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

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 …

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Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis

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 …

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Colonoscopy as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedure

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 …

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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Lumbar Spine: An Unusual Presentation

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 …

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Establishing a Libyan Medical Research Council is Urgently Needed

Letter English Benamer H New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton and Queen Elizabeth Neuroscience Centre, University Hospital Birmingham, UK Libyan J Med AOP:070713 (Published 22 July 2007) Abstract Keywords: Establishing a Libyan Medical Research Council is Urgently Needed Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1237

Successful Pregnancy and Delivery in a Woman With Panhypopituitarism

Letter English Ashawesh K 1, Abdulqawi R 1, Redford D 2, Barton D 1 1-Department of Medicine. 2-Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Princess Royal Hospital. Apley Castle, Telford TF1 6TF. UK Libyan J Med AOP: 070619 (Published 9 July 2007) Abstract Keywords: Successful Pregnancy and Delivery in a Woman With Panhypopituitarism Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1230

Parotid Gland Tumors In Tobruk – Libya

Letter English Mohamed Nagi Hammed Department of surgery, Faculty of medicine,Omar Almokhtar University, Al-Batnan Medical Teaching Center,Tobruk – Libya Libyan J Med AOP: 071029. (Published 12 November 2007) Abstract Keywords: Parotid Gland Tumors In Tobruk – Libya Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1269

Can prolonged pregnancy complicate hypothyroidism?

Letter English Rafik.R.Elmehdawi 1, Ebtehal I. Lashika 2 1-Department of medicine, faculty of medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya 2-Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Al Marej Hospital, Libya Libyan J Med AOP: 071019 (published 10 November 2007) Abstract Keywords: Can prolonged pregnancy complicate hypothyroidism? Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1267