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Original article English Bjِrk J, Bنck SE, Sterner G, Carlson J, Lindstrom V, Bakoush O, Simonsson P, Grubb A, Nyman U. Competence Centre for Clinical Research, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 2007;67(7):678-95. Abstract Objective: To evaluate newly developed equations predicting relative glomerular filtration rate(GFR) in adult Swedish Caucasians and to compare …

Prediction of relative glomerular filtration rate in adults: new improved equations based on Swedish Caucasians and standardized plasma-creatinine assays. Read More »

Review English Buargub MA. Medical Department, Tripoli Central Hospital, Tripoli, Libya. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2005 Apr-Jun;16(2):201-5. Abstract In the developing world, the prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in the hemodialysis (HD) units is high. Poor adherence to infection control measures is considered the main predisposing factor. In Tripoli’s HD units, the …

The general application of standard health precautions in tripoli hemodialysis units. Read More »

Review English Alzouki AN. Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 1999 Jan-Mar;10(1):41-53. Abstract Alpha1-antitrypsin (D,1AT) is the most abundant circulating protease inhibitor (Pi) in human plasma. It has central function in controlling tissue degradation by inhibiting a large number of proteases including neutrophil elastase and proteinase …

The role of alpha1 -antitrypsin Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Associated Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitides. Read More »

Case report English Praveen Maheshwari, Omran Shamam Department of Radiology Tripoli Medical Centre (TMC), Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:75-77 Abstract Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is mainly associated with the puerperium or with gynaecological surgery. OVT can be seen as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease. It may also be seen in cases of …

Idiopathic Ovarian Vein Thrombosis Read More »

Original article English Rajab A, Pelletier RP, Ferguson RM, Elkhammas EA, Bumgardner GL, Henry ML. Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. amer.rajab@osumc.edu Transplantation. 2007 Nov 15;84(9):1131-7. Abstract Background: Steroid-free immunosuppression is an attractive option because it avoids the many side effects of chronic corticosteroid use. It is especially …

Steroid-free maintenance immunosuppression with rapamune and low-dose neoral in pancreas transplant recipients. Read More »

Case report English Abdelfettah Abushaala, Mool C.Songra Department of Orthopedics and Spinal Surgery, Ali Omer Askar Hospital- Sbea, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:72-74 Abstract A case of aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) arising from the lumbar 4th and 5th vertebrae extending from retroperitoneum into the abdominal cavity: presenting with pain and swelling of the …

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Lumbar Spine: An Unusual Presentation Read More »

Short Communication English Hassan Badi, Faisal Abufalgha, Abubaker Algaddafi Department of Surgery, Misurata Central Hospital, Misurata, Libya JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:68-70 Abstract Colonoscopy is acknowledged as the gold standard for examining the colon. The aim of this study is to show the importance of the colonoscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic instrument. 150 consecutive …

Colonoscopy as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedure Read More »

Short Communication English Muftah Mohamed Elgarba, Ahmed Sobhy Elhefnawi Mansoura Urology, Nephrology Centre, Mansoura, Egypt JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:65-67 Abstract Objectives: We conducted this study at Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Centre on thirty nine histopathologically proved XGP. Clinical, laboratory, radiological features and treatment modalities, histopathological correlation and possible risk factors are presented. Patients and …

Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis Read More »

Original article English Mabrouk Bashir, Khalifa Mousbah Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University. Respiratory Department, Tripoli Medical Centre, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:59-63 Abstract The aim of this study is to emphasize that non-severe forms of CAP, can be treated effectively with monotherapy antibiotic base. Methods: A prospective study which included all patients admitted …

Empirical Treatment for Non-severe forms of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Read More »

Original article English Abulwefa Ahmed¹ , Fadel Mohamed² , Younis Samir³, Rih Hasan 1- Faculty of Dentistry, Orthodontic Department, Tripoli 2- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral Biology Department, Tripoli 3 -General Dental Syndicate, Tripoli 4-Central Dental Clinic, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.8, No.1 (Spring) 2008:54-58 Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the ratio of …

Epidemiolgic Panorama of Lower Third Molar Read More »