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    • Barriers to healthcare access and coping mechanisms among Sub-Saharan African migrants living in Bangkok, Thailand 

      Gonah, L; Corwin, A; January, J; Shamu, S; Nyati-Jokomo, Z; Van der Putten, M (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)
      Access to health care services among migrant populations is a major public health concern. Migrants' health profiles, values and beliefs may differ from those of the host population and present a potential to increased ...
    • Baseline Household Survey LQAS Zambia 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015-11)
      As part of national efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality, the Ministry of Community Development /Mother and Child Health and UNICEF Zambia, with support from the European Union (EU) is implementing a ...
    • Basic Isotope thyroid Parameters in Zambia 

      Mikolajkow, A.T., Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1978-12)
      The paper analyses basic isotope thyroid parameters in 20 normal Zambians. The results of tests (excluding uptake studies) do not differ t.rom those established elsewhere but the range of thyroid ...
    • Bilharziasis of the urinary tract in Zambia : observation on 100 consecutive cases 

      Elem, B; Vandal, M.T (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1981-08)
      Cystoscopic, urographic and histological observations on 100 consecutive cases of urinary bilharziasis are presented. 35 patients had calcification of the urinary tract whilst I.V.U. of 40 patients were abnormal. Abnormal ...
    • Binge Drinking and Psychomotor Performance in Female Social Drinkers of Kalingalinga in Lusaka, Zambia 

      Jason, L; Likashi, D.V.; Paul, R. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)
      Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm ...
    • BIood transfusion - A review of the literature 

      Patel, K. F.; Angole, Y. E. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-06)
      The dangers of using whole blood and its disadvantages are pointed out and the place of crystalloid or colloid transfusion as an adjuvant or substitute is discussed. The use of blood fractions for treatment ...
    • Bipolar disorder in child psychiatric practice: 

      Tsarkov, A; Petlovanyi, P (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)
      Bipolar disorder in children is unrecognized for many reasons including lack of awareness, diagnostic confusion, and the different clinical picture in children. The disorder has not been well studied in prepubertal children, ...
    • Caretakers ' Experiences with Sick Children in Luapula Province 

      Chompolola, A. (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 

      Sinha, P.; Carruthers, R.H.; Patel K. F. (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 

      Obineche, E.N.; Suntharam, S. S. (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 

      Lungu, P; Lakhi, S; Mateyo, K; Mubiana, E; Mwaba, P (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 

      Girech, E.S.; Tsirkim, G.A.; Zeigler, O.; Dowd, M.I.O. (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 

      Musa, G; Gots, A (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 

      Ministry of Health (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 

      Liusha, N; Mulenga, L; Chirwa, L; Chanda, D; Mweemba, A (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 

      Popoola, G.O; Joseph, A. A; G. O (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 

      Kamfwa, P; Ahmed, Y; Vwalika, B (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 

      Shija, J. K. (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 

      Ministry of Health (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 

      Mpofu, P.; Amin, EI A. M.; Nyelesani, E. K. (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 ...