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Multiple visceral aneurysms in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome – an unusual presentation.

Case report English Ehtuish EF 1, Mishra A 2. Departments of 1-Surgery and 2-Radiology, National Organ Transplant Program, Tripoli Central Hospital, Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahirriya Br J Radiol. 2008 Jul;81(967):e184-7. Abstract Visceral artery aneurysms are an uncommon form of abdominal vascular disease and represent a rare clinical entity; however, 10-20% will rupture, which is associated …

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Microbiological studies of spiced beef burgers in Tripoli city, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Original article Arabic Elshrek YM 1, Madi NS 1, El-Bakoush el-AA 1, El-Tawil A 2. 1-Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alfatah University, Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. 2-Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Alfatah University, Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya East Mediterr Health J. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):172-8. Abstract We investigated the microbiological quality of uncooked and cooked spiced …

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Inaccuracy of GFR predictions by plasma cystatin C in patients without kidney dysfunction and in advanced kidney disease.

Original artciel English Bakoush O, Grubb A, Rippe B. Department of Nephrology and Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden Clin Nephrol. 2008 May;69(5):331-8. Abstract Background: In clinical practice there is need for a simple and reliable test for determination of impaired renal function. With reductions in GFR, the plasma cystatin C concentration …

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Biosorption of mercury from aqueous solutions by powdered leaves of castor tree (Ricinus communis L.).

Original article English Al Rmalli SW, Dahmani AA, Abuein MM, Gleza AA. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Alfateh University, Tripoli, Libya J Hazard Mater. 2008 Apr 15;152(3):955-9. Abstract A new biosorbent produced from castor leaves powder [Ricinus communis L.] was used to remove mercury(II) from aqueous solutions. The initial mercury concentrations, contact time and …

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MMP-1 (collagenase-1) expression in primary colorectal cancer and its metastases.

Original article English Bendardaf R, Buhmeida A, Ristamنki R, Syrjنnen K, Pyrhِnen S. Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Dec;42(12):1473-8. Abstract Objective. The role of MMP-1 (collagenase-1) in the development of a metastatic phenotype in colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been fully studied. The aim of this …

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Title page – footprint: ultrasound image of an obstruction of the pelviureteric junction.

Select type English El Fortia M, El Gatit A, Bendaoud M, Eldergash O, Elhamroush H, Elmagberi F. Department of Radiology, Misurata Teaching Hospital, Misurata, Libya. elfortia@doctor.com Ultraschall Med. 2008 Feb;29(1):1-3. Abstract Keywords: Title page – footprint: ultrasound image of an obstruction of the pelviureteric junction. Link/DOI: http://www.thieme-connect.com/ejournals/html/ultraschall/doi/10.1055/s-2008-1044423

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Review English Heba A El-Zawawi Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University Benghazi, Libya JMJ 2009,Vol.9, No.1: 09-15 Abstract Objectives: To present an update of the aetiology, differential diagnosis and management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), as well as its impact on patients and services in Benghazi. Since no curative treatment is available …

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