Leptin expression is substantially correlated with prognosis of urinary bladder carcinoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus and gall bladder stones are both common and costly diseases. Increasing age, female gender, overweight, familial history of the disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus is all associated with an increased risk of gallstones. Several studies from around the world reported an increased prevalence...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Elmehdawi R,Elmajberi S,Behieh A,Elramli A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of single base mismatches in DNA is important for diagnostics, treatment of genetic diseases, and identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms. Highly sensitive, specific assays are needed to investigate genetic samples from patients. The use of a simple fluorescent nucleoside analogue in detection ...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Gbaj A,Bichenkova E,Walsh L,Savage H,Sardarian A,Etchells L,Gulati A,Hawisa S,Douglas K

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallstone disease is one of the major surgical problems in the Libyan population; it is probably related to diet, especially excessive consumption of meat. The study was conducted to determine the composition of gallstones and their possible etiology in a Libyan population. The chemical composition of gallstones from ...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Jaraari AM,Jagannadharao P,Patil TN,Hai A,Awamy HA,El Saeity SO,Abdel Kafi EB,El-Hemri MN,Tayesh MF

更新日期：2010-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Isolation of potentially pathogenic bacteria from carpets in hospitals has been reported earlier, but not from carpets in mosques. The aim of the present study is to determine the pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria that may exist on the carpets of mosques in Tripoli, Libya. METHODS:Dust samples f...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Rahouma A,Elghamoudi A,Nashnoush H,Belhaj K,Tawil K,Sifaw Ghenghesh K

更新日期：2010-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Penetrating hand injuries are common and improper assessment can result in missed foreign bodies. These bodies can result in a wide range of complications. AIM:The aim of our study was to study the profile of patients reporting with missed foreign bodies in the hand. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All the cases t...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Salati SA,Rather A

更新日期：2010-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the perceived oral health status and treatment needs of Nigerian dental therapists in training and dental technology students. METHODS:A descriptive cross-sectional study of students from Federal School of Dental Therapy and Technology Enugu, Nigeria was conducted using self-administered questio...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Azodo CC,Ehizele AO,Umoh A,Ojehanon PI,Akhionbare O,Okechukwu R,Igbinosa L

更新日期：2010-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Several diseases cause cystic or cyst-like parenchymal lung abnormalities including adult pulmonary Langerhan's cell histiocytosis (PLCH), lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), emphysema, end-stage interstitial lung disease, and cystic bronchiectasis. Many of these diseases can now be diagnosed with high accuracy by the use...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Ibrahim WH,Al-Muzrkchi A,Al-Maslamani M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices and related diseases among Libyan students and employees. METHODS:Six hundred self-administered structured questionnaires were used to investigate self-perception of halitosis and oral hygiene practices among a...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Eldarrat A,Alkhabuli J,Malik A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the presence of suspected or proven infection, and it may progress to or encompass organ failure (severe sepsis) and hypotension (septic shock). Clinicians possess an arsenal of supportive measures to combat severe sepsis and septic shock, and some success, albeit...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： As B,A C

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast media-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a well-known complication of radiological examinations employing iodine contrast media (I-CM). The rapid development and frequent use of coronary interventions and multi-channel detector computed tomography with concomitant administration of relatively large doses of I-CM ha...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Sterner G,Nyman U

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neo-angiogenesis is an essential process in physiological and pathological conditions. However, it is a complex process. Several studies demonstrated that intra-tumoural microvessel number is a significant predictor of metastasis and clinical outcome in many tumours, including oral malignancies. The immuno-s...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Alkhabuli JO

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans cause significant morbidity and mortality in debilitated individuals. Eradication of these infections requires prolonged therapy with antimicrobial agents and removal of any infected central venous catheter. The outcome is usually poor in patients with high risk malignan...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Al-Jasser AM,Al-Anazi KA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine predictors for outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in infants and children younger than twelve years admitted to our pediatric intensive care units (PICU). METHODS:This is a retrospective cohort study from 2004-5, done at the PICU of King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Kamal H,Mardini A,Aly BM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-operative hyperglycaemia is important with regard to outcomes of surgical operations. It affects post-operative morbidity, length of hospital stay, and mortality. Poor peri-operative blood glucose control leads to a higher risk of post-operative complication. Insulin resistance as a cause of post-operative hyperg...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Qader S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and it carries a significant risk to the foetus and the mother. Congenital malformations and perinatal morbidity remain common compared with the offspring of non diabetic pregnancies. Diabetic mothers are at risk of progression of microvascular dia...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Abourawi FI

