Original article English Kishan J, Soni AL, Elzouki AY, Mir NA. J Trop Pediatr. 1988 Feb;34(1):32-3. Abstract A 1-year prospective study of 16 563 deliveries in hospital in Benghazi (Libya) revealed the perinatal and neonatal mortality rates of 27.5 and 21.07 per 1000, respectively. The significant determinants of high mortality were major congenital malformation, antepartum …
Perinatal mortality and neonatal survival in Libya. Read More »
Original article English Shamssain MH, Thompson J, Ogston SA. Department of Physiology, University of Dundee. Thorax. 1988 Jun;43(6):467-70. Abstract Forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) were measured in 796 Libyan children (386 boys and 410 girls) with ages ranging from 6 to 19 years. Values in girls were significantly …
Forced expiratory indices in normal Libyan children aged 6-19 years. Read More »
Original article English Radhakrishnan K, Maloo JC, Poddar SK, Mousa ME. J Trop Med Hyg. 1987 Jun;90(3):123-6. Abstract During a 2-year period, a total of 43 incident cases of central nervous system infections occurred in the adult (aged 15 years and above) population in Benghazi, Libya. This comprised 17 patients with aseptic meningitis, 10 acute …
Original article English Kadiki OA, Gerryo SE, Khan MM. J Trop Pediatr. 1987 Jun;33(3):136-9. Abstract Childhood diabetes mellitus in Benghazi constituted 2 per cent of the total clinic population of 12568 patients. The majority of patients (61 per cent) presented with polyuria, polydypsia, and loss of weight. Thirty per cent presented with diabetic ketoacidosis. Family …
Childhood diabetes mellitus in Benghazi (Libya). Read More »
Review English Kezeiri SK. Popul Bull ESCWA. 1987 Jun;(30):69-82. Abstract The rapid population growth of small towns in Libya is examined, and future prospects are considered. “Their growth can be attributed to natural increase, internal migration and the influx of foreigners, all of which factors have been stimulated by the State. The paper provides detailed …
Population growth of small towns in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Read More »
Original article English Al-Sibai MH, Rahman J, Rahman MS, Butalack F. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1987 Aug;27(3):180-4. Abstract A series of 117 cases of emergency obstetric hysterectomy performed between 1976 and 1985 is reviewed. The indications included ruptured uterus (53.8%), intractable postpartum …
Emergency hysterectomy in obstetrics–a review of 117 cases. Read More »
Case report English Harisha RA, Nath SK, Thomas JA. Department of Surgery, Central Hospital, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Br J Urol. 1987 Sep;60(3):273-4. Abstract Keywords: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with reno-colonic and cutaneous fistulae. Link/DOI:
Original article English el Fakhri M, Sheriff DS, Chandrasena L, Gupta JD, Rai ST, Qureshi MS. Dept. Biochem., Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Clin Chem. 1987 Oct;33(10):1936-7. Abstract Keywords: Erythrocyte glutathione concentrations in diabetics with cataracts, with and without glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Link/DOI: http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/reprint/33/10/1936/b
Original article English el-Faedy MA, Bean LL. J Biosoc Sci. 1987 Oct;19(4):395-403. Abstract Libyan census and vital statistics data from 1973 are compared with genealogical records from Utah males born between 1830 and 1834 as representative of populations not using any method of fertility control. The Libyan vital statistics data contained 97% of paternity by …
Case report English Dhir SP, Shisku MW, Krewi A. Department of Ophthalmology, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Ophthalmic Paediatr Genet. 1987 Nov;8(3):175-6. Abstract Two patients, a brother and sister, presenting with reduced visual acuity, nystagmus, hypopigmentation of the maculae, head nodding, dysarthria and other neuromuscular incoordinations are reported. They were found to be suffering from histidinaemia …