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Controversies surrounding the use of Parathyroid hormone as a marker of bone metabolism in chronic kidney disease(CKD) patients on haemodialysis in Zimbabwe: The way forward
(2013-09)Background The progressive loss of renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates the eventual use of dialysis. Renal Osteodystrophy (ROD) is a serious complication of CKD with diverse and non-specific ... -
The convenience of the heaf method for tuberculin testing
(The Central African Journal of Medicine, 1960-04) -
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report – 66
(WHO, 2020-03-27)Three new countries/territories/areas from the Region of the Americas [1], and African Region [2] have reported cases of COVID-19 -
Costing Zimbabwe Essential Health Benefit: Leaving No One Behind
(Ministry of Health and Child Care, 2014-10) -
Critical note calorie intake and intelligence
(University Of Rhodesia, 1966-10) -
Cryptococcal infection in the era of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) amomg HIV infected patients with meningitis at a tertiary hospital in a low - resource setting.
(2016-05)Background: Despite improved access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in Africa, HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) appears to remain a cause of substantial morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan African. This study ... -
Cryptococcal meningitis. Report of two cases
(University of Rhodesia, 1972-12) -
Current treatment and future prospects for the management of acute coronary syndromes
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)The impact of ischaemic heart disease on the burden of cardiovascular disease continues to escalate worldwide. • although international statistics suggest a levelling off in Western world, in the less industrialised parts ... -
Dangerous Drugs Act
(Ministry of Health and Child Care, 1995-01-28) -
Deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis in the age of chemotherapy: A restrospective analysis of 192 consecutive certified deaths
(The Central African Journal of Medicine, 1963-04) -
The decrease of tuberculosis in Chilimanzi Reserve
(University of Rhodesia, 1973-10) -
Dehydration due to infantile gastroenteritis: A study to different approaches to treatment
(University Of Rhodesia, 1967-11) -
Delays in performing emergency caesarean sections at Harare maternity hospital and Mbuya Nehanda hospital: Causes and outcomes
(2017-07)Introduction The ideal decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) for emergency Caesarean sections (ECS) quoted in international guidelines is 30minutes. Achieving this DDI is anticipated to improve perinatal outcomes. It has ... -
Demographic and Health Survey, 2015
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Dermatitis gangrenosa infantum
(The Central African Journal of Medicine, 1957-05) -
Determinants of acute malnutrition in children under five years in Harare City Zimbabwe 2011
(2011-08)Background: Malnutrition is associated with 35% of the top five causes of childhood mortality in Zimbabwe. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with acute malnutrition in Harare City. Methods: A 1:1 age ... -
Determinants of multidrug resistance amongst turberculosis patients in Matabeleland North and Bulawayo Metropolitan provinces, 2013
(2016-05)Introduction: Multidrug resistance tuberculosis is an emerging threat to the management of TB in Zimbabwe. The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of MDR-TB in Matabeleland North and Bulawayo Metropolitan ... -
Determinants of Post Natal Care Uptake in Bikita District, Masvingo Province, 2011
(2013-06-10)Postnatal care (PNC) gives an opportunity to detect medical problems of the mother and neonate and reduce morbidity and mortality. In 2010 PNC uptake in Bikita was 43%. This study was conducted to determine factors ... -
Determination of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid levels using dried blood spots in Zimbabwean children aged 7 to 9 years
(2013-06)Background: Blood omega-3 long chain-polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) have been widely studied in children because of the benefits from optimum physical and mental development. Despite these recognized benefits, the ...