Correlation between maternal and fetal umbilical cord blood lead concentrations in Libya.

Background: People are exposed to lead from car exhaust fumes (leaded petrol), lead-based paints, plumbing systems, cigarette smoking, contaminated soil and dust, foods grown in polluted areas, and water sources. Among the vulnerable subpopulations are pregnant women, fetuses and infants.

Aims: To estimate and correlate maternal and neonatal blood lead levels and compare these between neonates and their mothers in Tripoli and Ghadames.

An Assessment of Men Semen Alterations in SARS-CoV-2: Is Fever the Principal Concern?

The SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) was identified as a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization. The virus spreads primarily through saliva droplets or nasal discharges, in addition to coughing or sneezing from an infected person. The most common symptom at the onset of illness is fever, which may appear within 2-14 days after exposure.

Profile of diabetic ketoacidosis at the National Diabetes and Endocrine Center in Tripoli, Libya, 2015.

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a major acute metabolic complication of type I diabetes mellitus but may occur in type II diabetes during severe stressful conditions.

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical profile of DKA patients admitted to the National Diabetes and Endocrine Center in Tripoli, Libya, during 2015.

Patients And Methods: The profiles of 490 patients admitted with DKA were retrospectively studied.