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Obstetrical Performance in Elderly Zambian Parturients`
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)The Obstetrical performance of elderly parturients ( (aged 40 and above) who delivered at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka during 1979 and 1980, has been analysed. There were 39,109 ... -
Obstetrical performance in elderly Zambian parturients`
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)The Obstetrical performance of elderly parturients (aged 40 and above) who delivered at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka during 1979 and 1980, has been analysed. There were 39,109 ... -
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Protocols and Guidelines
(University of zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014-02)Instituting protocols and guidelines have been shown to improve patient safety, communication, and quality outcomes. Thus, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Zambia and the University Teaching ... -
Occupation radiation exposure on radiographers and radiologists: levels and risks at University of Teaching Hospital and cancer disease hospital, Lusaka Zamba
(University of Zambia, 2016)Radiation exposure and its potential complications is one of the most important issues in occupational health. Implementation of proper occupational health system may have an important bearing not only on the health of the ... -
Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis among Health Care Workers: Retrospective Cohort Study at Health Facilities in Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) is classified as one of the occupational diseases and Health Care Workers (HCWs) are considered one of the vulnerable groups to acquiring TB due to its mode of transmission. The health facility being a ... -
Occurrance of Adverse Hematological Events at one and Six Weeks in infants following Perinatal Exposure to Antiretroviral Drugs for the prevention of Mother to Child transimission of VIV at UTH/ Musaku Mwenechanya
(2011-07-01)Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeflency Virus (HIV) from mother to her new born can be prevented in most cases using a combination of Antiretroviral drugs reducing the risk to less than one percent(l%). However ... -
Occurrence of cholera in Lukanga fishing camp, Kapiri-mposhi district, Zambia
(Health Press Zambia Bull., 2017)Most of the cholera outbreaks in Zambia have been recorded from fishing camps and peri-urban areas of the Copperbelt, Luapula and Lusaka provinces. Cholera cases have been recorded every year in the Lukanga fishing camps ... -
Omphalocele and Gastroschisis Analysis of a 6 year Series of 23 Cases
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1981-11)Twenty-three cases of omphalocele or gastroschisis managed at the Pediatric Surgical Department of Juntendo University Medical School, Tokyo, Japan during the period 1973-78 are analysed. There were 5 ... -
A one year study of relaparatomies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)A Prospective Study Of Relaparotomies At The University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka was carried out over a period of one year ( 1^* may 2005 to 30*'' April 2006). It was aimed to establish the profile of patients ... -
Opuntia stricta cladode Extract reduces blood glucose levels in Alloxan-induced diabetic mice.
(Scientific and Academic Publishing, 2018-07)Opuntia stricta (commonly called prickly pear cactus) is a natural plant that grows in some parts of Zambia where its fruits and cladodes are commonly consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes, including glycaemic ... -
Opuntia stricta cladode Extract reduces blood glucose levels in Alloxan-induced diabetic mice.
(Scientific and Academic Publishing, 2018-07)Opuntia stricta (commonly called prickly pear cactus) is a natural plant that grows in some parts of Zambia where its fruits and cladodes are commonly consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes, including glycaemic ... -
Origin, course and variations of cornary arteries in postmoterm cases at the University Teaching Hospital. Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Coronary arteries play an important role in supplying blood to the muscular walls and tissues of the heart. With increase in the rate of cardiovascular diseases, knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of ... -
Outbreak of anthrax among humans and cattle in Western province of Zambia, November 2016 to January 2017
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)An outbreak of anthrax occurred in Western province on 11th November 2016. The outbreak was confirmed using PCR. Out of the 7 specimens examined for Bacillus anthracis, 3 were positive. Altogether 67 suspected cases were ... -
Outcome of a two year prospective study of flexor tendon repair of the hand at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-08-09)A two-year prospective study of Flexor Tendon repair at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka is presented. A total of 20 cases were seen in this period, with a total of 71 tendon repairs. Results were graded using ... -
Outcome of labour following one previous caesarean section at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-23)The rate of caesarean section has been increasing in the last fifty years. A previous caesarean section has also steadily become a leading indication to perform a caesarean section. With the realization that caesarean ... -
Outcome of Surgery in HIV-positive and negative patients; a general comparative study
(2012-08-15)There have been anecdotal reports that patients who a;'e infected with the human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) do not fare well when they undergo surgery (Gkong 1988). Clinical experience in the University Teaching Hospital ... -
Outcome of Tuberculosis treatment in sputum positive patients after eight months of anti-tuberculosis therapy
(2012-08-08)The Study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), chest clinic. The purpose of the study was to find out the outcome of tuberculosis treatment in Sputum Positive Patients after eight months anti-tuberculosis ... -
Outcomes and Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)These were to determine obstetric outcomes associated with adolescent pregnancies and those of older women at the UTH, identify factors associated with and compare the obstetric outcomes between the two age groups with ... -
Outcomes of non-invasive ventilation HIV positive patients with Sepsis and respiratory failure presenting to the adult medical emergency unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Method: Results: Conclusion Sepsis due to respiratory disease is one of the main complications of HIV/AIDS. Audit data from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, ... -
Out~ Patient care gradients for a rural Zambian Hospital
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)Maurice King (Medical Care in Developing Countries, 1966), has shown that Out-Patient Care Gradients, i.e., the relationship between distance travelled by patients to attend clinic, is exponential for hospitals in developing ...