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Physician autonomy in crisis: examining the right to refuse commitment Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Auteurs. Meriem Gaddas, Mohamed Ben Dhiab, Helmi Ben Saad
Published in Libyan Journal of Medicine (Vol. 19, No. 1, 2024)
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Do-not-attempt resuscitation policy reduced in-hospital cardiac arrest rate and the cost of care in a developing country Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 David O. Alao, Snaha M. Abraham, Nada Mohammed, George D. Oduro, Mohammed A. Farid, Roxanne M. Roby, Chris Oppong, Arif A. Cevik
We aim to study the characteristics and outcomes of patients with a Do-Not-Attempt Resuscitation and to determine its impact on the Cost of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. A retrospective study of all ...
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Flow cytometric detection of leukemic blasts in Libyan pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Abdulrhman S. Elbnnani, Mohamed Elbasir, Salah Altabal, Yosra Lamami, Fawzi Ebrahim, Hakema M. Oshah, Rasem Alagnef, Adam Elzagheid, Abdulmunem M. Abulayha
The diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of cancer in children, has become more accurate with the use of flow cytometry. Here, this technology was used to ...
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A survey into the utilization of probiotics and medicinal plants among individuals afflicted with gastrointestinal disorders in healthcare institutions in Saïda, Algeria Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Lamia Abir Tazi, Yasmina Benabdesslem, Sabrina Amara, Kadda Hachem
Aim: Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are recognized as a major public health concern worldwide. These disorders involve persistent digestive symptoms indicative of digestive tract dysfun...
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The role of human rhinovirus in COPD exacerbations in Abu Dhabi: molecular epidemiology and clinical significance Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Ahmad R. Alsayed, Anas Abed, Heba A. Khader, Luai Hasoun, Mohammed Al Maqbali, Mahmoud J. Al Shawabkeh
This study aimed to describe the molecular epidemiology and seasonality of human rhinovirus (HRV) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its association with COPD exacerbations in Abu ...
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Prognostic value of the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) in patients with chronic heart failure across the different ejection fraction spectrum Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Sirui Yang, Jiangyuan Pi, Wenfang Ma, Wenyi Gu, Hongxing Zhang, Anyu Xu, Yanqing Liu, Tao Shi, Fazhi Yang, Lixing Chen
The ratio of fibrinogen to albumin (FAR) is considered a new inflammatory biomarker and a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. However, its prognostic value for patients with chronic heart fai...
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Radiographic evaluation of teeth with pulp stones and pulp canal obliteration: characteristics, and associations with dental parameters Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Shatha S. Zahran, Ruaa A. Alamoudi
The study aimed to radiographically assess the characteristics of pulp stones (PS) and pulp canal obliteration (PCO) in teeth and examined their associations with various dental parameters such as ...
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Satisfaction with telemedicine use during COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a systematic review Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 WA. Alashek, SA. Ali
Background: Telemedicine became a fundamental part of healthcare provision during COVID-19 pandemic. An evaluation of telemedicine-associated satisfaction helps the service develop more viable appl...
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Factors influencing fatigue among patients undergoing hemodialysis: a multi-center cross-sectional study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Bushra Alshammari, Sameer A. Alkubati, Awatif Alrasheeday, Eddieson Pasay-An, J. Silvia Edison, Norah Madkhali, Ahmed K. Al-Sadi, Maha Salem Altamimi, Sahar Obeid Alshammari, Areej A. Alshammari, Farhan Alshammari
Fatigue has been reported to be the most common symptom experienced by patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) therapy. Fatigue can lead to a reduction in their ability to engage in both routine and s...
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Effects of Ramadan on cognitive functions in young boys Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Amira Miladi, Mohamed Ali Saafi, Imed Latiri
Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset, potentially influencing cognitive functions essential for the intellectual development of the youth. Therefore, u...
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Prevalence of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in hospitalized patients in the southwestern province of Saudi Arabia: Confirmation using the GeneXpert analysis Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Nader Kameli, Vinod Kumar Basode, Ahmed Abdulhaq, Mohammed Uthman A. Alamoudi, Khalid Amaash Mohammed Zain, Ahmad Hassn Ghzwani
Clostridium difficile (Clostridioides difficile) is a leading cause of nosocomial infections in hospitalized patients worldwide. Stool samples were collected from 112 inpatients admitted to differe...
