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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 ... -
Urban Clinics in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1967-10)There are five large urban clinics in Lusaka (urban and peri-urban population 150,000 in 1966)1. These clinics are open from 8 a.in. to 4 p.in. on weekdays ... -
The geography of Lusaka city clinics
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1968-10)The following account describes a study undertaken by senior geography and social work students of the University of Zambia in a fact-finding exercise for the Ministry of Health. The aims were to enumerate all out-patients ... -
Aspects of renal disease in Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1968-10)Chronic renal disease is a problem seen not infrequently on the medical wards of hospitals in Zambia. This paper represents an attempt to study the types seen both clinically and at post-mortem, as have occurred throughout ... -
Endomyocardial fibrosis in a Zambian
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1968-10)The purpose of this communication is to report a proven case of endomyocardial fibrosis 03.M.F.) in a Zambian African. Most of Zambia is situated on a high plateau 4,000 feet or more above sea level. and the ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
A Surgical Aspect of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in African Children
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1969-01)The main purpose of this paper is to present a plea for a rational approach to hilar lymphadenectomy in the prevention of bronchiectasis, destroyed lung, emphysema and a massive tally of crippling respiratory ... -
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, ... -
Investigation of suspected Resistance of P. falciparum to Chloroquine in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1969-01)In 1967 Himpoo and MacCallum (1967) reported three cases of possible chloroquine resistance of P. falciparum in Broken Hill (Kabwe), Zambia. Although a number of such claims of chloroquine ... -
Neonatal hypoglycaemia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1970-01)The clinical significance of blood glucose levels in the newborn of diabetic and non-diabetic mothers is still under debate. Low blood glucose levels which would cause serious symptoms in adults have been frequently recorded ... -
Infestation of man by the cestode in inermicapsifer madagascariensis in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1974-10)The infestation of a child with the cestode Inermicapsifer madagascariensis is reported for the first time in Zambia. The criteria used in arriving at the species diagnosis are discussed. As the probable rodent reservoir ... -
Total Hip replacement
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1974-10)The indications of total hip replacement are discussed. Some cases were presented where the procedure was performed; these included cases of degenerative arthritis as well as selected cases of old healed infective arthritis. ... -
An analytical study of 33 cases of mortal head injuries
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1974-10)Lusaka Teaching Hospital is the biggest in the country. Out of its thousand beds there are about 220 general surgical beds. The management of head injuries in the University Teaching Hospital is the responsibility of the ... -
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 ... -
Bacterial Meningitis in infancy and Childhood in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1975-12)ln approximately 10,000 admissions in a 12 months period, at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka 85 cases of meningitis were recorded. The signs and symptoms in these patients do ... -
Nutrition Rehabilitation in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1975-12)The incidence and present modes of management of malnutrition in the country are first discussed, and the idea of rehabilitation village, where the mother learns in a practical way about child ... -
Suicide and neuropsychiatric side effects in patients taking Niridazole
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-06)The suicide of a young woman who had just completed a course of niridazole prompted this review of 72 inpatients who had been treated with niridazole between January 1974 and June 1975 at the University Teaching Hospital, ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
