University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Mortality within 24 hours of admission to the Paediatric Unit, Harare Central Hospital, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Objective: To determine the proportion of deaths, characteristics of children and risk factors for mortality within 24hours of admission to a Paediatric hospital in Harare. Study Design'. Prospective cohort study. Settings: ... -
Investigation of the physical and chemical stability of biodiesel produced from Jatropha Curcas Species in Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2016-02)Jatropha curcas L. seeds as a raw material for biodiesel production are a rapidly growing interest over the world because of their high oil content, ecological adaptability, and excellent fuel properties. Though there is ... -
A procedure for sizing pump-pipe systems with regard to minimising life cycle costs manageable on excel spreadsheets
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2016-02)Pump-pipeline systems are a common feature of every industry and account for about 20% of the world’s electrical energy demand. Pump and pipe selection should happen simultaneously in pump-pipe system design rather than ... -
Mechanical thermal stresses and creep analysis of boiler tubes
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2016-02)The boiler tubes are operated continuously at high temperature and pressure. Hence at high pressure for forces acting on the boiler tubes will be high. This research paper focuses on the analysis of one of the long term ... -
Improved flood estimation model for bridge and culvert design in Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, 2016-02)Economics and risk minimization in the design of infrastructure that is vulnerable to flood damage often prove to be non-commensurate objectives. To economically minimize the risk of hydraulic failure of this type of ... -
Occurrence of diabetogenic changes in pregnancy among black women in an urban setting
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To find out if pregnancy in black Zimbabwean women is a diabetogenic state using basal blood levels of cortisol, insulin, C-peptide and glucose. Methods: 111 women (28 non-pregnant, 29 first trimester, 26 second ... -
Bilharzioma of the fallopian tube: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia is an infection caused by trematode flatworms of any species of the genus Schistosoma. At least 261 million people in 74 countries are infected, and of these, 90% are in Sub- Saharan ... -
Traumatic asphyxia during stadium stampede
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2004)Objectives: To present a series of cases of survivors and non-survivors of traumatic asphyxia from a single mass casualty incident in Zimbabwe and a review of the literature. Design: Descriptive case review. Setting: ... -
A critical incident reporting system in anaesthesia
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To audit the recently established Critical Incident Reporting System in the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, University of Zimbabwe Medical School. The system was set up with the purpose of ... -
Some observations on anorectal malformations in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Forty-six cases of anorectal malformations (ARM) were seen over a period of 28 months in the elective paediatric surgical service of the two teaching hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe, of whom 20 (43,5%) were males and 26 ... -
Levels of chromium in Zimbabwean foods and its importance in carbohydrate metabolism
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Staple foods eaten by Zimbabweans were collected and analysed for their chromium content. Organic matter was destroyed by a wet oxidation procedure using concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids. The food digest was directly ... -
Theophylline usage in patients with acute asthma presenting to a Central Hospital
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1987)A survey was conducted to investigate the medication taken by asthmatics presenting to a casualty department, particularly with reference to theophylline. Serum levels of theophylline were measured to give an indication ... -
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit in a four months old infant in Zimbabwe: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Infants younger than one year of age with RhabdomyosarcTJmrr'appear to have worse prognosis compared to older children due partly to high rates of local failure. We report a 4 months old infant with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma ... -
Hypertension in Harare hospital out-patients: drugs prescribed, drugs taken and control achieved.
(University of Zimbabwe,College of Health Sciences, 1986)Patient-retained records supplemented by patieni interviews were used to evaluate hypertension management at Harare Hospital. One hundred and one successive hypertensive out-patients were studied. In over a third of patients ... -
Duodenal diverticula and their complications
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Duodenal diverticula are rare. A patient with a solitary duodenal diverticulum complicated by ipper gastrointestinal haemorrhage is presented, rhe clinical features and complications of this condition are discussed. -
Prevalence and the correlates of postnatal depression in an urban high density suburb of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Introduction: Postnatal depression is a common cause of morbidity but is rarely diagnosed or adequately managed in busy primary care settings in most resource limited countries like Zimbabwe. Objectives: This study sought ... -
Vitamin A status of term and preterm infants delivered at Harare Central Hospital and fed exclusively on breast milk
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To investigate the vitamin A status of pregnant mothers, lactatating mothers, preterm and term infants who were being fed exclusively on breast milk. Design: Systematic/cross sectional. Setting: Vitamin A research ... -
Comparison of In Vitro bioavailability of proprietary propranolol preparations
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-01)Dissolution rate studies were conducted to compare the release rate of propranolol from two proprietary preparations. Propranolol was released at a faster rate from Rexigen* when compared to Inderal* which suggests that ... -
The causes of delayed diagnosis of cancer of the cervix in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)Patients in Africa often present with advanced malignancy. Fifty patients with cancer of the cervix were interviewed to determine factors contributing to the late diagnosis of cancer. The average patient delay in seeking ... -
An echocardiography audit to determine and characterise rheumatic heart disease lesions seen in 2012
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Introduction: Rheumatic heart disease is still a common problem in Zimbabwe. It has a significant mortality rate due to heart failure, stroke or endocarditis. Timely surgical interventions can reduce mortality. An ...