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Prognostic value of glucose transporter proteins-1 (GLUT1) in breast carcinoma Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Mehenaz Hanbazazh, Abdulhadi Samman, Saad Samargandy, Jaudah Al-Maghrabi
Several studies have reported increased glucose transporters (GLUT) expression in different cancer types, including breast cancer. The primary purpose of this study is to examine GLUT1 immunoexpres...
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Efficiency of an intervention study on nursing students’ knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim
Poor eating habits and hazardous weight-control measures are prevalent among university students. Hence, practical and efficient intervention programs are necessary to enhance nutritional awareness...
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Effects of fullerene C60 on liver tissue in liver ischemia reperfusion injury in rats undergoing sevoflurane anesthesia Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Aydın Yavuz, Ayca Tas Tuna, Cagrı Ozdemir, Tülay Mortas, Ayşegül Küçük, Esat Kasapbaşı, Mustafa Arslan, Mustafa Kavutçu, Ömer Kurtipek
This study aimed to investigate the effects of fullerene C60 on rat liver tissue in a liver ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) model under sevoflurane anesthesia to evaluate the ability of nanoparti...
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Temperature management in the intensive care unit: a practical survey from China Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Lingyang Meng, Chaofan Wang, Xinyan Liu, Yang Bi, Kehan Zhu, Yanru Yue, Chunting Wang, Xuan Song
Introduction: Temperature management is an important aspect of the treatment of critically ill patients, but there are differences in the measurement and management of temperature in different Inte...
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Assessment of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Opuntia ficus indica L. Cladodes extract Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Abdelkader Ammam, Hafidh Zemour, M’hamed Kaid, Didier Villemin, Walid Soufan, Fathi Abdellatif Belhouadjeb
This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the methanolic extract of Opuntia ficus indica L. in small animal (rats and mice model). The current treatment for feb...
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Effects of intermittent fasting on the histology and mRNA expression of major drug-metabolizing cyp450s in the liver of diabetic mice Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Nour Al-Kazimi, Yazun Jarrar, Ghasaq Abdul-Wahab, Ahmad R. Alsayed, Abdalla Madani, Dina Abulebdah, Rami Salem Musleh, Qais Jarrar, Hamzeh J Al-Ameer, Wajdy Al-Awaida, Eman Abdullah
Introduction:There is a variation in drug response among patients who practice intermittent fasting. Alteration in the expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes (DMEs) can affect the pharmacokinetics...
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The effect of workplace bullying on fatigue in school teachers: the moderating roles of gender and spirituality Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Ghassan M Khairallah, Nisrine N Makarem, Diana V Rahme, Mahmoud A El Jaouni, Dayana Brome
Workplace bullying is quite prevalent and has been linked to many health complaints. The relationship between workplace bullying and fatigue was documented in previous studies. However, knowledge o...
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Comparative assessment of erythrocyte sphingolipid levels as potential cardiovascular health markers in women from Libya and Serbia: a small-scale study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 Nevena Vidović, Marija Knez, Marija Ranić, Fathia Faid, Dragana Jović, Marija Glibetic, Marija Takić
Aim: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide including Libya, where they account for 43% of all deaths. Sphingolipids are involved in the patho...
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Burden and predictions of hospitalized injuries in a low-middle income country: results from a Tunisian university hospital Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Meriem Kacem, Cyrine Bennasrallah, Hela Abroug, Manel Ben Fredj, Imen Zemni, Wafa Dhouib, Amel Gara, Ameni Maatouk, Issam Aloui, Samir Nouira, Ines Bouanene, Asma Sriha Belguith
Injuries are responsible for a high premature mortality and disability. They are poorly explored in low and middle income-countries. We aimed to estimate the burden of hospitalized injuries in the ...
