• The effect of non-supervised moderate intensity aerobic physical activity on glycemic control, lipid profile and Body mass index (BMI) of type II diabetic patients in Benghazi 

  MYG, Younis; FB, Idris; Z, Belkhair; I, Denna (Benghazi University, 2020-11)

  : Background: Diabetes mellitus has become a worldwide epidemic. Applying exercise regularly has a positive impact on type II diabetics and considered as a therapeutic non-pharmacological mode for diabetes mellitus ...
• The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor: effects on epithelial (E)-cadherin and a role in cell adhesion and cell-to-cell coupling in the pancreatic islet 

  Mustafa, .G. Younis; Claire, E. Hills; Paul, E. Squires; Matthew, N. Hodgkin (Benghazi University, 2010)

  The Calcium-sensing Receptor (CaR) was first identified/cloned in the parathyroid gland (Brown et al,1993). CaR is a seven trans-membrane spanning, G-protein coupled receptor known to be involved in the regulation of ...
• Pseudoislets as primary islet replacements for research Report on a symposium at King's College London, London UK 

  Mustafa, Y.G. Younis; Z.L., Zhi; Peter, M. Jones; Emma, Willoughby; Mark, D. Turner,; Mark, A. Russell,; Christina, Reers,; Noel, G. Morgan; Neville, McClenaghan,; Claire, E. Marriott,; Tania, Maffucci,; Aileen, King; Catriona, Kelly; Astrid, Hauge-Evans; Moria, Harrison; Simon, Dunmore; James, Brown; Adrian, J. Bone; Peter, Bergsten; Catherine, Arden,; Shanta, J. Persaud (2010-08)

  Laboratory-based research aimed at understanding processes regulating insulin secretion and mechanisms underlying β-cell dysfunction and loss in diabetes often makes use of rodents, as these processes are in many respects ...
• Activation of the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor increases functional tethering between pancreatic β-cells 

  Mustafa, Y.G. Younis; Eleftherios, Siamantouras; Claire, E. Hills,; Kuo, -Kang Liu,; Paul, E. Squires. (Benghazi University, 2012)

  The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) enables cells to detect and respond to changes in extracellular calcium. Our previous studies have shown that the CaR is expressed by islet β-cells and that pharmacological ...
• Reciprocal regulation of the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor & epithelial-cadherin in pancreatic islets 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Gareth, Rogers; Claire, E Hills; Paul, Squires (Benghazi University, 2011)

  The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) is a 7-transmembrane spanning G-protein-coupled receptor commonly associated with the regulation of systemic Ca2+-homeostasis. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent ...
• A role for the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in β-cell proliferation 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Claire, E Hills; Laura, Au; Paul, Squires (Benghazi University, 2021-01)

  The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) is a 7-transmembrane spanning G-protein-coupled receptor commonly associated with the regulation of systemic Ca2+-homeostasis. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent ...
• Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Libya and its relation to other health disorders 

  Mustafa, Younis Gaballah Younis (Benghazi University, 2024-03-20)

  Vitamin D (VD) has a potential role in calcium homeostasis in the human body. It is also considered a strong immunomodulator, affecting both arms of the immune system (Innate and adaptive immunity). VD can also lower the ...
• The Use Of Serum Levels Of Glutathione-S-Transferase For The Detection Of Diabetic Nephropathy Among Libyan Diabetics 

  M. Y. G., Younis; Mohamed, H. G. Alsaeiti,; Mohamed, Osama Ezwaie.; Dhastagir, Sultan Sheriff (Benghazi University, 2023-05)

  Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common and serious complications of diabetes. Microalbuminuria (MA) is a crucial risk factor for diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, recent studies have challenged the ...
• THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY COMBINATIONS UPON LIPID PROFILE OF HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS IN LIBYA 

  M. Y. G., Younis,; Mona, El-Sherif; 3Ahmed, Alhaddad (Benghazi University, 2023-02)

  Background: Using anti-retroviral therapy for HIV positive subjects has been reported to be linked to metabolic abnormalities such as altered serum lipid profile parameters. Materials and Methods: This study involved a ...
• Lipid Abnormalities among Libyan HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Antiretroviral (ARV) Drugs and ARV Naïve Patients 

