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Lung pathology in Human Immunodefiency Virus positive patients an autopsy study
(2014-03-17)
Aim:
To accurately describe the lung pathology occurring in deceased Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive individuals by way of an autopsy study and to attempt to do a clinicopathological correlation.
Materials ...
The relationship between knowledge of breast self-examination and practices regarding breast self-examination among women aged 25 – 49 years at Mbare family services clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2014-03-17)
Worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women (Jemal, Ward, Center, Siegel and Thun). In Zimbabwe, the proportion of women dying from ...
An autopsy study of splenic injuries seen in patients with blunt abdominal trauma at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare: Prevalence of missed splenic injuries
(2014-03-17)
The spleen is one of the most commonly injured organs following blunt
abdominal trauma1. Significant evolution has occurred in the
management of splenic injuries, with a paradigm shift, from splenectomy
to non-operative ...
Baseline sero-survey of rubella virus prevalence in pregnant women in Harare and incidence of rubella in Zimbabwe during 2009-2011 measles outbreak.
(2014-03-17)
Rubella virus is a teratogen that may induce foetal death or Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in the newborn. A baseline sero-survey was carried out in Harare to determine the population susceptible to Rubella virus amongst ...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NECTAR/CHRIS/IMHERZ WORKSHOP HELD AT HARARE HOLIDAY INN 3RD - 5TH OF FEBRUARY 2011
(2014-01-07)
Prof Hakim started the workshop by welcoming the guests
and thanked them for being punctual and then handed over
to the Chair of the morning session Prof Chidzonga who
formally welcomed the guests to the workshop making ...
Factors influencing treatment failure in HIV positive adult patients on first line antiretroviral therapy
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2014)
Background: Risk factors for treatment failure in HIV positive adults have not been studied extensively in Zimbabwe.
Aim: To investigate socio-demographic, psychosocial and antiretroviral drug related factors as possible ...
Randomised control trial comparing two regimens of prophylactic antibiotics for women undergoing caesarean section
(2014-05-16)
Introduction
Infection is one of the major complications of surgery. Caesarean section is the single most important risk factor for postnatal infections [2]. Prophylactic antibiotics have become a standard of management ...
Experiences and coping strategies 3 months post-stroke of patients in Harare and Chitungwiza: 3 months follow-up prospective study
(2014-05-21)
Background and purpose: Problems encountered by survivors of stroke need to be
adequately addressed to promote the individual’s well being. In Zimbabwe it is not known
to what extent survivors of stroke are affected by ...
Determining the rate, nature and predictors of adverse drug reactions associated with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in a resource limited setting (Zimbabwe)
(2014-05-23)
Background: Dilemmas exist between balancing cost and toxicity of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource limited settings (RLS). Most pharmacovigilance programmes in RLS are unable to monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs) ...
Anaemia and iron deficiency in peri-urban school children born in a National HIV Prevention Programme in Zimbabwe: A cross sectional study
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2014)
Objective'. To determine the prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in school children who were born in a national HIV prevention programme. Design'. This was a community based cross-sectional ...