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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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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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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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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

Parkinson’s disease in Arabs: A systematic review

Review English Benamer HT 1, de Silva R 2, Siddiqui KA 3, Grosset DG 4. 1-Department of Neurology, Queen Elizabeth Neuroscience Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2-Department of Neurology, Essex Centre for Neurological Sciences, Queen’s Hospital, Romford, Essex, United Kingdom 3-Section of Neurology, Neuroscience Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of …

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Solubility and dissolution improvement of Rofecoxib using solid dispersion technique.

Original article English Rahamathulla M, Hv G, Rathod N. Al Arab Medical Sciences University, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of pharmacy, Benghazi 5341, Libya. rahmathmsu@yahoo.com Pak J Pharm Sci. 2008 Oct;21(4):350-5. Abstract Rofecoxib (RXB) is a potent and selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, highly effective in the treatment of various pains, inflammatory condition, post-operative pain, rheumatoid arthritis, …

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Parkinson’s disease is overdiagnosed clinically at baseline in diagnostically uncertain cases: a 3-year European multicenter study with repeat [123I]FP-CIT SPECT.

Original article English Marshall VL, Reininger CB, Marquardt M, Patterson J, Hadley DM, Oertel WH, Benamer HT, Kemp P, Burn D, Tolosa E, Kulisevsky J, Cunha L, Costa D, Booij J, Tatsch K, Chaudhuri KR, Ulm G, Pogarell O, Hِffken H, Gerstner A, Grosset DG. Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, …

Parkinson’s disease is overdiagnosed clinically at baseline in diagnostically uncertain cases: a 3-year European multicenter study with repeat [123I]FP-CIT SPECT. Read More »

Assessing Interventions Available to Internally Displaced Persons in Abia State, Nigeria

Original article English Enwereji EE College of Medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia, State of Nigeria Libyan J Med AOP:080725 Abstract Internally displaced persons are faced with several problems, such as sexual violence, and deserve appropriate intervention, especially in view of the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other infections in Nigeria. This study attempts to …

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Prevalence of gall bladder stones among type 2 diabetic patients in Benghazi Libya: a case-control study

Original article English Elmehdawi RR 1, Elmajberi SJ 2, Behieh A 3, Elramli A 3 1-Department of internal medicine, Al-Arab medical University. 2-Benghazi diabetes and endocrinology centre. 3-Radiology department, 7th of October hospital, Benghazi-Libya Libyan J Med AOP:081122 Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus and gall bladder stones are both common and costly diseases. Increasing age, female …

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Changes of some health indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes: a prospective study in three community pharmacies in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Original article English Abduelkarem AR 1, Sackville MA 2 1-Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, AUST Network, Ajman, UAE. 2-Pharmacy Practice Department, Sunderland School of Pharmacy, University of Sunderland,Sunderland, UK Libyan J Med AOP:080918 Abstract AIM: The study aimed to examine changes in some health indicators in people …

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