  M. Y. G., Younis; Mona, El-Sherif; Ahmed, B. Alhaddad (Benghazi University, 2022)

  Introduction: Majority of untreated or Anti-Retroviral (ARV) treated HIV subjects may experience a lot of metabolic alterations including dyslipidemia, lipodystrophy and insulin resistance. Aim: Due to the shortage of ...
• The Frequency of Vitamin D and Calcium Deficiencies Among Women of Reproductive Age in Wadi Etba, Southern Region of Libya 

  M Y G, Younis; Annour, M. Alalem; Salima, M. Hawda; Ahmed, M. Zakoko; Negia, A. Mohamed; Khalid, G. Alqathafy; Mohammed, O. Elmansouri (Benghazi University, 2022)

  Vitamin D (VD) is the sunshine vitamin. Its deficiency is widely spread worldwide and is implicated in various health problems that have serious financial, mental, and physical health burdens. In Libya, it also has a ...
• Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on medical students: an online cross-sectional study 

  Mustafa, Y. Younis; Fathi, Alobidy; Faraj, Rashed; Anwar, Eltalhey (Benghazi University, 2021)

  COVID-19 pandemic has spread all over the world and has caused psychological impacts. Medical students are known to be vulnerable population, experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders ...
• AN ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF ANABOLIC- ANDROGENIC STEROIDS AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN BENGHAZI 

  M.Y.G., Younis; Isam, Denna; Abdelsalam, Ali; Mahohoud, F. Rasheed; Enas, A. Mansor; Narges, M. Kablan (Benghazi University, 2020)

  Background: The intake of anabolic -androgenic steroids (AASs) and nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids has been increasing among young men in Benghazi, Libya. Objectives: To assess the use of AASs and nutritional ...
• THE EFFECTS OF RADIATION ON HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE TECHNICIANS IN X-RAY DEPARTMENTS OF DIFFERENT HOSPITALS IN BENGHAZI-LIBYA 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Huda, Mohamed (Benghazi University, 2021-01)

  Background: X-ray is a type of ionized radiation. Long exposure leads to serious hazard to workers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of radiation on the workers’ blood parameters and determine its correlations with ...
• Comparative study of cortisol and leptin concentration in obese non-diabetics and obese with uncomplicated diabetes. 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Adela, H Elamami; Ahmed, Zakoko; Farag, Elshaari (Benghazi University, 2020-01)

  In addition to chronic hyperglycemia, the main characteristic feature of diabetes is the impair-ment of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism that underline the main cause of short-term and late-developing disease ...
• A Perspective on Recent Trends in Diabetes and its Cure 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Abdalla, M Jarari; Dhastagir, Sultan Sheriff; Ahmed, Zakoko (Benghazi University, 2019-08)

  Diabetes is considered as a global pandemic that afflicts millions of people all over the world. It is a major public health problem along with its social and economic connotations. There is a change in the pattern of ...
• Evaluation of Nutrition Knowledge of Professional Football Players 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Saif‑Aleslam, Almajouk; Fatima, Barakat; Tahani, Alfirjani; Shehab, Alagory; Ashmisa, Eltuhami; Ali, Elmabsout; Isam, Denna (Benghazi University, 2022-07-07)

  Background: Adequate knowledge of nutrition is believed to influence the performance of endurance athletes. Objectives: To assess the level of nutrition knowledge among football players in Benghazi. Subjects and Methods: ...
• A Comparative Study of Metformin alone, in Combination with Insulin or Metformin Plus Insulin in Presence of Simvastatin in Libyan Diabetic Patients 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Fathi, M Sherif; Ghazala, Othman Omar (Benghazi University, 2017-03)

  Type 2 of diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with progressive failure of pancreatic B-cells to secrete insulin, decreased insulin action, due to reduced insulin receptors at the target sites. Dyslipidemia is a common ...
• Haematological Changes in Predialyzed and hemodialyzed Chronic Kidney Disease patients in Libya 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Omar, B. Latiwesh; Dhastagir, Sultan Sheriff (Benghazi University, 2017-03)

  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging public health problem worldwide, with increasing cost of healthcare particularly in third world nations like Libya. Hematological parameters are generally influenced in CKD and ...
• EFFECT OF LONG DURATION SEVOFLURANE ANESTHESIA ON LIVER FUNCTION 

  Mustafa, Y. G. Younis; Abdalla, M Jarari; Ayman, Abdelsalam; Nouh, MH Aljarari (جامعة بنغازي, 2017-01-20)

  Background: Sevoflurane is an inhalational anesthetic agent for use in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Administration has been associated with a smooth, rapid loss of consciousness during inhalation ...

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