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Original article English Afaf Abushaala, F. X . Caroli-bosc, N .Baize Digestive Oncology Department, Hôpital de l’ Archet ii, Nice- France JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 120-123 Abstract Advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a rapidly fatal disease for which an active chemotherapy regimen is sought. Despite major advances in surgical procedures, radiation and chemotherapy …

Gemcitabine combined with oxaliplatin is safe and effective in patients with previously untreated advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma Read More »

Original article English Basma El-habbash, Khalid El-Muntaser, Rajab Tarsin Rheumatology Dept., Tripoli Medical Centre, Tripoli, Libya JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 116-119 Abstract Background: S.L.E is a multisystem collagen vascular disease characterized by widespread inflammatory changes particularly in vessels, Serosa and skin. Pulmonary involvement is common in S.L.E. Study objective: 1- To study …

Pulmonary involvement of systemic lupus erythematosus in Libyan patients Read More »

Original article English Mohmmad S Elarbi and Geoffry D Wood Oral and maxillofacial surgery department, Arowe Park Hospital, Mersyside, UK JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 113-115 Abstract Biodegradable osteosynthesis system was used for fixation of maxillary and Zygomatic bone fractures with advantages of providing an adequate Strength to allow facial fracture healing, in …

INION biodegradable plates and maxillary fractures Read More »

Original article English Majid Hamid J. Al-Mutter, Nagib Fallah and Sabir Habieb M. Al Amien College of Medicine Al-Tahady University, Sirt-Libya JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 108-112 Abstract The use of alcohol as well as illegal and prescribed psychoactive drugs has become increasingly widespread. This study was designed to determine an outline to …

Socio-demographic variation and Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Substance dependent patients seeking medical help in Sirt-Libya Read More »

Original article English Yassen A. Aboushahma and Abubaker T. Traina Department of Ophthalmology, 7th October University Faculty of Medicine. Misurata- Libya JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 105-107 Abstract The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the effect of a conventional incision for extra-capsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation, to a …

Non-sutured phacoemulsification versus conventional extracapsular cataract extraction incision. Effect on postoperative astigmatism Read More »

Original article English Khaled Mesalaty and Husien Henaidy Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tripoli Central Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Elfateh University, Tripoli- Libya JMJ Vol. 5, No 2 (Summer) 2006: 99-104 Abstract Inhalation of foreign body is a very serious and life endangering emergency which quite frequently encountered. In an effort to study the problem of bronchoscopy …

Rigid bronchoscopy for removal of foreign bodies in children Prospective audit 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 »

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 »

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 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 »