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Original article English Mohamed Mansouri, Shatwan Ekjam, A Hamid, Muna Yousif, Tarek Hamad Department of Surgery,Faculty of Medicine, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 32-37 Abstract We reviwed the case notes of all diabetic patients underwent various types of operations for their non-traumatic lower limb problems in Jala Hospital from January …

Lower extremity amputation in Libyan patients with type II diabetes mellitus in Benghazi Read More »

Original article English Salem Bajegni and Zohra Mokhtar Cardiology Department, Tajoura Cardiac Centre, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 38-41 Abstract The study:A series of 50 consecutive patients who underwent coronary angiography at Tajoura Cardiac Centre for various indications were retrospectively studied. The method: Data obtained from various clinical and laboratory parameters including …

Lessons from 50 Cases of coronary angiography studies Read More »

Original article English Manal El-Habbash, Abukris Alwindi, Khalil El-Habbash Oncology department -Tripoli Medical Centre, Department of Medicine -Elfateh University. Tripoli-libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 42-46 Abstract Tamoxifen, DFS (Disease free survival), Recurrence rate, Survival rate, Breast cancer, CAF (Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin& Fluorouracil), CMF(Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate & Fluorouracil) Keywords: Study objective: To study survival of breast …

Survival of breast cancer patients treated in Tripoli/Libya 1990-1999 Read More »

Original article English Faraj EL-Mabruk, Joce French 1-Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya 2-Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 47-50 Abstract The dilemma of choosing outcome measure has increased as the end points have broadened. We …

Validity of Simple Questions as a Measure of Outcome after Stroke Read More »

Original article English Hawa Juma El-Sharief Endocrine Department, Tripoli Medical Centre, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 51-45 Abstract One hundrad and eighty diabetic patients admitted with Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to Tripoli Medical Centre in the period from 2000-2002 were analyzed retrospectively. The mean age was 33.9 yr. (range 14-72yrs), the male to …

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Short communication English Abdelsalm A Geilani, Abir Benamer Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 56-58 Abstract Eye injuries constitute an important cause of morbidity in Benghazi. A retrospective study was conducted to examine eye injuries that required hospital admission over the the last 4 years …

Eye injuries in Benghazi Read More »

Short communication English Yassen A Aboushahma Seventh of October University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Misurata, Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 59-61 Abstract Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common problem, if it is not properly managed in early childhood, its treatment later on will be more difficult, expensive and less satisfactory. The …

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction In Libyan infants Read More »

Short communication English Mohamed Rashed*, Ali S Zawawi**, Mustafa Murmish***, Mohamed Rahouma****, Nadia Belkher*****, -Orthop.Dept.Khadra Hospital*.-Gyn.&Obst.Dept.Khadra**.-Gyn&Obst Dept. TMC Tripoli***.Tripoli-Libya. -Gyn.&Obst.Dept.Khadra Hospital** -Gyn&Obst Dept. TMC Tripoli-Libya*** JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 62-63 Abstract Clinical screening for DDH was instituted in many European countries after 1962. Screening programs relying primarily on physical examination techniques for early …

Screening for developmental dysplasia of the Hip in Tripoli Read More »

Short communication English Mustafa Elburjo and Mittal Gupta Thoracic Surgery Department, Aljala Hospital Faculty Of medicine, Garyuonis University Benghazi- Libya JMJ Vol.5 No. 1 (Spring) 2006: 64-66 Abstract Background: Spontaneous pneumothorax(SP) is one of the common problems that present to the thoracic surgeon. The condition is not uncommon in Libya. Causes of SP are a …

Causes of spontaneous pneumothorax (Benghazi experience) Read More »

Original article English Abdelrauf Kilani and Ivan Panasevich Department of Anaesthesia. Tripoli Medical Centre. Tripoli-Libya JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 95-98 Abstract Aim of the study: There has been a sustained growth in caesarean delivery rate worldwide. From the early reports of maternal deaths from obstetric anaesthesia, it became clear that potential hazards …

Choice of Anaesthetic Technique for Caesarean delivery in Tripoli Medical Centre Read More »