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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 ... -
Ovarian Neoplasms in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-06)A total of 144 primary neoplasmas of the ovary were recorded in a five year period in the Department of Pathology (formerly Public Health Laboratory),Lusaka.Benign neoplasms (65%) were commoner than malignant tumours (35%). ... -
A paediatric special care unit in a tropical hospital
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-10)The Paediatric wing at U.T.H. admits all medical Paediatrics except neonates born at that hospital. It comprises 3 wards, 2 general and 1 infectious (Measles, Polio, TB). It is about 1/2 ... -
Pancreatic Cancer.
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)In 2007, the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) was opened as the national referral center for patients diagnosed with cancer in Zambia. Since inception of the CDH, there has been no systematic analysis of the disease burden ... -
Pancreatic cancer: patterns in a low- to middle income population, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017-04)In 2007, the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) was opened as the national referral center for patients diagnosed with cancer in Zambia. Since inception of the CDH, there has been no systematic analysis of the disease burden ... -
Parasitic infection in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in North Eastern Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-04)ln a survey of parasitic infections in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in the north eastern corner of Zambia, trypanosomiasis which had occured in epidemic proportions the previous ... -
Parent's knowledge on sexuality and perceptions towards discussing sexuality with their adoloscent children : (a comparative study of rural and urban Communities)
(2012-08-15)Adolescence is a critical phase in human development. It is a period during which young people experience great and rapid changes in their bodies and is often associated with risk taking behavior and experimentation resulting ... -
Parliament Radio as a tool for Participatory Communication and good governance:A Casestudy of Mandevu Constituency
(2012-06-26)In order to make Parliament responsive to the demands of multi-party politics, the Parliament of the Republic of Zambia embarked on an ambitious programme in 1993 to reform and modernize itself for good governance. Parliament ...