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Clinical Adverse Effects Associated with Some COVID-19 Medications Used During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic

Idris Sadiq, Fatima Abubakar, Bashiru Ibrahim, Lawi Abdullahi, Dauda Danlami · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Numerous drugs have been repurposed to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as scientists and pharmaceutical firms compete to produce vaccines and antivirals without dwelling on the toxicity aspects. This paper expl…

Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Infection Among Patients in Tripoli Central Hospital

Abdurraouf Said, Mohamed Abuagela, Najla Elyounsi, Abulgasem Dakhil, Aisha Elansari · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. The prevalence of viral hepatitis has been observed in various regions in Africa, however the prevalence in Libya is not well documented. This study was aimed to illustrate the prevalence of hepatit…

Study of Risk Factors for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Hamida El Magrahi, Abir Ben Ashur, Mawada Ben Khalil, Maram Ben Taboun, Zeinab Bleha · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common causes of UTIs in ICU cases. Many risk factors are associated with its incidence. This study aimed to determine related risk…

Non-Uniform Spatial Dose Distributions Around Co-60 in Human Tissue for Brachytherapy Treatment using Monte Carlo EGS Code

Ibrahim Othman, Bsher Abour, Zedan Alsnosi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Brachytherapy (BT) uses encapsulated radioactive sources to deliver low (LDR) or high (HDR) dose rates to tissues. The source is implanted interstitial into tissues such as the radioactive needles used in the treatment…

Effect of Veneering Technique on Color Matching of Translucent Ice Zirconia Substructure Veneered with Lithium Disilicate Using Pressable Technique Versus Conventional Layering Technique: An In-Vitro Study

Milad Eshah, Mohamed Zeglam, Noora Berhaim, Nourelhouda Misurati, Siham Omer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aim. This study evaluated the effect of different veneering techniques on the color of translucent Ice zirconia substructure. Methods: A total of twenty translucent Ice Zirconia disc samples 12 mm in a diameter, 0.5 mm…

Study of Medication Errors' Types, Factors and Barriers from The Point of View of Nurses at Benghazi Medical Center

Lamya El Adouli, Basmah Nouri, Sarah Ahmed, Hana Abu Baker, Dania Mohamed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. This study aimed to identify the most common types of medication errors and the most important factors that contribute to the occurrence of these errors. It also aimed to identify the main barriers to not reportin…

Comparison Between the Efficiency of Dermatoscope and The Light Microscope for The Diagnosis of Scabies in Tripoli, 2018-2019

Naema Shibani, Al-Dwibe, Hamida, Maha Iskandarani, Bashir Zandah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Scabies is a common contagious skin infestation caused by a fertilized female mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis and usually manifested with severe night itching and burrows that are visible to the…

Managing Hypertension: The Role of a Food Scientist and Nutritionist

Egwumah, Ojochenemi, Girgih, Abraham, Joshua, Victoria · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Hypertension can result in myocardial infarction, renal failure, strokes, and death. It is a hemodynamic condition that is accompanied by an increase in peripheral vascular resistance. One billion individuals are believ…

Nephrotoxicity of Potassium Bromate and Ameliorating Role of Ruta chalepensis on kidney Weight and Some Biochemical Parameters of Male Rats

Mabroka Hamad, Eldurssi, Ibrahim, Ebtesam Gheth, Gasem Abdalla, Abdullah Algassi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Potassium bromate (KBrO3), used as food additive in the manufacturing of bread, is proven hazardous for the human health. Ruta chalepensis (R. chalepensis) is used in Mediterranean folk medicine to…

The Prevalence of Prediabetes Phase and Associated Risk Factors in A Sample of the Non-Diabetic Population in Al- Bayda City, Libya: A Cross-Sectional Study

Amal Atair, Muna Mohamed, Nissren Magid, Mahmoud Aeteer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of prediabetes in Al-Bayda city and to identify their associated factors. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out over a period of 4 months with a sample o…

6th LICMAS 2022 Proceeding of selected articles in Arabic language

Editor · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This is the proceeding of the 6th Libyan Conference on Medical, Applied, and Social Sciences, contains full article in Arabic language

6th LICMAS 2022 Proceeding of selected articles in English language

Editor · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This is the proceeding of 6th Libyan international conference on medical, applied, and social sciences, contains selected full articles in English language

6th LICMAS 2022 Book of Abstracts

Atia, Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

6th LICMAS 2022 ProceedingPROCEEDING OF THE 6TH LIBYAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL, APPLIED, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2022 ASSEMBLED AND EDITED BYAsst Prof. Ahmed Atia, Center of Research and International Cooperatio…

Possible Protective Effects of Rebamipide, Tianeptine, Oleum Cinnamomi on Ethanol-Induced and Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats

Shahrazad Gazeti, Doaa Abdelmonsif, Amr Okda · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and objectives. Peptic ulcer disease is a problem of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by mucosal damage secondary to pepsin and gastric acid secretion. It usually occurs in the stomach and proximal du…

