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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 »

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 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 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 »

Case report English Eghwrudjakpor PO 1, Essien AA 2 1-Neurosurgical Unit, Department of Surgery. 2-Department of Neuropsychiatry University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Port Harcourt. NIGERIA Libyan J Med AOP:080908 Abstract Keywords: Brain injury; Disinhibition; Hypersexuality Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080908/AOP080908.pdf

Case report English Garoushi S 1,2, Vallittu PK 1, Lassila LVJ 1 1-Department of Prosthetic Dentistry & Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland. 2-Benghazi Dental Centre, Benghazi, Libya Libyan J Med AOP:081001 Abstract A variety of therapeutic modalities, from implant to conventional Maryland prosthesis, can be used for the replacement of …

Fiber-reinforced Composite for Chairside Replacement of Anterior Teeth: A Case Report Read More »

English Beshyah SA Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Libyan J Med AOP:080705 Abstract Keywords: History of Science, History of Medicine, Tomaso Casoni, Tripolitania, Imola, Libya, Italy, Hydatid Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP/AOP080705/AOP080705.pdf

Review English Sami Elmahgoub ¹ , Riyad Bendardaf ² 1-Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Al- Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. 2-Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Turku University Hospital, Savitehtannkatu JMJ 2008,Vol.8, No.3:162-164 Abstract The incidence of breast cancer is continuously increasing world wide. The number of cured patients is also increasing and those with …

The Benefits of Physiotherapy to Breast Cancer Patients Read More »

Review English Majid Hamid Jasim Faculty of Medicine, Al Tahady University, Sirt, Libya JMJ 2008,Vol.8, No.3, 165-167 Abstract The relationship between crime and mental disorder forms one of the important aspects of forensic psychiatry. Mental disorder resulting in disturbed social behaviour often result in police intervention and referral for psychiatric evaluation in regard to responsibility …

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Review English Gamal A. Duweb¹, Mohamed Benghazil ² 1-Department of Dermatology , Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi 2-Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al- Fateh Medical University, Tripoli , Libya JMJ 2008,Vol.8, No.3, 168-172 Abstract Leprosy “Hansen’s disease”, remains a baffling disease because how and why the disease spreads is still not fully …

Epidemiology, Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Leprosy Read More »