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Comprehensive qualitative evaluation of the first ever full-time online course for medical students in one middle-income country Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Branko Beronja, Teodora Bubnjevic, Radica Tasic, Milos Gasic, Ljiljana Kulic, Ivan Bogosavljevic, Natasa Maksimovic, Tatjana Gazibara
The measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic in the academic 2020/2021 included full-time online courses for medical students in Serbia for the first time since the faculty was founded in 1920. Th...
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Management of eyelids’ primary malignancies Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Hsouna Zgolli, Racem Choura, Hamad K H Elzarrug, Chiraz Abdelhedi, Amel Chebbi
Purpose: We report our experience in surgical management of primary malignant tumors of the eyelids. We have specified the various surgical techniques used, as well as functional and anatomical res...
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Prediction of cytology–histology discrepancy when Bethesda cytology reports benign results for thyroid nodules in women: with special emphasis on pregnancy Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Aysun Firat, Ethem Unal
Objectives: Benign category of Bethesda classification is generally well known to carry a false-negative rate of 0–3%. The current study was designed to investigate the rate of false-negative cytol...
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Termination of a second-trimester pregnancy with placenta accreta spectrum disorder Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Qi Li, Weishe Zhang, Caihong Hu, Yanhua Zhao, Chenlin Pei, Xinhua Wu, Kuilin Fei, Qiaozhen Peng, Jiejie Zhang, Jingrui Huang
Background: The termination of pregnancy in patients with placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PASD) during the second trimester remains uncertain. In addition, interventional radiology techniques, ...
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The association between red cell distribution width and newly diagnosed hypertension among adults in Northern Sudan: a case-control study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Ahmed A. Hassan, Shaza M. Musa, Husam-Eldin O. Omer, Ishag Adam
ABSTRACT The existing data have shown inconsistency about the association between red cell distribution width (RDW) and hypertension. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the association between RDW and newly diagnosed hypertension among adults in Sudan. This was a case-control study conducted in Northern Sudan from July to September 2022. The cases were patients with newly diagnosed
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Acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke hiccup: A systematic Review and meta-analysis Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Jiaqi Wang, Bangqi Wu, Yibing Li, Xuhui Wang, Zhaojun Lu, Wenqing Wang
ABSTRACT Aim: Central hiccups following a stroke are a frequent complication, exerting adverse effects on both the stroke condition and the patient’s daily life. Existing treatments exhibit limited efficacy and pronounced side effects. Acupuncture has been explored as a supplementary intervention in clinical practice. This study aims to investigate the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for post-stroke
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Immunohistochemical Patterns of Pituitary Adenomas in Southeastern Nigeria, a 10-year Histopathologic Review Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 O C Nwokoro, F I Ukekwe, M A Nzegwu, O C Okafor, E O Uche
ABSTRACT Introduction: Pituitary adenomas [PAs] constitute the third most common primary intracranial tumours, with a wide prevalence rate of 1% to 40%. Histologic (H & E) classification into acidophilic, basophilic and chromophobic adenomas have little clinical relevance but WHO recommended immunohistochemical subclassification has both therapeutic and prognostic significance. This immunohistochemical
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Investigating the potential link between lunar cycle and multiple sclerosis relapses: a call for further studies Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Narimen Yousfi, Saloua Mrabet, Helmi Ben Saad, Karim Chamari
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease that causes inflammation of the central nervous system, resulting in myelin damage and axon degeneration. Although the cause of MS remains unknown, various factors such as sex, latitude, sun exposure, serum vitamin D levels, Epstein Barr Virus infection, diet, microbiota and ethnicity are being studied for their potential roles in the development
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Prospective studies are required for assessing the outcome of a SARS-CoV-2 infection based on the symptoms at onset Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Josef Finsterer
Published in Libyan Journal of Medicine (Vol. 18, No. 1, 2023)
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Screening of interleukin 17F gene polymorphisms and eight subgingival pathogens in chronic periodontitis in Libyan patients Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Eshraq Alsherif, Inas Alhudiri, Mouna ElJilani, Ahmad Ramadan, Paul Rutland, Adam Elzagheid, Nabil Enattah
