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Original article English Buhmeida A, Hilska M, Elzagheid A, Laato M, Collan Y, Syrjنnen K, Pyrhِnen S. 1-Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland 2-Department of Pathology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland 3-Department of Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland 4-Department of Pathology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya Anticancer Res. 2009 Jan;29(1):99-106. …

DNA image cytometry predicts disease outcome in stage II colorectal carcinoma. Read More »

Original article English Gheriani H, Flamer D, Orton T, Mechor B, Javer AR St. Paul’s Sinus Center, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2009 Mar-Apr;23(2):212-7. Abstract Background: Endoscopic management of sphenoid sinus disease has great potential for surgical complications. A variety of endoscopic surgical techniques have been described for entering …

A comparison of two sphenoidotomy approaches using a novel computerized tomography grading system. Read More »

Original article English Shoman N, Gheriani H, Flamer D, Javer A. St Paul Sinus Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Feb;38(1):112-8. Abstract OBJECTIVE:To compare NasoPore (Stryker Canada, Hamilton, ON, Canada) and a traditional middle meatal spacer (MMS) composed of Merocel ((Medtronic Xomed, Mississauga, ON, Canada) placed in a vinyl glove finger …

Prospective, double-blind, randomized trial evaluating patient satisfaction, bleeding, and wound healing using biodegradable synthetic polyurethane foam (NasoPore) as a middle meatal spacer in functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Read More »

Original article English Qadrie ZL 1, Jacob B 2, Anandan R 2, Rajkapoor B 2, Rahamathulla M 1. 1-Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, 7th April University, Az-Zawia, Tripoli, Libya 2-Department of Pharmacology, Vinayaka Mission’s College of Pharmacy, Salem, Tamil Nadu Pak J Pharm Sci. 2009 Apr;22(2):123-5. Abstract The study was carried out to investigate …

Anti-bacterial activity of ethanolic extract of Indoneesiella echioides (L) nees. evaluated by the filter paper disc method. Read More »

Review English Majaliwa ES, Elusiyan BE, Adesiyun OO, Laigong P, Adeniran AK, Kandi CM, Yarhere I, Limbe SM, Iughetti L. 1 -European Society Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Fellowship Program, Nairobi, Kenya; 2- Department of Paediatrics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy; 3 -Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania; 4 -Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Obafemi …

Type 1 diabetes mellitus in the African population: epidemiology and management challenges. Read More »

Case report English Ashawesh K 1, Fiad TM 2. 1-The Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire Coventry, West Midlands, UK. k_ashawesh@yahoo.com 2-Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Russells Hall Hospital Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom; Medscape J Med. 2009;11(1):21. Abstract POEMS syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder …

Spontaneous recovery of adrenal insufficiency in POEMS syndrome. Read More »

Original article English Elarbi M 1, El-Gehani R 2, Subhashraj K 2, Orafi M 2. 1-Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Alfatah University, Tripoli, Libya 2-Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Feb;73(2):237-42 Abstract Aim : The aim of this study was to determine …

Orofacial tumors in Libyan children and adolescents. A descriptive study of 213 cases. Read More »

Review English Kurer MA 1, and Zekri J 2 1-Department of General Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Hull-York Medical School, York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Wigginton Road York. 2Department of Medical Oncology, Clatterbridge centre for Oncology, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral. UK Libyan J Med AOP:080825 Abstract Keywords: Breaking Bad News Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080825/AOP080825.pdf

Editorial English Fauzi . A. Sagher Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, El-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vo1. 8 No.4 (Winter) 2008:236-238 Abstract Canada’s health care system is characterized by single payer national health insurance (Medicare). The federal government requires that insurance cover “all medically necessary services” Medicare is a public program administered by …

Healthcare Systems (Part 3) : The Canadian Experience Read More »

Review English Fathi O. Dakhil Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, El Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya JMJ Vo1. 8 No.4 (Winter) 2008:239-246 Abstract Microscopic colitis, encompassing collagenous and lymphocytic colitis, is now considered a fairly common cause of chronic watery diarrhoea, especially in elderly women. It is becoming more frequently diagnosed. The aetiology of …

Microscopic Colitis, (Collagenous and Lymphocytic Colitis). Is it an Uncommon Disease or a Missed Diagnosis? Read More »