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 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 »
Case report English Ansari SA, Murty TV, el Gadi M, Rakas FS. Al-Jallah Teaching Hospital, Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. J Indian Med Assoc. 1990 Nov;88(11):321, 324. Abstract Keywords: Traumatic intramural haematoma of duodenum. Link/DOI:
Original article English Ali BH. Department of Pharmacology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 1990 Oct;17(10):735-8. Abstract 1. Rabbits were treated with the antiparasitic drug ivermectin at subcutaneous doses of 0.2, 1 and 2.5 mg/kg and blood collected weekly for 4 weeks thereafter for measuring some blood parameters. At a dose of …
Case report English Thacker AK, Radhakrishnan K, Maloo JC, Bohlaga NH. Neurology Unit, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Br J Clin Pract. 1990 Oct;44(10):425-7. Abstract We report a successfully managed case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome in which the diagnosis was delayed by one week because of the absence of an established psychiatric disease. A high …
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a girl without psychosis. Read More »
Original article English Khan AH, Elsageyer MM, Kidwai SA. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1990 Oct;84(5):537-9. Abstract Keywords: Sero-epidemiological study of human hydatid disease in Libya using finger prick blood samples. Link/DOI:
Case report English Dhir SP, Shishko MN, Krewi A, Mabruka S. Department of Ophthalmology, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1991 Nov-Dec;28(6):354-5. Abstract Fourteen children and six adults presented in 1987 with firework-induced ocular injuries following celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Tripoli, Libya. The children’s injuries were, typically, much more severe …
Original article English Rambabu K, Shaafie IA, Ansari AA, Basha SA, Ziu MM. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Biochem Med Metab Biol. 1991 Oct;46(2):140-4. Abstract Variations in the levels of serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) were measured in control subjects and in 39 adult primary idiopathic hypothyroidism (PIH) patients. The serum GGT …
Case report English Elshtewi M, Archer DB. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tripoli, Tripoli Eye Hospital, Libya. Int Ophthalmol. 1991 Sep;15(5):343-5. Abstract This report presents a Libyan child with congenital ichthyosis of the recessive lamellar variety complicated by severe ectropion of both upper and lower eyelids. Over a period of 12 months the degree of …
Congenital ichthyosis in a Libyan child with ophthalmic manifestations. Read More »
Case report English Tornieporth N, Lorenz R, Gain T, Rosch T, Classen M. Department Internal Medicine II, Technical University, Munich, Germany. Endoscopy. 1991 Sep;23(5):294-6. Abstract A case is reported of a 56-year-old woman of Libyan origin presenting with dysphagia, retrosternal pain and weight loss. Oesophago-gastroduodenoscopy revealed an ulcerated tumor in the upper oesophagus strongly suggesting …
An unusual case of active tuberculosis of the oesophagus in an adult. Read More »