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Preparedness of response to deadly outbreaks
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)West Africa experienced the largest outbreak of Ebola in 2014 in history involving three Mano River States of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated an emergency response from WHO ... -
Prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and associated factors in adult medical patients admitted to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. DVT is common in hospitalized patients with ... -
Prevalence of Epistaxis among Patients Receiving Otorhinolaryngology Services at Muhimbili National Hospital and Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Epistaxis is the commonest ear, nose and throat emergency. It's mostly self-limited but it may be severe such that medical attention is sought and in such cases it may be life threatening. There is paucity of data on the ... -
The Prevalence of Kidney Dysfunction and Associated Risk Factors among ART-Naïve HIV-1 infected Adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)This study looks at how chronic HIV infection is associated with renal complications including renal dysfunction. To determine the prevalence of renal dysfunction and associated risk factors in ART naive HIV infected adults ... -
Prevalence of subclinical cardiovascular disease in healthy HIV infected patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The association between HIV and CVD has been established in many studies. However, information is still lacking on subclinical disease ... -
Progress of WHO Zambia towards the WHO reforms through transformation agenda
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)WHO is going through reforms which started in 2011. The Reform process intensified when the WHO was put to the test during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014. Weaknesses observed raised widely expressed concern about ... -
The psychological impact of child sexual abuse on primary caregivers
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Research on child sexual abuse (CSA) suggests that support and protection from the caregiver provide the child an effective platform for quick recovery and improvement in mental health and social functioning. Nonetheless, ... -
Raised Levels: A Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Associated Complications in HIV Positive Zambians before Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)The objectives of the study were to compare plasma levels of IL-6 in HIV positive and HIV negative individuals and to correlate them with CD4 count Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at the ... -
Ramsay Hunt syndrome presenting as “a window'' to HIV diagnosis in 48 year old African female: A case report
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Ramsay Hunt syndrome in adults is reported in a number of case reports as an uncommon presentation of Varicella - zoster Virus infection. Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when there is reactivation of the latent Varicella - ... -
The Red Eye
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)The majority of recently-qualified practitioners approach the red eye with considerable trepidation, presumably because ophthalmology occupied a small part of their training, or, more likely, ... -
Relationship between serum zinc levels and pre eclampsia at the University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)Pre eclampsia is one of the common conditions in the pregnant mothers in Zambia. This condition has been shown in some studies to be associated with increased oxidative stress. This study aimed at evaluating the association ... -
Road Traffic Accidents in Lusaka and Blood Alcohol
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-04)The present analysis highlights the 37% of deaths due to road traffic accidents.172 (79.2%) males and 45 (20.8°/o) females. About 50% deaths involved pedestrians and 15% drivers. Half of the total ... -
Schistosomiasis Mansoni: A survey of its incidence at Luampa Hospital
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1969-01)Because of the frequent finding of Schistosoma Mansoni in the stools of patients seen at Luampa Mission Hospital, it was decided to endeavour to determine the incidence of the parasite in this area. ... -
Singleton breach presentation planned for vaginal delivery
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-12)A retrospective study of 156 consecutive cases of singleton breach presentation planned for vaginal delivery is presented. The incidence of caesarean section was not increased when compared with ... -
Sleeping sickness in children
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1975-01)Twenty-three cases of Sleeping Sickness in children have been analysed at the Arthur Davison Hospital and Mukinge Hospital during the past five years. The overall mortality was 34.8%. This was especially high when ... -
Society Objectives and the By-Laws (2017)
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2018-04-23)Zambia Colleges of Medicine and Surgery (ZACOMS) advances professional training of medical specialists using the professional competence-based certification models beyond traditional university-based specialist training. ... -
Socio Demographic Determinants of Maternal Health Service Utilization among Women 15 to 49 Years in Zambezi District in Northwestern Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Maternal mortality recorded in Zambia is one of the highest in the world. According to the 2013-14 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey , the mortality ratio was 398/100,000.This ratio is unacceptably high. The aim of this ... -
The spectrum of renal diseases in HIV infected adults presenting with renal insufficiency at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)The spectrum of renal diseases in HIV infected adults undergoing biopsy is vast. Previous studies have indicated that HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) is the commonest diagnosis in HIV-infected patients presenting with ... -
Standard Treatment Guidelines, Essential Medicines List And Essential Laboratory Supplies List For Zambia
(Ministry of Health, 2013)Achieving long term improvements in rational use of medicines and care of the sick requires building the competences of the health care professionals. This second edition of the Standard Treatment Guidelines is an update ... -
A study of dental caries in rural and an urban primary school in Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1981-08)320 children 160 from a rural and 160 from an urban primary school were examined for dental caries.The urban children were found to have twice as much caries as their rural counterparts. Their D.M.F./df indices were also ...