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 …
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 …
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 …
Childhood Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Libya: Epidemiological and Clinical Features Read More »
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 …
Skin and Systemic Manifestations of Jellyfish Stings in Iraqi Fishermen Read More »
Original article English O Adekanle 1, O O Ayodeji 2, L O Olatunde 1 1 – Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria 2 – Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):D100-104 Abstract We review the records of 79 tetanus patients in two hospitals (one tertiary …
Tetanus in a Rural Setting of South-Western Nigeria: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study Read More »
Case report English S Errarhay, I Kamaoui, C Bouchikhi, H Châara, H Bouguern, S Tizniti, A Melhouf, A Banani Department of gynecology and obstetrics, University Hospital of Fez, Morocco Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):E105-107 Abstract Post-partum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan’s syndrome) is a rare complication of post-partum hemorrhage. The diagnosis can be erratic and often delayed. …
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Case report English SM Kamil, M Biswas, AK Imran, R Islam, AA Mukhtar, SC Joshi Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (Clinical Centre), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):E108-111 Abstract We report a case of a 48-year-old Indian male who presented with swelling and firmness in his left upper part of the …
Short communication English Mohamed Al-Swehly, Tawfiaq Abuzaloot Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.2: 140-143 Abstract Objective: Diaphragmatic injuries (DI) are frequently overlooked and remain a challenge to the treating surgeon. The purpose of our study was to analyze the incidence, …
English Manal El-Habbash1, Abukris Alwindi 2 1-Department of Oncology, Tripoli Medical Centre 2-Department of Medicine , Al-Fateh University. Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.2: 144-147 Abstract Objectives: To study the survival of breast cancer over a six year period. To compare this cohort’s survival to a previous cohort presented in 2003. To relate recurrence rate and …
Case report English Abulwefa Ahmed ¹ , Fadel Mohamed ² ,Abdelrezag Shagan ³ 1- Department of Pedodontic, Orthodontic, and Preventive Dentistry 2-Department of Oral Biology Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Fateh Medical University 3-Plastic Surgery and Burn Hospital Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.2: 149-151 Abstract Dermoid cysts are congenital malformations that are rarely observed in the oral …
Accelerated Growth of a Sublingual Dermoid Cyst During Pregnancy Read More »