ABSTRACT Background: Chronic periodontitis (CP) is triggered by periodontal pathogens influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have suggested that anti-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 17 (IL−17) play a prominent role in the pathogenesis of CP. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the association between eight sub-gingival pathogens and interleukin 17F (IL−17F) gene
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Adjunctive systemic antibiotic effect on periodontal state, salivary enzyme activity, and glycemia imbalance in type-2 diabetics after non-surgical periodontal management Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Marwa Mrag, Yassine Khalji, Aishah Alhodhodi, Shadia A. Elsayed, Yosra Ayed, Asma Kassab
ABSTRACT Aim: The current study aimed at analyzing the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment accompanied by systemic antibiotics on salivary enzyme activities, periodontal parameters, and glycemic control in type−2 diabetic (T2D) patients with chronic periodontitis. Methods: The study included 125 type−2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis who had good glycemic control (T2Dc), 125 type−2
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Construction of stomach adenocarcinoma prognostic signature based on anoikis-related lncRNAs and clinical significance Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Lina Lu, Min Yu, Wei Huang, Hui Chen, Guofa Jiang, Gangxiu Li
ABSTRACT As a dominant type of gastric cancer, stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD) is characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. Anoikis factors participate in tumor metastasis and invasion. This study was designed to identify prognostic risk factors in anoikis-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) for STAD. First, with STAD expression datasets and anoikis-related gene sets downloaded from public
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Knowledge and attitudes towards mpox and effect of intervention among College of Applied Medical Sciences students Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir
ABSTRACT Objectives: This research aims to assess the base level of knowledge and attitude of Applied Medical Sciences Students regarding mpox and whether an educational intervention could improve their knowledge and attitude. Methods: A quasi-experimental research was used, involving 960 medical students from Applied Medical Sciences College at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. They were
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Association between cardio-ankle vascular index and cardiometabolic risk factors in HIV patients in Ghana Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Kwame Yeboah, Samuel Essel, Jennifer Agyekum, Bartholomew Dzudzor
ABSTRACT Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is associated with increased cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) even in patients with viral suppression by combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Arterial stiffness is an independent predictor of CVDs in diseased individuals and the general population. Cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) is an index of arterial stiffness that has been shown to predict
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Increased YKL-40 levels are linked with disease severity of initially diagnosed Graves’ disease Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Yi-Ding Chen, Ci-You Huang, Zhuo-Ping Wang, Wen Wang
ABSTRACT Background: YKL-40, which is also known as Chitiniase 3-like 1, has been found to be up-regulated in many autoimmune diseases including asthma, systemic sclerosis and systemic lupus, etc. However, the relationship between serum levels of YKL-40 and one another common autoinmmue thyroid disease – Graves’ disease (GD) has not yet been investigated. Objective: The current study was performed
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Original animal model of lumbar disc degeneration Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Najah Elmounedi, Walid Bahloul, Mourad Aoui, Nizar Sahnoun, Zoubaier Ellouz, Hassib Keskes
ABSTRACT Purpose: Disc degeneration (DD) is a common cause of low back pain, which represents one of the most widespread public health problems in the world. Therefore, the establishment of a reproducible animal model is indispensable to understand the pathogenic mechanisms of DD and to test new therapeutic strategies. From this perspective, the fundamental objective of this study was to elucidate
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Potential use of endemic human coronaviruses to stimulate immunity against pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 and its variants Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Narges S. Shamabadi, Anisah B. Bagasra, Shrikant Pawar, Omar Bagasra
ABSTRACT While severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes significant morbidity and mortality in humans, there is a wide range of disease outcomes following virus exposures. Some individuals are asymptomatic while others develop complications within a few days after infection that can lead to fatalities in a smaller portion of the population. In the present study, we have analyzed
