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Postprandial glucose in diabetes: time for action.

Editorial English Eledrisi M. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, National Guard Medical Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. South Med J. 2009 Jan;102(1):10-1 Abstract Keywords: Postprandial glucose in diabetes: time for action. Link/DOI: http://www.smajournalonline.com/pt/re/smj/abstract.00007611-200901000-00006.htm;jsessionid=KYLTtJM9n8hwFfz13QbyVyXy9qQQkzrflXCpPh1qDclHLGcn7GTp!-1775402713!181195628!8091!-1

Effects of Ramadan upon fluid and food intake, fatigue, and physical, mental, and social activities: a comparison between the UK and Libya.

Original article English Waterhouse J, Alkib L, Reilly T. Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK Chronobiol Int. 2008 Sep;25(5):697-724. Abstract Two studies were performed during Ramadan, one in the UK (N=31) and the other in Libya (N=33). The aims were to assess some changes to lifestyle that are …

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Pyridoxine effect on the antidepressant action of imipramine in albino mice.

Original article English Amara RO, Aburawi SM. Biotechnology Research Center Amara, Twisha, Gasr ben Ghachier, and the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Saudi Med J. 2008 Nov;29(11):1554-7. Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the behavioral effect of pyridoxine on the antidepressant action of imipramine. Methods: Male Wistar albino mice …

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The CHRNE 1293insG founder mutation is a frequent cause of congenital myasthenia in North Africa.

Original article English Richard P, Gaudon K, Haddad H, Ammar AB, Genin E, Bauché S, Paturneau-Jouas M, Müller JS, Lochmüller H, Grid D, Hamri A, Nouioua S, Tazir M, Mayer M, Desnuelle C, Barois A, Chabrol B, Pouget J, Koenig J, Gouider-Khouja N, Hentati F, Eymard B, Hantaï D. AP-HP, UF Cardiogénétique et Myogénétique, Paris, …

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Celecoxib nanoemulsion: skin permeation mechanism and bioavailability assessment.

Original article English Shakeel F 1, Baboota S 2, Ahuja A 2, Ali J 2, Shafiq S 3. 1-Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Arab Medical Sciences University, Benghazi 5341, Libya 2-Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard NagarNew Delhi 110062, India 3-New Drug Delivery System (NDDS), Zydus Cadila Research Centre, Ahemdabad, India …

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Potential of nanoemulsions for intravenous delivery of rifampicin.

Original article English Ahmed M, Ramadan W, Rambhu D, Shakeel F. 1-Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alarab Medical Sciences University, Benghazi, Libya. 2-Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alarab Medical Sciences University, Benghazi, Libya. 3-Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alarab Medical Sciences University, Benghazi, Libya. 4-Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alarab …

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Frequency and clinical patterns of multiple sclerosis in Arab countries: a systematic review.

Review English Benamer HT 1, Ahmed ES 1, Al-Din AS 2, Grosset DG 3. 1-Neurology Department, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK 2-Neurology Department, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, Wakefield, UK 3-Neurology Department, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK J Neurol Sci. 2009 Mar 15;278(1-2):1-4. Abstract The susceptibility of various populations to multiple sclerosis …

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Intestinal parasitosis in Nalout popularity, western Libya.

Original article English Al Kilani MK, Dahesh SM, El Taweel HA. Department of Laboratories, Faculty of Medical Technology, Al Gabal Al Gharby University, Libya. J Egypt Soc Parasitol. 2008 Apr;38(1):255-64. Abstract This paper studied gastrointestinal parasitosis in Nalout popularity. A hospital based study was done on a total of 800 stool samples from a private …

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Low Plasma Activated Protein C-Protein C Inhibitor Complex Concentration Is Associated with Vascular Access Failure in Hemodialysis Patients

Original article English Bakoush O, Ohlin AK, Strandberg K, Kurkus J. Departments of 1-Nephrology and 2-Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital, Lund, and 3-Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden Nephron Clin Pract. 2008;110(3):c151-7. Abstract Background: Vascular access failure is a common cause of morbidity in patients with end-stage renal failure on hemodialysis (HD). Activation of …

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VEGF-1 expression in colorectal cancer is associated with disease localization, stage, and long-term disease-specific survival.

Original article English Bendardaf R 1, Buhmeida A 1, Hilska M 2, Laato M 2, Syrjنnen S 3, Syrjنnen K 1, Collan Y 4, Pyrhِnen S 1. Departments of 1-Oncology and Radiotherapy, 2-Surgery, 3-Oral Pathology, and 4-Pathology, Anticancer Res. 2008 Nov-Dec;28(6B):3865-70. Abstract BACKGROUND: Angiogenesis plays an important role in progression of colorectal carcinoma (CRC). Evidence …

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