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Isolation and Identification of Bacteria in Post-Operated Wound Patients at Sabratha Teaching Hospital in Libya

alashoury, halima, Khalid Othman · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a serious global health concern, with wound infections representing the most common nosocomial infection, particularly among surgical patients. Surgical site infections are the…

Inorganic Mineral Dynamics in Two Medicinal Plants and Their Influence on Body Weight Gain in Experimental Rabbits

Ameenah Hammad, Fayrouz Khaled · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study compares the macro-mineral composition of Moringa oleifera and Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extracts and evaluates how their inorganic profiles relate to physiological outcomes in rabbits. The elemental analys…

Inguinal Hernia Containing Uterus and Adnexa in a Female Infant: A Rare Case Report from Libya

Ahmed Aniba, Mohamed Sherfad, Mustafa El-ahmar, Fathi Abulifa · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Inguinal hernias containing reproductive organs represent an exceptionally rare clinical presentation in female infants. While ovarian herniation occurs in approximately 15-20% of female inguinal hernias, concurrent ute…

Clinical Profile, Management, and Outcomes of Pediatric Pneumonia Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Mufeeda Mansour, Yousef Assaleh · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Geographical and socioeconomic factors affect the incidence and outcomes of pneumonia, which is a major cause of severe illness and mortality in children globally. There is a dearth of information on the characteristics…

Parental Evaluation of Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Cross-Sectional Study from Western Libya and Its Clinical Implications

Fayrouz Abu Alasad, Einass Ragab, Wafa Alshaiby · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common childhood motor disorder caused by non-progressive brain injury or malformation during early development, leading to muscle spasticity and coordination problems. This cross-sectional stud…

Immediate Effects of Dry Needling on Pressure Pain Threshold in Rhomboid Muscle Myofascial Trigger Points: A Pre-Post Experimental Pilot Study

Vibhuti, Patil, Deepak, Anap, Saqib, Syed · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterised by hyperirritable nodules within taut bands of skeletal muscle, known as myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). These trigger poi…

Exploring untapped aspects of Hemodialysis in Physiotherapy

Pranali, Gaikwad, Abhijit, Diwate · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Chronic Kidney Disease is characterized as the presence of kidney damage and an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) of less than <60 mL/min/1.73m2, persisting for 3 months or more, irrespective of the cause. It…

Neurodevelopmental Rehabilitation in an Infant with Communicating Hydrocephalus and Periventricular Leukomalacia: A Case report

Akshay, Parihar, Sheikh, Nabila · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition caused by excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, often leading to increased intracranial pressure and developmental delays. Case…

From Hand to Heel: Functional Predictors of Performance in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

Kruti, Thakkar, Salvi, Shah · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Introduction:Menopause is a critical transitional phase in a woman's life marked by declining estrogen levels, leading to progressive musculoskeletal deterioration and functional decline. Grip strength and gait speed ar…

III rehab - a 2-in-1 instrument for assessment and management of Balance Dysfunction

Suvarna, Ganvir, Maheshwari, Harishchandre, Jasmine, Sheikh · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Balance impairment is common in patients with neurological dysfunction which needs specific assessment and management. Variety of tools are available for assessment and management separately. But very few instruments of…

Low Back Pain

Pranali , Pawar, Deepak, Anap · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

The edited book Low Back Pain by Vincenzo Denaro, Sergio Iavicoli, Fabrizio Russo, and Gianluca Vadalà brings together an impressive and timely collection of research originally featured in the International Journal of…

Effect of Stacked Breathing Exercises on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Abdominal Surgery Patients - A Pilot Study

Kabir , Ghai, Pranali, Gaikwad, Abhijit, Diwate · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Breath stacking is a technique in which multiple consecutive inspirations are taken before expiration, allowing increased lung expansion and improved secretion clearance. This method enhances oxygenation, in…

Effect of dry needling on pain among young adults with trapezius myofascial trigger points

Dipak, Korade, Mukesh , Shinde, Pradnya, Shinde · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background Myofascial trigger points in the trapezius muscle cause neck and shoulder pain, often due to poor posture or overuse. Dry needling is a minimally invasive treatment used to relieve such pain by targeting thes…

Prevalence of Pusher's Syndrome among stroke patients in Jalgaon city by using four-point pusher score: An Observational study.

