Libyan Journal of Medicine, Volume 8, Issue 1 (2013)

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Editorials

Editorial
Libyan Journal of Medicine among top journals in African and Arab countries
Article: 20686
Published online: 26 Mar 2013
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Review Articles

Review Article
Frequency and spectrum of Wolcott–Rallison syndrome in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
Abdelhadi M. Habeb
Article: 21137
Published online: 10 Jun 2013
AbstractforFrequency and spectrum of Wolcott–Rallison syndrome in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (640.5 KB)
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Review Article
Antimicrobial resistance in Libya: 1970–2011
Khalifa Sifaw Ghenghesh, Amal Rahouma, Khaled Tawil, Abdulaziz Zorgani & Ezzedin Franka
Article: 20567
Published online: 27 Mar 2013
AbstractforAntimicrobial resistance in Libya: 1970–2011 | Full Text | References | PDF (128 KB) | Supplemental
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Letter to the Editors

Editorial
First case of T-cell/histiocyte-rich-large B-cell lymphoma presenting with duodenal obstruction
Article: 22955
Published online: 16 Dec 2013
First Page PreviewforFirst case of T-cell/histiocyte-rich-large B-cell lymphoma presenting with duodenal obstruction | Full Text | References | PDF (240.9 KB)
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Letter
Hiatal herniation of the stomach and pancreas in a patient with oxygen desaturations
Daniele Torres, Gaspare Parrinello, Mauro Cardillo, Michele Bellanca & Giuseppe Licata
Article: 23288
Published online: 04 Dec 2013
CitationforHiatal herniation of the stomach and pancreas in a patient with oxygen desaturations | Full Text | References | PDF (308 KB)
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Letter
Diagnostic delay of autism in Jordan: review of 84 cases
Amira T. Masri, Najati Al Suluh & Ramzi Nasir
Article: 21725
Published online: 19 Aug 2013
CitationforDiagnostic delay of autism in Jordan: review of 84 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (49.2 KB)
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Letter
Iloprost in pulmonary hypertension due to sub-massive pulmonary embolism: report of two cases
Abdullah Hassan Alsaghir, Soror Abdullah Alaithan, Basima Alsihati & Dhia Naji Alhajjaj
Article: 22391
Published online: 16 Aug 2013
CitationforIloprost in pulmonary hypertension due to sub-massive pulmonary embolism: report of two cases | Full Text | References | PDF (265 KB)
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Letter
Simple steps to avoid plagiarism and improve scientific writing
Syed Wali Peeran, Aisha Mojtaba Ahmed, Marei Hamed Mugrabi & Syed Ali Peeran
Article: 21825
Published online: 25 Jul 2013
CitationforSimple steps to avoid plagiarism and improve scientific writing | Full Text | References | PDF (41 KB)
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Letter
Mental health services in new Libya: the way forward
Selim M. El-Badri
Article: 21581
Published online: 22 Jul 2013
CitationforMental health services in new Libya: the way forward | Full Text | References | PDF (52.4 KB)
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Letter
Aspirin and its related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Eamon J. Mahdi
Article: 21569
Published online: 01 Jul 2013
CitationforAspirin and its related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Full Text | References | PDF (75.8 KB)
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Letter
Antimicrobial resistance profile of Aeromonas species isolated from Libya
Khalifa Sifaw Ghenghesh, Hanan El-Mohammady, Samuel Y. Levin, Abdulazziz Zorgani & Khaled Tawil
Article: 21320
Published online: 24 May 2013
CitationforAntimicrobial resistance profile of Aeromonas species isolated from Libya | Full Text | References | PDF (66.4 KB)
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Letter
Molecular identification of forensically relevant Diptera inferred from short mitochondrial genetic marker
Sanaa Mohamed Aly & Jifang Wen
Article: 20954
Published online: 17 May 2013
CitationforMolecular identification of forensically relevant Diptera inferred from short mitochondrial genetic marker | Full Text | References | PDF (57.9 KB)
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Letter
Higher incidence of hip fracture in newly diagnosed schizophrenic patients in Taiwan
Article: 20911
Published online: 18 Apr 2013
CitationforHigher incidence of hip fracture in newly diagnosed schizophrenic patients in Taiwan | Full Text | References | PDF (60.1 KB)
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Article
Synchronous multifocal osteosarcoma with hypocalcemia
Article: 20359
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
First Page PreviewforSynchronous multifocal osteosarcoma with hypocalcemia | Full Text | References | PDF (600.3 KB)
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Article
False-positivity in diagnosis of brucellosis associated with Rev-1 vaccine
Article: 20417
Published online: 14 Feb 2013
CitationforFalse-positivity in diagnosis of brucellosis associated with Rev-1 vaccine | Full Text | References | PDF (55.6 KB)
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Article
Injured Libyan combatant patients: both vectors and victims of multiresistance bacteria?
Article: 20325
Published online: 12 Feb 2013
CitationforInjured Libyan combatant patients: both vectors and victims of multiresistance bacteria? | Full Text | References | PDF (64.2 KB)
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Article
Prevalence of chronic pain in Libya before and after the uprising of 17 February 2011
Article: 20125
Published online: 08 Feb 2013
CitationforPrevalence of chronic pain in Libya before and after the uprising of 17 February 2011 | Full Text | References | PDF (49.8 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Pulmonary functions of narghile smokers compared to cigarette smokers: a case–control study
Helmi Ben Saad, Mehdi Khemiss, Saida Nhari, Mejda Ben Essghaier & Sonia Rouatbi
Article: 22650
Published online: 30 Dec 2013
AbstractforPulmonary functions of narghile smokers compared to cigarette smokers: a case–control study | Full Text | References | PDF (201.8 KB) | Supplemental
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Screening cultures for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a population at high risk for MRSA colonisation: identification of optimal combinations of anatomical sites
Khalid El-Bouri & Wahbi El-Bouri
Article: 22755
Published online: 26 Nov 2013
AbstractforScreening cultures for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a population at high risk for MRSA colonisation: identification of optimal combinations of anatomical sites | Full Text | References | PDF (81.8 KB)
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Leukocytosis as a prognostic marker in the development of fetal inflammatory response syndrome
Daiva Bartkeviciene, Ingrida Pilypiene, Grazina Drasutiene, Raminta Bausyte, Mykolas Mauricas, Mindaugas Silkunas & Irena Dumalakiene
Article: 21674
Published online: 24 Oct 2013
AbstractforLeukocytosis as a prognostic marker in the development of fetal inflammatory response syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (788.2 KB)
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High prevalence rate of left superior vena cava determined by echocardiography in patients with congenital heart disease in Saudi Arabia
Ghada Shiekh Eldin, Milad El-Segaier & Mohammed Omer Galal
Article: 21679
Published online: 08 Oct 2013
AbstractforHigh prevalence rate of left superior vena cava determined by echocardiography in patients with congenital heart disease in Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (72.1 KB)
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Article
Rose geranium essential oil as a source of new and safe anti-inflammatory drugs
Mohamed Nadjib Boukhatem, Abdelkrim Kameli, Mohamed Amine Ferhat, Fairouz Saidi & Maamar Mekarnia
Article: 22520
Published online: 07 Oct 2013
AbstractforRose geranium essential oil as a source of new and safe anti-inflammatory drugs | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
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Prevalence and predictors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students and interns in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Nahla Khamis Ragab Ibrahim, Wijdan Fahad Battarjee & Samia Ahmed Almehmadi
Article: 21287
Published online: 19 Sep 2013
AbstractforPrevalence and predictors of irritable bowel syndrome among medical students and interns in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah | Full Text | References | PDF (128.7 KB)
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Sex-specific assessment of reduced coronary sinus flow in non-hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease at rest
Xiao-Zhi Zheng, Bin Yang & Jing Wu
Article: 21553
Published online: 16 Jul 2013
AbstractforSex-specific assessment of reduced coronary sinus flow in non-hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease at rest | Full Text | References | PDF (195.2 KB)
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A combination of plasma DAO and citrulline levels as a potential marker for acute mesenteric ischemia
Rıdvan Çakmaz, Oktay Büyükaşık, Nurettin Kahramansoy, Hayri Erkol, Cavit Çöl, Çetin Boran & Güler Buğdaycı
Article: 20596
Published online: 26 Mar 2013
AbstractforA combination of plasma DAO and citrulline levels as a potential marker for acute mesenteric ischemia | Full Text | References | PDF (474.7 KB)
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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome components, individually and in combination, in male patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome, without previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Rafid Fayadh Al-Aqeedi, Waleed Khalid Abdullatef, Wafer Dabdoob, Abdulbari Bener, Hajar A. Albinali & Abdurrazzak Gehani
Article: 20185
Published online: 19 Mar 2013
AbstractforThe prevalence of metabolic syndrome components, individually and in combination, in male patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome, without previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (190.5 KB)
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Article
Candida colonisation in asymptomatic HIV patients attending a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria
Newton O. Esebelahie, Ifeoma B. Enweani & Richard Omoregie
Article: 20322
Published online: 18 Mar 2013
AbstractforCandida colonisation in asymptomatic HIV patients attending a tertiary hospital in Benin City, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (102.3 KB)
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Article
Fetal gender and pregnancy outcomes in Libya: a retrospective study
Mounir M. Khalil & Esgair Alzahra
Article: 20008
Published online: 08 Jan 2013
AbstractforFetal gender and pregnancy outcomes in Libya: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (84.5 KB)
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Short Communications

