Browsing Medical Journal of Zambia by Title

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    • Indications of Limb Amputation in Zambian Neonatals 

      Munkonge, L. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1984-01)
      A personal experience in the amputation of 27 limbs in 21 Zambian neonates has been presented. The indications for amputation have been elaborated. There were fewer immediate post-operative complications in the ...

    • Indigenous knowledge systems for the treatment of hypertension in Lusaka, Zambia: Perceptions, Knowledge and Practice 

      Goma, F; Prashar, L (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)
      A significant number of patients suffering from hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity, are said to access traditional medicine (TM) for their disease management. Traditional medicine, originating ...

    • Infant mortality in the Gwembe Valley 

      Unknown author (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)
      The Gwembe Valley lies in the Southern Province of Zambia and has been the subject of intense sociological and anthropological study (Colson 1967,Scudder 1968). The site of this survey was the upper Gwembe Valley, a ...

    • Influence of exogenous Prolactin on Thyroid uptake of 125I in Rats 

      Anjali, Baber, Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-08)
      Prolactin at a daily dose of 500g fated to influence thyroidal 125 I uptake in sexually mature male and ovariectomized female rats. The lowered mean uptake value in prolactin treated intact females is ...

    • Intussusception in Zambia: A response to treatment recommendations in the published literature 

      Munkonge, L.; Banda, S. S. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-10)
      Intussusception is the invagination of one portion of the intestine into another and is the commonest cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and children. In North America and Europe the incidence of intussusception ...

    • Keloids 

      Sharma, B.C. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)
      Keloids are common in black Africans but rare in causasians OJorman, 1969). They have a familial tendency and may follow any type of trauma physical, chemical, thermal etc., however trivial it ...

    • Ketalar-Its use by a single operator. 

      O'Dowd, M.J. (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 ...

    • Knowledge, attitude and factors affecting voluntary HIV counselling and testing services among women of reproductive age group 

      Bibiana, N.E.; Emmanuel, P.O.; Amos, D.; Ramsey, Y.M.; Idris, A.N. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 2018-01)
      The entry point to prevention, treatment and control measure of HIV infection is Voluntary Couseling and Testing (VCT). This study sought to assess the level of awareness, attitude and perception of VCT among women of ...

    • Kwashiorkor: Some Reflections 

      Collins, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1967-10)
      The subject of malnutrition in Zambia is one receiving an increasing amount of attention and publicity. Work is being undertaken to assess the incidence and severity of this condition as ...

    • Leveraging existing laboratory capacity towards universal health coverage: A case of Zambian laboratory services 

      Mazaba, M.L.; Mwaba, P.; Droti, B.; Kagulura, S.; Makasa, C.; Masaninga, F; Vwalika, B.; Mufunda, J.; Kachimba, J. S. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)
      The provision of quality health care is influenced by the availability and capacity of the support systems such as the laboratory. The Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) by the Ministry of Health with ...

    • Lymphosarcoma of the Stomach: A Case Report. 

      Mampilly, J. (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 ...

    • Malabsorption Secondary to S.stercoralis Infestation 

      Alam S.Z; Purohit, D. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1982-10)
      S.stercoralis infection is endemic in the tropics. Stercolalis infestation either produces minimal gastro intestinal symptoms or may remain asymptomatic. Malabsoption seems to result when the parasitic ...

    • A Male Circumcision Service at the University Teaching Hospital as a strategy to reduce HIV transmission in Lusaka 

      Bowa, K.; Lukobo, M.; Otolorin, D.; Like, K.; Labib, M.; Kachimba, J.S.; Manda, F. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-01)
      The University Teaching Hospital Urology unit has been running a male circumcision and reproductive health service for almost 2 years. This is the only dedicated service site for Male Circumcision in the region. This service ...

    • Management of intracranial ventriculitis caused by multidrug resistant acinetobacter baumannii: case report and literature review 

      Simfukwe, K.; Zhou, Y.; Han, G.; Wang, L.; Liu, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)
      These researchers report a case of a male patient in our hospital who developed associated multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (MDRAB) intracrainial ventriculitis and treated using intraventricular (IVT)plus ...

    • Maternal Health and Child Survival Rates in Zambia: A Comparative Community Study 

      Freund, P. J.; Kalumba, K. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1984-06)
      This paper presents the summary results of maternal/reproductive data and child mortality patterns collected in two rural communities in Zambia. The data derives from an on-going, ...

    • Maternal and foetal morbidity associated with caesarean section 

      Narone, J.N.; Narone, R.K.; Walharmi, S.; Chatterjee, T.K. (The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1981-08)
      264 cases of Caesarean sections were reviewed for the,period January I,1978 to December 31,1978 in the U.T.H. An analysts was made with particular emphasis on Maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. The need of early ...

    • The methanol,ethanol and fusel oil contents of some Zambian alcoholic drinks 

      Conor, R.; Okafor, B.; Nwegbu, M. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)
      There is considerable evidence that certain Zambian home-produced beers and spirits contain toxic contaminants. Apart from known additives such as methylated spirits and plant juices, high levels of iron, copper and zinc ...

    • Morbidity in Bilharzia 

      Fine, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1975-01)
      In a study of bilharzia in a school where 60% of the children were found to be infected with Schistosoma haematobium, a comparison was made between the infected and uninfected children in respect of Hb. percentage, weight, ...

    • Multiple myeloma at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka: A retrospective study. 

      Traub, N. (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 ...

    • Multiple pregnancy in Zambia 

      Lucas, C.; Hassim, Abu M. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1967-04)
      An analysis of 151 twin pregnancies and 4 triplets delivered during 1966 is presented. The incidence of twin pregnancy is 1 in 37 and triplets 1 in 1,414. The maternal mortality in this series was nil. The perinatal mortality ...