Roshni, Bhala, Ashwini, Kalsait, Jaywant, Nagulkar · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

ABSTRACT- Background- Following damage to the left or right side of the brain, a clinical condition known as "Pusher syndrome" may develop. Individuals who suffer from unilateral strokes may deliberately push toward the…

Effect Of 90/90 Hemi Bridge Ball and Balloon Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Postural Alignment in Persons with Hyper Lumbar Lordosis.

Divya, Kharwandikar, Aashirwad, Mahajan, Akshay, Parihar, Nisha, Gosh · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Hyper-lumbar lordosis refers to an exaggeration of the normal lumbar anterior convexity. It is commonly associated with increased anterior pelvic tilt and hip flexion. Contributing factors may include impair…

Effect of instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation Versus positional release therapy on pain and functional disability on unilateral upper trapezitis: A Comparative Study.

Mahendran, P., Kalaiselvi, K., Sujana, N. · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Effect of instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation Versus positional release therapy on pain and functional disability on unilateral upper trapezitis: A Comparative Study. 1 P Mahendran,2K. Kalaiselvi, 3N. Sujana 1P…

Effect of exercise on obesity among postmenopausal women: A Systematic Review

Shyam, Ganvir, Nandini , Soni, Pratik, Ingle, Akanksha , Chandak · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Obesity is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women due to estrogen deficiency and age-related metabolic changes, predisposing them to cardiometabolic complications. Exercise is a widely promoted non-phar…

Artificial Intelligence Augmented Gamification in Pharmacology Education: A Narrative Review

Sangishetti, Vijay Prasad, Bharatha, Ambadasu · International Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacology;

Background: Pharmacology remains one of the most cognitively demanding subjects in undergraduate medical education, owing to the vast volume of information that students are required to assimilate. Traditional didactic…

Error Estimation and Floating-Point Effects in Numerical Integration: A Comparative Study

Naima Shamsi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study investigates how truncation (discretization) error and floating-point round-off jointly influence the practical accuracy of three classical composite quadrature rules: the composite rectangle rule, the compos…

Design and Implementation of an EtherChannel Redundant Switched Network Using PAgP and LACP Protocols with Load-Balancing Verification

derawi, reema, Nuredin Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

A company needs a dependable and quick computer network. Nevertheless, network infrastructure is a major issue that affects the network's bandwidth, yet it is frequently overlooked. EtherChannel technology can be used t…

Study of Iron Deficiency Levels among Pregnant Women Attending the Obstetrics Golden Complex Clinic, Sirte

Munay Deekari, Hana Zaed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major public health concern among pregnant women, associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. During pregnancy, iron requirements increase substantially, and failure to meet th…

IPv6 Addressing and Configuration: Building a Dual-Stack Network with OSPFv3

ALGAZITE, Hussam EDDIN, Nuredin Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

With the rapid growth of Internet-connected devices, IPv4 addressing has become insufficient to meet global demand. IPv6 was introduced to overcome this limitation by providing a significantly larger address space and i…

Design and Implementation of a Virtual University Network Using the Hot Standby Router Protocol

Ramah, Abdulsalam, Nuredin Ahmed · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

With the increasing reliance on campus networks to support educational activities, the need for solutions that ensure the availability and continuity of operation has become critical. Traditional networks face the chall…

Biochemical Alterations in Liver Function Parameters among Entamoeba Histolytica-Positive Patients at Al-Bayda Medical Center, Libya

Fathy Awad, Nisreen Abdulali · Attahadi Medical Journal;

Entamoeba histolytica infection remains a major public health problem in endemic regions and may lead to extraintestinal complications, particularly hepatic involvement. While amoebic liver abscess is well recognized, b…

Demographic, Seasonal, and Temporal Determinants of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Serological Status in Al-Bayda City, Libya: A Cross-Sectional Study Employing Multinomial Logistic Regression

Hasna Akub, Tawfeek Altawaty, Aun Younis · Attahadi Medical Journal;

This cross-sectional study examined the demographic, seasonal, and temporal determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and serological status among individuals tested in Al-Bayda city, eastern Libya, between 2021 and 2025. De…