منصة إيفاد العلمية

محمود عبدالله الدربي

إرسال رسالة

التخصص: صيدلة

الجامعة: بنغازي

النقاط:

12.5

معامل الإنتاج البحثي

الخبرات العلمية

الأبحاث المنشورة

DETERMINATION OF PARA-PHENYLENEDIAMINE IN HENNA COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN BENGHAZI

المجلة: GSJ

سنة النشر: 2024

تاريخ النشر: 2024-01-01

Red or natural henna is a very popular cosmetic preparation used in Libya as part of many traditions. Black henna is another type of cosmetic products and it may contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), it is chemical substance which can stain the skin black quickly, but can cause toxic reactions such as severe allergic reactions . the aim of our study to detect the level of PPD in various cosmetic preparations. Method: ten samples were collected from different sites in Benghazi city during august 2022 and they analyzed quantivily and qualititvilty for detection PPD level in the sample using Gas chromatography–mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Results: Seven samples were containing PPD with a large variations in their abundance (from 3322 to 37.04 %) and the rest three samples were free from PPD. The level of PPD in six (6) samples were higher than allowed maximum concentration of PPD in hair dyes as specified by European Union EU, which is 6.0% however the EU banned the use of PPD directly on the skin. Conclusion: The presence of PPD in black henna will definitely lead to many subsequent problems such as allergic skin reactions and may cause toxicity to organs such as the heart and kidneys and may lead to death if the patient is not treated quickly.

Energy Drinks Consumption and Awareness Among Secondary School Students in Benghazi- Libya

المجلة: AJMAS

سنة النشر: 2021

تاريخ النشر: 2021-02-11

Background and Objectives: Recently consumption of energy drinks has become popular among young people especially athletes and students. In this study we investigate the consumption frequency and pattern among secondary school students. Methods: 480 secondary school students were participated in this study. Data was gathered using a self-response questionnaire that mainly focused on the patterns of consumption and knowledge of the students about energy drinks effects among consumers. Results: Out of 480 students, 165 (34.38%) of the participants were consumers, while 315 (65.63%) were none consumers. The result showed that the majority of the consumers (65.63%) have adequate knowledge about physical and mental effects of energy drinks. However, 63.54%of them do not know the ingredients of the energy drinks. Conclusion: About one third of the participants were energy drinks consumers, most of them were not a regular consumer. Our study shows a good knowledge about energy drinks physical and mental effects among participants.

Background and Objectives: Recently consumption of energy drinks has become popular among young people especially athletes and students. In this study we investigate the consumption frequency and pattern among secondary school students. Methods: 480 secon

المجلة: AJMAS

سنة النشر: 2023

تاريخ النشر: 2023-06-21

Background and Objectives. The energy drinks (EDs) consumption has become a common problem among the students of universities which brought an attention recently, hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of EDs consumption among medical student of Omar Almukhtar university and their usage pattern, and also aimed to assess the participant's knowledge about EDs effects. Method. A cross-sectional survey of 225 students from three different medical colleges (medicine, pharmacy and nursing) in Omar Al-Mokhtar University and data collection was conducted through a self-response questionnaire between September and October 2021. Results: Twenty-one percent (21%) of 225 students were drinking energy drinks. About (32%) of students consumed EDs to enhance their intellectual and physical performance. About (70%) of the students reported that they consume one energy drink per day and, about (44%) of students were drinking EDs for a long time (5 years). The frequency of EDs use was irregular (40.82%) particularly prior to physical exercises and mental activity (34.70%) and, EDs selection was determined by taste among (62%) of the students. The information about EDs mainly derived from friends (30%) and the students recognized the adverse effects of EDs (76.44%), and about (70%) experienced these effects, which was most predominantly mood elevation (24.49%). Conclusion. The study addressed that EDs consumption among medical students in Omar Almuktar University was low and, students are consuming EDs aiming to improves their physical performance and mental activity and, the study also, indicated that EDs selection is primarily based on taste.

Caffeinated Energy drinks consumption and awareness among medical students of Benghazi University

المجلة: International Journal of Pharmacological Research

سنة النشر: 2021

تاريخ النشر: 2021-03-14

Energy drinks (EDs) are a type of caffeinated beverages that are marketed to rising energy, the performance of athletes and mental concentration. Caffeine is the main ingredient in all energy drinks. These EDs are very popular and consumed by young adults especially among the students to increase their physical performance and mental activities. Caffeine in energy drinks is main content. Caffeine is CNS stimulant and it is added to the energy drinks to increase physical and mental activities of consumers such as; alertness and improvement of memory. The main goal of this study is to determine the consumption of caffeinated EDs among the medical students and their awareness about it. A questionnaire was carried out on 200 medical students in Benghazi University containing: the use of energy drink, reasons for use, knowledge about content and effect, benefits and side effects. In this study, EDs were consumed by 65% of students and the males were drinking them two times more than females. Most students knew about the contents of EDs and their effects on the body (59% and 65.0% respectively). The consumers were drinks the energy drinks to increase their mental activities for example, before the examinations (46.88%) and they were feeling well after the EDs drinking (70.31%). Most of the students consume the EDs with other caffeine-containing beverages, for instance, coffee and tea, and this habit may increase the incidence of caffeine toxicity. This study concludes that a significant proportion of students use EDs, especially in males. The common reason for using the EDs was to increase mental performance. The questioned students were conscious the adverse effects and health hazard of the energy drinks. Most of the students use EDs with other caffeine-containing soft drinks such as coffee and tea which potentially increase risk of caffeine overdose and toxicity Keywords: Energy drinks, caffeine, health risks, students.

Adequacy of pain management in cancer patients in Benghazi Medical Center

المجلة: International Journal of Pharmacological Research

سنة النشر: 2021

تاريخ النشر: 2021-07-11

Cancer-related pain (CRP) is a major problem that directly affects the patient life with a potential negative impact on its quality and their caregivers. The evaluation of pain severity and the adequacy of prescribed analgesics are the main step during the treatment of CRP. The main aim of our study was conducted to evaluate the adequacy of cancer-related pain medication in department of oncology of Benghazi Medical Center (BMC) using pain management index (PMI). This study was conducted at 2018.The data concerning the severity of pain were collected by using Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The results showed that the most common patients were female) 78.6%) and 28.4% were males, whereas women used medication more adequately than men. Based on PMI scale, (96%) received -adequate pain management and (3.87%) were undertreated patients. 54% of the patients didn’t need any medications for pain and 35.9% were managed with non-opioid analgesic and 8.84% were on weak opioids. This study suggests that the PMI should be used routinely to evaluate pain severity, and analgesics should be prescribed equitably without discrimination with regard to gender and socioeconomic status of patients. Keywords: Cancer pain, Pain management, PMI, BPI.