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Non-Accidental Injuries in Children: 1. Physical Injury: Is it a result of Punishment or abuse?

Review English A.M. Zeglam Department of Paediatrics Al-Khadra Hospital, Tripoli Libya JMJ Vol.3 No.2 (September) 2004: 14-18 Abstract INTRODUCTION If an angry man comes into his home and takes the back of his hand to his wife, society calls it assault. If he takes the palm of the hand to his child, it may be …

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Treatment Options for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Review English F. Abufalgha Department of Surgery Misurata Central Hospital JMJ Vol.3 No.2 (September) 2004: 9-13 Abstract Hepatic resection is considered the best option for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with good reported survival rates, and less morbidity and mortality rates due to advances in diagnostic modalities and surgical techniques. In cirrhotic patients with …

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Sjogren’s Syndrome

Review English Mohamed Elkabir*, El-Sanusi Taher** * Department of Oral Surgery Tripoli Medical centre Al-Fatah University ** Department of Oral Medicine Benghazi Dental School Garyounis University JMJ Vol.3 No.2 (September) 2004: 4-8 Abstract Introduction Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic inflammatory disorder of salivary gland, lacrimal and other exocrine glands, it was first described in 1933 …

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Prolonged Pregnancy

Review English M. Rhoma1, N. Elgantri1, T. Abd Almaksoud2 1) Obstetric and Gynaecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Elfateh University 2) Obstetric and Gynaecology Department,TMC, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.3 No.1 (March) 2004: 9-16 Abstract INTRODUCTION Prolonged pregnancy causes anxiety and distress for many women, their families, midwives, and obstetricians. The main reason for this is the …

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Understanding the Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Review English A.M. Zeglam Alkhadra Hospital, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.3 No.1 (March) 2004: 5-8 Abstract INTRODUCTION This is the first in a series of reviews that aim for early recognition of ADHD, initiation of active multimodal treatment, raising the awareness and facilitates the understanding of the disorder. Most of us would never consider bad behaviour …

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Labour Analgesia. Pros”& Cons

Review English Ivan Panasevich The Libyan Board of Medical Specialities JMJ Vol. 2, No. 4 (September 2003): 23-29 Abstract Although childbirth is a normal, natural physiologic process, most women experience pain. Pain associated with the labour and delivery is a stressful experience for both mother and child. There are numerous options available for labour pain …

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Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Review English Mukhtar Soussi, Ishraq El Shamli, Ahmed Balluz Department of Medicine, TMC, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol. 2, No. 4 (September 2003): 19-22 Abstract Tuberculosis is regarded as a disease of the lung, Tuberculosis affecting other organs is called EXTRA PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS. It falls within the Medical or Surgical specialty dealing with that particular organ …

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Bayesian pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic forecasting technique for warfarin

Review English A.M. Gusbi* , K.M. Urayath** and R.O. Amara* * Faculty of Pharmacy, Elfateh University, **Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, TMC, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol. 2, No. 4 (September 2003): 10-14 Abstract Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated in a retrospective study using Bayesian analysis in conjunction with a Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic model for Warfarin. …

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Paediatric Poisonings (a major problem that can be prevented)

Review English Tahar A. Soleiman Department of toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Elfateh University, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol. 2, No. 4 (September 2003): 6-9 Abstract Paediatric poisoning is a major health problem in developed and developing countries. It has financial and emotional costs. Its prevention is a prime target for all health workers. …

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