Faculty of Applied
Medical Science
Publications List

• Elsaid A, Shaglouf K, Al Jali F, Hamad S, Boshugma A. Breast Cancer Patients’ Characteristics at a Tertiary Centre in Benghazi, Libya. LJMR. 2026 Jun. 18; 20(2):362-7. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.2.53

• Abdulla SA, Elshaari FA, Mohamed N, Abughnia E, Elmashie KS, Zourgui L. Comprehensive bioactivity of Phragmites australis aqueous extract: Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and antiviral properties. Sci Afr. 2026;31:e03235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2026.e03235

• Bobtina N, Shaafi E, Elkawafi M, Almabrouk M, Alfallah F, Salem A, et al. Diagnostic and Cost Benefits of Tissue Microarray Technology for Multiplex Biomarker Testing in Molecular Oncology: A Libyan Perspective. LJMR. 2026 May 2; 20(1):156-65. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.1.24

• Eljaly S, Elkawafi M, Hammad M, Khattab H, Alnaas N. Assessment of knowledge attitude and behavior towards hepatitis B and its vaccine among the population in Benghazi. LJMR. 2026 May 2; 20(1):148-55. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.1.23

• Elkawafi M, Elmansourya M, Benamer Z, Al-Majbri S, Rana Abdalmajeed R, El-Naas N, et al. Investigating Public Awareness About the Effect of Over-the-Counter Drugs on the Heart in Benghazi City, Libya. LJMR. 2026 May 2; 20(1):86-97. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.1.14

• Elkawafi M, Elmansourya M, Benamer Z, Al-Majbri S, Rana Abdalmajeed R, El-Naas N, et al. Investigating Public Awareness About the Effect of Over-the-Counter Drugs on the Heart in Benghazi City, Libya. LJMR. 2026 May 2; 20(1):86-97. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.1.14

• Elsaid A, Abusedra A, Abbas G, Ahweidi S, Eltboli N, Alhasi M. Evaluation of HBV Antibody Levels among Students at the Libyan International University: A Cross-Sectional Study. Alq J Med App Sci. 2026 Apr. 19; :943-8. https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.269422

• Amer A, Boshahma F, Shoeib T, Rayan R, Salem K, Mustafa M, et al. Types of Down Syndrome Disorders Diagnosed at the First International Laboratory from 2020 to 2025. LJMR. 2026 May 8; 20(2):250-4. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.20.2.40


• Osama Ambarak, Eiman Leias, Benarous R, Fieras Monier, Alla Elgaddafi. Frequency of Sternal Variations and anomalies in an Libyan population Using Computed Tomography. Libyan Med J. 2026 Jun. 1; :301-7. https://doi.org/10.69667/lmj.26601

• Hamid, H., Al-Wafi, M., Ahmida, M. H., Elmansoury, M., & Najah, M. (2025). Beyond Total Error: An Observational Comparative Study of Sigma Metrics in Long-Term Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer Performance. Cureus, 17(1), e77236. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.77236

• Hamid, H. M., Almansoury, N. E., Elreshi, Z. I., Ahmida, M. H. S., Elmansoury, A. M., & Najah, M. (2025). Cervical cancer awareness and knowledge gaps among female high school teachers in Benghazi, Libya. Scientific African, 28, Article e02734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02734

• Aloriby, M. A., Elkawafi, M. K. A., Salem, Y. S. Z., El-Gehani, A., & Alaribi, M. A. (2025). Von Ebner’s fluid for decalcification of osteoma: Case report. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis, 8(1), 117–122. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v8-i01-15%20

• Ambarak, O. O. M., Leias, E. A. A., Annaas, A. H., Elfakhri, A. A., Monier, F., & Elgaddafi, A. (2025, May 12). Morphometry of Sella Turcica in Libyan populations using computed tomography. SAR Journal of Anatomical and Physiological Sciences, 6(3), Article 001. https://doi.org/10.36346/sarjap.2025.v06i03.001

• A Amara, M Alkilany, M Amara, A Benhasouna, I Omran, 415 Correlation Between Antibodies and Histopathological Findings in Patients with Celiac Disease, in Benghazi Libya, BJS, Volume 112, Issue Supplement_10, June 2025, znaf128.484, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf128.484

• Z Omar, A Manghoush, M Elkawafi, N A El-naas, A Kushan, 397 Comparing Cardioplegia Solutions to Mitigate Ischemic Reperfusion Injury in Cardiac Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Libyan Survey, BJS, Volume 112, Issue Supplement_10, June 2025, znaf128.479, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf128.479

• Aloriby, M., Elkawafi, M., Aldrsy, S., Sweker, M., Elabdeli, H., Elbarghathi, A., Benhasouna, A., El-Awamie, M., Elsharif, N., Alqabbasi, O., Alshalmani, S., Algazal, R., & Bleiblo, F. (2025). Overall in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of Olea europaea and Ficus carica leaf extracts for antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens. Frontiers in Microbiology, 16, Article 1567921. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1567921ٍ

• El-Mogassabi A, Baiu HS, Hassan NO, Salem EM, Elshakmak L, Tamoos KAK, et al. Translation, adaptation and validation of the AWACAN tool for breast and cervical cancer awareness among Arabic-speaking women: a study from Libya. Ecancermedicalscience. 2025;19:2047. https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2025.2047.