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MEX3A promotes angiogenesis in colorectal cancer via glycolysis Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Yong Lu, Tienan Bi, Shenkang Zhou, Minhui Guo
ABSTRACT As a gastrointestinal malignancy, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a main cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Mex-3 RNA-binding family member A (MEX3A) is upregulated in multiple types of tumors and plays a critical role in tumor proliferation and metastasis. However, the function of MEX3A in CRC angiogenesis has not been fully understood. Hence, the aim of this study was to explore the role
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Evaluation of muscle strength and quality in North African patients with chronic hepatitis B: A pilot case control study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Jihene Bergaoui, Imed Latiri, Houda Chaouch, Jihene Ben Abdallah, Sawssen Mrad, Wided Maatamri, Amel Letaief, Helmi Ben Saad
ABSTRACT Early detection of alteration of muscle strength, quantity, and quality, and sarcopenia is useful in non-cirrhotic chronic hepatitis B (NC-CHB) patients. Studies, which explored the handgrip strength (HGS) are scarce with questionable results, and no previous case-control study explored the presence of sarcopenia. The aim of this study was to assess the muscle strength [i.e.; HGS absolute
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Comparison of self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercise pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Chidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu, Ginikachukwu Theresa Nsoke, Stephen Ede, Anne Uruchi Ezeigwe, Sylvester Caesar Chukwu, Emelie Morris Anekwu
ABSTRACT We compared the self-reported ability to perform Kegel’s exercises pre- and post-coital penetration in postpartum women. A cross-sectional design. Twenty-seven postpartum women with mild urinary incontinence were recruited. Measures included perceived strength of pelvic floor muscle contraction (Strength of Contraction [SOC] scale] and ease of performing Kegel’s exercises (Ease of Performance
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Assessment and feedback of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on physicians’ day-to-day practices: good knowledge may not predict good behavior Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 Esra Nurlu Temel, Gül Ruhsar Yılmaz, Merve Büyükçelik, Özgür Önal, Onur Ünal, Onur Kaya, Füsun Zeynep Akçam
ABSTRACT The importance of doctors’ knowledge and awareness of infectious diseases was felt worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of the long and dynamic pandemic process on resident physicians’ knowledge and protective behaviors for infection control in a tertiary hospital setting and protective behaviors for infection control in a tertiary hospital
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Clinical significance of serum CDC42 in the prediction of uremic vascular calcification incidence and progression Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Mingzhi Xu, Mingjiao Pan, Na An, Ruman Chen, Yafei Bai, Jiqing He, Chunli Wang, Yonghui Qi
ABSTRACT Vascular calcification (VC) is prevalent in uremia patients, lacking effective molecular biomarkers. This study was conducted to explore the role of serum cell division cycle 42 (CDC42) in the diagnosis of uremic VC incidence and progression. We enrolled 104 uremia patients and selected arcus aortae calcification (AAC) as the outcome phenotype. Levels of CDC42, 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D (1
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MRI-based morphometric analysis of corpus callosum dimensions of adults in Southeast Nigeria Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Enyereibe Chuks Ajare, Francis Chukwuebuka Campbell, Emeka K Mgbe, Aghogho O. Efekemo, Augustine Chukwudi Onuh, A. O. Nnamani, Okwuoma Okwunodulu, Samuel C. Ohaegbulam
ABSTRACT The Corpus callosum (CC) is the largest commissural fibre tract, ensuring swift information transfer and integration in both cerebral hemispheres. Variations in morphometry exist. There is a paucity of data on CC dimensions in our subregion, and no standardized reference is available. The study aims to determine the CC dimensions among the adult population in southeast Nigeria. The result
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Long-COVID-19 patients and sleep disorders: correspondence Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-12 Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Published in Libyan Journal of Medicine (Vol. 18, No. 1, 2023)
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The effects of etomidate on expression of high mobility group box 1 via the nuclear factor kappa B pathway in rat model of sepsis Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Yoo Jung Park, Kwon Hui Seo, Jin Deok Joo, Hong Soo Jung, Yong Shin Kim, Ji Yung Lee, Hunwoo Park
ABSTRACT Etomidate is an anesthetic agent used in hemodynamically unstable patients, but its use has been controversial in septic patients. The response of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a late-phase lethal cytokine in sepsis, to etomidate has not been reported. This study investigated the effects of etomidate on the expression and release of HMGB1 and the underlying mechanism using a cecal ligation
