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Original article English Fathi M. Sherif 1, Abdulbaset A. Elfituri 2, Mohamed S. Elmahaishi 3, Theodore H. MacDonald 4 1-Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al Fateh Medical University, Tripoli. 2-Department of Pharmaceutics, 7th April University, Zawia. 3-Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Al Fateh Medical University,Tripoli 4-London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom, …

Libyan Health Professionals’ Perceptions for their Role in Health Education Read More »

Original article English Mohamad H. Zew, Kamal H. Jauoda, Abdulaziz A. Shari, Samira Belkair Department of Medicine, Al Jamhoria Hospital Benghazi, Libya JMJ 2010,Vol.10, No.1:54-60 Abstract Background: Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women all over the world. The libyan female population, which is characterized by very low tobacco consumption rates, offers a …

Female Lung Cancer in the Eastern Part of Libya Read More »

Original article English Khaled Mohmed Abo-Faries Department of ENT, Al thwora Hospital Al Beida, Libya JMJ 2010,Vol.10, No.1:61-63 Abstract Background : CO2 laser is now being used in different oropharyngeal surgical procedures. On the other hand these same surgical procedures are being performed by non-laser Techniques which create a higher risk of postoperative complications as …

Laser Oropharyngeal Versus Non-Laser Surgery Read More »

Short Communication English Gaith Al-Jayash, Abdelaziz Alahlafi Omar Al-Mukhtar University. Al-Beida Central Teaching Hospital Al-Beida , Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.1:65-67 Abstract Background: There is no consensus regarding the dermatology learning needs of undergraduate medical students and priorities in teaching are given to conditions that are perceived by teachers to be important. Objective: To determine …

Our undergraduate Dermatology Curriculum: Is it community-Based? Read More »

Short Communication English Hanifa Alrabte 1, Amel Morgham 2, Mohamed Sultan 2, Amel Alshah1, Mohamed Dekna1 1- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Tripoli Children’s Hospital 2- Department of Antenatal care at Al-Jala Maternity Hospital Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2010,Vol.10, No.1:68-70 Abstract Objective: To calculate the overall incidence of interventricular septal hypertrophy (IVSH) in foetuses and infants of …

Interventricular Septal Hypertrophy in Foetuses and Infants of Libyan Diabetic Women Read More »

Case report English Emmanue Mathew 1, Prasant Bhatt 2 1-Afia Clinic, Tripoli 2- Libyan Swiss Clinic, Tripoli Libya JMJ 2010,Vol.10, No.1:72-74 Abstract Choroid plexus carcinoma is a rare malignant tumour in adult, more commonly prevalent in children. We report the case of a 60 years old patient who presented with headache and ophthalmoplegia. Physical examination …

Choroid Plexus Carcinoma Imaging in Adults Read More »

Case report English Basma El habbash, Rajab Tarsin, Nuri Zagwan Rheumatology Unit, TMC, Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine Al-Fateh University Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2010,Vol.10, No.1:75-77 Abstract Pachydermoperiostosis is a rare disorder. We report a case of pachydermoperiostosis in a twenty eight year old male patient who presented to us with arthritis of both knee joints. …

Pachydermoperiostosis Read More »

Editorial English Amer Eltwati Ben Irhuma Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sebha Sebha, Libya JMJ 2010, Vol.10, No.2:80-85 Abstract Communicating effectively with patients involves the core skills of questioning, active listening, and facilitating. These skills can be learned and need to be practised. Asking questions: involves use of open questions as often …

Communication Skills in Health Care Part II: Basic Communication Skills Read More »

Review English Biju C Mathew 1, Reji Susan Daniel 1, Abdul Nabi 2, Thomas David 3, Paul Augustine 4, John J Bright 5, Ian W Campbell 6 1-Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, El Gabal El Gharby University, Gharyan, Libya 2-Faculty of Medicine, El Gabal El Gharby University, Gharyan, Libya 3- Department of Cardiology, …

Telomere and Telomerase in Cancer and Ageing Read More »

Case report English El-Sherif AI. Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya Libyan J Infect Dis. 2009;3(2):49-53 Abstract Warts are common benign tumors caused by a group of DNA viruses known as Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV). These benign growths are classified by their clinical features and morphology or by location. HPV …

Common viral warts: A case series and review Read More »