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Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the Open Entry Technique in Laparoscopic Surgery

Elmehdawi, Haitham, Abuzeid , Issa · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Laparoscopic surgery has significantly improved patient recovery and reduced morbidity. However, the method of entry into the peritoneal cavity remains a concern due to potential complications. This study revisits an op…

Breast Cancer Molecular Subtypes in Libyan Women: Incidence and Prognostic Value of Securin and Separase

Naziha Mansuri, Hussein Hashimi, Markus Matilainen, Adam Alzgheid, Mohamed Alsagher, Abdulbaset Buhmeida, Jbireal, J. M., Pauliina Kronqvist · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Breast cancer exhibits molecular heterogeneity, which influences prognosis and treatment response. In Libyan women, the distribution of molecular subtypes and the prognostic significance of proliferation-associated biom…

Menstrual Cycle Changes Following COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination: Associations with Demographic and Reproductive Factors in Libyan Women

Entesar Alasbaly, Nagat Bettamer, Mayson Elhawat, Alasbily, Hamza · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

COVID-19 infection and vaccination have been central to the global pandemic experience, with both associated with systemic effects extending beyond the respiratory system. Nonetheless, emerging reports have raised conce…

Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Urethral Stricture Disease in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Najeem A Idowu, Peter O Odeyemi, Olushola J Ajamu, Ismail Oseni, Ganiyu A Oyeniyi, Adebayo A Adekunle, Mumini W Rasheed, Dhikrulah Adebayo, Stephene I Adedokun · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Urethral stricture disease constitutes a major cause of bladder outlet obstruction in men. The clinical presentation of this pathology is not well understood in our community. Our objective was to discuss the clinical a…

Dental Anxiety Impact on Oral Health Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study in Benghazi, Libya

Abdelnabi, Abdelmonem, Rafeeq Al Kuwafi, Sara Bushwigeer, Fatma Ahdash · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Dental anxiety (DA) is a common condition associated with subsequent health-related and psychosocial outcomes. The sense of well-being and satisfaction with daily performances influenced by dental and oral conditions is…

Microbial Applications of Leaves and Stems of Matricaria chamomila Plant Growing at Al-Gabal Al-Khder region

Asma Altarkawi, Shanzaq Mohammed, Hamad Hasan · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was carried out on leaves and stems of the Matricaria chamomila plant, which growing at Al -gabal Al -Akhder region, Libya. Two different solvents were used in this study (Aqueous and Methanol). This study wa…

Detection of Pesticide Residues (Imidacloprid, Aldicarb, Metalaxyl, Cypermethrin, Chlorpyrifos, DDA, and Endrin) in Peach Samples Collected from Jabal al Akhdar farms, Libya

Salah Hasan, Omukthum Abduljalil, Fatma Mohamed, Hamad Hasan · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was conducted to determine the presence of pesticide residues, specifically (Imidacloprid, Aldicarb, metalaxl, cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, DDA, and Endrin) in peach samples collected from various regions in e…

Lifestyle and Age-Related Determinants of Male Fertility: Evidence from Semen Analysis in Western Libya

Ghadda Mohamed, Naamat Abid · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Male fertility is influenced by a range of lifestyle and age-related factors. This study aims to explore the impact of age and smoking status on semen quality parameters, contributing to public health awareness and targ…

Prevalence of Chronic Toxoplasma gondii Infection Among Women Who Had Undergone Abortion in Tobruk and Surrounding Areas, Libya.

Boshra Abdalnaser, Najwa Bellhamad, Abdulsalam Saleh, Randa Mahmoud, Mohammd Abd Alati, Fathi Hamd · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Toxoplasmosis is a major cause of infection among pregnant women exposed to cat feces or consuming contaminated, undercooked meat. In this study, 80 serum samples were collected from women who had miscarried in Tobruk,…

Environmental Pollution Assessment of Some Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments of the Eastern Part of the Coast of Tripoli, Libya

Jumaa Tantoush · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this study, conducted on sediments from the eastern coast of Tripoli, Libya, in 2025, the aim was to monitor heavy metal pollution in the marine environment. Total organic carbon (TOC) and metals (iron, lead, copper,…

Awareness of Mandibular Implant Over Dentures Among Edentulous Patients in Benghazi City: A Cross-sectional Study

Abdelsalam Elhddad, Hawwa Beaayou, Mardeia Hamad, Salma Elnaili · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Despite the increasing popularity of dental implantology, the utilization of implant-supported or retained over dentures for completely edentulous patients remains below anticipated levels. Therefore, this study aimed t…

Determination of Benzoate Sodium Level in Some Fruit Juice and Soft Drink Brands in Derna Market by UV- Spectrophotometric Method

AL-Mansouri , Salema, Fatimah AL-Qadeeri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In the food and beverage industry, sodium benzoate is widely used due to its antimicrobial effectiveness. This study aimed to determine the concentration levels of sodium benzoate in various 20 commercially available be…

Challenge of virtual medical emergency education in conflict zone in low and middle-income countries: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Hamdar, Hiba, Al Bazzal, Abbas, Ftouni, Hadi, Kawssan, Aya, Hoteit, Bassel H., Toami , Jobran, Akouch, Mahdi · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Healthcare training in conflict-affected low- and middle-income countries is repeatedly disrupted by insecurity, displacement, and damaged infrastructure. Virtual education offers a practical route to sust…

Emergency resection of tracheal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour in a young adult: Case report