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Psychological effect of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals of Yemen and coping strategies Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Nagd Mohammed Ahmed Mahmood, Sitaram Khadka, Mohammad Saleem, Maroa Ahmed Ali Mohammed Alkamel, Maged Mohammed Salem Saeed Khudhiere, Prem Prasad Panta, Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan, Gopal K Yadav
ABSTRACT COVID-19 pandemic has triggered psychological stress such as anxiety and depression among people around the globe. Due to the nature of the job, healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at high risk of infection and are facing social stigma as well. This research was conducted with the objective to evaluate the psychological influence of the COVID-19 pandemic among HCPs in Yemen and the coping
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Management of long-COVID-19 patients with sleep disorders: practical advice to general practitioners Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-26 Fatma Guezguez, Mohamed Romdhani, Amine Boutaleb-Joutei, Karim Chamari, Helmi Ben Saad
ABSTRACT Given the high prevalence of sleep disorders (e.g. insomnia) among long-COVID-19 patients (LC19Ps), approaches to tackle these disorders should not only depend on sleep specialists, but they should also involve general practitioners (GPs). Indeed, according to the World Health Organization, GPs should be on the front line in the management of LC19Ps. However, in real practice, little data
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Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Yemeni healthcare workers: A Web-based, Cross-sectional Survey Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-25 Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee, Mohammed Alsabri, Farouk Abdulrahman Al-Qadasi, Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah, Jennifer Cole, Yaser Abdullah Ghaleb Alburiahy
ABSTRACT Yemeni healthcare workers (HCWs) experience high levels of psychosocial stress. The current study provides a psychosocial assessment of Yemeni HCWs during the COVID19 pandemic and the factors that influence this. Between 6 November 2020, and 3 April 2021, 1220 HCWs inside Yemen self-reported levels of stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression and quality of life using a web-based, cross-sectional
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Autologous retinal graft for the management of large macular holes associated with retinal detachment Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Hsouna Zgolli, Hamad K H Elzarrug, Chiraz Abdelhedi, Sonya Mabrouk, Olfa Fekih, Ines Malek, Imen Zghal, Leila Nacef
ABSTRACT To present the efficacy of autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation in macular holes surgery with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Eleven eyes of 11 patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated to a large macular hole were enrolled between January 2019 and January 2021 in the Department A of the Hedi Rais Institute of Ophthalmology (Tunis, Tunisia). All patients underwent
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Association of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein levels and gene polymorphism with the risk of chronic kidney disease Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Yipin Liu, Kai Hong, Wenjuan Weng, Shuangyi Huang, Tianbiao Zhou
ABSTRACT Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a heparin-specific growth factor specific for vascular endothelial cells and induces angiogenesis via binding to vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR). Chronic kidney disease (CKD), accompanied by microvascular disease, is recognized as an irreversible reduction of renal function. The effects of VEGF on CKD risk were evaluated in this
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Role of chemical exposure in the incidence of vitiligo: a case–control study in Tunisia Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-11-26 Nehla Rmadi, Nada Kotti, Emna Bahloul, Feriel Dhouib, Imen Sellami, Khadija Sellami, Kaouthar Jmal Hammami, Mohamed Larbi Masmoudi, Hamida Turki, Mounira Hajjaji
ABSTRACT Vitiligo is a multifactorial dermatosis with many etiological hypotheses that have been suggested for its occurrence. To our knowledge, few epidemiological studies are available on vitiligo induction factors and particularly on the role of exposure to chemicals in the onset of the disease has been found. Therefore, there is need to investigate the relationship between vitiligo and chemical
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Place of distancing measures in containing epidemics: a scoping review Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-11-02 Dhekra Chebil, Donia Ben Hassine, Sarra Melki, Sarra Nouira, Wafa Kammoun Rebai, Hajer Hannachi, Latifa Merzougui, Ahmed Ben Abdelaziz
ABSTRACT Distancing is one of the barrier measures in mitigating epidemics. We aimed to investigate the typology, effectiveness, and side effects of distancing rules during epidemics. Electronic searches were conducted on MEDLINE, PubMed in April 2020, using Mesh-Terms representing various forms of distancing (‘social isolation’, ‘social distancing’, ‘quarantine’) combining with ‘epidemics’. PRISMA-ScR
