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Original article English Rao GM, Morghom LO. Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Great Al-Fateh University of Medical Sciences, Tripoli, Libya. Indian J Med Sci. 1990 Nov;44(11):299-303. Abstract The mean values of body mass index, haemoglobin A1, serum protein, total lipids, triglycerides, lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase and beta-glucuronidase and heart rate and blood pressure …

Secondary diabetic complications and biochemical parameters. Read More »

Original article English Tumi SO, Kumar NS, Hinshery AK. Petroleum Research Centre, Tripoli, Libya. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1990 Nov;45(5):718-21. Abstract Keywords: Lead contamination levels in roadside vegetation of Tripoli area, Libya. Link/DOI:

Original article English Rakas FS, el-Mufti M, Mehta PM, Abuthina H, Challeni CR. Department of Surgery, Benghazi, Libya. Hepatogastroenterology. 1990 Dec;37 Suppl 2:55-7. Abstract We have reviewed a series of 124 consecutive cases of hepatic hydatid cysts in 102 patients treated surgically in Benghazi, Libya, over a period of five years. Overall mortality was 3.9%. …

Omentoplasty or tube drainage for the management of the residual cavity following the removal of an hepatic hydatid cyst. Read More »

Case report English Radhakrishnan K, Thacker AK, Maloo JC, el-Mangoush MA. Department of Medicine, Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Postgrad Med J. 1990 Dec;66(782):1078-80. Abstract Two young patients with sickle cell trait (AS haemaglobinopathy) and ischaemic stroke are reported. The stroke involved the internal carotid artery territory in one and the brainstem in the other. A …

Sickle cell trait and stroke in the young adult. Read More »

Case report English Thacker AK, Radhakrishnan K, Maloo JC. Neurology Unit, Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Br J Clin Pract. 1990 Dec;44(12):763-4. Abstract A 54-year-old male with cervical spine osteomyelitis due to haematogenous spread of staphylococcal infection from an intravenous cannula is reported. A review of literature is presented to illustrate the diagnostic difficulties and neurological …

Pyogenic cervical vertebral osteomyelitis. Read More »

Case report English el Mauhoub M, el Bargathy S, Sabharwal HS, Aggarwal VP, el Warrad K. Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Paediatr. 1991;11(4):371-2. Abstract Priapism is an unusual and distressing complication of sickle cell anaemia and its management has been varied and generally unsatisfactory. We report priapism …

Priapism in sickle cell anaemia: a case report. Read More »

Original article English Gahukamble DB, Khamage AS, el Gadi M, Shatwan F. Department of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Trop Geogr Med. 1991 Jan-Apr;43(1-2):7-11. Abstract Between June 1986 and May 1989 35 children (18 boys and 17 girls) below the age of 12 years were surgically treated for hydatid …

An effective and safe surgical method for the treatment of hydatid cysts of the liver in children. Read More »

Original article English Ali BH, abdel Gayoum A, el Gawarsha K, Fakhri M. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Gen Pharmacol. 1991;22(5):985-90. Abstract 1. The effects of treatment with the antischistosomal drug oltipraz on reduced glutathione (GSH), lipid peroxide (LP) and ascorbic acid (AA) concentrations in the liver, kidney and …

Lipid peroxidation, glutathione and ascorbic acid concentrations in tissues of mice treated with oltipraz: influence of cysteine and olive oil pretreatments. Read More »

Original article English Sherif IH, Oyan WT, Bosairi S, Carrascal SM. Medical Department, Tripoli Central Hospital, Libya. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1991;70(6):461-3. Abstract One hundred and five consecutive pregnancies in 79 women affected by hyperthyroidism were observed during an 8-year period. All had received treatment either with carbimazole alone (Group I) or with the combination …

Treatment of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy. Read More »

Original article English Avasthi A, Khan MK, Elroey AM. Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 1991 Winter;37(4):267-79. Abstract Sociodemographic and diagnostic characteristics of 1009 patients admitted to the Psychiatry Hospital, Benghazi (Libya) in one calendar year are reported. Five hundred and four (50%) were ‘first …

Inpatient sociodemographic and diagnostic study from a psychiatric hospital in Libya. Read More »