Protective Effect of Zingiber Officinale Against Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) Induced Histological Effect in Testes of Adult Male Rabbits

Fayourz Kahald, Hanan Moftah, Ensaf Abdalwahed, Fahima Abdelsalam, Marfoua Ali · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Aims. DEHP stands for di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, a family of man-made chemical compounds that have been used in the development of plastics, solvents, and personal care products throughout the last century. Ginger (Zi…

The Energy Principle of MHD Instabilities

Awad Alhasi, Abdelhamid Elmabrok · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

In this work the MHD instability problem is reviewed, given some static equilibrium parameters (ρ_0 ,p_0 ,B ⃗_0 and υ_0=0), we study this equilibrium for small perturbations to see if these perturbations grow or decay.…

Alteration of Coagulation Profiles in Hypothyroid Patients

Mohamedahmed, Khalid Abdelsamea, Ahmed, Ahmed Hassan, Talha, Albadawi Abdebagi, Babker, Asaad · International Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacology;

Background: Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that results in too little thyroid hormones in circulation causing a slowdown in metabolism, therefor hypothyroid modifies physiological process of primary and…

Vomiting Induced Pneumomediastinum: A Case Report of a Rare Condition

Saumtally, Mohamed Saad, Masmoudi, Abderrahmen, Zouari, Amine, Talbi, Skander, Harbi, Houssem, Boujelben, Salah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Pneumomediastinum is a condition characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum and is often a worrisome finding. It can occur spontaneously without any identifiable cause or it can be secondary to a ruptu…

Investigating age and growth of Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) in Sidi Saad Reservoir (Central Tunisia)

Hajlaoui, W., Troudi, D., Cherif, M., Mili, S., Missaoui, H. · Life and Environment;

This study aims to assess the age and growth rates of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio (L., 1758) in Sidi Saad Reservoir in Tunisia. Sampling was conducted throughout the entire year of the experiment (January through D…

First report of endemic Taiwanese caryophyllid coral Polycyathus chaishanensis from Indian waters

Mondal, T., Raghunathan, C. · Life and Environment;

Ahermatypic corals are mostly distributed in the greater depth region in com- parison with shallow areas while inter-tidal zones are representing very limited species diversity. The family Caryophylliidae harbors the ma…

Glyphosate and paraquat herbicides' acute exposure and chronic effects on yellow mealworms, Tenebrio molitor

Sawangproh, W., Chunchob, S., Phaenark, C., Paejaroen, P. · Life and Environment;

Glyphosate and paraquat are broad-spectrum and non-selective herbicides used for weed control worldwide. Their potential impacts on alterations in non-target organisms are known. In this study, we reported the effects o…

Coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina, 1782) feeding on algae: first evidence for Europe

Battisti, C., de Michelis, S., Ceschin, S., Carosi, M. · Life and Environment;

In this note we report the first direct evidence for Europe of coypus (Myocastor coypus) feeding on freshwater algae. Coypus fed on green algae of the genus Spirogyra (Zygne-matophyceae) in a Mediterranean coastal wetla…

Consumption of Cod Liver Oil-enriched Vernonia amygdalina Leaf-based Diet Promoted Wound Healing in Wound-inflicted Type 2 Diabetic Wistar Rats

Soji-Omoniwa, Omolola, Adebayo, Samuel Opeyemi, Ayinde, Rukky Oluwatoyin, Oyeniyi, Abisodun Felicia, Adeleye, Darasimi Aderonke, Ezechukwu, Tracy-Allen, Chinedum, Chiemela, Emeje, Erhime Favour, Alebiosu, Onaopemipo, Ajibola, Olawunmi Esther, Adeniyi, Precious Omolara, Adebiyi, Adekunle Ayodeji, Toluhi, Abiodun Stephen, Adelaja, Adekunle Victor, Adebisi, Ademola Lawrence, Olawoyin, Kehinde John, Asunloye, Oluwatelemi Maria · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background. Diabetes mellitus is an important factor that contribute to non-healing chronic wound and 2 out of 10 diabetic patients in Nigeria present with diabetic foot ulcer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the…

Predictive Value of Postoperative C-Reactive Protein in Anastomotic Leakage After Colon Cancer Surgery

Masmoudi, Abderrahmen, Zouari, Amine, Trigui, Aymen, Talbi, Skander, Khanfir, Fatma, Ketata, Salma, Loukil, Issam, Hentati, Wassim, Harbi, Houssem, Boujelben, Salah · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background. Anastomotic leakage (AL) following colon surgery is a serious complication. Early diagnosis permits timely intervention and improvement in the clinical outcomes of the leak. C-reactive protein (CRP) has been…

Epidemiological and Clinico-Mycological Aspects of Pityriasis Versicolor in Tripoli-Central Hospital

Talal Douzan, Hamida Al-Dwibe, Safa Sharfuldeen, Altaahir Almihabas · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Background and aims. Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a common worldwide superficial fungal infection of the skin, caused by several species of a lipophilic dimorphic fungus, Malassezia. Usually presents with well-defined…