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    • Ovarian Neoplasms in Zambia 

      Bhagwandeen, S.B.; Naik, D. K. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-06)
      A total of 144 primary neoplasmas of the ovary were recorded in a five year period in the Department of Pathology (formerly Public Health Laboratory),Lusaka.Benign neoplasms (65%) were commoner than malignant tumours (35%). ...

    • 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 ...

    • Plumonary candidiasis in a sixteen year old Zambian African Girl 

      El. Amin, A.M.; Njelesani, K. E. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-06)
      Pulmonary Candidiasis is amongst the rare fungal infections of the bronchopulmonary system encountered on the African continent. Although a few cases of the disease have been reported in certain areas of the continent, ...

    • Assessment of transvenous right atriography in the diagnosis of pericardial effusion 

      Umerah, B. C., Creator; Yikona, I.Y.E, Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-08)
      From the results, it was felt that transvenous right atriography is a reliable confirmatory investigation of pericardial effusion. The procedure is simple and can be carried out in any hospital.Spurious positive results ...

    • Normal values in the adult Zambian V. plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin. 

      Simukoko, R. B.; Kibukamusoke, J. W. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-08)
      Human plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin has been shown to be a major inhibitor of several plasma factors: Kallikrein (Harpel,1970), thrombin (Lanchantin et al,1966) and plasmin (Schultze ...

    • Vasopressin -sensitive diabetes lnsipidus: A case report. 

      Sukhani, S.; Chintu, C. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-08)
      This is a case report of Vasopressin -Sensitive Diabetes lnsipidus in a 5 year old Zambian Colored male child together with a brief review of etiology,diagnosis and management of the condition.

    • Impact of piped water supply on the Incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases in Lusaka 

      Bahl, M.R. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1976-08)
      The effect of piped water supply on the incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases in the City of Lusaka was reported. The incidence of typhoid fever and diarrhoeal diseases reduced in the City as the piped drinking ...

    • Urinary bladder tumours in Zambia 

      Curruthers, R.H., Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-08)
      The clinical picture of bladder cancer as seen in Zambia is presented. The majority of lesions were squamous carcinoma and although all cases were first seen at a late stage it was possible to undertake a potentially ...

    • Evidence of reservoir hosts of brucella mellitensis 

      Bell, L. M., Creator; Hayles, L. B., Creator; Chanda, A. B., Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-12)
      Serological reactors to Brucella melitensis were found among goats and eland in Chilanga. The only clinical evidence of disease were abortion among the goats, and circumstances did not allow for ...

    • Bancroftian Filariasis 

      Hira, P. R., Creator (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-12)
      The first report of an autochthonous case of Wuchereria bancrofti in Zambia is presented. Observations are made on the diagnostic features of the microfilariae particularly in relation to ...

    • Distribution of Animal Rabies in Zambia and its Potential Danger to the Human Population 

      Gaspar, P (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, ...

    • Singleton breach presentation planned for vaginal delivery 

      Davis, V. E. Creator (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 ...

    • The treatment of Trichomonal Vaginitis using Single Dose Tinidazole (Fasigyn-Pfizer) 

      Wacha, D.S.O. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)
      Trichomonas Vaginalis, a genito-urinary parasite which is known to be sexually transmitted is now a common gynaecological problem in most clinics. The prevalence rate of this parasite varies in various ...

    • Determination of 1g antibodies produced by the kinetoplast fraction antigens trypanosoma rhodesiense T.Vivax and T. brucei by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay 

      Powell, C. N; Mohini, A. (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 ...

    • Syndrome of Ankylosis, Facial Anomalies and Pulmonary Hypoplasia 

      Ashfaq, A. K. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-04)
      A newly recognized syndrome, with a pattern of malformations (fixation of joints, facial anomalies, and pulmonary hypoplasia) is reported from Zambia Central Africa in an African child. Additional features ...

    • Tuberculous Arachnoiditis 

      Singarayar, J; Umera, B. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-04)
      ln most parts of Africa, where tuberculosis is endemic, tuberculous arachnoiditis remains a rare disease. This case is presented to illustrate the polymorphous course of the disease which ...

    • Road Traffic Accidents in Lusaka and Blood Alcohol 

      Patel, N.S.; Bhagwat, G. P. (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 ...

    • 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 ...

    • Phaecochromocytoma in pregnancy: Report on two cases and a review of the literature 

      Chatteriee, T. K. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-06)
      Two cases of phaecochromocytoma in pregnancy are described. One case was diagnosed at autopsy and in the other case the tumour was successfully removed. The world and particularly African literature on the ...

    • 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 ...