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1risk factors for community acquired urinary tract infections by extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria, Harare 2019.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-09)Drug resistance is a major public health concern responsible for morbidity and mortality globally. In Harare 3rd generation cephalosporin resistant E. coli in urines increased from 28% to 38% from 2012-2017. These organisms ... -
Acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers: A case study of Hatcliff and Rutsanana clinic
(2016-11)The acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers at Rutsanana and Hatcliffe clinics in Harare. Background Male Circumcision is regarded as part of an integrated response to HIV prevention. Zimbabwe has not started ... -
Accuracy of the kato-katz method in diagnosis of s.mansoni and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe.
(2016-05)Introduction: Mapping of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe was prioritized for evidence based treatment control strategy in year 2010. Two diagnostics tests: Kato-Katz (KK) and fomol ether ... -
Acute gastroenteritis in African and European adults in Rhodesia
(University College of Rhodesia, 1970-10)For the purpose of this article I would define acute gastroenteritis as a condition with acute onset in which the striking features are vomiting and the frequent passage of watery motions with little or no mucus or blood. ... -
African customs in relation to preventive medicine
(University of Zimbabwe, 1980-01) -
The African in transition
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1959-09) -
AIDS related knowledge and sexual behaviour among commercial farm residents in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Objective: To describe sexual behaviour among residents of commercial farms in Zimbabwe, their gender- specific differences; to examine implications of these for HIV/AIDS transmission. Design: A cross sectional descriptive ... -
Alcoholism in contemporary African society
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1966-01) -
Amoebic liver abscess in Rhodesia in the adult African
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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 ... -
Anaesthesia associated mortality in a district hospital in Zimbabwe: 1994 to 2001
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To describe anaesthetic associated mortality in a district hospital in Zimbabwe. Design: A retrospective descriptive study of anaesthesia associated mortality over an eight year period. Setting: Murambinda Mission ... -
An analysis of the visual acuity outcomes following surgical repair of penetrating corneal injuries among patients seen at Sekuru Kaguvi Hospital (SKH), eye unit at Parirenyatwa Central Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in most disciplines in the practice of medicine and constitutes a great proportion of patients seen in emergency departments. Ocular trauma causes significant visual ... -
ANALYSIS ON THE BURDEN OF HELMINTHS-Plasmodium falciparum POLYPARASITISM, EFFECT ON ANAEMIA AND THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED SCHOOL BASED PARASITE CONTROL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE.
(2013-06-04)Introduction: Globally, 207 million; 2 billion and 243 million people are infected with schistosomiasis (SCH), soil transmitted helminths (STH) and Plasmodium falciparum (P.f) respectively. Many of the affected people are ... -
Aneurysmal enlargement of the right atrium in an African: associated with gross mitral incompetence and apical thrill
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1967-09) -
Annular subvalvular left ventricular aneurysm: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1997)Annular subvalvular left ventricular aneurysm is a curious condition that has predominantly been seen in Africans. We describe a 36 year old man who presented with chest pain, recurrent syncope and left ventricular failure, ... -
Anti-diabetic activity of eriobotrya japonica leaf extracts in diabetic and non-diabetic rats
(2013)Background and Objectives The increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus over the years has become a major public health problem and economic burden in many countries. The limitations of the available conventional therapeutic ... -
Antibiotic use in infants hospitalised with HIV-related pneumonia in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective : To describe the clinical features of infants admitted with HIV-related pneumonia and to describe antibiotic use in relation to recommended treatment guidelines. Design: Case series. Setting: Paediatric medical ... -
An approach to the management of volvulus of the sigmoid colon
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)The colon involved with the sigmoid volvulus is much thicker than the normal colon. It is easy to handle and holds sutures well. Patients who have sigmoid-colon volvulus do not have much faecal loading. Most of the distension ... -
Approches to the synthesis of steroidal &-Methylene Lactones
(1982-08)A brief review of the biological properties and the synthesis of a-methylene-y- and 6-lactones is presented. Estrone 69_ was converted to estrololactone-methyl ether 71 which was a~foimylated with ethyl formate, ...
