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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Patients with Bronchial Asthma

Short communication English Abdelaziz Alshaari,Kamal Jauoda, Muftah Alsahati, Mohamad Zew Department of Internal Medicine and Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Al- Arab University, Benghazi, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 218-221 Abstract Background: IBS is a common disorder. Urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction are more common in IBS than organic bowel disease population due to smooth muscle …

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Prevalence of Candida Albicans Among Women Diagnosed with Vaginosis in Tripoli

Short communication English Haifa El khoja, Abdulaziz Zorgani Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Al-Fateh Medical University Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 215-217 Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence and age distribution of different Candida species among women diagnosed with vaginosis. Material and Method: Microbiological examination of high vaginal swabs obtained from 206 women who complained …

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Abdominoplasty for Ventral Abdominal Hernia Mesh Repair

Short communication English Wagih Mommtaz Ghnnam Department of General Surgery , Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University Egypt JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 211-214 Abstract Background: Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed truncal rejuvenation procedure, the popularity of which appears to be increasing. Abdominal hernia frequently occurs along with an excess of skin and subcutaneous tissue irregularly distributed …

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A Five Years Review of Admission Patterns and Outcomes in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in Elkhadra Hospital.

Original Article English Department of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Elkhadra Hospital Tripoli, Libya Amel Eldeep, Rehab Benyones, Kheria Dougman, Hamida Esahli JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 205-209 Abstract Objective: To describe patient characteristics, admission and outcome patterns in children managed at a paediatric intensive care unit(PICU). Design, Setting and Patients: A retrospective study conducted at PICU at …

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Present Situation of Human Cystic Echinococcosis in Tobruk

Original Article English Umar Farooq1, Saeed Ali 1, Rabia Mohammed 4, Mahmood Daboubash 2, Bashir Fomda 3 1-Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine (Tobruk Campus), Omer el Mukhtar University, Albeida, Libya, 2-Department of Histopathology, Elbatnan Medical Centre, Tobruk, 3- Department of Microbiology, SKIMS, Sri Nagar, India, 4-Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, El Minia University, …

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Pattern of Suicidal Fatalities In Benghazi Judicial Area

Original Article English Awatif Shamata ¹, Mahmoud Kaddura ² ,Ibrahim Elgendy² 1-Faculty of Medicine, Arab Medical University 2-Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Arab Medical University JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 196-200 Abstract Background: The forensic service in Benghazi Judicial Area (BJA) is run by the Benghazi medicolegal centre. Suicide is a crisis for …

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The Aetiological Factors, Management and Outcome of Diabetic Foot in Misurata Central Hospital

Original Article English Faisal Abufalgha, H. Badi, A. Gaddafi, H. Shilabi Department of Surgery, Misurata Central Hospital, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 191-195 Abstract Diabetic foot is defined as an infection, ulceration and/or destruction of deep tissues associated with neurological abnormalities and various degrees of peripheral vascular disease in the lower limb. It is considered to …

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The Menopausal Experience of Libyan Women

Original Article English Yousef A Taher, Hajir M ben Emhemed, Ahmed M Tawati 1-Department of Pharmacology, 2-Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, AL-Fateh Medical University, Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 184-190 Abstract Background: Studies of the menopause have received much attention recently. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the onset of natural menopause in …

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Extended Spectrum ك-Lactamases (ESBL): Missing the Target by Both Laboratorians and Clinicians

Review English Abdulaziz Zorgani Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh Medical University, Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 177-183 Abstract The prevalence of extended spectrum ك-lactamases (ESBL) producing organisms is increasing worldwide and several outbreaks have been reported. The emergence of ESBL outbreaks creates a significant challenge for both clinical microbiology laboratories and …

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Foetal Electrocardiogram

Review English Mustafa Gawass, Najwa Eljabu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University Tripoli, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.3: 171-176 Abstract The task of obstetric care is safe delivery for the mother and child. When the CTG (cardiotocogram) was introduced 30 years ago, it was assumed that electronic foetal monitoring would identify foetuses …

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