Libyan Journal of Medicine, Volume 17, Issue 1 (2022)

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Article
Tuberculosis epidemiological trend in Sousse, Tunisia during twenty years (2000–2019)
Sarra Melki, Ghodhbani Mizouni, Dhekra Chebil & Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz
Article: 2003968
Published online: 22 Nov 2021
AbstractforTuberculosis epidemiological trend in Sousse, Tunisia during twenty years (2000–2019) | Full Text | References | PDF (659.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Correspondence

General practitioners should provide the cardiorespiratory rehabilitation’ ‘minimum advice’ for long COVID-19 patients
Wafa Benzarti, Emna Toulgui, Christian Prefaut, Karim Chamari & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2009101
Published online: 29 Nov 2021
First Page PreviewforGeneral practitioners should provide the cardiorespiratory rehabilitation’ ‘minimum advice’ for long COVID-19 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Predictors of pulmonary hypertension among children with atrial septal defects (ASD)
Josephat Chinawa, Awoere T Chinawa, Edmund Ossai & Chika Duru
Article: 2007603
Published online: 23 Nov 2021
AbstractforPredictors of pulmonary hypertension among children with atrial septal defects (ASD) | Full Text | References | PDF (190.8 KB) | EPUB
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Forty-year Tunisian bibliometrics of general surgery theses in the four national faculties of medicine (1980–2019)
Mohamed Azzaza, Ghofrane Ben Mabrouk, Dhekra Chebil, Sarra Nouira, Sarra Melki, Nihel El Haddad & Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz
Article: 2009100
Published online: 13 Dec 2021
AbstractforForty-year Tunisian bibliometrics of general surgery theses in the four national faculties of medicine (1980–2019) | Full Text | References | PDF (342.8 KB) | EPUB
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Age and clinical signs as predictors of COVID-19 symptoms and cycle threshold value
Ismail Dergaa, Muneer Abubaker, Amine Souissi, Abdul Rafi Mohammed, Amit Varma, Sarah Musa, Abdullah Al Naama, Bessem Mkaouer & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2010337
Published online: 12 Dec 2021
AbstractforAge and clinical signs as predictors of COVID-19 symptoms and cycle threshold value | Full Text | References | PDF (516.9 KB) | EPUB
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Symptoms at disease onset predict prognosis in COVID-19 disease
Aiyuan Zhou, Qing Song, Yating Peng, Xin Liao, Peng Huang, Wenlong Liu, Zhi Xiang, Qimi Liu, Mingyan Jiang, Xudong Xiang, Dingding Deng & Ping Chen
Article: 2010338
Published online: 21 Dec 2021
AbstractforSymptoms at disease onset predict prognosis in COVID-19 disease | Full Text | References | PDF (230.2 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review Article
Knee meniscal retears after repair: A systematic review comparing diagnostic imaging modalities
Saad Syed, Mohammed Nagdi Zaki, Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan & Rik Kundra
Article: 2030024
Published online: 20 Jan 2022
AbstractforKnee meniscal retears after repair: A systematic review comparing diagnostic imaging modalities | Full Text | References | PDF (970.4 KB) | EPUB
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Editorial

