A “vaccine” which delivered directly to tumors in mice has been found to eliminate all traces of those tumors, researchers have found that it works on many different kinds of cancers( lymphomas, breast and colon cancer), including untreated metastases in… Read More
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A 64 year old female was admitted to BMC complaining from lower abdominal pain and abdominal bloating
A 64 year old female was admitted to Benghazi medical center, she was complaining from lower abdominal pain in a form of pressure and abdominal bloating. Abdomino-pelvic ultrasound showed a large left ovarian cyst, The cyst was 15 kg in… 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
Outbreak of a Deadly Brain Damaging Disease in India (Nipah Virus)
“Sajeesh, I am almost on the way. I don’t think I can meet you again….” Lini Puthussery, nurse and mother of two in Kerala, said in a poignant letter written to her husband shortly before she died from Nipah virus… Read More
A 42 year old Libyan patient with psychiatric disease admitted to emergency room
A 42 year old Libyan patient with psychiatric disease and no other chronic illness Admitted to emergency room with abdominal pain and vomiting for 1 week. Patient has no change in bowel habit. X-Ray was done showing multiple metal objects… Read More
A 64 y/o female, presented with progressive abdominal pain and distension
A 64 y/o female, presented with progressive abdominal pain and distension, vomiting and constipation for 4 days, with history of similar attacks in the past. Erect Abd.X-ray showed a significant dilated bowel loop, and Not the classic coffee bean sign… Read More
A Glance at Depression – By Anas Nagem
A Glance at Depression Introduction: Depression is a mental state characterized by excessive sadness, with mood disorders that include both physical and psychological symptoms, it is 4th most disabling disease in the world . Depression According to Gender: In Women:… Read More
The Danger of Bioterrorism – By Seraj Elfigih
Bioterrorism Introduction A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These germs are often found in nature. But they can sometimes be made more harmful by increasing their ability to… Read More
A case of Craniosynostosis (Fused Cranial Sutures)
Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous joints (cranial sutures) of the baby’s skull close prematurely (fuse), before the baby’s brain is fully formed. Brain growth continues, giving the head a misshapen appearance. It… Read More
A case of Encephalocele
Encephaloceles are rare birth defects associated with skull defects characterized by partial lacking of bone fusion leaving a gap through which a portion of the brain protrudes. In some cases, cerebrospinal fluid or the membranes that cover the brain (meninges)… Read More