Majeed, Farhan Ahmad, Shabbir, Hassan, Raza, Ahmed, Wyne, Adeel, Muhammad Salman Tahir, Bashir, Umar · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) is a rare benign lesion occurring mainly in children and adolescents. Airway involvement, particularly of the trachea, is exceptional and poses risk of suffocation…

Giant maxillary radicular cyst: Case report

Bouanani, Othmane, El Ghazoui, Amine, Sefrioui, Taha Ismail · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Radicular cysts are the most common odontogenic cysts, usually small and asymptomatic, but occasionally enlarge enough to distort facial contours and obstruct the nasal airway. Case report: A 35-year-old m…

Appendicitis Global Outcomes (AlliGatOr) Study Protocol: Identifying areas for whole systems strengthening in emergency care pathways

Anyomih, Theophilus Teddy Kojo, Mulliez, Albane, Elhadi, Muhammed, Ademuyiwa, Adesoji, Adisa, Adewale, Dawson, Amanda, Matei, Ana, Ramos-De la Medina, Antonio, Kadir, Bryar, Linder, Cortland, Ghosh, Dhruva, Li, Elizabeth, Agyei, Fareeda, Ntirenganya, Faustin, Ekwunife , Okechukwu H., Lawani, Ismail, Sanchez, Irani Duran, Glasbey, James, Ooi, Krisada Shen Yang, Bains, Lovenish, Phelan, Liam, Lapitan, Marie Carmela, Picciochi, Maria, Puerto Canales, Mylka, Williams, Omolara, Agbonrofo, Peter, Crawford, Richard, Kamarajah, Sivesh, Lawani, Souliath, Tabiri, Stephen, Ledda, Virginia, Michael, Vishal, Bhangu, Aneel, Nepogodiev, Dmitri · Impact Surgery;

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide. The presentation of appendicitis and its management can serve as a benchmark for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of em…

ALgerian Cholecystectomy Outcomes and Determinants Study (AL-CODS): Protocol for a prospective multicentre observational study

Tidjane, Anisse, Tidjane, Mohammed, Tabeti, Benali · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Cholecystectomy is common, yet outcomes vary with case-mix, technique, and system capacity. Algeria lacks contemporary national data. The AL-CODS study will estimate 30-day outcomes after cholecystectomy a…

Standardised Reporting Outcomes for trials investigating Surgical WOund Complications (ROSWOC); protocol for the development of a core outcomes set for trials evaluating interventions for the prevention of surgical wound complications.

Sandy-Hodgetts, Kylie, Russo , Philip, Smith, George, Rochon, Melissa, Wainwright, Tom, Totty, Joshua, Serena , Tomas, McLean, Kenneth, Aburn, Rebecca, Macefield , Rhiannon, Jha, Neerod, Bhangu, Aneel, Kamarajah, Sivesh, Yates, Piers · Impact Surgery;

Despite advances in surgical technique and wound management surgical wound complications such as surgical site infection and surgical wound dehiscence still pose a considerable global burden. Inconsistencies in measurin…

Diagnostic accuracy of serum CA 19-9 levels for malignancy in obstructive jaundice using histopathology as the reference standard: a cross-sectional study

Suman Aamir, Rauf, Fatima, Romana Imtiaz, Muhammad Rawal Saeed, Iffat Noureen, Usman Qureshi, Muhammad Hanif · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Obstructive jaundice is a common presentation caused by benign and malignant hepatobiliary or pancreatic disease. Serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is frequently raised in malignant obstruction but…

Changing Mindsets: Why Surgery Must Be Recognized as Essential for Health Systems Strengthening

Motla, Abdul Ghaffar, Ummad, Asma · Impact Surgery;

The global health community today is facing significant turbulence. Major shifts in funding flows, geopolitical priorities, and research support, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are compelling he…

We Must Not Lie to Ourselves: A Reckoning for Global Surgery

Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

We must not lie to ourselves about the state of global surgery research funding. Global Surgery itself is entering a fragile period and after a period of confident expansion, it will now contract and quiet face uncertai…

Evaluation of Endophytic Fungi from Medicinal Plants: Fusarium sp., Stagonosporopsis sp., and Penicillium as Potential Antagonists of Pathogenic Bacteria

Salma Jadallah, Abdlmanam Fakron, Hamad Hassn, Najat Salem · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global health challenges of the 21st century, calling for the search for natural alternatives to combat resistant bacteria. This study aimed to evaluate the antibac…

Analytical Applications of Laplace Transforms in Solving Partial Differential Equations

Naima Mgasbi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The Laplace transform is a powerful mathematical tool for converting partial differential equations into simpler algebraic equations. This transformation method is widely used in engineering, physics, and applied mathem…

Prevalence and Outcomes of Crohn's Disease Among Patients Presenting with Lower Abdominal Pain in the Surgical Department

Ahmad Abaidalla, Nasser Mohamed, Salma Mohamed, Majduadeen Alhlafi, Amal Amhawee, Wesam Abraheem · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Lower abdominal pain is a common clinical complaint and has a wide spectrum of causes, among which is Crohn's disease (CD). The CD should be diagnosed early to prevent both a late diagnosis and complications in such pat…

Comparative Analysis of Flexural Strength between Heat Polymerized PMMA, Injectable Flexible Nylon-Based Resin, and CAD/CAM (PEEK) Denture Base Materials: An In-Vitro Study

Elgarboae, Zieneb, Mohsen, Narjes, Abusua, Fatima, Sarra Ben Hamida, Elmaroush, Mohamed · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study aimed to compare the flexural strength of Heat Polymerized PMMA, Injectable Flexible Nylon-Based Resin, and CAD/CAM Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) denture base materials. A total of 36 rectangular samples with…