Original article English K K Al-Rubiay 1, H A Al-Musaoi 2, L Alrubaiy 3, M G Al-Freje 2 1 – College of Medicine, Basra University and Department of Dermatology, Basra General Hospital, Iraq 2 – Department of Biology, College of Science, Basra University, Iraq 3 – Department of Medicine, Ysbyty Gwynedd NHS Trust, Bangor, UK …
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Original article English A I Ahmaida 1, S A Al-Shaikhi 2 1- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University,Benghazi, Libya 2- Al-Fateh Children’s Hospital, Benghazi, Libya Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):D90-95 Abstract Background & Aims: Inflammatory bowel disease is thought to be rare in Libya. The aim is to determine the prevalence of …
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Original article English E A Agbakwuru 1, J K Olabanji 1, O I Alatise 1, R O Okwerekwu 1, O A Esimai 2 1 – Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo, University Teaching Hospitals’ Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):D84-89 Abstract Background / Aim: Incisional hernia is still relatively common in our practice. The …
Review English O Tashani, M Johnson Centre for Pain Research, Faculty of Health, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, Leeds Pallium Research Group Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):C77-83 Abstract Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) refers to the delivery of electrical currents through the skin to activate peripheral nerves. The technique is widely used in developed countries to …
Correspondence English B Fakhir, N Mamouni, N Bouramdane, C Bouchikhi, H Bouguern, H Chaara, MA Melhouf, A Banani Gynécology and Obstétrics departement, university hospital Hassan II Fez, Morocco Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):B74-76 Abstract Keywords: Cyst; Epidermic; Pelvis. Link/DOI: http://2657.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=881024
Editorial English Salamat A 1, Byrne A 2 1 – Department of Anasthesia, Swansea Medical school Swansea UK 2 – Department of Haematology, ABM Trust University Hospitals, Swansea, UK Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):A71-73 Abstract Keywords: Curriculum; Libya; Medical education. Link/DOI: http://2657.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=880899
English Amna Salhin 1, Salem Beshyah 2 (Editors) 1-Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic, San Antonio, Texas USA 2-Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE IJMBS 2009;1(1):25-43 Abstract Keywords: Abstracts of the 7th Libyan Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference 2009 Link/DOI: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijmbs/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/24/58
Case report English Sataa Sallami, Sami Ben Rhouma, Ali Horchani Department of Urology, La rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia IJMBS 2009;1(1):20-24 Abstract Emphysematous cystitis (EC) is defined by the presence of gas in the urinary bladder wall. This rare disease entity is caused by gas fermenting bacterial and fungal pathogens. It complicates urinary tract infections especially …
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Original article English SA Beshyah, MM Benbarka, AB Khalil Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates IJMBS 2009;1(1):16-19 Abstract Assessment was made by semi-structured interview of the practices and outcomes of diabetic patients during Ramadan fasting. Data collected included demographic data, diabetes details, medications and HbA1c levels. Patients …
Original article English Ronald P Pelletier1, Gregg Hadley 1, Patrick Adams 1, Mitchell L Henry 1, Zhangsheng Yu 2, Ronald M Ferguson 1 1-Comprehensive Transplant Center, The Ohio State University Medical Centers, Columbus, Ohio 2-Division of Biostatistics, The Ohio State University College of Public Health IJMBS 2009;1(1):7-15 Abstract Background: Chronic renal allograft loss is considered …