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Histopathologic changes in aborted placenta 流产胎盘的组织病理学改变

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/2519-139x.295915

A. Ashour, Nabeia Gheryani, T. Meidan

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Associations between anisometropia and depth of amblyopia in Benghazi, Libya 利比亚班加西地区屈光参差与弱视深度的关系

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_8_20

Sabah S Eldressi, Mariam B. Gebril

{"title":"Associations between anisometropia and depth of amblyopia in Benghazi, Libya","authors":"Sabah S Eldressi, Mariam B. Gebril","doi":"10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_8_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_8_20","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Amblyopia is a disorder characterized by a decrease in the best-corrected visual acuity in one or both eyes with no clear structural anomalies or ocular pathology. There are three primary types of amblyopia: anisometropic, strabismic, and sensory deprivation amblyopia. Anisometropic amblyopia occurs in children having a difference in refractive error between the two eyes and occurs in the more ametropic eye. Furthermore, there is a strong association of anisometropia with strabismus. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the association between age, sex, laterality, and type of refractive error on the depth of anisometropic amblyopia. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective (observational) study. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.0 software. Materials and Methods: One hundred and nine patient's files with anisometropic amblyopia were investigated, who were followed in a pediatric eye clinic in Sohail Elatrash's eye hospital Benghazi, Libya, between January 2008 and December 2018. Results: There is no effect of the type of gender on the depth amblyopia with P = 0.57. Furthermore, there is no difference in the predominance of amblyopia between the right and left eye (P = 0.93). Age is correlated in a positive manner with the depth of amblyopia (P = 0.035). Conclusions: in our study, eye laterality and gender had no effect on the depth of anisometropic amblyopia. The age and the smallest amount of astigmatism difference between both eyes had a direct proportion on the depth of anisometropic amblyopia.","PeriodicalId":18106,"journal":{"name":"Libyan International Medical University Journal","volume":"29 1","pages":"53 - 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78056239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Organizing online faculty development programs to strengthen medical education in India: Need of the hour 组织在线教师发展计划以加强印度的医学教育:时势需要

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/liuj.liuj_44_20

S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava

{"title":"Organizing online faculty development programs to strengthen medical education in India: Need of the hour","authors":"S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava","doi":"10.4103/liuj.liuj_44_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/liuj.liuj_44_20","url":null,"abstract":"There is an immense need to improve the skills of curricula delivery by training medical teachers. There arises the need to periodically train teachers through faculty development programs (FDPs). In fact, FDPs in the field of medical education have been acknowledged as an important component for the acquisition of skills for new faculty, for refinement of skills, and for better delivery of the medical curriculum. The implementation of online FDPs is a better option for improving the skills of medical teachers. These programs expose faculty to the domain of e-learning, which in itself is an important domain in medical education. However, the existing challenges in the smooth conduction of online FDPs cannot be ignored, and we have to support the staff in the smooth organization of these much-needed courses. In conclusion, online FDPs have the potential to enhance the skills and transform the effectiveness of medical teachers in their teaching–learning sessions and in their professional careers. Amidst the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it has become the need of the hour to conduct a series of online FDPs and empower faculty members in the domains of teaching–learning, assessment, research, curriculum planning, and evaluation.","PeriodicalId":18106,"journal":{"name":"Libyan International Medical University Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"66 - 69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88034595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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COVID-19 pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa: Addressing possible sociocultural factors that can prolong the pandemic 撒哈拉以南非洲的COVID-19大流行:应对可能延长大流行的社会文化因素

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_35_20

O. Ogundele

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Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic: Addressing the needs of refugees and migrants in the european region 2019年冠状病毒病大流行:解决欧洲区域难民和移民的需求

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_9_20

S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava

{"title":"Corona virus disease 2019 pandemic: Addressing the needs of refugees and migrants in the european region","authors":"S. Shrivastava, P. Shrivastava","doi":"10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_9_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_9_20","url":null,"abstract":"The Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced the lives of millions of people across the world and forced all the public health authorities to divert their attention towards the disease. The refugees and migrants have been recognized as vulnerable population groups and it is a must that in general, we should try to meet the needs of these population groups in this ongoing pandemic. Considering the practical concerns pertaining to the difficulty in accessing health care or residing in overcrowded settings or poor water supply, it makes them extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, as all these factors play an important role in enhancing the transmission of the disease. The need of the hour is to prevent the possibility of stigma and discrimination and ensure that reliable and timely information is passed to them through trustworthy resources. Further, all steps should be taken to inform them about the need to maintain social distancing, use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to the infection prevention and control recommendations. In conclusion, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, the refugees and migrants deserve equal priority and attention like that of the general population. However, considering their vulnerability to acquire the infection due to varying environmental and social attributes, it becomes crucial to facilitate early detection and isolation of the cases and thereby interrupt the chain of transmission and thus reduce the overall caseload.","PeriodicalId":18106,"journal":{"name":"Libyan International Medical University Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":"24 - 26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82927727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Contraceptive use of HIV-positive women attending an HIV treatment center in Osogbo, Nigeria 尼日利亚奥索博艾滋病毒治疗中心艾滋病毒阳性妇女的避孕药具使用情况

