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Obstetrics and Gynaecology Protocols and Guidelines
(University of zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014-02)Instituting protocols and guidelines have been shown to improve patient safety, communication, and quality outcomes. Thus, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Zambia and the University Teaching ... -
Opuntia stricta cladode Extract reduces blood glucose levels in Alloxan-induced diabetic mice.
(Scientific and Academic Publishing, 2018-07)Opuntia stricta (commonly called prickly pear cactus) is a natural plant that grows in some parts of Zambia where its fruits and cladodes are commonly consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes, including glycaemic ... -
Physiological response of uterine muscle to Steganoteania araliacea in rat models
(RA Publications, 2015-01)The bark root of Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst (Umbelliferae) nicknamed “herbal pitocin” is used in the traditional circles in Zambia to induce and/or enhance labour. This work was aimed at investigating the contractile ... -
A Preliminary Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in a Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(Zambian Medical Association, 2014-12)Objectives of the Study: The study was aimed at examining ADR reporting practices and barriers among medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses, clinical officers, and medical residents at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, ... -
A study to determine knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour of junior secondary school youths in kabwe district
(The University of Zambia, 2002)The main aim of this study was to determine the knowledge on HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviours of Junior Secondary School Youths in Kabwe District. The problem was identified as a result of the increasing cases of HIV positive ... -
Tafenoquine: A New 8- Aminoquinoline
(Zambian Medical Association, 2009)Malaria remains one of the major health hazards, with high associated morbidity and mortality in addition to having a crippling effect on the economy. Worldwide, malaria is the cause of morbidity in 300- 500 million people ... -
Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency in Megaloblastic Anaemia diagnosed morphologically at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2018)Background: Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency is a well-known health problem world-wide. Deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B12 are known to cause megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterised by presence of abnormally ...