A 10- year old male Libyan child presented to the outpatient department (OPD) in Benghazi with history of asymptomatic multiple papular lesions involving hands and forearms two months ago, the child was healthy and he wasn’t suffering from any chronic… Read More
50 years old Libyan female patient complaining of depigmented skin lesions since 2015
50 years old Libyan female patient presented to dermatology outpatient department complaining of depigmented skin lesions since 2015. Her Skin lesions started as a single patch in the dorsum of the right hand then increased gradually in size, new lesions… Read More
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology / Medicine Winners – A New Form of Cancer Therapy!
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute has decided today to award the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their game-changing discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation. The Nobel Prize… Read More
43 years old Libyan female patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
43 years Libyan female patient came to neurology clinic complaining of numbness and weakness in the left lower limb two months ago. History of the Patient: History reveals that she is a case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) diagnosed in October… Read More
10 Years old male child presented to dermatology department with history of a scaly patch of hair loss
10 years old male child presented to dermatology department (OPD) with history of a scaly patch of hair loss involving front of scalp 2 weeks ago. No other body skin lesions detected in the child. Mother reported the presence of… Read More
35 years old male presented with history of scaly skin lesions and itching from 15 years ago
35 years old male Libyan patient, presented with history of scaly skin lesions and itching from 15 years ago started as small erythematous scaly plaques on abdomen, elbow, knees and lower limb. 4 years ago the patient complain of joint… Read More
A 45 years old female presented with a history of severe itchy multiple purple papular and plaque lesions
A 45 years old female patient presented to dermatology department (OPD) with a history of severe itchy multiple purple papular and plaque lesions involving trunk ,upper and lower limbs one month ago. Neither history of drug intake nor medical illnesses… Read More
60 years old Libyan male patient in Benghazi, presented with history of erythematous scaly slightly pruritic skin over the scalp ears and nose
60 years old Libyan male patient in Benghazi, presented with history of erythematous scaly slightly pruritic skin over the scalp ears and nose, associated with hair loss since 2002. He had a history of photosensitivity and no history of raynud… Read More
The Biggest Biotech Discovery of the Century (CRISPR technology)
CRISPR cas9 technology is a simple yet powerful invention for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function. Its many potential applications include correcting genetic defects, treating and preventing the spread of diseases. … Read More