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Original article English Ahmed M, Nencetti S, Mazzoni MR, Porchia F, Antonelli F, Lapucci A. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya. Med Chem. 2008 Jul;4(4):298-308. Abstract Endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor peptide, exerts its physiological effects by binding and activating specific G protein-coupled receptors, named ET(A) and ET(B). An unique property of ET-1 …

Allosteric inhibition of [(125I)] ET-1 binding to ET(A) receptors by aldoxime and hydroxamic acid derivatives. Read More »

Original article English Shakeel F, Baboota S, Ahuja A, All J, Shafiq S. Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Arab Medical Sciences University, Benghazi, Libya. faiyazs@fastmail.fm Pharmazie. 2008 Aug;63(8):580-4. Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the skin permeation mechanism of aceclofenac using a novel nanoemulsion formulation. An optimized oil-in-water nanoemulsion of …

Skin permeation mechanism of aceclofenac using novel nanoemulsion formulation. Read More »

Review English C Mathew B, Susan Daniel R. Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, El Gabal El Gharby University, Gharyan, LIBYA J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2008 Sep;43(2):129-30. Abstract Keywords: Effect of Isoflavones on Cardiovascular Health: Low But Not Out Either Link/DOI: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=18818752

Original article English Giasuddin AS 1, ElMahdawi JM 1, ElHassadi FM 2. Departments of 1-laboratory Medicine and 2-Internal Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. e-mail: asmgias@proshikanet.com Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull. 2007 Dec;33(3):98-102. Abstract Serum complement (C3, C4) levels in Libyan patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI; 31 patients) and angina pectoris (AP; 11 patients) …

Serum complement (C3, C4) levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction and angina pectoris. Read More »

Original article English Elzagheid A 1, Buhmeida A 2, Korkeila E 2, Collan Y 3, Syrjanen K 2, Pyrhonen S 2. 1-Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya 2-Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 1 PB 52, FIN-20521, Turku, Finland 3-Department of pathology, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, …

Nuclear beta-catenin expression as a prognostic factor in advanced colorectal carcinoma. Read More »

Letter English Ashawesh K, Prassad MY, Murthy N, Fiad TM. Dudley Group of Hopitals NHS Trust, Dudley, UK Eur J Haematol. 2008 Nov;81(5):403. Abstract Keywords: Polyneuropathy in POEMS syndrome Link/DOI: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121371926/abstract

Original article English Elzagheid A 1,2, Buhmeida A 3, Korkeila E 3, Collan Y 1, Syrjنnen K 3, Pyrhِnen S 3. 1-Department of Pathology, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku FIN-20520, Finland 2-Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya 3-Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Savitehtaankatu 1 PB 52, …

Up-regulation of alpha-catenin is associated with increased lymph node involvement in colorectal cancer. Read More »

Case report French Ben Turkia H 1, Tebib N 1, Azzouz H 1, Abdelmoula MS 1, Ben Chehida A 1, Hubert P 2, Douira W 3, Ben Dridi MF 1. 1-Service de pédiatrie, hôpital La-Rabta, rue Djebal Lakhdhar, 1007 Jebbari, Tunis, Tunisie 2-Institut de pathologie et de génétique, allée des Templiers, 416280 Gerpinnes, Belgique 3-Service …

Congenital generalized lipodystrophy: A case report with neurological involvement Read More »

Review English Bensaleh S, Bezak E, Borg M. BACKGROUND: The MammoSite radiotherapy system is an alternative treatment option for patients with early-stage breast cancer to overcome the longer schedules associated with external beam radiation therapy. The device is placed inside the breast surgical cavity and inflated with a combination of saline and radiographic contrast to …

Review of MammoSite brachytherapy: advantages, disadvantages and clinical outcomes. Read More »

Original article English Sawalem M, Selic E, Herbell JD. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Waste Management Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, Bismarckstr. 90, 47057 Duisburg, NRW, Germany Waste Manag. 2009 Apr;29(4):1370-5. Abstract In Libya, as in many developing countries, little information is available regarding generation, handling and disposal of hospital waste. This fact hinders the development and …

Hospital waste management in Libya: a case study. Read More »