed Ben Gafer Department of Neurology Tripoli Medical Centre Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:130-132 Abstract We reviewed the clinical details and nerve conduction studies in patients referred for electromyography (EMG) and/or nerve conduction studies for different reasons with the most common reason being to confirm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). …

Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients Referred for Electrophysiological Studies Read More »

Original article English Lutfi S Gariani 1 , Kaled. Elnageh 2, Nuria Elnageh 2, Mohamad Moafa 1, Ali Hawase 2, Ahmed Zaied 1. 1-Research laboratory, Tripoli Medical Centre 2-Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine Al-Fateh University Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:133-135 Abstract Copper and zinc are essential trace elements; they are cofactors for activation …

Evaluation of Copper and Zinc levels in Libyan Children Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry Read More »

Original article English Dharm Narayan Sharma 1, Mahmud Hanesh 2, Megawaz Mohamed 1, Abdalghani Ali M.Yahya 3 1- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, 7th of April University 2-Department of Physiotherapy, Zawia Teaching Hospital Zawia, Libya 3-The Medical Technology Branch , Faculty of Medical Sciences, 7th of April University Zawia, Libya. JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:136-139 …

Phonophoresis with Diclofenac versus Ketoprofen for Knee Joint Injuries Read More »

Short Communication English Mohd Shafi Moona, Ramah Al-Rameh Alarabi, Arshad Hussain, Mahmood Ahmad, Itrat Mehdi Department of Medical Oncology, African Oncology Institute Sabratha, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:141-143 Abstract Introduction: Breast cancer is a major health issue in Oncology practice in Libya, and is the most frequent female cancer in all age groups in Libya …

The study of ER (Oestrogen Receptor), PR (Progesterone Receptor) and HER-2/neu Status in Patients with Breast Cancer Read More »

Short Communication English Abdulbassit Alshallwi1, Khalid Almesmari 2, Abdulmonsf Alaokli 3, Farag Zgogo2 1-Department of Surgery 2-Department of Anesthesia 3-Department of Neurology Faculty of Medicine, Omar Al Mukhtar University Derna, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:144-146 Abstract Objective: To investigate the incidence of fever during the ICU admission in patients with brain injury. Design: A prospective …

Fever in Patients with Brain Injury during Admission in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Read More »