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Risk Factors Associated with A History of Falls Among the Elderly in Libya

Mahmoud Shtawa, Esraa Khalid, Amira Ben Said · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Falls pose a significant threat to independent living and contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality among older adults. This cross-sectional study investigated the multifactorial relationship between fall risk…

Psychological Status of a Sample of Elderly People Living with their Families and Residing in Dar Al-Wafa for the Elderly and the Aged in the City of Tripoli

Alwaseea, Najia, Fawzia Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was conducted to examine the psychological state of a sample of elderly people residing with their families and residing in the Al-Wafa Home for the disabled and the elderly in the city of Tripoli, to know th…

Ginseng Panax and Its Impact on Mitigating the Negative Effects of Tin Chloride on Kidney Function and Serum Proteins in Male Rabbits

Salma Hamed, Marfoua Ali, Fayrouz Khaled · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The existing investigation aimed to locate ginseng's ability to resist the harmful effects of tin chloride "SnCl2" on the kidneys and serum proteins. Male rabbits were used in this investigation. The number of study gro…

Seroprevalence of Infectious Diseases Among Migrant and Local Libyans: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ismael Almlyan, Osamah Alrouwab, Issa Amara · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Infectious diseases that involve hepatitis B (HBsAg), hepatitis C (HCV), HIV, and syphilis (VDRL) remain significant worldwide health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Libya serves as both a…

Scale Effect on the Behavior of Geotextile-Reinforced Soil Under Square Footing

Khowla Imbark, Enas Altalhe · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The present research investigates how footing width affects the geotextile-reinforced clay soil's bearing capability. A numerical simulation of footing width was used to examine how bearing ca-pacity changes with width,…

Estimating the Weight Percentage of Acetic Acid in Samples of Commercial Vinegar from Local Markets in Tripoli

Khayriya Rahouma · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aimed to estimate the weight percentage of acetic acid in different samples of commercial vinegar available for consumers in local markets in Tripoli. Indeed, such an estimation would help to determine the qu…

Hydrogen Peroxide as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent in Contact Lens Care Solutions

Abdalla Hamed, Emad Essa, Ali Alaharash, Fati Alshourif · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Assessing lens visibility in terms of transmittance is vital for those who wear contact lenses. To improve this visibility, various contact lens solutions are applied to disinfect the lenses effectively. Three bacterial…

The Effects of Social Media on Spinal Health

Munir Krifa, Noor Elhuda Zagdod, Hiefa Elnaas · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study investigates the impact of extended social media use on spinal health, concentrating on physical factors. It aims to assess the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine…

Quality Assessment of Physiotherapy Departments in Tripoli, Libya: A Pilot Study

Amina Basher, Ahlam Elkheshebi, Mohammed Ghniya, Ahmed Nagi, Zidan Ben Ibrahim, Khayriyah Hablou · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This pilot study aims to assess the extent to which the physiotherapy departments at public hospitals adhere to quality standards. This pilot study was carried out during the period from Jun to August 2021. The assessme…

Comparing the Effect of Aquatic-Based Exercise vs. Land-Based Exercise on Functional Movement and Physical Performance in Down Syndrome Youth: Experimental Study

Al Zayat, Ahlam, Gaith Abdulbaset · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Down syndrome, frequently abbreviated as DS, is a chromosomal disorder whereby a baby is born with an additional copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome youth have been found to present with a limitation of balance, coordi…

Letter to Editor "Formulation and evaluation of herbal paediatric edible jelly of Breynia vitis-idea for helminthic infections"

Vangoori, Dr. Yakaiah · International Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacology;

Dear Editor, I read with interest the article titled "Formulation and evaluation of herbal paediatric edible jelly of Breynia vitis-idea forhelminthic infections" and appreciate the authors' effort to explore a child-fr…

Evaluation of Diabetic Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Libyan Patients: Cross-Link with Biochemical and Clinical Risk Factors

Bahaedin Ben-Mahmud, Najwa Al Tashani · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (DCAN) is a significant condition that affects cardiovascular health worldwide and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, early detection and managem…

Enhancing Oral Health among Dentistry Students at Sabratha University: An Exploratory Study

Abdalbaset ALZaitouny, Abdurahman Salama, Ibtesam Amer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Oral health is an essential part of overall health and greatly influences an individual's quality of life. Dental students need to have knowledge and personal experience in good oral health practices, as future practiti…

Frequency and Distribution of ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among Pregnant Women Attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Tobruk Medical Center