• Fatima Bouushebah, Butheina El Glali, Fatma Najem, Intisar Omran, Mabrouka Elkadiki, Souaad Bennour, et al. The Frequency of Immunofluorescence Antinuclear Antibody and Patterns in Autoimmune Diseases in Benghazi City . Alq J Med App Sci. 2025 Nov. 10; :2573-7. https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.2583467

• Osama Ambarak, Eiman Aleias, Rehab Benarous, Heithum Baiu, Abdullah Alsherif, Said Almnfe, et al. Morphometric Study of the Lumbar Spinal Canal in the Normal Libyan Population using Computed Tomography. Alq J Med App Sci. 2025 Dec. 9; :2785-90. https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.2584101

• Ambarak OOM, Leias EAA, Annaas AH, Elfakhri AA, Monier F, Elgaddafi A. Morphometry of sella turcica in Libyan populations using computed tomography. SAR J Anat Physiol. 2025;6(3):52-60. https://doi.org/10.36346/sarjap.2025.v06i03.001.

• Ambarak OOM, Aleias EAA, Benarous RM, Alsarrah A, Elsafi M, Almnfe M, et al. Morphometric study of the sternum in Libyan people by CT scan. Int J For Multidiscip Res. 2025;7(6). https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61970.

• Alasbily H, Ali Fahmi F, Abdulhamid Abdala M, Fouad Asheibi A, Adeil Amhidi A, Abed Elallegy A, H Elamami A. Metformin in Diabetic Retinopathy: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Potential, and Barriers. Cureus. 2025 Jul 7;17(7):e87455. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.87455

• Abdulla SA, Abdalla BA, Muhammed AA, Elawamy HA, Hawda SM, Mohamed N, Abduallah EH, Younis MYG, Alsanfaz HO, Suliman HA. The impact of antioxidant adjuncts on periodontal health in type 2 diabetes patients: a meta-analysis. Clin Exp Dent Res. 2025;11:e70215. https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70215.

• Al-Kassar A, Elkawafi M, Ninkovic-Hall G, Makar RR, Tantawy TG. Efficacy of targeted teaching program on patients care in National Health Service hospitals. Ann Vasc Surg. 2025;115:69-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2025.02.021.

• El-Mogassabi A, Elshakmak L, Hassan NO, Salem EM, Tamoos K. Scoping Review of Colorectal Cancer Research in Libya: Gaps and Opportunities in Peer-Reviewed Publications. Cancer Control. 2025 Jan-Dec;32:10732748251404732. https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748251404732.

• Elkawafi MKA, Alabeedi SWA. The effect of raised K+ on the spontaneous contraction of cardiomyocytes: pharmacological modulation. Ibnosina J Med Biomed Sci. 2025;17(4 Suppl):S111-S142. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1815873.

• Abdelraso A, Abraheem R, Mikael A, Aloriby M, Elkawafi M, Alghoj T, et al. The Prognostic Value of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. LJMR. 2025 Jul. 1; 19(2):338-4. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.19.2.41.

• Bidalla A, Mkeal A, Abraheem R, Abraheem S, Aloriby M, Elkawafi M, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Probiotic Supplementation in Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. LJMR. 2025 Jul. 1;19(2):410-21. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.19.2.50

• Elkawafi MKA, Aloriby MA, Alaribi TAS, Alabeedi SWA, Mikael AS, Imbarak MAM. Pharmacological approaches to cognitive impairment in brain disorders and injury. IJMRA. 2025;8(5):2584-2587. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v8-i05-34.

• Alabeedi S, Elkawafi M. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: potential treatments and their mechanisms of action. LJMR. 2025 Jan. 1; 19(1):94-9. https://doi.org/10.54361/LJME.19.1.13.

• Hamid H, Naas H, Alshaqabi MA, Gebril MF, Gheryani NA, Alhabone AA, Ahmida MHS, Elmansoury AM, Najah M. Assessment of histopathology and cytology request form documentation quality using six Sigma and Pareto analysis in Benghazi, Libya. Diagn Pathol. 2026;21:6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-025-01740-0.

• Alshawish MH, Alshawish AH, Alshartaa MA, Karwad M. Anatomical variation of foramen ovale in Libyan adult in Benghazi using computed tomography (CT) scan. Br J Surg. 2025;112(Suppl 10):znaf128.320. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf128.320.

• Tawfiles D, Chen J, Tawfiles M, Jones S, Ho FDV, Feliciano EJG, Wu JF, Willmann J, Iyengar P, Magsanoc-Alikpala MJK, Elsayad K, El-Mogassabi A, Bounedjar A, Dee EC. Female breast cancer burden among adolescent and young adults in North Africa. Breast Cancer. 2025 Nov;32(6):1336-1345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-025-01755-x.

• El Mogassabi A, S. Saad S, Khaled I, Bin Quweerish N, Sati E, Saeid M, Salem F, Atia S. The Preconception Diet and Folic Acid Intake in a Post-Conflict Setting: Insights from Private Clinics in Benghazi, Libya. BUMJ. 2025 Jul. 10; 2(1):7-28. https://doi.org/10.37376/benunivmedj.v2i1.7357.

• El-Mogassabi A, Saad S, El-Mani S, Alhaaj Ali A, Alshatshat A, El Brki M. Food Insecurity and Hunger among Internally Displaced Families in Benghazi, Libya . LJPHP. 2025 Jun. 29; 2(1):16-2. https://doi.org/10.37376/ljphp.v2i1.7339.

• Elabani MJ, Zidan AM, Kushan A, El-Naas N. Systematic review: vascular tissue engineering current status and future clinical applications in Libya. Br J Surg. 2025;112(Suppl 10):znaf128.480. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf128.480.

Alferjani YH, Aldanini TF, Mansur KMH. Seroprevalence of Rubella Virus Antibodies and Antibody Titer Among Childbearing Aged Women. JBAEM. 2025;1(1):22-25. https://doi.org/10.63720/hb7id669.