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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 ... -
Antimony dimercaptosuccinste (TWSb) in the treatment of urinary bilharziasis in Somalia
(The Central African Journal of Medicine, 1960-11) -
Appetite and weight gain in children. A double-blind trial using cyproheptadine and methandrostenolone
(University Of Rhodesia, 1969-10) -
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, ... -
Asbestosis in Rhodesia
(University of Rhodesia, 1969-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the inhalation of asbestos on employees (mostly African) in the Rhodesian mining industry. Every effort was made to ensure that each worker investigated had been ... -
Assessment of risk perception of teratogenicity of commonly used drugs among pregnant women
(2016-05)Background: Drug therapy in pregnancy is common practice and most women are concerned about effects of drugs to the unborn child. Objective: To determine the teratogenicity risk perception of commonly used medicines ... -
Assessment of the absorption profile of ascorbic acid as a biomarker for moringa oleifera lam absorption after a bolus oral dose
(2016-06)Moringa oleifera Lam is a medicinal plant used in the management of various ailments in many countries. Despite being used widely, the rate and extent of absorption of these compounds from the ingested Moringa leaf powder ... -
Assessment of the results of experimental control programmes
(University Of Rhodesia, 1970-07) -
Association of HIV infection with the development of severe and complicated malaria cases at a rural hospital in Zimbabwe
(2000)Objective: To determine the association between HIV infection and progression of Plasmodium falciparum malaria illness in Hurungwe district, Zimbabwe. Design: Prospective cohort.Setting: Hurungwe Rural Hospital in Mashonaland ... -
Association of serum c-reactive protein concentrations with severity of preeclampsia and imminent eclampsia in pregnant women in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in 3-7% of all pregnant women characterised by elevated blood pressure and proteinuria. It is a chief source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The health of both the preeclamptic ... -
At the Harare Hospital staff round: Cases of interest recorded and arranged
(University College of Rhodesia, 1965-08) -
Attitude of medical practitioners to antibiotic prescribing in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-06)The findings indicate that a majority (91%) of medical practitioners are aware of the dangers of antibiotic abuse and consider patient variables in the choice of drug, the dose, and duration of therapy. Combinations of ... -
A balanced view of the diagnosis of bilharziasis
(University Of Rhodesia, 1968-05) -
Based Care Policy for the Republic of Zimbabwe
(Ministry of Health and Child Care, 2001-07) -
Baseline sero-survey of rubella virus prevalence in pregnant women in Harare and incidence of rubella in Zimbabwe during 2009-2011 measles outbreak.
(2014-03-17)Rubella virus is a teratogen that may induce foetal death or Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in the newborn. A baseline sero-survey was carried out in Harare to determine the population susceptible to Rubella virus amongst ... -
Baseline Serological Markers of Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection in the Development of Antiretroviral Therapy for Africa (DART) Population of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus Infected Patients
(2013-03-06)Hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroprevalence and serology profiles were retrospectively determined for 957 individuals in the Development of Antiretroviral Therapy for Africa (DART), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected ... -
The beginning of the kwashiorkor story in Africa
(The Central African Journal of Medicine, 1975-01) -
The beginning of the kwashiorkor story in Africa
(University of Rhodesia, 1975-01)