African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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Association Between Long term Tenofovir-Based therapy and the Incidence of Renal Dysfunction in Adult HIV-Positive Patients at Ronald Ross Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Zambia, 2016)Tenofovir disoproxil fumerate (TDF)-based antiretroviral therapy places HIV-infected patients at high risk of renal dysfunction. Therefore, we evaluated if the incidence of renal dysfunction in HIV positive adults patients ... -
Assessment of Serum Zinc,Copper and Selenium in Non-Symptomatic Sickle-Cell Anaemia Patients at the University Teaching Hospital,lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Zinc, Copper and Selenium are important trace elements in human health and disease. They play a vital role as cofactors of enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxide. These act as first line antioxidants ... -
Association of BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 Protein Expression in Breast Cancers With Their Histological Phenotype by Immunohistochemistry in Indigenous Black Malawians Presenting at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)Breast Cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) and Breast Cancer gene 2 (BRCA2) have gained major scientific interest as potential prognostic and predictive markers for various tumours. Management of breast cancer depends on availability ... -
A Histological Autopsy Study of the Thyroid in HIV Infected adults at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia in the period 2010 - 2012
(University of Zambia, 2016)The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located below and anterior to the larynx, at the base of the neck. It consists of two bulky lateral lobes connected by a thin isthmus. The thyroid gland produces, ... -
Evaluation of Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels in Megaloblastic Anaemia,Diagnosed Morphologically,at the University Teaching Hospital,lusaka,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency is a well-known health problem. Deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B12 are known to cause megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterised by presence of abnormally large erythrocyte ... -
Determination of JC virus non coding control region variants in cerebrolspinal fluid and urine of adult progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy patients at the university teaching hosipital
(University of Zambia, 2016)John Cunningham virus (JC virus) is a polyomavirus that causes Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) a debilitating and often fatal disease of the central nervous system. JC virus is ubiquitous, approximately ... -
The Viability of Whole Blood and Packed Cells at the Time of Transfusion at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) the maintenance of standards relating to the transport and storage of blood may be more difficult to achieve. Bacteria contamination and hyperkalemia represent two significant ... -
Factors Affecting the Accessbility of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women With Physical and Sensory Disabilities in Lusaka District
(University of Zambia, 2016)Cervical cancer is one of the major health challenges amongst women in Zambia. While cervical cancer screening has been available in Zambia since 2006 with a relatively wide coverage in Lusaka District, it remains ... -
Determining treatment levels of comorbid psychiatric conditions in people with epilepsy attending selected Local Clinics in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Background- Psychiatric co-morbidities, particularly mood and anxiety disorders, occur more frequently in patients with epilepsy compared to the general population and tend to worsen morbidity and mortality in this group ... -
Compliance with world health organisation neonatal resuscitation guildlines by medical doctors and midwives in kitwe district health facilities,Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2017)Neonatal resuscitation is used in the management of neonates with birth asphyxia and respiratory distress few hours after birth. The popularity of neonatal resuscitation is increasing in the decade with the introduction ... -
Knowledge, attitude and acceptability of the postpartum instra-uterine contraceptive device in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUD) is a long acting reversible contraceptive. Since its introduction in Zambia in 2009, the uptake has remained low accounting for less than 10 percent of IUD insertions ... -
A study to determine the functional outcomes of arthroscopic surgical management of meniscal injuries via the Lysholm Knee Scale at the Zambian Italian Orthopedic Hospital in Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2016)Arthroscopy is performed to evaluate or treat many orthopaedic conditions of which meniscal injuries are a huge part (Richmond et al, 2009). It is a minimally invasive procedure which is both diagnostic and therapeutic. ... -
Prevalence of pyschiatric disorders in HIV positive patients at Chilenje Clinic in Lusaka Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2015)Psychiatric disorders occur frequently in people living with HIV. Most of them go undiagnosed and therefore untreated, despite the negative consequences they have on HIV spread, progression and management. The aim of the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with cryptosporidium infection among adult HIV positive population in contact with livestock in Namwala District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by the parasite, Cryptosporidium that can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. In immune compromised ... -
Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis as seen at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The ideal distribution of blood to the brain and the collateral potential of the Circle of Willis (CW) is believed to be dependent largely on the morphology and the presence of all the component ... -
A Prospective Study to Compare Clinical Acumen and Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) in Post-Operative Surgical In -Patients at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: The safe recovery of patients admitted to hospital depends on early detection of clinical and physiological deterioration and undertaking appropriate intervention to prevent mortality. Modified early warning ... -
Effectiveness of option B+ towards elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV: A retrospective cohort study of 6 selected facilities in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa are encouraged to adopt WHO recommended Option B+, but there is a general fear that the evidence for its effectiveness has not been demonstrated in different settings. Option B+ is an ... -
Experiences of Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Adolescents at Kanyama and Matero Reference Clinic in Lusaka District
(The University of Zambia, 2016)ABSTRACT Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is among the many public health concerns not only in Zambia but also in other parts of the world. Access to skilled health providers is essential for the health and wellbeing ... -
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV: Data Quality Assessment in Selected Health Facilities of the Southern Region of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Background: Although substantial investments have been made in Zambia to expand prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services, the quality of patient data recording and reporting remains a challenge. ... -
A profile of community based acute poisoning and its associated mortality at the university teaching hospital in Lusaka in 2015
(The University of Zambia, 2017)ABSTRACT Background: Acute poisoning remains a common method employed for suicide worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 0.3 million people die every year worldwide due to various poisoning agents. ...
