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Original article English Haider SS, Abdel-Gayoum AA, el-Fakhri M, Ghwarsha KM. Department of Biochemistry, Al-Arab medical University, Faculty of Medicine, Benghazi, Libya (SPLAJ). Hum Exp Toxicol. 1998 Jan;17(1):23-8. Abstract The protective effect of selenium on the neurotoxicity of vanadium in different brain regions of rats was investigated. The lipid peroxidation was significantly accentuated after intraperitoneal …

Effect of selenium on vanadium toxicity in different regions of rat brain. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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

Original article English Elsherif I, Hussein SN. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Am J Rhinol. 1998 Mar-Apr;12(2):77-9. Abstract Patients with nasal obstruction often have associated snoring. It is uncertain whether surgery, which relieves the nasal obstruction, will also relieve the snoring. We have reviewed 96 patients who complain of both nasal obstruction …

The effect of nasal surgery on snoring. Read More »

Original article English Shambesh MK, Craig PS, Ibrahem MM, Gusbi AM, Echtuish EF. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Salford, U.K. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1997 Dec;91(8):957-9. Abstract Keywords: cystic hydatid disease ,Echinococcus granulosus,Echinococcosis Link/DOI:

Original article English Ibrahem MM, Craig PS. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Salford, UK. J Helminthol. 1998 Mar;72(1):27-31. Abstract In an abattoir study, 514 camels, slaughtered for meat production in different areas of northern Libya were examined for the presence of cystic echinococcosis (CE). In addition, 367 sheep and 184 goats were examined. The …

Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis in camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Libya. Read More »

Original article English El Sayed KA, Hamann MT, Abd El-Rahman HA, Zaghloul AM. The Department of Pharmacognosy and National Center for the Development of Natural Products and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA. elsayed@olemiss.edu J Nat Prod. 1998 Jun 26;61(6):848-50. Abstract Two new pyrrole alkaloids, solsodomine A and B, …

New pyrrole alkaloids from Solanum sodomaeum. Read More »

Short communication English Masaoud A Elyousfi, Abdoalbast A Ramadan, Nabil Tbeny, Narges Alalwany, and Reem Almagerhy Department of Laboratories, Faculty of Medical Technology, ElFateh University, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.4 No. 2 (Autumn) 2005: 137-140 Abstract Oral health problems often prompt patients to visit dental clinic or dental office since oral cavity disease may have profound …

Bacteria in dental clinics Read More »