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Multiple Transferable Drug Resistance In Enterobacteria In Mashonaland
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1973-11)
The development of resistance to antibiotics is so prevalent that it is prudent continuously to monitor the patterns of sensitivity in organisms likely to become involved. Particularly important are the staphylococci and ...
Advances In Electrodiagnosis In Zimbabwe. Part I: Peripheral Nerve Conduction Studies And Electromyography
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 1994-07)
This paper reviews the two electrodiagnostic techniques - nerve conduction measurements and electromyography. A brief description of each technique is given followed by their clinical applications. Finally the types of ...
Prolapsed Pedunculated Sub-Mucous Uterine Fibroleiomyomata At The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1994-07)
Fibiomyoma arising in the uterus is the most frequently occurring neoplasm found in women. It occurs also in the broad ligament, round ligament fallopian tube, vagina, urethra and vulva. The tumour originates as a ...
Contrasting The Morbidity Pattern In An African Practice With That In A European General Practice In Salisbury
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1970-03)
In Rhodesia, general practice among Europeans is fairly typical of practice in developed countries, and an analysis of morbidity statistics is fairly easy. In contrast, general practice among the African people in Rhodesia ...
A Long-Term Study Of A Case Of Schistosoma Mansoni Subjected To Repeated Courses Of Treatment
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-09)
The studies of the effects of treatment on individual patients suffering from bilharziasis has been a feature of the work of this Laboratory for some years (Blair et al. 1969b). From this work has emerged some interesting ...
A Study Of Subdural Haematoma In An African Medical Ward
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-12)
Most cases of subdural haematoma in the wards are chronic in nature and its diagnosis may be difficult. A subdural haematoma can be regarded as chronic if the haematoma has a membrane around it or is operated on more than ...
Pericarditis—A Five Year Study In The African
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-02)
A retrospective study of cases of pericarditis presenting to Harare African Hospital during the five year period 1967-1971 was carried out. This study excludes cases of pericarditis due to rheumatic heart disease and ...
Miracidal Hatching in the Diagnosis of Bilharziasis
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-09)
Dr. Friedrick Fulleborn (1921) was the first worker to describe the hatching technique for
the emergence of schistosome miracidia. Dr. Fulleborn (1866-1933) qualified in medicine at Berlin University and worked as ...
Molecular Vital Statistics: The Significance of Shape: A Review Article
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1970-10)
The living cell depends on its enzymes1 to carry out the chemical reactions necessary for its survival. Enzymes are catalysts; they increase the speed of chemical reactions without altering the nature or result of the ...
The Problem Of Exact Diagnosis Of Anaemia In The African
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-09)
This study was undertaken to determine the causes of a moderately severe anaemia i.e. a haemoglobin level of 9,5 G/100 ml. (65 per cent.) or less in the cases admitted to the University Medical Unit of Harare Hospital in ...