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Prevalence of Dental Fear and Anxiety among School Children in Zawia City, Libya

Amani Barka, Lubna Abdalrahman, Nebras Hamida, Rawiyah Alshaybani, Tahani Alfahim · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Odontophobia, also known as dental fear and anxiety (DFA), is a type of phobia that can negatively affect the dental and oral health of people who experience it. This phobia has psychosocial characteristics that make it…

Growth and Development of Nanobiotechnology Applications and Future Prospects

Lutfi Khamees Alfirjani, Ashraf A Naass, Akarm Mansour Sherif, Abdulfattah Elhady Abokridighaha · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Despite the high cost of nanomaterials and devices, nanotechnology is witnessing great growth and development worldwide, and competition has become great among developed countries to produce and develop this technology…

Immediate Effects of Anesthesia Agents on Liver Function

Afaf Hmza, Fatma Alashkham, Abdalrheem Ammr, Abdulwahhab Ashour, Salah Aldeen Altwayr · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Anesthetic agents and types may deteriorate liver function; therefore, choosing anesthetics with less hepatotoxicity is important. The elevations of serum aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), and alkaline…

Changes in Blood Electrolytes Induced by Anesthesia

Kaothar Abuokraa, Enas Al-Mahdi, Nofal Abu Shaala, Retaj Alkikly · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Electrolyte imbalances can significantly impact anaesthesia management, potentially leading to complications during procedures. Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis can disrupt crucial physiological proces…

Path to Enhanced National Accreditation of Basic Medical Education Programs in Libya

Salem Elfard, Zinab Elfituri, Amal Alshebani · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

As Libya continues to strive for excellence in healthcare, national accreditation plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education and improving patient outcomes. In order to realize this objective, great…

Endometrial Scratching by an Office Hysteroscopy for Unexplained Infertility: Predictors of Success and Pregnancy Rate

Zeena Helmi, Wassan Nori, Rana Raad Helmi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

One-half of the infertile couples have unexplained infertility. The endometrial scratch (es) is believed to cause favorable endometrial inflammation, making it more receptive to an implanted embryo. We aimed to assess t…

Reliability of Electronic versus Attendance Examination among Undergraduate Medical Students In Covid-19 Era

Amenah Fadhil Ridha, Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Wassan Nori · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

COVID-19 raised a rapid progressing health problem. Iraq has taken drastic steps to combat the pandemic, including suspending all in-person educational activities. The consequent integration of e-learning into universit…

Risks Facing a Pregnant Teen in Iraq, the Health Problems, and the Proposed Solutions

Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Reshed Obeid, Dina Salman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Teenage pregnancy continues to be a major health and social problem in various parts of the world including Iraq. A case control study conducted over 2 years in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Al-Yarmouk te…

Using Local Plant Remains to Get Rid of Ammonia Nitrogen from Well Water in Wadiderna (Libya) after Hurricane Daniel

Hanan Khalifa, Waleed Ramadhan · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

A "hotspot" for research in recent years has been the mechanism of ammonia nitrogen removal from black and odorous water, particularly during the phytoremediation process. Since ammonia is thought to be a source of wate…

Evaluation of Community Pharmacists' Knowledge towards Celiac Disease

Ghufran Emhemmed, Mawda Alsgayer, Nisreen Ashour, Najat Almokdmi · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Celiac disease is one of the diseases in which patient follow-up and counseling are essential, and number of studies dealing with the roles of pharmacists in this disease is very limited. This study aims to fill this ga…

Cushing Syndrome from Functioning Adrenal Adenoma in A Nigerian Woman: A Case Report

Mumini Rasheed, Nabila Ado Ya'u, Salisu Isma'il, Abdullah Abib, Najeem Idowu, Adebayo Adekunle, Kehinde Ademoye · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Cushing syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by elevated body cortisol level with its attendant clinical features. It's relatively rare. We report this clinical condition due to its rarity and our objective wa…

Analyzing the Major Failures and Key Risks Linked to Dental Fixed Prostheses: An in Vivo Clinical Study

Saleha Alalwani, Seham Elsawaay, Ahmed Mhanni · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This clinical investigation aimed to identify factors leading to fixed partial denture failures and their implications, crucial for enhancing clinical outcomes. Conducted in Tripoli, Libya, with 75 patients contributing…

