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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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
The Effect of Kigelia africana Fruit Extract on Blood Glucose in Diabetes Induced Mice
(RA Publications, 2015-09-20)To determine the effect Kigelia africana fruit extract has on blood glucose levels of diabetes mice and its phytochemical profile Mice were induced with diabetes using Alloxan monohydrate 90mg/kg. Blood glucose was checked ... -
A Comparative Study for the Efficacy and Tolerability of Fluvoxamine and Venlafaxine in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(RA Publications, 2015-09-20)To compare the efficacy and tolerability of Fluvoxamine and Venlafaxine in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). A total of 50 newly diagnosed patients with OCD were randomly assigned 25 each to receive either ... -
Assessment of Level of Knowledge of Management of Acne vulgaris among Community Pharmacists and Prescribers in Lusaka Urban
(Asian Online Journals, 2015-12)Acne is a common skin condition affecting almost 85% of the population. Everyone has the risk of developing acne at certain stages of life. The management of acne in early stages is important for disease prognosis. Patients ... -
Psychological Distress during the Perinatal Period: Using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and the Study Specific Measure of Perinatal Distress (SSMPD) on a Zambian Cohort
(2016)Background: Psychological distress during the perinatal period affects the woman experiencing it, her baby, and the family a whole. It presents a challenge during this exciting and special time in woman’s life. Various ... -
Indigenous Knowledge Systems for the Treatment of Hypertension in Lusaka, Zambia: Perceptions, Knowledge and Practice.
(Zambian Medical Association, 2016-01)Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional technologies have made and can continue to make a significant contribution to modern medicines with discovery of novel molecules in the treatment of various conditions. The ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to cercospora arachidicola hori ingroundnut (arachis hypogaea l.) using simple sequence repeat markers
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Extraction and Demonstration of Uterotonic Activity from the Root of Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst.
(Zambian Medical Association, 2017-09-14)The root of Steganotaenia araliacea is used for assisting labour in folk medicine. Recent reports indicate that the root could possess uterotonic substances.The study aimed to evaluate three methods for the extraction of ... -
Experiences, needs and coping strategies of pregnant and parenting teenagers: A perspective from Lusaka and North Western Provinces of Zambia
(Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery, 2017-12)Pregnant and parenting teenagers have needs that are unique to the developmental stages of adolescence in addition to the needs common to all pregnant women. The study investigated the experiences, needs and coping ... -
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 ... -
Use of research evidence in policy and decision-making: views, attitudes and practices of health policy makers in Lusaka province of Zambia
(Scientific research publishing, 2018-04)Background: The integration of relevant high-quality research evidence into the health decision and policy formulation process is a key strategy for improving health systems especially in developing countries such as Zambia. ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of quality of antenatal care services in selected healthcare centres of Mumbwa and Lusaka districts of Zambia: pregnant women’s perspectives
(International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2019-05)Antenatal care (ANC) has been recommended as a service that can reduce both maternal and newborn mortalities. However, even in areas recording high ANC attendance, there are unevenly high levels of maternal and new born ...
