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Neonatal hypoglycaemia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1970-01)The clinical significance of blood glucose levels in the newborn of diabetic and non-diabetic mothers is still under debate. Low blood glucose levels which would cause serious symptoms in adults have been frequently recorded ... -
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 ... -
Non-invasive ventilation in HIV positive patients with sepsis and respiratory failure in the adult medical emergency unit of the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)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, Zambia indicate that pneumonia and tuberculosis ... -
Normal position of the Cerebellar Tonsils in relation to the anteroposterior diameter of the foramen magnum in individuals of differnet age groups
(University of Zambia, 2017)The cerebellar tonsils are part of the nervous system which is the chief controlling and coordinating system of the body. Their functional role is not yet known but are believed to coordinate skilled and learned movements. ... -
Normal values in the adult Zambian V. plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin.
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-08)Human plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin has been shown to be a major inhibitor of several plasma factors: Kallikrein (Harpel,1970), thrombin (Lanchantin et al,1966) and plasmin (Schultze ... -
Normal values in the adult Zambian VII. Ceruloplasmin
(Kibukamusoke, J.W. Simukoko, Raymond B. Edwards, B., (1976). Normal values in the adult Zambian VII. Ceruloplasmin. Medical Journal of Zambia. Volume 10 (4), 1976-08)The concentration of ceruloplasmin in normal Zambian adults is presented. The levels are comparable to those reported for Europeans but there is a distinct difference in concentrations between sexes.This difference is ... -
Normal values in the adult Zambian.VI. Transferrin
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-08)A study of the concentration of transferrin in the normal Zambian adult is presented. There is no difference demonstrated between males and females but the time allowed for diffusion is important and values are given for ... -
Nosocomial Infections among Burns Patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia. 34 (4), 2007-10)For many years now, nosocomial infections have always been a source of concern for the University Teaching Hospital Management Board. Hence this study was prompted by a reported increase in mortality of 2197 ... -
Number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological test battery
(2012-01-25)OBJECTIVES: The general objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between number of languages spoken and performance on the clinical neuropsychological tests. The specific objective was to establish ... -
Nurse's knowledge and practices towards IMCI approach when caring for children in Lusaka urban,Zambia.
(2013-07-18)The Integrated Management for Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is a strategy that provides integrated training and support for health workers on management of conditions such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, anaemia, malnutrition, ... -
Nurse's perceptions of caring for elderly patients at University Teaching Hospital's adult hospital and Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital: implications for training
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Nurses are key health professionals involved in the frontline care of patients, including the elderly. The World Health Organization predicted that the proportion of people aged over 60 years will increase from 11% to 22% ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-04-26)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Nurses knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in kabompo district.
(2014-05-05)The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding among nurses. A pilot study was conducted at Kabompo district hospital and the actual study was conducted in Kabompo ... -
Nurses knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka Urbarn clinics.
(2014-06-11)The purpose of this study was to determine Nurses' knowledge and practice towards malaria case management in Lusaka urban clinics and this is the general objective. Literature review was conducted globally, regionally and ... -
Nursing Management of Cholera Patients in Zambia
(The University of Zambia Press, 2011)This book focuses on resuscitating the cholera patient in order to simplify healthcare provision in medically-disadvantaged rural health care settings. Its main purpose is knowledge transfer of the modalities of patient ... -
Nutrient Composition of the Termite Macrotermes Falciger,Collected from Lusaka district,A potential agent against Mulnitrition
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction Roasted winged termites (Macrotermes falciger) are a highly relished insect, which are common in Zambia during the rainy season. The edible termites are de-winged, roasted and salted for use as a snack, either ... -
Nutrition Rehabilitation in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1975-12)The incidence and present modes of management of malnutrition in the country are first discussed, and the idea of rehabilitation village, where the mother learns in a practical way about child ... -
Nutritional status of Zambia population groups and Zambian patients with HIV-associated disease
(2012-07-25)A study aimed at finding whether there are significant differences in the nutritional status of Zambian controls compared with AIDS and PGL patients was undertaken at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and Saint ... -
Obstetric Outcome in Teenage Pregnancies at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-22)The teenage period is between 12 and 19 years. Pregnancy in the teenager poses special social, psycological and medical risks both to the mother and her offsping. Because of the physical, physiological and emotional ... -
Obstetric outcomes and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies at the university teaching hospital Lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Adolescent pregnancies are a major health concern in Zambia. Obstetric outcomes of and factors associated with adolescent pregnancies seen at the UTH were not clearly understood, defined and documented. This study explored ...