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Reactions in Leprosy

Original article English A. J. Kanwar, M. S. Belhaj Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of GarBenghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 5, No.1. January 1982: 63-68 Abstract Acute exacerbations of activity in the chronic, placid course of leprosy are termed as ‘Reaction’. These occur throughout the leprosy spectrum and are classified into Type …

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Establishment Of Poison Control Centres In Central Hospitals In Libya And Trea’iment Of Acute Poisoning

Review English Karamat A. Javaid Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Faateh University, Tripoli, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 5, No.1. January 1982: 69-75 Abstract Self-poisoning has become one of the most common medical problems and it concerns all the health-oriented professions. Commercial products containing chemicals or pharmaceuticals can present a constant risk of accidental poisoning if misused. …

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Major congenital anomalies at birth in Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 1995.

Original article English Singh R, al-Sudani O. Faculty of Public Health, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. East Mediterr Health J. 2000 Jan;6(1):65-75. Abstract A study was conducted to investigate the magnitude, nature and associated risk factors of major congenital anomalies (MCAs) at birth in Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in 1995. The incidence of …

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Screening Of Cryptosporidium Oocysts In Clinically Immunocompetent Children

Original article English A. I. Ahmaida, A.H. Khan, N. I. El-Sharkasi, A. A. El-Buni Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.19. 1998-2002: 26-33 Abstract Fecal specimens from 106 children admitted with diarrhea over a 6 month period from ]t ofAugust 1996 to end of January 1997 to AlFateh Children’s Hospital, Benghazi, Libya were examined for the presence of …

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Fertility and contraception in Maghreb

Review French Lacoste-dujardin C. Al Usrah Wa Al Umran Al Bashari. 1987;(5-6):37-47. Abstract In analyzing the historical and cultural factors defining the specific situation of women in Maghreb, it is shown that economic, political, and structural changes are occurring in the countries of Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya), but that the traditional patriarchal conception …

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Libya: spotlight.

Review English Popul Today. 1984 Jul-Aug;12(7-8):12. Abstract Libya’s population at 3.7 million is small but growing so rapidly that it should double by 2000. At this time 90% of the population live in less than 25% of the land area, and 40% live in 1 of the 2 major cities, Tripoli and Benghazi. Since oil …

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