African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Knowledge, attitude and factors affecting voluntary HIV counselling and testing services among women of reproductive age group
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2018-01)The entry point to prevention, treatment and control measure of HIV infection is Voluntary Couseling and Testing (VCT). This study sought to assess the level of awareness, attitude and perception of VCT among women of ... -
An adult of the use of CT myelography (CTM) in the evaluation of spinal lesions at the University Teaching Hospital, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-01)To evaluate the diagnostic value of the computer tomographic myelography (CTM) in patients with spine or spinal cord pathology. A retrospective study in 132 cases of CTM with clinical and radiological details in ... -
Parasitic infection in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in North Eastern Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-04)ln a survey of parasitic infections in the Kasyasya cluster of villages in the north eastern corner of Zambia, trypanosomiasis which had occured in epidemic proportions the previous ... -
The brain in AIDS: some observations on CT scan
(University of Zambia Medical Library, 2007-01)The incidence and severity of the HIV epidemic varies widely in various regions resulting from variations in risk behavior, duration of disease and the availability of treatment. HIV is highly neurotropic and crosses the ... -
Extraction and demonstration of uterotonic activity from the root of steganotaenia araliacea hochst
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)The root of Steganotaenia araliacea is used for assisting labour in folk medicine. Recent reports indicate that the root could possess uterotonic substances. The study aimed to evaluate three methods for the extraction of ... -
A prospective study of agaricus blazei mycelia compound administration in asymptomatic HIV-1 infected patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2007-01)Agaricus mycelia compound (ABPC) has been used as a food supplement in Japan for several years. It has been shown to have immune enhancing activities both z.77 vz.fro and z.77 1;z.1;o, leading us to speculate a potential ... -
BIRTH ORDER AND EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG MOTHERS WITH TWO OR MORE CHILDREN ATTENDING A SECONDARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2011-05)Background: The promotion and support of breast-feeding is a global priority. Breastfeeding is recommended by multiple health agencies as the preferred method of infant feeding for at least six months because of its numerous ... -
Use of antegrade pyelography in the investigation of obstructive uropathy: Experience in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1984-06)Experience in the use of antegrade pyelography in 14 cases of obstructive uropathy is presented. It is suggested that this method is ideal for investigation of selected cases ... -
Sexually transmitted diseases in pregnant women in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases has been known to be high in many African countries and preliminary investigations in Lusaka revealed a similar trend in Zambia. This paper presents an analysis ... -
Twin pregnancy in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)Cases of twin pregnancy attending the University Teaching Hospital (U.T.H.), Lusaka, are analysed. The incidence was one case per 62.8 hospital deliveries. The main problem encountered ... -
Vitamin D: the unsought solution to the TB andemic
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2019-01)Tuberculosis has been known to mankind since ancient times. Despite Tuberculosis (TB) having been a major killer from antique time to date and the improvement in diagnostic tools, its eradication still remains a pipedream. ... -
Introduction of partographic records in a District hospital in Zambia and development of nomograms of cervical dilatation
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-08)Partographic records of labour have been successfully introduced in a district hospital in Zambia. Nomograms of cervical dilatation show no significant difference compared to those obtained by other workers ... -
Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2018-03)Tuberculosis is a serious infection that can appear in many forms and presentations. Here, we highlight a case of a 13 year old patient with a three-month history of nonspecific abdominal pain whose symptoms persisted after ... -
Pancreatic cancer: patterns in a low- to middle income population, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017-04)In 2007, the Cancer Disease Hospital (CDH) was opened as the national referral center for patients diagnosed with cancer in Zambia. Since inception of the CDH, there has been no systematic analysis of the disease burden ... -
Giant-cell tumour of the tendon sheath
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-02)An unusual case of giant-cell tumours of the tendon sheath (syn. Pigmented villonodular tecosynovitis or fibrous xanthoma) of a long thumb flexor is presented. The unusual features are : two ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Fracture of the neck of femur in childhood
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1980-08)Fractures of the neck of femur under the age of 14 years are so rare that few surgeons have much experience with them. Hamilton (1961) predicted that an orthopaedic surgeon would see one case in a lifetime, Quiulan ... -
Assessment of transvenous right atriography in the diagnosis of pericardial effusion
(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 ... -
Human resources for health planning & development strategy framework
(Ministry of Health, 2017-07-07)Zambia has about 1.2 physicians, nurses, and midwives per 1000 population while the minimum acceptable density threshold is 2.3 per 1000 population. The estimated shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives in Zambia is about ...
