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Non-HDL-C and CRP: A Dual Approach to Unmask Hidden Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Enas Abdalla, Khadija Debri · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with atherogenic dyslipidemia and heightened cardiovascular risk, even when low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) appears within normal limits. Non-high-density lipopr…

Nestin and WT-1: Potential Interplay in Astrocytoma Tumor Biology

Asma Jalbani, Parisa Bashir, Bashir, Prih, Javeria Tunio, Farah Siraj, Arpna Nihal · Advances in Modern Biomedicine;

Background: Glial cells are the origin of gliomas, a diverse group of brain tumors including Astrocytoma, Oligodendrogliomas and Ependymoma, classified based on their cellular origin. The St. Anne/Mayo grading system ev…

Assessment of Undergraduate Medical Students' Feedback on Pharmacology Teaching Patterns in Baghdad, Iraq

Alnajar, Maha · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Pharmacology is both a foundational and applied science, essential for the development of rational therapeutic strategies. Effective pharmacology education requires continual updates to teaching and assessment methods,…

Comparative Incidence of Crohn's Disease Among Age Groups and Its Association with ABO and RhD Blood groups

Mariam Elahjal, Muna Elkouha, Rabia Elsalami, Magdi Alhatmi, Ramzi Jummah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that impacts the entire gastrointestinal tract, typically diagnosed in individuals during their second or third decade of life. Recent studies have indicated a cor…

Improvement of Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation on Geotextile (Geosynthetics) Reinforced Soil

Hind Rafa, Enas Altalhe · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

An important first step in understanding the issue of structural settlement is the investigation of bearing capacity under footings subjected to static loads. The strength of the foundation soil is known to affect the b…

Nasal Carriage and Methicillin Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus among High School Students in Eastern Libya, the city of Tobruk

Alfageih, Laila, Heba Hassan, Sara Fathi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Staphylococcus aureus is a common causative agent of infections, capable of transmitting from asymptomatic carriers to healthy individuals. It can colonize the anterior nasal openings and exhibits a high resistance to v…

Capability of Wild Carob Seeds in Benghazi City, Libya to Germinate and Establish

Aref, Esraa, Eltaguri, Houssein, Alhariry, Khadija, Mukassabi, Tarek · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study investigated the germination and growth potential of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) seeds collected from three sites in Benghazi City, Libya, under various water regimes and environmental conditions. As a droug…

Effectiveness of Aloe Vera as a Natural Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel in Acidic Media

Algathafi Eisay, Seham Nagib, Suleiman Abdelrahim, Shayma Zahwan, Khadeejah Ali, Amaal Miftah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study explores the performance of Aloe Vera extract as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid environments. Experimental evaluations were conducted under varying conditions, including i…

Injuries and Occupational Diseases That Occur to Physiotherapists

Eiman Elhanesh · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Physical therapy practice exposes therapists to various musculoskeletal injuries, which passively affect their daily life. Given the nature of physical therapy practice, this occupation leads to more injury incidents th…

Plasmid-Mediated Resistance and Biofilm Formation in Gram-Negative Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections

Warda Khalifa, Huda Al-Griw, Shamsi Shamsi, Habeeb Aboubaker, Khalid Rehoumah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a significant healthcare challenge, particularly due to the increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria. This study aims to analyze the antibiotic resistance…

Contents of Metal Oxides in Marine Sediment and Rock Samples from the Eastern Libyan Coast, Utilizing the X-ray Method

Citrine El Maleh, Hamad Hasan, Hajer Afergani · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this study, the contents of metal oxides and chemical composition of marine sediments were studied in some sediment samples collected from the Eastern coast near Tobrouk region (Libya). Different samples were collect…

Bioactive Ceramic Composites: A Dual Approach to Controlled Fluoride Delivery and Mechanical Reinforcement

Abdulmoneim Kazuz, Eman Naas, Ibratim Etbeni, Fathi Elhadi, Ahmed Albakouri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study investigates the development of α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) composite cements modified with 7.5 wt% fluorapatite (FAp) to enhance their functional performance for potential dental and orthopedic applicatio…

The Critical Role of In Silico Laboratory Approaches in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Novel Drug Discovery: A Review Study

Aburagaegah, Safinaz, Alhadi Wajiej · Attahadi Medical Journal;

The adoption of in silico methodologies has profoundly transformed drug discovery within microbiology, facilitating rapid, cost-effective, and highly accurate analyses throughout all phases of pharmaceutical development…

Evaluation of NSAID-Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Study

Nadia Alrawaiq, Esraa Nassr, Salwa Alhussein · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study was carried out to evaluate the frequency, severity, and clinical significance of potential NSAID-related DDIs in elderly patients. Data from 131 elderly inpatients (60 years and older) taking NSAIDs were rev…

Oral Health Promotion Implications of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of Parents and Caregivers of Preschoolers in Tobruk City and Its Suburban Areas.

