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Effects of Radiation: The Paradigm Shifts, Adaptive Response and Bystander Models

Review English AC Ugwu 1, AO Imo 2, VC Ikamaise 3 1-Department of Medical Radiography, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. 2-Radiology Department, Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. 3-Department of Medical Radiography, University of Calabar, Crossriver State, Nigeria. IJMBS 2009;1(2):61-66 Abstract Evidence accumulated over the last 50 years shows that …

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Nephrotic Syndrome with Intracadiac Thrombosis

Case report English Bahlul A Gurbanna, Aiman M Smer*, Mohamed R Abdulmajid, Monder M Alhasadi, Hajer K Almosbahi, Hawa A Derbi, Nawras M Abuhamidah, Imhmed A Sassi Department of Cardiology, Tripoli Medical Center, Tripoli, Libya IJMBS 2009;1(2):67-70 Abstract Although thromboembolic events are well known complications of nephrotic syndrome, there are several unanswered questions relating to …

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Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Editorial English Omar Bagasra Department of Biology`, Director, South Carolina Center for Biotechnology, Claflin University, 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 IJMBS 2009;1(1):1 Abstract Keywords: Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Link/DOI: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijmbs/index.php/ijmbs/article/view/12/15

The Management of Rhinosinusitis with Intensive Combined Medical Treatment: Auditing of a Practice

Original article English Mohamed H. Benamer, Mohammed S. Hammed ENT Department, Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX, England, UK IJMBS 2009;1(1):2-6 Abstract The medical treatment of chronic and recurrent rhinosinusitis remains up to the primary care doctors if not the patients themselves. It is always a debate among physicians what should we …

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Even a single, remotely positive post-transplant alloantibody test correlates with development of interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy and graft loss after kidney transplantation

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 …

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The Practices and Outcomes of Diabetic Patients during Ramadan Fast: A Survey in a Specialist Clinic

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 …

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Emphysematous Cystitis: An unusual disease of the bladder diagnosed on imaging

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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Abstracts of the 7th Libyan Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference 2009

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

Can Medical Education in Libya Learn from the British Experience?

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

A Rare Case of a Giant Pelvic Retroperitoneal Epidermoid Cyst

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