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Original article English Sharif SI, el-Kadi AO. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Neurosci Res. 1996 Jun;25(2):155-60. Abstract Both oxotremorine and physostigmine both in doses ranging from 25 to 100 micrograms/kg produced dose-dependent attenuation of withdrawal jumping and potentiation of ‘wet dog’ shakes, burrowing, hypothermia and body weight loss precipitated …

The role of cholinergic systems in the expression of morphine withdrawal. Read More »

Original article English Kadiki OA, Reddy MR, Marzouk AA. Benghazi Diabetic Clinic, Libya. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 1996 May;32(3):165-73. Abstract The incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM) in Benghazi, Libya in the < 35-year age group during the period 1981-1990 are reported. Incidence data for IDDM were based on prospective registration of …

Incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM) (0-34 years at onset) in Benghazi, Libya. Read More »

English Dihoom M, Mahmoud GS, Sudani OH. Faculty of Public Health, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Contact Dermatitis. 1996 May;34(5):366-7. Abstract Keywords: Irritant Dermatitis,Contact Dermatitis,sodium lauryl sulfate Link/DOI:

Case report English Sarma HN, Ramesh K, al Fituri O, Saeed SO, Majeed SA. Department of Pathology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1996 Apr;30(2):155-7. Abstract Malokoplakia of the prostate is extremely rare. We report two cases of prostatic malokoplakia in one 60-year-old and one 64-year-old Libyan man, who both were presented …

Malakoplakia of the prostate gland–report of two cases and review of the literature. Read More »

Original article English Adalla SA. Department of Surgery, Central Hospital, Tripoli, Libya. Br J Clin Pract. 1996 Apr-May;50(3):168-9. Abstract Appendicitis is the most common acute abdominal condition in Libya. Delay can result in the presentation of a patient with generalised peritonitis or an appendiceal mass. Clinical diagnosis of an appendix mass was made in 30 …

Appendiceal mass: interval appendicectomy should not be the rule. Read More »

Case report English Sieb JP, Tolksdorf K, Dengler R, Jerusalem F. Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Bonn, Germany. Neuromuscul Disord. 1996 Mar;6(2):115-9. Abstract We studied a Libyan family in which five out of seven siblings have had slowly progressive limb-girdle weakness accentuated by exercise since childhood. Ptosis or ophthalmoplegia were not observed. Pronounced decremental electromyographic …

An autosomal-recessive congenital myasthenic syndrome with tubular aggregates in a Libyan family. Read More »

Letter English el-Orfi AH, Singh M, Giasuddin AS. Dermatology. 1998;196(2):271-2. Abstract Keywords: leprosy,Consanguinity Link/DOI: http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?typ=fulltext&file=drm96271

Case report English Yahya AI, Przybylski J. Surgical Department, Zliten Central Hospital, Libya. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1998 Feb;43(1):62-3. Abstract A 40-year-old Libyan male was admitted to the intensive therapy unit of Zliten Central Hospital, Libya after a road traffic accident in which he had been the driver. On physical examination he was irritable, …

Non-iatrogenic perforation of the stomach by a chest tube in a patient with traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Read More »

Original article English Hadida M, Cuevas LE, Moghadami A, Baccoosh M, Gurgel RQ, Hart CA. Tropical Microbiology Centre, Division of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK. Trop Med Int Health. 1998 Feb;3(2):95-9. Abstract The immunogenicity of the HbOC, a Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine, was evaluated in a randomized clinical trial of …

Immunogenicity of Haemophilus influenzae-diphtheria CRM197 protein conjugate vaccine (HbOC) in Libyan infants. Read More »

Original article English el-Kadi AO, Sharif SI. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Gen Pharmacol. 1998 Apr;30(4):499-505. Abstract 1. Both L-dopa and low doses of apomorphine potentiated withdrawal symptoms such as jumping, “wet dog” shakes and burrows. L-dopa reduced hypothermia and potentiated body weight loss, whereas apomorphine produced opposite effects. …

The role of dopamine in the expression of morphine withdrawal. Read More »