更新日期：2006-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mentha piperita L. (Labiatae) is an herbaceous plant, used in folk medicine for the treatment of several medical disorders. METHODS AND RESULTS:In the present study, the aqueous extract of Mentha piperita leaf, at the i.p doses 200 and 400 mg/kg, showed significant analgesic effects against both acetic acid...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Taher YA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore the association between the use of statins and esophageal cancer in Taiwan. METHODS:We designed a case-control study using database from the Taiwan National Health Insurance program. In all, 549 patients (cases) aged 20 years or older diagnosed recently with esophageal c...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Lai SW,Liao KF,Lai HC,Muo CH,Sung FC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide. Most diabetic patients will develop functional disabilities due to multiple factors, including musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of MSK in diabetic patients and to examine the possible p...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Attar SM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the available anti-inflammatory drugs exert an extensive variety of side effects, the search for new anti-inflammatory agents has been a priority of pharmaceutical industries. AIMS:The aim of the present study was to assess the anti-inflammatory activities of the essential oil of rose geranium (RGEO)....

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Boukhatem MN,Kameli A,Ferhat MA,Saidi F,Mekarnia M

更新日期：2013-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies regarding the role of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in depression are conflicting. Therefore, it was decided to examine the effect of different drugs that enhance the GABA system on the time of immobility induced by the forced swim test (FST). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Adult albino mice were divided in...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： El Zahaf NA,Salem Elhwuegi A

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diabetic complications and lipid peroxidation are known to have a close association. Lipid peroxidation commonly occurs at sites exposed to ischaemia, but distant organs and tissues also get damaged during ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R). Some of these targets are vital organs, such as the lung, liver, and kidney...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Kip G,Çelik A,Bilge M,Alkan M,Kiraz HA,Özer A,Şıvgın V,Erdem Ö,Arslan M,Kavutçu M

更新日期：2015-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The surrounding environment influences the constitution of illness perceptions. Therefore, local research is needed to examine how Libyan diabetes patients perceive diabetes and how their perceptions influence their medication adherence. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted at the National Centre f...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Ashur ST,Shah SA,Bosseri S,Morisky DE,Shamsuddin K

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1 1The first two authors contributed equally to this study. this present study, we found that the use of rosuvastatin with cumulative using duration >12 months could correlate with 2.8-fold increased risk of lung cancer in women. We did not have specific comments on these results. Further prospective clinical studi...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Lai SW,Liao KF,Lin CL,Sung FC,Cheng YH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim To explore the barriers to providing preventive dental care to patients, as perceived by Libyan dentists working in Benghazi. Settings and design A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among dentists working in Benghazi, Libya. Materials and methods All dentists registered with the Dental Asso...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Arheiam A,Masoud I,Bernabé E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Co production of 16S rRNA methylases gene and β-Lactamase gene among Enterobacteriaceae isolates conferring resistance to both therapeutic options has serious implications for clinicians worldwide. Methods To study co existence of 16S rRNA methylases (armA, rmtA, rmtB, rmtC, rmtD, and npmA) and β-Lactamase ...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Al Sheikh YA,Marie MA,John J,Krishnappa LG,Dabwab KH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Aeromonads of medical importance have been reported from numerous clinical, food, and water sources, but identification of genospecies and virulence factors of Aeromonas species from countries in North Africa and the Middle East are few. Methods In total 99 Aeromonas species isolates from different source...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Ghenghesh KS,Ahmed SF,Cappuccinelli P,Klena JD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to assess job satisfaction amongst Nigerian ophthalmologists. METHODS:The study was conducted during the annual congress of the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria in September 2008. One hundred and ten ophthalmologists were selected by simple random sampling and asked to complete a structured que...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Omolase C,Seidu M,Omolase B,Agborubere D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is third leading cause of cancer mortality. About 60% of patients had already developed metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is crucial for the development of neovascularization and hence metastasis. This study aimed at investigating the relation between the ...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Bendardaf R,El-Serafi A,Syrjänen K,Collan Y,Pyrhönen S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective Diabetic complications and lipid peroxidation are known to have a close association. Lipid peroxidation commonly occurs at sites exposed to ischaemia, but distant organs and tissues also get damaged during ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R). Some of these targets are vital organs, such as the lung, liver, and kidne...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Kip G,Çelik A,Bilge M,Alkan M,Ali Kiraz H,Özer A,Şıvgın V,Erdem Ö,Arslan M,Kavutçu M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nitrite has been found to protect liver graft from cold preservation injury. However, the cell signaling pathway involved in this protection remains unclear. Here, we attempt to clarify if the NOS pathway by using the NOS inhibitor, L-NAME (L-NG-Nitroarginine methyl ester). ANIMALS AND METHODS:Rat livers ...

journal_title：The Libyan journal of medicine

authors： Cherif-Sayadi A,Hadj Ayed-Tka K,Zaouali MA,Bejaoui M,Hadj-Abdallah N,Bouhlel A,Ben Abdennebi H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00