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Caretakers ' Experiences with Sick Children in Luapula Province
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2008-04)To gain a deep understanding of caretakers' perspectives about factors contributing to high under-five mortality in Luapula province of Zambia. This report is a product of data that was collected using verbal autopsy ... -
A case of cryptococcoma producing tracheal obstruction during anaesthesia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-06)A case of cryptococcoma of the right upper lobe producing tracheal obstruction during anaesthesia is reported. Whilst conscious the .patient breathed spontaneously with little difficulty. The reasons ... -
A case of the eisenmenger syndrome
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-06)ln 1897 Eisenmenger described a case of a 32 year old man with cyanosis and exercise intolerance.Congestive heart failure was a preterminal event and death followed an episode of haemoptysis. Post-mortem examination showed ... -
A Case Series Report of Tuberculosis Patients with Vitamin D Deficiency in Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)An association of Vitamin D deficiency with Tuberculosis remains a valid assumption. It has been observed that TB is highly prevalent in certain ethnic groupings and regions of the world. Populations with darker skins are ... -
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 ... -
Cervical Meningomyelocoele: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Cervical meningomyelocoele is a rare neural tube defect accounting for 1-5% of all neural tube defects. Very few cases have been reported in literature. A 4day old female patient was presented with a cervical cystic lesion. ... -
Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2014-11)Following the realignment of the functions of social welfare, community development and maternal and child health under one ministry, the ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH) – a research ... -
Comparative study of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in hospitalised adult HIV infected patients with normal and abnormal renal function at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, including Zambia, especially among those infected withthe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Both kidney dysfunction and TB ... -
Comparism of Various Staining Techniques in the Diagnosis of Coccidian Parasitosis in HIV Infection
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)Diarrhoea due to opportunistic coccidian parasites is a common clinical presentation in HIV infection. Its management differs from that of diarrhoea due to other protozoa, improvement of immune status being the mainstay ... -
A comparison of early neonatal deaths among preterm infants with term neonatal deaths at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Prematurity is a common complication that contributes significantly to high neonatal mortality. In spite of many efforts by the government and other partners, non-significant decline has been achieved in the recent past. ... -
Congenital atresia of the oesophagus
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-06)Experiences elsewhere in well-established Specialist Centres have shown that the management of Congenital Oesophageal Atresia is beset with many problems, including serious post-operative complications , and that this ... -
Consolidated Guidelines On Person‑Centered HIV Patient Monitoring and Case Surveillance
(World Health Organisation, 2017-06)In 2015, WHO published consolidated guidelines on strategic information for HIV in the health sector, including new indicators organized along the cascade of HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care (1). Those guidelines ... -
Cushing's syndrome associated with thymic tumour in a 32 year old Zambian African female
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-06)As early as 1928 Brown noticed the association of Cushing's Syndrome with Bronchial Carcinoma.Since then, similar cases have been recorded by different authors with increasing frequency. Biochemical and bioassay techniques ... -
Determinants of optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS registered for antiretroviral therapy in Zimbabwe. Meidcal journal of Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Zimbabwe, among many other Sub-Saharan countries, has been highly affected by a huge HIV/AIDS burden. It was estimated that 1 242 768 people were HIV positive by 1 the end of 2012. The most affected group of people were ... -
Determination of 1g antibodies produced by the kinetoplast fraction antigens trypanosoma rhodesiense T.Vivax and T. brucei by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-04)Antibodies to trypanosome homegenate and subcellular particles of different trypanosome species, with emphasis on the kinetoplast fraction, were measured by the ELISA method. The antibodies ... -
The diagnosis of leprosy - common errors
(Medical journal of zambia, 1967-10)Would the correct diagnosis of leprosy have been easier if this disease had been described in textbooks on Neurology instead of Dermatology? The emphasis on the ... -
Disability and Quality of Life among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Ibadan, Nigeria
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Improvements in medical and pharmacologic management of HIV/AIDS has led to increased life expectancy for the afflicted individuals. Hence, the focus of management for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has shifted to ... -
Disseminated Cryptococcosis
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)Infection with C. neoformans, a yeast-like fungus is being recognised more frequently than hitherto. The clinical diagnosis of Cryptococcosis is difficult. Symptoms of meningo-encephalitis are the ... -
Distribution of Animal Rabies in Zambia and its Potential Danger to the Human Population
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)The incidence and distribution of animal rabies in Zambia during the period 1914-1975 has been outlined. At present rabies is present in all provinces of Zambia and most prevalent in the Central, ... -
e-Health Strategy 2017-2021
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)The Government of the Republic of Zambia through its ongoing health sector reforms aims to improve health outcomes. As a part of these reforms the Ministry of Health had developed, among other strategies, the National ...