Browsing Medical Journal of Zambia by Title
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Malabsorption Secondary to S.stercoralis Infestation
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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 ... -
Neglected trauma in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2007-01)Many of the countries of sub-Saharan Africa have to deal with neglected trauma cases both accidental, intentional and the evidence is that they are on the increase. Those injured are from the most active part of the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Obstetrical Performance in Elderly Zambian Parturients`
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
