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Original article English Alshkri MM 1, Elmehdawi RR 2 1-Benghazi Diabetes Center. 2-Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University. Benghazi, Libya Libyan J Med AOP:080715 Abstract Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of three out of five conditions that are due to hyperinsulinemia: abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia (high triglycerides and/or low HDL), elevated blood …

Metabolic Syndrome among Type-2 Diabetic Patients in Benghazi-Libya: A pilot study Read More »

Original article English Eldarrat, A 1, Alkhabuli, J 1, Malik, A 2. 1-Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, 2-Malik, A. (independent researcher), Bradford, UK Libyan J Med AOP:080527 Abstract Aims:The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices and related diseases among Libyan students and employees.Methods: …

The prevalence of self-reported halitosis and oral hygiene practices among Libyan students and office workers Read More »

Original article English Dugani A 1, Auzzi A 2, Naas F 1, Megwez S 1 1-Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, 2-Department of Natural Products.Faculty of Pharmacy; Al-Fateh University for Medical Sciences, Tripoli, Libya Libyan J Med AOP:080612 Abstract The anti-ulcer activity of the oil and mucilage obtained from flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) was evaluated in …

Effects of the oil and mucilage from flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) on gastric lesions induced by ethanol in rats Read More »

Original article English Alashek WA 1, Altagdi M 2 1-Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alfateh Medical University, Tripoli/ Libya. 2-Department of Infectious Diseases, Tripoli Medical Centre Libyan J Med AOP:080425 Abstract Background: The prevalence and incidence of HCV infection varies geographically due to exposure to different risk factors. Identification of HCV genotype is important …

Risk Factors and Genotypes of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Libyan Patients Read More »

Correspondence English Omar AH, Ashawesh K Ottawa Hospital, Canada and Walsgrave University Hospital, Coventry . Email: ahomar3@gmail.com Libyan J Med AOP:080721 Abstract Keywords: Hemodialysis Patients: a high risk group for Hepatitis C. Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080721/AOP080721.pdf

Correspondence English Kurer MA Department of General Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Hull-York Medical School, York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,Wigginton Road, York, UK YO31 8HE. Email: mohamed.kurer@york.nhs.uk Libyan J Med AOP:080718 Abstract Keywords: Moving to Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Libya – the sooner the better.“Could Lectures be stimulating? An approach to encourage active learning” Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080718.pdf

Correspondence English Beshyah SA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Email: beshyah@yahoo.com Libyan J Med AOP:080714 Abstract Keywords: Libyan Journal of Medicine: Achievements and Challenges Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080714.pdf

Original article English Sawalha AF 1,2, Sweileh WM 1, Zyoud SH 2, Jabi SW 1 1-College of Pharmacy. 2-Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC). An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine Libyan J Med AOP:080907 Abstract Background and Objective: The patient package insert is an important source of drug information. The aim of this study was …

Comparative Analysis of Patient Package Inserts of Local and Imported Anti-Infective Agents in Palestine Read More »

Review English El Taguri A 1,2, Nasef A 3 1-Department of Family and Community Medicine, Al Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. 2-Departement of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Mucoviscidoses, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France. 3-Unité de Thérapie Cellulaire, Faculté de Medicine, Saint Antoine, Paris, France. Libyan J Med AOP:081009 Abstract All public systems look for the best …

The French Health Care System: What Can We Learn? Read More »

Original article English A. A. Hadi Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Omar El-Mukhtar University, Tobruk, Libya Journal of Science and Its Applications Vol 2, No 1:12-21 (March 2008) Abstract Age determination and annual increase in both length and weight of Tilapia zillii (Gervais, 1848) were investigated. Specimens studied ranged from 15 to 27 cm in …

Some Observation on the Age and Growth of Tilapia zillii (Gervais, 1848) in Umhfein Lake (Libya) Read More »