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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 Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Ijeoma O. Maduakolam, Ngozi P Ogbonnaya, Ifeoma F Ndubuisi, Echezona N.D Ekechukwu, Ijeoma L Okoronkwo, Obinna Onwujekwe
ABSTRACT Infection with HIV/AIDS continues to be a major public health concern around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. To assess the effectiveness of structured health education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS risky behaviours among adolescents in secondary school. A pretest-posttest-control group randomized controlled trial where a sample of 647 adolescents was drawn from the
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Patient safety in medical education: Tunisian students’ attitudes Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-11 Olfa Ezzi, Mohamed Mahjoub, Nihel Omri, Asma Ammar, Dorra Loghmari, Souhir Chelly, Abir Mtira, Sana Rhimi, Mansour Njah
ABSTRACT Health care delivery continues to be unsafe despite major patient safety (PS) improvement efforts over the past decade. Medical school education plays an important role in promoting this culture during initial training. To determine undergraduate medical students’ attitudes toward PS at a Tunisian medical school. We carried out a cross-sectional study among undergraduate medical students at
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Variant-specific RT-qPCR for rapid screening of B.1.617 mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-05 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
ABSTRACT The continuous emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants required rapid and reliable diagnostic methods for early detection and monitoring of the spread of the virus, especially in low-resource countries where whole genome sequencing is not available. We aimed to evaluate and compare the performance of two different RT-qPCR screening assays for the detection of B.1.617 lineage mutations. A total
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Oral health status in individuals with Down syndrome Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-30 Roba Elrefadi, Hawwa Beaayou, Khadiga Herwis, Ahmed Musrati
ABSTRACT Down syndrome (DS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of known genetic cause, with a wide array of oral and systemic manifestations. The aim of the present study is to determine the level of oral hygiene status and practice of a group of individuals with DS in Benghazi/Libya. In this cross–sectional study 124 individuals were recruited from The Rehabilitation Centre of Special Needs in the city
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Prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression among working pregnant women: a hospital-based cross-sectional study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Abdallah Jihed, Mohamed Ben Rejeb, Houyem Said Laatiri, Chekib Zedini, Manel Mallouli, Ali Mtiraoui
ABSTRACT Perinatal depression is a major public health problem having serious negative impacts on personal, family, and child developmental outcomes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) and its associated factors in working pregnant women. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed on 389 working pregnant women enrolled from four Tunisian public
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Parents’ concerns and attitudes towards school reopening during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey-Tripoli, Libya, 2021 Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-07-05 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
ABSTRACT The issue of school reopening has raised several concerns; therefore, the parent’s opinion is essential to consider. This study aimed to evaluate the parent’s attitudes and concerns toward school reopening in the COVID-19 era. A cross-sectional survey was performed using in-person self-administered questionnaires, the data was collected in the period between January and April 2021 covering
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Predictors of assertive behaviors among a sample of first-year Tunisian medical students Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Dorra Ben Cherifa, Bochra Nourhene Saguem, Souad Chelbi, Amel Braham, Selma Ben Nasr, Helmi Ben Saad
ABSTRACT Assertiveness is a constructive interpersonal behavior alternative to manipulation and aggression. Medical students (MSs) have daily interpersonal interactions with colleagues, patients and families. Yet, communication deficiencies due to hesitancy to speak-up assertively lead to adverse patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess levels of assertive behaviors (ABs), and to determine its
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Effects of Hatha yoga on cognitive functions in the elderly: a cross-sectional study Libyan J. Med. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-06-03 Souad Baklouti, Asma Aloui, Hana Baklouti, Nizar Souissi, Mohamed Jarraya
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effects of Hatha yoga practice on cognitive functions in the elderly. Thirty healthy older men participated in this study. They belonged to 2 groups. The first group included 15 Hatha yoga practitioners for at least 2 years. The control group involved 15 male older adults who shared the same characteristics (age, years of formal education, and level of physical