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Introduction of partographic records in a District hospital in Zambia and development of nomograms of cervical dilatation
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-08)Partographic records of labour have been successfully introduced in a district hospital in Zambia. Nomograms of cervical dilatation show no significant difference compared to those obtained by other workers ... -
An evaluation of Cervical Cytological Screening in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-08)Carcinoma of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer recorded over a four year period 1968-1972, in the Zambia Southern Cancer Registry. Due to lack of knowledge of the disease ... -
Low birth weight
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-08)A retrospective analysis of 2401 consecutive births revealed a lowbirth weight rate of 11.4 percent of all births and 14.2 percent of all live borns. Sixtyfive percent of late fetal and ... -
The prediction of fetal maturity: comparison between the bubble stability test and cytological evaluation of maturity.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-08)Amniotic fluid from fifty women soon to be delivered, or already in labour, was analysed in the Obstetric unit of University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka. A Bubble Stability Test (Clements et al,1972) ... -
Cervical Cytology in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-08)Cancer of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer reported over the five year period 1968-1972 in the Southern Cancer Registry of Zambia. The problem of cervical cancer in Zambia is discussed. The ... -
Wuchereria bancrofti: The staining of the microfilarial sheath in giemsa and haematoxyl in for diagnosis.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-08)Indigenous cases of bancroftian filariasis have recently been identified in the country for the first time. The diagnosis of such infections depends on demonstrating the characteristic ... -
Lymphosarcoma of the Stomach: A Case Report.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-08)Lymphosarcoma of the stomach is a rare, forming 1 to 5% of the total gastric neoplasms (AIIen et al. 1954), Azopardi and Menzies (1960). The pancity of lympoid tissue in the stomach accounts ... -
Major congenital malformations in neonates at U.T.H. Lusaka Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-10)The purpose of this series of congenital malformations is to show the incidence of major congenital malformations in U.T.H., Lusaka and compare the incidences of some of the common major malformations with other series.The ... -
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 ... -
Intensive care unit in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-10)A retrospective study was made of cases admitted to intensive care unit at U.T.H. at Lusaka in 1975. Injury accounted for the majority of admissions and deaths. Head injury alone or in combination with other injuries was ... -
Multiple myeloma at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka: A retrospective study.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-10)A retrospective study of the clinical and laboratory findings in sixteen cases of multiple myeloma seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka between March 1972 and July 1976 was carried out.The majority of cases ... -
Ketalar-Its use by a single operator.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-10)Ketalar (Ketamine Hydrochloride) was used as the sole anaesthetic agent by a single operator in fifty cases of uterine evacuation. The procedure was easy in use, and safe. It was noted that Ketalar caused a significant ... -
Basic Isotope thyroid Parameters in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1978-12)The paper analyses basic isotope thyroid parameters in 20 normal Zambians. The results of tests (excluding uptake studies) do not differ t.rom those established elsewhere but the range of thyroid ... -
Twin pregnancy in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)Cases of twin pregnancy attending the University Teaching Hospital (U.T.H.), Lusaka, are analysed. The incidence was one case per 62.8 hospital deliveries. The main problem encountered ... -
Spontaneous Rupture of Urinary Bladder
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)Three cases of spontaneous rupture of the Urinary bladder are presented. Histology of the bladder in two cases showed extensive schistosomiasis. The aetiology and symptomology of spontaneous rupture of the bladder ... -
Neuroblastoma - An Unusual Presentation
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)Neuroblastoma is relatively a common malignant solid tumour in childhood. Half of the cases occur in children two years of age and younger and three quarters before 4 years of age. Neuroblastoma develops ... -
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 ... -
Advance in Dermatology II
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1980-02)When patients see blisters they believe they are serious. The dermatologist is also concerned because there are more than 30 recognised bullous diseases and many are chronic, needing prolonged and careful management. ... -
Chemodectomas
(Medical journal of Zambia, 1980-02)A patholodcal study of six chemodectomas seen during nine years period is presented. The histopathology, diagnosis, and histogenesis are discussed. -
The Sigmoid Colon in Zambians
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)Volvulus of the sigmoid colon is common among Zambians where it is the commonest cause of large gut obstruction (Subrananian and Wosornu,1979). The aetiology is unknown, but there are various theories ...