ELallaky, Hend, Zinelabedin Mohamed, Donia Salem, Khawla Haroun, Monia Abdullah, Rahma Elhammali, Zainab Moftah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This paper aimed to describe the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of parents and caregivers of preschool children in Tobruk city and its suburbs to enhance oral health promotion. In this cross-sectional st…

Oral Cancer Public Awareness: A Population-Based Study in Libya

ELallaky, Hend, Zinelabedin Mohamed, Alshareef Haweel, Ekram Adaiem, Emtenan Alzlitny, Ezuldeen Abdaleem, Zeiad Almsmary, Hadeel Suliman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This paper focuses on assessing the level of oral cancer awareness in Libya and the population's interest in learning about this disease, as well as determining the participants' ability to detect oral cancer at an earl…

Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecological Succession in Lake Trouna, Southern Libya

Ambark Mustafa, Fatima Sheba, Abdulraof Masoud · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Lake Trouna reflects successive environmental changes that have occurred in the Libyan Sahara over thousands of years, making it a unique model for studying climate change and ecological succession. Monitoring these cha…

Design a Ku-band Rectangular Waveguide for Microwaves using HFSS

Mabroka Bobreeg, Fathia Adwep · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Using HFSS software, rectangular waveguides, the first transmission line type utilized for small systems like radars and equipment shelters, have been examined. This study computes the characteristics and field distribu…

Customer Satisfaction in Private Pharmacies in Al-Bayda City: The Role of Pharmaceutical Care Service Quality

Hanadi Amhimmid · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This research examines the quality of pharmaceutical care services offered by private pharmacies in Al-Bayda city, focusing on key service quality aspects and their effect on customer satisfaction. Using a descriptive-a…

Knowledge and Awareness towards Oral Medicine Specialty among Medical Practitioners in Tripoli, Libya: A cross-sectional study

Reema Ben Saleh, Intesar Rih, Naima Elbreki · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Oral medicine (OM) is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the nonsurgical management of disorders and conditions affecting the oral cavity and the oral health care of medically compromised patients. Medical…

Clear Aligner System and Its Role in Tooth Movements During Orthodontic Treatments: A Narrative Review

Ferial Msallam, Salimah Himeer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Since most patients, especially adults, don't like the way fixed appliances look, clear aligner therapy (CAT) has drawn interest from both patients and physicians. Clear aligners bring unique therapeutic issues due to t…

Designing an Intelligent Technical System That Provides Alerts When Dispensing Conflicting Medications

Hammida Misbah Salih, Saraa Daw Abudawia · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The paper outlines the design of a technical system for dispensing conflicting medications to keep pace with technological advancements. This system aims to facilitate medication management and alert against dispensing…

Physicochemical Characterization and Comparative Assessment of Salt Samples from the Libyan Coastline

Reemah Sallam, Adel Banana, Guma Mohamed, Fareda Abdulrahman, Omar Abuljam · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of salt sourced from the Libyan coast and assess its physicochemical properties in comparison with national and international standards (PN-C-84081-2:1998, PN-EN-16811-1:2016). T…

An Interactive Comparison of WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Classroom: Usability and User Experience Insights

Alsanossi, Reem, Mohammed, Mona · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the usability and user experience of three widely utilized applications: WhatsApp, Telegram, and Google Classroom. Grounded in the ISO 9241-11 framework and Hu…

Essentials of Ethics, Laws, Professionalism and Management for Physiotherapy Students

Jaspreet Kaur, Kang · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Physiotherapy education in India has seen huge growth in recent years. Yet, we still lack resources that cover key non-clinical parts of professional practice-ethics, laws, professionalism, and management. Dr. Suvarna G…