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A symphysis fundal height nomogram for Lusaka
(2012-06-26)The aim of this study was to construct a symphyseal fundal height (SFH) nomogram for Lusaka and was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. This was a descriptive prospective study of 276 healthy women with uncomplicated ... -
Syndrome of Ankylosis, Facial Anomalies and Pulmonary Hypoplasia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-04)A newly recognized syndrome, with a pattern of malformations (fixation of joints, facial anomalies, and pulmonary hypoplasia) is reported from Zambia Central Africa in an African child. Additional features ... -
A synopsis of maternal deaths in Zambia based on maternal death review data
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction and background: Maternal Mortality (MM) is defined as those deaths that occur due to complications of pregnancy or child birth and in women dying within 42 days after delivery. The 5th millennium development ... -
Tafenoquine: A New 8- Aminoquinoline
(Zambian Medical Association, 2009)Malaria remains one of the major health hazards, with high associated morbidity and mortality in addition to having a crippling effect on the economy. Worldwide, malaria is the cause of morbidity in 300- 500 million people ... -
Tafenoquine: A New 8- Aminoquinoline
(Zambian Medical Association, 2009)Malaria remains one of the major health hazards, with high associated morbidity and mortality in addition to having a crippling effect on the economy. Worldwide, malaria is the cause of morbidity in 300- 500 million people ... -
Teaching and teacher education for health professionals: perspectives on quality and outlook of health professionals education in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2008-04)To measure students' perspectives on the teaching quality of the school of medicine at University of Zambia and concurrently measure health professionals educators perspectives on the need for teaching courses ... -
Therapeutic outcomes in aids-associated kaposi's sarcoma patients on antiretroviral therapy treated with chemotherapy at University Teaching Hospital and cancer diseases hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The incidence of HIV-associated Kaposi’s sarcoma remains high in Zambia in the antiretroviral therapy era. The most efficacious treatment regimen for KS has yet to be established. In both developed and developing ... -
Timely response and containment of 2016 cholera outbreak in Northern Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)The Northern Province of Zambia has recorded outbreaks of Cholera in Nsumbu area over the years including the year 2008 and 2012. Recently, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Northern Province between March and April ... -
To determine the adequacy of health education on breastfeeding in antenatal clinics
(2012-08-21)Knowledge is the foundation for practice. Most nutrition education programmes operate on the premise that nutritional knowledge of mothers can have an impact on the nutritional status of their children. Literature review ... -
To determine the short-term outcome of combined Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting and Myelomeningocele repair at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-01-12)Background and Objective: There is paucity of data on the outcome of combined VPS insertion and myelomeningocoele repair, and whether this will reduce morbidity and mortality. This study was designed to address this research ... -
To evaluate the perception of physiotherapy services among footbal premier clubs in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012)As the level of competition in soccer is increasing, the prevalence of injuries also has increased. This calls for more rehabilitation facilities to be employed by the football clubs. The main role of physiotherapy in ... -
To evaluate the Sensibility of W.H.O Presumptive Diagnostic Criteria in Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Children 18 months Admitted to UTH
(2012-01-20)Background: Making a diagnosis of HIV infection in children aged less than 18 months remains a challenge in low resource set ups like Zambia due to scarcity of DNA PCR testing equipment which is the gold standard. Clinicians ... -
Topical Steroids, an alternative to circumcision for treatment of Phimosis at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2012-07-23)A prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of topical steroid as a treatment option for phimosis and its economical benefits compared to circumcision has been conducted from December 2003 to February 2005 at The ... -
Total Hip replacement
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1974-10)The indications of total hip replacement are discussed. Some cases were presented where the procedure was performed; these included cases of degenerative arthritis as well as selected cases of old healed infective arthritis. ... -
Trained traditional birth attendants's perspectives on Governments' decision to stop community-based deliveries in Kazungula District: a qualitative case study of Mukuni Chiefdom
(The University of Zambia, 2015)In 2010, the government of Zambia stopped training traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and forbade them from conducting home deliveries because they were viewed to contribute to maternal mortality. Since then, there has ... -
Transfusion Transmissable infections among voluntary blood donors at the Lusaka blood transfusion centre,Zambia,2012
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Background: HIV1&2, HBsAg, anti-HCV and syphilis antibody are mandatory disease marker tests of Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) conducted on every donated unit of blood in Zambia. Blood is donated by first ... -
The Transmission Attributes Of Peri-Urban Malaria In Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-18)Malaria is a disease of great public health importance in Zambia. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is endemic in all nine provinces. The malaria transmission paradigms may be higher in urban populations ... -
Treatment of acute pelvic infections with alphacillin (Pivampicillin Hcl)
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-08)Pivanpicillin has been marketed for clinical use during the last few years. It has been used successfully in the treatment of Gonorrhea (Hunton et al,1974; Shah et al,1977), acute respiratory ... -
Treatment of Anaemia Associated with Acute Falciparum Malaria Infection
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)A prospective clinical study evaluating various forms of treatment for the anaemia associated with acute falciparum malaria is reported. It is shown that chloroquine treatment alone, with no supplementary therapy, ... -
The treatment of tibial diaphysial bone defects in adults
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1983-07)Twenty cases of established non-union of the tibial diaphysis with bone defects ranging from 2.5 centimetres to 7.5 centimetres (mean 3.5 centimetres), were treated between 1976 to 1981. In six cases ...