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_21_19

S. olowookere, A. Ajayi, A. Idowu, A. Ajayi, B. Afolabi

{"title":"Contraceptive use of HIV-positive women attending an HIV treatment center in Osogbo, Nigeria","authors":"S. olowookere, A. Ajayi, A. Idowu, A. Ajayi, B. Afolabi","doi":"10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_21_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_21_19","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Access to combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) enables HIV-positive women to live longer in good health. Some of these women are sexually active having unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions because of not using contraceptives. Objective: This study assessed pattern of contraceptive use by HIV-positive women of reproductive age group attending an HIV treatment center at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 400 HIV-positive women that completed an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire on awareness and use of contraceptives. Data collected were analyzed with SPSS version 17. Results: Majority, 217 (54.3%), had been pregnant since enrollment with 120 (55.3%) having an induced abortion. Majority, 378 (94.5%), were aware of contraception with health workers as the source of awareness being 204 (54%). Although 313 (82.8%) desire to use a contraceptive, 281 (74.3%) currently used a contraceptive with male condom, 130 (34.4%), being the most common type used. Selected factors significantly associated with contraceptive use included age 35 years and above (odds ratio [OR] =2.58, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.18–5.63, P = 0.018), higher education (OR = 4.48, 95% CI = 2.80–7.16, P = 0.0001), being unmarried (OR = 4.34, 95% CI = 2.74–6.88, P = 0.0001), skilled worker (OR = 4.64, 95% CI = 2.76–7.81, P = 0.0001), higher income (OR = 2.15, 95% CI = 1.20–3.82, P = 0.01), and increasing duration on highly active ART 6–12 months (OR = 8.88, 95% CI = 4.50–17.50, P = 0.0001) and >12 months (OR = 4.37, 95% CI = 2.27–8.43, P = 0.0001). Conclusions: Some sexually active HIV-positive women were not using contraceptives. It is necessary to increase contraceptive awareness and use among this vulnerable population.","PeriodicalId":18106,"journal":{"name":"Libyan International Medical University Journal","volume":"139 1","pages":"8 - 14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76429938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias in children: A 10-year retrospective analysis 儿童嵌顿性和绞窄性腹股沟疝:10年回顾性分析

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_10_20

A. Talabi, O. Sowande, A. Tanimola, C. Adumah, O. Adejuyigbe

{"title":"Incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias in children: A 10-year retrospective analysis","authors":"A. Talabi, O. Sowande, A. Tanimola, C. Adumah, O. Adejuyigbe","doi":"10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_10_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_10_20","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In pediatric inguinal hernia, the most feared complication is incarceration, which can lead to catastrophic consequences if not resolved expeditiously. Aims: This study assessed the usefulness of manual reduction of complicated inguinal hernia in children. Settings and Design: This study was designed to study the age at presentation, gestation age at birth, duration of symptoms, success rate of manual reduction of incarcerated inguinal hernia, subsequent treatment, operative findings, and outcome of strangulated cases in pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 56 children under 15 years of age with a diagnosis of complicated inguinal hernia managed between January 2009 and December 2018 at a tertiary care hospital in Nigeria. Demographic characteristics, clinical presentations, management, and outcome were retrieved. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 (IBM Corp., NY, USA). The results were presented as frequencies and percentages. Categorical variables were analyzed using Chi-square test. P < 0.05 was deemed statistically significant. Results: The age of patients ranged between 8 days and 14 years, with a median of 2 months; 79% were infants. Males outnumbered females by a ratio of 27:1, and the rate of incarceration was 5.0%. Majority (89.3%) had no previous hospital visits. Those who had successful manual reduction was 80%. Time of presentation was a statistically significant factor for successful reduction, P < 0.05. One patient experienced en masse reduction, and there was no mortality. Conclusion: Majority of those with incarcerated inguinal hernias were infants, and manual reduction was associated with early presentation.","PeriodicalId":18106,"journal":{"name":"Libyan International Medical University Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"3 - 7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73776511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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University-wide implementation of problem-based learning 在大学范围内实施基于问题的学习

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_13_20

Adel Ahmaida Altawaty, Mohammed Ambarek

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Treatment of anterior dental crossbite in adult Libyan patient 利比亚成人患者前牙交叉咬合的治疗

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_1_20

Fatma Elsheikhi

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Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and COVID-19, the Libyan prospective 氯喹、羟氯喹和COVID-19，利比亚的前景

Libyan International Medical University Journal Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.4103/LIUJ.LIUJ_11_20

A. S. Elhwuegi

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