Editorial
Review of the current use of global lung function initiative norms for spirometry (GLI-2012) and static lung volumes (GLI-2021) in Great Arab Maghreb (GAM) countries and steps required to improve their utilization
Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2031596
Published online: 26 Jan 2022
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Magnesium and Zinc Intake Ratio Mediates the Increase of Coronary Artery Calcification through Upregulating Interleukin 6
Abdulhakim Al-Qaridhi, Sounak Ghosh, Dongling Luo & Hui Huang
Article: 2028997
Published online: 15 Mar 2022
AbstractforMagnesium and Zinc Intake Ratio Mediates the Increase of Coronary Artery Calcification through Upregulating Interleukin 6 | Full Text | References | PDF (909.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Anatomical prognosis after idiopathic macular hole surgery: machine learning based-predection
Hsouna Zgolli, Hamad H k El Zarrug, Moufid Meddeb, Sonya Mabrouk & Nawres Khlifa
Article: 2034334
Published online: 18 Feb 2022
AbstractforAnatomical prognosis after idiopathic macular hole surgery: machine learning based-predection | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Saddle versus non-saddle pulmonary embolism: differences in the clinical, echocardiographic, and outcome characteristics
Wanis H Ibrahim, Shaikha D Al-Shokri, Musa S Hussein, Antoun Kamel, Lana M Abu Afifeh, Gowri Karuppasamy, Jessiya V Parambil, Farras M Elasad, Mohamed S Abdelghani, Ahmed Abdallah & Mohammed E Faris
Article: 2044597
Published online: 28 Feb 2022
AbstractforSaddle versus non-saddle pulmonary embolism: differences in the clinical, echocardiographic, and outcome characteristics | Full Text | References | PDF (245.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of vitamin C and D on the mRNA expression of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor, cathepsin L, and transmembrane serine protease in the mouse lungs
Meshref A. Alruwaili & Yazun Jarrar
Article: 2054111
Published online: 21 Mar 2022
AbstractforEffects of vitamin C and D on the mRNA expression of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor, cathepsin L, and transmembrane serine protease in the mouse lungs | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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The global lung function initiative 2021 (GLI-2021) norms provide mixed results for static lung volumes (SLVs) in Algerian adults
Abdelbassat Ketfi & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2059893
Published online: 04 Apr 2022
AbstractforThe global lung function initiative 2021 (GLI-2021) norms provide mixed results for static lung volumes (SLVs) in Algerian adults | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Reversibility of pancreatic β-cells dysfunction after vitamin D and calcium supplementation: a pilot study in a population of obese and prepubescent North-African children
Meriem Gaddas, Imed Latiri, Raoudha Kebaili, Ilhem Kacem, Nesrine Jaballah, Jihene Maatoug, Mohamed Salaani, Lamia Boughammoura & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2059896
Published online: 07 Apr 2022
AbstractforReversibility of pancreatic β-cells dysfunction after vitamin D and calcium supplementation: a pilot study in a population of obese and prepubescent North-African children | Full Text | References | PDF (798.5 KB) | EPUB
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of complementary and alternative medicine: a survey of physicians and nurses at an academic medical center in Beirut
Nisrine N. Makarem, Dayana Brome & Maya Romani
Article: 2071813
Published online: 22 May 2022
AbstractforKnowledge, attitude, and practices of complementary and alternative medicine: a survey of physicians and nurses at an academic medical center in Beirut | Full Text | References | PDF (355.4 KB) | EPUB
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Prevalence and risk factors of functional gastrointestinal disorders in early period medical students: a pilot study in Tunisia
Syrine Gallas, Hend Knaz, Jaber Methnani, Mariem Maatallah Kanzali, Ahlem Koukane, Mohamed Hedi Bedoui & Imed Latiri
Article: 2082029
Published online: 02 Jun 2022
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors of functional gastrointestinal disorders in early period medical students: a pilot study in Tunisia | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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A simple score for predicting urinary fistula in patients with renal hydatid cysts
Kays Chaker, Yassine Nouira, Yassine Ouanes & Mokhtar Bibi
Article: 2084819
Published online: 01 Jun 2022
AbstractforA simple score for predicting urinary fistula in patients with renal hydatid cysts | Full Text | References | PDF (521.9 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of Hatha yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
Souad Baklouti, Asma Aloui, Hana Baklouti, Nizar Souissi & Mohamed Jarraya
Article: 2080799
Published online: 03 Jun 2022
AbstractforEffects of Hatha yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (331.1 KB) | EPUB
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Parents’ concerns and attitudes towards school reopening during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey-Tripoli, Libya, 2021
Mwada Jallul, Nada Elgriw, Farag I Eltaib, Samira M Al Dwigen, Asma Elfallah, Hajer M Elgheriani, Wafeya S Atwear, Mohamed Burid Milad, Inas M Alhudiri & Adam Elzagheid
Article: 2087847
Published online: 05 Jul 2022
AbstractforParents’ concerns and attitudes towards school reopening during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey-Tripoli, Libya, 2021 | Full Text | References | PDF (695.2 KB) | EPUB
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Predictors of assertive behaviors among a sample of first-year Tunisian medical students
Dorra Ben Cherifa, Bochra Nourhene Saguem, Souad Chelbi, Amel Braham, Selma Ben Nasr & Helmi Ben Saad
Article: 2095727
Published online: 01 Jul 2022
AbstractforPredictors of assertive behaviors among a sample of first-year Tunisian medical students | Full Text | References | PDF (764.5 KB) | EPUB
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Prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression among working pregnant women: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Abdallah Jihed, Mohamed Ben Rejeb, Houyem Said Laatiri, Chekib Zedini, Manel Mallouli & Ali Mtiraoui
Article: 2114182
Published online: 24 Aug 2022
AbstractforPrevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression among working pregnant women: a hospital-based cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (284.3 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Oral health status in individuals with Down syndrome
Roba Elrefadi, Hawwa Beaayou, Khadiga Herwis & Ahmed Musrati
Article: 2116794
Published online: 30 Aug 2022
AbstractforOral health status in individuals with Down syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (664.1 KB) | EPUB
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Variant-specific RT-qPCR for rapid screening of B.1.617 mutations in SARS-CoV-2
Mwada Jallul, Khaled Ibrahim, Ahmed Zaghdani, Mohamed Musbah Abdusalam, Samira M Al Dwigen, Wafya S Atwair, Mohamed Elbasir, Inas Alhudiri, Salah Edin El Meshri & Adam Elzagheid
Article: 2121252
Published online: 05 Sep 2022
AbstractforVariant-specific RT-qPCR for rapid screening of B.1.617 mutations in SARS-CoV-2 | Full Text | References | PDF (239.7 KB) | EPUB
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Patient safety in medical education: Tunisian students’ attitudes
Olfa Ezzi, Mohamed Mahjoub, Nihel Omri, Asma Ammar, Dorra Loghmari, Souhir Chelly, Abir Mtira, Sana Rhimi & Mansour Njah
Article: 2122159
Published online: 11 Sep 2022
AbstractforPatient safety in medical education: Tunisian students’ attitudes | Full Text | References | PDF (235.2 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of a structured health education on prevention of HIV risky behaviours among adolescents in Nigeria – a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Ijeoma O. Maduakolam, Ngozi P Ogbonnaya, Ifeoma F Ndubuisi, Echezona N.D Ekechukwu, Ijeoma L Okoronkwo & Obinna Onwujekwe
Article: 2128414
Published online: 30 Sep 2022
AbstractforEffects of a structured health education on prevention of HIV risky behaviours among adolescents in Nigeria – a pragmatic randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (316.2 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review Article
Place of distancing measures in containing epidemics: a scoping review
Dhekra Chebil, Donia Ben Hassine, Sarra Melki, Sarra Nouira, Wafa Kammoun Rebai, Hajer Hannachi, Latifa Merzougui & Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz
Article: 2140473
Published online: 02 Nov 2022
AbstractforPlace of distancing measures in containing epidemics: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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