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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Moringa Oleifera in Lead Poisoning: An Investigation of its Effects on Blood Lead Levels and Oxidative Stress in Rats

Objective: Lead poisoning is a global public health problem that has been associated with poor treatment outcomes. We therefore evaluated the ability of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) to reduce blood lead level (BLL) an…

Intestinal Mucormycosis in A 44-Year-Old Woman Under Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Intestinal Mucormycosis is a rare fungal disease with high morbidity and mortality, which occurs in severely immunocompromised patients. Early recognition of the infection is crucial to improve the prognosis. Urgent sur…

Rape: The Role of Histocytopathologist in Nigeria

Background and aim. Sexual violence refers to a specific constellation of crimes including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. This study was carried out to establish the role of histocytopathologist in establi…

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Visual Prognosis After Open Globe Trauma in Children

Background and aims. Open globe eye injuries are a frequent cause of morbidity, amblyopia, and monocular blindness in children. In our study, we propose to establish deep learning models to predict the final visual acui…

Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Angiogenesis in Diabetes: An in-Vitro Experimental Study

Background and aims. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an endothelial cell mitogen, chemotactic agent, and inducer of vascular permeability. It is unique for its effects on multiple components of the wound he…

Shoaling Upward Cycles (Parasequences) and their Significance in the Black River -Trenton Carbonates (Ordovician) of Southern Ontario, Canada

The Black River and Trenton Groups form a thin (average 150 metres) transgressive systems tract of a Middle to Upper Ordovician carbonate depositional sequence. Within this tract, various upward shoaling cycles bounded…

The Effect of Thiamine Administration on Delayed Recovery from Anesthesia: A Case report

For anesthesiologists, delayed recovery from general anesthesia frequently poses a challenge because they need to quickly establish the most effective treatment by accurately diagnosing the underlying cause. Nonalcoholi…

Using Web-Based Questionnaires for Collecting Data on Risk Factors of Preterm Birth in Tripoli hospitals, Libya

Background and aims. Preterm birth is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and long-term morbidity as well as the long-term health consequences and cognitive outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors and…

Overview of substance use disorder and available treatments

Substance use disorders are a major health problem worldwide. Substance use is a chronic disorder associated with significant mortality and morbidity. These diseases also cause significant healthcare utilization and med…

Nematode infestation in Red Mullet (Mullus surmuletus, Linnaeus, 1758) From Benghazi Coast, Libya

Aims. This study was aimed to identify nematode parasites infecting M. surmuletus from cost of Benghazi and study the relationship between the prevalence of nematode parasites and sex, body weight body length of M. surm…

Potential Protective Effect of Panax ginseng (roots) against Minerals and Lipid Profile Changes in Adult Male Rabbits administered with Stannous Chloride

Background and aims. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the potential protective effects of Panax ginseng (P. ginseng). Changes in levels of some minerals and lipid profiles induced by stannous chloride (SnCl2…

Evaluation of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), Leaves Impacted by Two Different Fertilizer Sources

Background and aims. One of the most significant vegetable plants in the world is tomato. Tomato has been developed to increase productivity, nutrient status, and resistance to both biological and abiotic stress factors…

Morphometric Traits of the Sagittae of Big Scaled Silverside (Atherina boyeri (Risso, 1810)) Captured from the East Coast of Libya

Aims. This study was aimed to establish traits of morphometric parameters of Atherina boyeri sagittae and to determine the relationship of these parameters to fish size. Methods. A total of 80 fish were collected from t…

Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of ChatGPT: A Critical Look at the Recent Development in AI and Its Implications

A Review on Biological and Medicinal Significance of Furan

An important group of heterocyclic compounds with significant biological characteristics are furan derivatives. The creation of furan derivatives and their testing for various pharmacological properties have received a…

Evaluation of Long Term Intake of Citrus aurantifolia Juice on Fertility Indices in Male Wistar Rats

Background and aims. Infertility is one of the most common presentations in gynecological clinics. Male-related factors account for over 30% of all cases. Several factors are known to interfere with fertility promoters…

Atypical Outcome of Klebsiella pneumoniae Endogenous Endophthalmitis

Background and aim. Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) can enter the bloodstream from initial infection sites and causes metastatic infections. Ocular infection is called endogenous endophthalmitis. It is considered as a sight-…

The Severity of Symptoms and Thrombotic Effect of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine After the First Dose in Western Libya

Background and aims. There have been numerous COVID-19 vaccines introduced with various efficacy and safety profiles. The severity and reactogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccine in our community have received very little at…

Effect of Resin Cement Type and Micro-Shear Technique on Bond Strength to Hybrid Ceramic Material

Background and aim. Bond strength is highly influenced by micro shear testing procedures and the types of resin cement used, however information on these factors is not clear. This study was aimed to evaluate the influe…

The Role of Sympathetic Skin Response in Assessing Autonomic Function in Normal Adults

Background: Sympathetic Skin Response (SSR) is a simple, non-invasive and reproducible test to assess the impairment of the sympathetic fibers of the peripheral nerves. It measures the change in electrical skin potentia…

Menstruation hygiene and related issues in adolescent girls: A brief commentary

Between childhood and adulthood, adolescence is a phase of physiological, psychological, and social transformation. Menstrual difficulties are a common symptom and one of the primary causes of adolescent doctor visits.…

Cyberchondria: Physiology of Anxiety Due to Health-Related Information From the Internet

Cyberchondria in other sense is also known as "compuchondria" is a groundless upsurge of wordiness about common symptoms based on analysis of search results and medical literature online. It also includes the features o…

Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Proliferation and Secretion of Type I Interferon after Treatment with Polyherbal Formulations Fractions

Background and aims. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are becoming resistant to therapy, despite extensive discoveries. The use of natural remedies for HIV treatment is becoming global. This study evaluates…

Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Obesity Among 7 Years Old Children in Libya

Background and aims. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between infant-feeding variables and body mass index BMI in a group of Libyan children aged 7 years. Methods. A cross-sectional study was cond…

Emitters Classification based on Steady State BT Signal Features

Aims. The aims of this study were to verify the enhancement wireless networks' security, and the identification of specific emitters. Methods. A novel technique was introduced to enhance the security of wireless network…