Survival Rate Against Fracture of Endodontically Treated Premolars Restored with Crowns and Resin Composites: A Retrospective Study

Enas Khamakhim, Farida Alsayeh · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

The purpose of this study was to assess the survival rate of endodontically treated premolars that were restored with resin composites or crowns. Additionally, possible risk factors were identified through the use of a…

the Refractive Changes After Nd.YAG Laser Capsulotomy in Pseudophakic Patients

Adnan Mahany, Adam Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background Postoperative cataract surgery often results in posterior capsule opacification (PCO), causing low visual acuity and uniocular diplopia. Factors include patient age, lens type, surgery technique, and diseases…

A Cataract Surgery in A Camp Patient; A Study on Visual Outcomes

Hanan Gaith, Adam Al-Bargathy · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment among cataract patient globally including in Libya. Phacoemulsification is a commonly performed procedure to improve visual outcome among senile cataract…

Exploring Breast Cancer Dynamics: Understanding Risk Factors, Health Behaviors, and Treatment Trends among Women in Derna, Libya

Arig Alyasir, Aisha Bojazyah, Ilham Elyseir · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Breast cancer poses a significant global health challenge, being the second most common cancer among women and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This research aims to investigate the multifaceted dimensions of b…

Association Between Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Benghazi, Libya

Tahani Emgory, Anwar Gibril · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Glaucoma, a leading cause of permanent blindness in the world, primarily affects older adults and is classified into four types, with diabetes mellitus potentially influencing the condition. The study aims to identify t…

Complications Linked to Acute COVID-19 Phase during its Second Wave Era

Entesar Omran, Zenab Elfzzani, Amina Bshaena · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Numerous global studies have documented the multi-systemic complications associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, there is a scarcity of research exploring SARS-Co…

Predictors of Pregnancy Outcome for Libyan Infertile Women Underwent Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle at Tripoli Infertility Center

Abdulabasit Afhayl Alboum, Amal Sulaeman, Eshraq Alsherif · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a crucial treatment approach in assisted reproduction technology (ART) for infertility clinics. However, low pregnancy rates in ICSI cycles are a problem. Despite its potential…

Protocol for a global cohort study: HernIas, Pathway and Planetary Outcomes for Inguinal Hernia Surgery (HIPPO): HIPPO Cohort Study Protocol

Picciochi, Maria, NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery · Impact Surgery;

Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common elective operations globally which was not prioritised during the pandemic. Data from the National Health Service in the United Kingdom suggests that 74,822…

Segregating clean waste in operating theatres: proof of principle after abdominal surgery

Ledda, Virginia, Nepogodiev, Dmitri, Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

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Knowledge mobilisation for cross-sectoral, sustainable energy planning

Picciochi, Maria, Saeed, Samerah, Glasbey, James, Nepogodiev, Dmitri, Ledda, Virginia, Bhangu, Aneel, Li, Elizabeth · Impact Surgery;

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Community engagement for greener energy strategies across health and education anchor institutions : CEI for green energy

Ledda, Virginia, Bahrami-Hessari, Michael, Glasbey, James, Kamarajah, Sivesh, Li, Elizabeth, Nepogodiev, Dmitri, Picciochi, Maria, Bhangu, Aneel · Impact Surgery;

Operating theatres are the most energy-intensive parts of the hospital, requiring a constant supply for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.1 Decarbonising them requires behavioural changes by frontline clinical a…

Impact of the ongoing genocide in Gaza on surgical capacity and healthcare system : Gaza: impact on surgical capacity

Alser, Osaid, Asharaf, Hanaa Haseebah, Kishawi, MD, Sami · Impact Surgery;

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West African College of Surgeons 64th Scientific Conference in Freetown, Sierra Leone, 2024: WACS meeting 2024

AGBEKO, ANITA ESEENAM, National Institute of Health Care Research (NIHR) Global Surgery Unit (GSU) West African Hubs · Impact Surgery;

The Association of Surgeons of West Africa (ASWA) was formed in 1960.1 In 1969, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) was established to promote ASWA's objective of postgraduate education and training in surgery i…