Original article English Singh H, Chugh JC, Shembesh AH, Ben-Musa AA, Mehta HC. Department of Paediatrics, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Paediatr. 1992;12(1):105-9. Abstract Accidental kerosene ingestion is still a common problem in Libya. It causes considerable morbidity and occasionally mortality. The role and choice of antibacterial agents in its management remain …
Original article English Singh H, Chugh JC, Shembesh AH, Ben-Musa AA, Mehta HC. Department of Paediatrics, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Paediatr. 1992;12(1):37-40. Abstract Liver function tests, including serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity, serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, serum proteins, blood ammonia levels and intravenous glucose utilization, were monitored in 50 children with …
Hepatotoxicity of high dose salicylate therapy in acute rheumatic fever. Read More »
Original article English Mehabresh MI, el-Mauhoub MM. Department of Paediatrics, El-Fatah Children’s Hospital, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Paediatr. 1992;12(2):159-63. Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is an important public health problem in Libya, but its exact prevalence is not known. Prompted by the paucity of information in the literature relevant to Libyan children, we reviewed the records of …
Visceral leishmaniasis in Libya–review of 21 cases. Read More »
Review English Reichard RE, Vargas-Teran M, Abu Sowa M. Screwworm Emergency Centre for North Africa, Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. World Health Forum. 1992;13(2-3):130-8. Abstract The New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) caused myiasis extensively among livestock in Mexico and the southern third of the USA until eradication was achieved by repeatedly releasing sterile males of …
Myiasis: the battle continues against screwworm infestation. Read More »
Original article English Sebetan IM. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar. Hum Hered. 1992;42(3):206-8. Abstract Genetic variants of the human serum alpha 1-antitrypsin (PI system) were analyzed in a population sample of 110 unrelated Libyans. Four common PI M variants and 3 rare ones, including a new anodal variant designated …
PI*E Tripoli: a new allele in the alpha-1-antitrypsin system. Read More »
Review English Lindquist DA, Abusowa M, Hall MJ. Screwworm Emergency Centre for North Africa (SECNA) Field Programme, Tripoli, Libya. Med Vet Entomol. 1992 Jan;6(1):2-8. Abstract The New World screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), became established in the Old World for the first time during 1988, in the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. An …
The New World screwworm fly in Libya: a review of its introduction and eradication. Read More »
Original article English Ali BH, Bashir AA. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Pharmacology. 1992;44(5):269-72. Abstract Cysteamine administration to rats is followed by a high incidence of duodenal ulceration. The effect of cysteamine on the activity of diamine oxidase (DAO, histaminase) in the duodenal mucosa of the rat was investigated. …
Original article English Khatri ML, Shafi M, Mashina A. Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty, Al-Fateh University and Central Hospital, Tripoli, Libya. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1992 Jan;26(1):75-8. Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite a high incidence of xeroderma pigmentosum, there is no previous publication from Libya. OBJECTIVE: The purpose was to study the clinical profile of Libyan cases …
Xeroderma pigmentosum. A clinical study of 24 Libyan cases. Read More »
Case report English Mehra KS, Elaraoud MS. Department of Ophthalmology, Al Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Ann Ophthalmol. 1992 Feb;24(2):54-5. Abstract Central keratolysis is a rare entity. An interesting case of unilateral central keratolysis in an aphakic patient is reported. Keywords: Total central keratolysis. Link/DOI:
Original article English Sheriff DS, Legnain M. Department of Biochemistry, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1992 Apr;36(2):83-7. Abstract Semen analyses was carried out in a population of 1250 randomly selected Libyan males. Two semen samples collected from each volunteer were subjected to the routine analyses following the World Health Organization …
Evaluation of semen quality in a local Libyan population. Read More »