Salem Zaed, Asfiedeen Saleh, Salima Omran, Saleh Saad · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Blood transfusion procedures make the ABO and rhesus (Rh) blood group systems extremely important. The present study was to determine the prevalence of different blood groups and Rh factors in a random population sample…

Incidence of Second Mesiobuccal Canal in Maxillary Second Molar Teeth Using Cone Beam Tomography in Libyan Subpopulation at Zliten City: A Retrospective Study

Ahmed Alteer, A Alaali Ehbesh, Mohamed Attir · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This study was carried out to estimate the incidences of second mesiobuccal canals (MB2) in maxillary second molar teeth of a Libyan subpopulation in Zliten city, and to evaluate the frequency of MB2 based on location,…

Galleria Mellonella as A Surrogate Model System to Study Pathogenicity of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhimurium Strain ST4/74 and Enterohaemorrhagic E. Coli (EHEC) O157:H7

Abdalla Hamed, Emad Essa, Salah Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this research, Galleria mellonella larvae served as an in vivo model to examine the virulence of two pathogenic bacteria, Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli, along with their quorum-sensing receptor mutants,…

Scaling uptake of ChEETAh trial evidence into practice: Mixed-methods development of an implementation research logic model

NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common complication after surgery. The ChEETAh trial demonstrated changing gloves and instruments before closing the abdominal wound reduces SSI rates and is cost-…

The influence of ultrasound in the choice of surgical technique to repair inguinal hernia: a prospective multicentric cohort study

Sampaio-Alves, Mafalda, PT Surg - Portuguese Surgical Research Collaborative · Impact Surgery;

Background: Inguinal hernia is diagnosed by physical evaluation alone in most patients. Although imaging should be reserved for equivocal physical findings, a previous cohort study described a high rate of ultrasound us…

The future of Global Surgery amidst funding cuts

Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

The landscape of Global Surgery is facing a huge challenge due to significant cuts in overseas aid from major donors, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. Historically, these two nations have provided…

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Surgical Care in Rwanda: A Multicentre Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

MPIRIMBANYI, Christophe, Ntirenganya, Faustin, Bekele, Abebe, GASAKURE, Miguel, Ntakiyiruta, Georges, Umugwaneza, Nathalie, Mwungura Ngabo, Espoir, Imanishimwe, Alphonsine, HARAGIRIMANA, Jean de Dieu, Habumuremyi, Sosthene, Ncogoza, Isaie, Ngoga, Eugene, Ntaganda, Edmond, Byiringiro, Fidele, Umurangwa N., Florence, Nkusi Agabe, Emmy, Rwamasirabo, Emile, Nyundo, Martin, Allen Ingabire, JC · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global healthcare, with Rwanda reporting 133,078 cases and 1,468 deaths by January 2023. Lockdowns, healthcare worker shortages, and resource reallocation affe…

Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression: Precision Surgery for Neurovascular Conflict in Trigeminal Neuralgia

EA Ojukwu, DK Ibeojo, JE Odeh, S Lytvak · Impact Surgery;

Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression (EVD) is effective and safe for treating trigeminal neuralgia. It provides immediate pain relief and has fewer complications compared to Microscopic Vascular Decompression (MVD), t…

Nationwide Trends in Racial Disparities for Melanoma Patients: Insights from US Healthcare Data

Muderrisoglu, Cankutay, Ojukwu , E. A. · Impact Surgery;

African Americans with melanoma are often diagnosed at later stages and require more complex care. Despite similar hospital outcomes to Caucasians, disparities in early diagnosis and care access persist. Analysis of NIS…

Trends in the Adoption of Minimally Invasive Surgery in a Resource-Limited Setting: An Eight-Year Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan

Arshad, Rabia, Khalid, Noor · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained global recognition for its superior outcomes, including reduced postoperative pain, shorter recovery times, and improved cosmetic results compared to open surger…

Effects of reproductive tract microbiota during the success of in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer

T Rahman, D Gujarathi, S Suryawanshi, P Ghag · Impact Surgery;

Infertility affects one in six people worldwide, yet in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) result in live births in only 30-35% of cases. A vaginal and endometrial microbiota dominated by Lactobacillus spe…

Exercise and Glucose Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms and Pathways

Ibeojo, D.K., Oden, J.E, Ojukwu, E.A., I Avramenko · Impact Surgery;

Background: Hyperglycaemia and insulin resistance are key characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder often leading to complications such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and retinopa…