Article
Oral cancer in the UAE: a multicenter, retrospective study
Raeefa Anis & Kamis Gaballah
Article: 21782
Published online: 27 Aug 2013
AbstractforOral cancer in the UAE: a multicenter, retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (179.6 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Antithrombotic effect of repeated doses of the ethanolic extract of local olive (Olea europaea L.) leaves in rabbits
Abdallah M. Dub & Aisha M. Dugani
Article: 20947
Published online: 22 May 2013
AbstractforAntithrombotic effect of repeated doses of the ethanolic extract of local olive (Olea europaea L.) leaves in rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (315.8 KB)
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Paediatricians’ referral preference of patients with embolised intravascular foreign bodies: a survey-based study
Shehla Jadoon, Milad El-Segaier & Mohammed Omar Galal
Article: 20495
Published online: 05 Mar 2013
AbstractforPaediatricians’ referral preference of patients with embolised intravascular foreign bodies: a survey-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (226.9 KB)
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Special Articles

Article
Consultation on the Libyan health systems: towards patient-centred services
Reida M. El Oakley, Murad H. Ghrew, Ali A. Aboutwerat, Nabil A. Alageli, Khaldon A. Neami, Rajab M. Kerwat, Abdulbaset A. Elfituri, Hisham M. Ziglam, Aymen M. Saifenasser, Ali M. Bahron, Elhadi H. Aburawi, Samir A. Sagar, Adel E. Tajoury & Hani T.S. Benamer
Article: 20233
Published online: 24 Jan 2013
AbstractforConsultation on the Libyan health systems: towards patient-centred services | Full Text | References | PDF (324.3 KB)
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